I'm Susan — devout Francophile, mother of twins, writer, creative director, and aspiring author. I've been sharing my life here since 2010...thanks for reading!
Today is La Féte du Muguet, a French holiday which dates back to the Renaissance. The tradition is to give bouquets of lily of the valley as a porte-bonheur (good luck charm) and to welcome spring. The day is also a public holiday to campaign for and celebrate workers rights (à la Labor Day). These beauties were found in our own backyard (at our new home), a discovery that brought me to tears. They happen to be one of my favorite flowers, representing my French heritage and having such a bold, enveloping scent while looking so delicate. Bon 1er mai, as they say…”may” this season bring you joy!
As a devout Francophile and mother, I can honestly say that I would be thrilled to receive any of the items on this list! I always enjoy curating French-inspired gift guides, and this one is dedicated to les mamans, but of course can serve as inspiration for any special female or friend in your life. Mother’s Day is upon us in the states and fête des mères falls at the end of the month in France. This guide does contain some affiliate links which help support the work that goes on behind the scenes here and @thefrancophiles. Thank you et merci for your community love and happy shopping mes amis!
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1. this luxe candle is the scent of luck + happiness, made in the iconic Trudon wax factory!
2. meaning grandmother, this soap is made in Marseille with organic shea butter.
3. handcrafted in Paris, this keychain is a useful, daily reminder of love and affection.
4. perfect for “mom”ogramming, this coin clutch is a practical French-inspired gift!
I must say I do enjoy curating these gift guides every year, and I almost always discover something new for my own wish list (which is both a good and a bad thing, lol). While this is dedicated to les mamans, it can of course can serve as inspiration for any special friend in your life. Mother’s Day is upon us in the states and fête des mères falls at the end of the month in France. This guide does contain some affiliate links which help support the work that goes on behind the scenes here and @thefrancophiles. Thank you et merci for your community love and happy shopping mes amis!
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1. this 14k gold “maman” necklace is the result of a cool collaboration between friends Maya Brenner + Clare V.
Mother’s Day is around the corner on both continents! While this year is quite different than the last (and giving gifts is a privilege), I still wanted to put together a gift guide for Mother’s Day, with a focus on small businesses. These makers and brands need our support right now, and if we’re able to do so while making maman smile it’s a win. As a devout Francophile and mother, I can honestly say that I would be thrilled to receive any of the items on this list (and ok, I have a few of these items already). This is dedicated to les mamans, but of course can serve as inspiration for anyone special in your life. If you’re not already, be sure to join @thefrancophiles community for more French-inspired ideas!
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1. this luxe Cire Trudon beeswax candle was created to help save bees + smells divine (it’s still a favorite of mine).
2. these matching organic cotton maman + mini sweatshirts are très mignon (very cute) and so is the entire line!
3. French Girl Organics Hibernation Recovery Duo is a treat for any confined maman (a gift card would be amazing too).
As a devout Francophile and mother, I can honestly say that I would be thrilled to receive any of the items on this list! I always enjoy curating French-inspired gift guides, and this one is dedicated to les mamans, but of course can serve as inspiration for any special female or friend in your life. If you’re not already, be sure to join @thefrancophiles community for all things French. Mother’s Day is around the corner on both continents…happy shopping mes amis!
