Hunting for Easter Basket ideas

This year we are happy to introduced you to a new level of Chocolate Easter Eggs you sure will enjoy !

When I met Michiko  ( an American/Japanese local chocolatier who trained in Paris for a year before to start her own business right here in San Diego )  I instantly connected being French/Japanese myself . I particularly love the combination of perfect French savoir faire , high quality Valrhona chocolate and the Japanese inspiration.

Chocolate Eggs $14  in 4  flavors : Classic 70% Dark , Matcha green tea with crunchy sesame seeds and the unique fresh like a sorbet Strawberry or passion fruit . Each egg is filled with 5 small chocolate egg halves so you can try the other flavors)

As delicious as beautiful !

Wire baskets make perfect Easter baskets and you will keep and use them for many more occasions ! Many sizes and shapes $12.50 to $22

Our favorite bath fizzies shaped like an egg make the perfect Easter basket gift ! In 4 “delicious” scents : Lilac , Magnolia , Tuberose and Lavender .( 2 baths/egg)  Please do not eat !

Towels, Lavender Sachets, votive candles , bunnies and more bunnies ! Let us make your Easter Basket …you pick and we put it together !

Garnier Thiebaut Kitchen Towel

Lavender Sachet

Flower votive candles

Talking about Japan , we also received a whole new shipment of Obi purses made by our friend Yukari in Tokyo …here are just a few particularly special as Japanese people absolutely venerate Cherry Blossoms and all the symbolism behind it …and I do too !

La vie en rose …

We see  “La Vie en Rose ” Celebrating spring and all Mothers !

 

Just one of the many new scarves we just received from France  …

Very exciting new line !

This scarf is so gorgeous , it can be used as a throw too

Perfect little token , hostess gift … scented wax medallions have been a hit !

Bright and colorful Garnier Thiebaut runner …loved it so much , we took it home !

 

 

 

Spring is here …Easter around the corner …Time to blossom !

Bringing spring home with fresh flowers and bright linens from Garnier Thiebaut

Orange blossom , Violet , Rose Candles , towels , pretty soaps …perfect for an Easter Basket  

Easter Candies for adults just arrived from France !

 

All New !

It is almost the end of the summer …a busy summer for us with a trip back to France ( will post some photos soon I promise ! ) Lots of buying and unpacking to make the shop all new again !

Our saussissons are 100% knitted in France and ready to decorate your kitchen or trick a friend !

Opinel the perfect picnic , hiking knife , Made in the French Alps since 1880 . A must have   ( from $12 )

  Opinel steak knives in Ash wood , new plastic plates in modern grey and taupe 

Olives picking baskets

Decorative tree trunk looking pots …make a beautiful cache pot for orchids !

Whimsical lanterns to light up your garden party !

Need help putting it all together ? This book has it all !

New soft Linen Scarves

Indigo Canvas bag, linen scarf and necklaces from Parisian designer T.Gueta

Plastic woven baskets , perfect for the beach or groceries ….light weight and easy to clean !

Fragonard perfumes and soaps are all back in stock 

New scent  Rose-Lavender

Men are also covered now with a whole new dedicated section with Eaux de toilette, Soaps, shaving needs

Pour “Monsieur” masculine scents for his bathroom too

Our all time best seller liquid soap from Marseille …the most gentle soaps for you hands with 72% of oil has a new light scent added to the collection “Olive Wood ”

Brushes from Andre Jardin , Made in France using high quality raw material Useful as beautiful

Also new is the hand lotion matching the new modern bottles of Black or white tea liquid soaps

Soft Laundered linen towels are the best to dry glasses !

New Soaps from Mistral

Lavender bath salts , exfoliating pouch, travel candle, cream, shower gel, sachets …these are made with the finest lavender oil , our best !

Its all in the title ! Really All new Paris , young , Hip ….and yes there are some French Hipsters !

Easter is just around the corner !

The same lady we buy our Christmas decorations from has made some very cute things for Easter this year !

Lavender honey egg soaps

It’s officially spring !

New Candles from Provence in sweet Linden blossom, fresh Lavender, Mimosa from Nice, Pine trees from the Luberon, Fresh Verbena/green tea and soft Rose petals

Flour sacks towels with delicate water color designs from Cynthia Dunn an artist who leaves in Washington State and has her designs made here in the USA . She loves French things and it shows in her line . We have about a dozen different prints including a cute little “lapin” /bunny for Easter !

Floral Elixir shower gels, Body lotion , Hand lotion, Eau de toilette in Preious Jasmine or Rose Geranium

Spring has arrived !

Peony – Magnolia soap …2 of my very favorite flowers in one bar of hard milled soap !

Linen and silk sachets with a button hole to hang in your closet : Rose petals , Cedar wood and Lavender

Plain simple refinement of linen and french lavender at its best !

We are very picky when it comes to lavender and this one is now our most pure lavender line made  with essential oil . Candles are eco-friendly , renewable soy wax, paper core, cotton wick , diffuser will perfume your home , bath salts and shower gel will relax and soothe muscle tension…a spa at home !

As easy as 1-2-3 ! Make your own whipped cream or fresh mayo in a less than a minute …Great hostess gift

New line of kitchen accessories from France : the mini “cocottes” have a more modern look (still oven , microwave, dishwasher safe ) knifes blend rustic maple wood handles and modern steel blades .

Slate cheese boards,paring knives , new kitchen towels and pot holders …rustic chic !

Shopping in style …French ! Made in France since 1860 , these “filets ” will go from the grocery store to the gym or beach …stretching and holding everything in your life! 100% cotton , machine washable and available in 8 stylish colors ! No excuse not to always have one on hand …

Coloring books, posters, cards , maps, placemats to keep the kids at the table ….get your pens ready !

 

 

Spring is in the air !

New Damask tablecloths in bright and fun colors are the thing this season !

Sizes 62 x 62 and 62 x 98″

Bright colors are invading the kitchen too ! So many fun kitchen towels are in …

Beautiful new spring pattern from Couleur Nature . Available in squares , 86 ” and 106″

 

Just a few of the Garnier Thiebaut spring-summer towels collection …

Lots of new scarves !