Now that I’ve traveled with two kids ages three and 6 months, I feel like I can tackle any travel problems that come my way! Well kinda! I’m no pro, but I’m definitely a little more confident about the whole situation. Because the holidays are such a crazy time for travel {been there, done that}, I thought now might be a helpful time to share some of my best holiday travel tips. Keep reading for my tips and for a gift guide full of fun travel finds!
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Of course there are some die hard francophiles out there, but I think everyone has a tiny bit of a francophile inside of them. I was hoping this gift guide would please the true French lovers as well as anyone who likes a bit of luxury. In my opinion there are four types of francophiles. The one who loves French food. The one who loves French style. The one who loves the French way of living. And of course, the one who loves it all {me!!}.
Let’s start with food. Treat your favorite Frenchie to a delivery of buttery chocolate croissants. There is no reason she should have to go all the way to Paris for a sweet treat! If she prefers to do the cooking, then gift her the very in-demand Staub French oven. You can pick whichever color suits her style, but I am loving this white version with copper detailing. Mariage Freres tea is unbelievably popular in France and around the world, so she will surely be glad to brew a pot of one of their blends this winter. If she is a coffee drinker, a gorgeous French press will encourage her to make cup after cup and enjoy a slow morning. And of course, a little decoration for her chic kitchen would be appreciated.
If she is obsessed with French style, then you can’t go wrong with a classic navy and white marinière shirt! Or a pair of pearl earrings {I like that this pair feels a bit more modern}. Chances are, she already has a beret. So how about a pretty hat from beloved French brand Sézane? A bottle of Chanel perfume and one of their gorgeous red lipsticks is one of the most Parisian gifts you can give!
To encourage her to live like the French, how about a subscription to Vogue Paris? You could also pick up some cute home decor styles, like these his and hers bath mats. Or a piece of art that celebrates France. Any francophile would appreciate a luxe candle from Diptyque or an elegant pair of pajamas. When in doubt, go with a cult classic beauty product normally only found in French pharmacies, like this beloved body oil.
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I’m going to be doing some giveaways over the next few weeks as a way of saying thank you for following along this past year. It truly means a lot that you take time out of your day to visit my site, leave comments, like my photos on social media, and send me messages and emails. You all are seriously the best and I feel so lucky to have gotten to know you through this corner of the internet.
For today’s giveaway, I’m going to be giving away $200 worth of products to Kendra Scott! I love her jewelry so much and I picked out a few items that I think you all will love! Sneak a peek on Instagram today! To enter all you have to do is subscribe to my newsletter and leave a comment on this post. That’s it! If you want an extra entry, you can always tag a friend in my latest Instagram post and tell her about the giveaway.
xox
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We all have that friend or family member who loves to play hostess. And thank goodness! Who doesn’t love going to a good party?? I really enjoy entertaining so this is a gift guide I always look forward to making because it’s part gift guide, part wishlist. One hostessing item in particular I’ve had my eye on for a while is a long wooden cheeseboard. I also mentioned wanting one in this post about my Black Friday shopping list, so someone take the hint lol!
Of course nothing is better than cheese, unless you have a crusty baguette to go with it. So if your hostess already has a cheeseboard, consider this chic bread dish. If you just need a small gift to bring as an actual hostess gift {versus a legit holiday gift for someone who loves to entertain} one of my favorite edible hostess gifts to give is a really nice jar of jam and freshly baked bread. That way they have something yummy to look forward to in the morning after all their hard work! Or an oil dipping set if they prefer savory to sweet.
She probably already has a million cookbooks {like me oops!} so I thought a manual for making an amazing cup of coffee would be appreciated for impressing during after dinner drinks and desserts. My friend Amanda raved about this book in particular!
For the glam entertainer, an antique inspired silver wine cooling bucket will make their bar cart look extra posh. As will a metallic tray they can serve food and drinks on or custom golden coasters with their initials on them. I thought I would include a few fun, less on the nose gift ideas for your favorite entertainer. This beautiful photo album would be perfect for showing off their vacation photos during their next cocktail party. And this energy cleansing kit could come in handy before a party. Or after, depending on how the night goes!
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If you’ve missed my other gift guides this season, you can check them out here!
I’m going to be doing some giveaways over the next few weeks as a way of saying thank you for following along this past year. It truly means a lot that you take time out of your day to visit my site, leave comments, like my photos on social media, and send me messages and emails. You all are seriously the best and I feel so lucky to have gotten to know you through this corner of the internet.
For the second giveaway, you won’t want to miss entering to win over $350 worth of hair care! Including a Hot Tools 1 1/4 inch Curling Iron, a Hot Tools 1 Inch Flat Iron, and lots of hair goodies from Kérastase.
To enter all you have to do is subscribe to my newsletter and leave a comment on this post. That’s it! If you want an extra entry, you can always tag a friend in my latest Instagram post and tell her about the giveaway. I’ll be back on Monday with more giveaways!
xox
