Marianne's Recommends Pt. 4
favorites from my recent trip to France
As you may have seen on my stories a couple of weeks ago, I had the opportunity to style my friend’s home in Provence, France. It was a whirlwind trip, full of work, inspiration, and great shopping so I thought I would share what I found with you for my recommends this week.Â
My first recommend is staying in my friend’s home in Provence region. Her home is gorgeous and she stocked it with such wonderful products, I have to share them!Â
In Paris I bought two pairs of boots from La Botte Gardiane because I’ve had my eye on them for a while and have heard rave reviews from many places about the quality and comfort of them and they weren’t wrong. I especially loved this suede pair with just the right amount of slouch and are super comfy with the flat sole.
A snapshot of a few of the things I bought. The green tablecloth is an heirloom quality tablecloth I bought for Christmas and it’s stunning in person. It’s from Souleiado, which is the quintessential block print company of Provence. They have the prettiest prints and colors, particularly for home but they also have cute bags and clothes as well.Â
She also had the yummiest candles all throughout the home from Zara Home - and they come in the prettiest green jars. I also ordered a few when I got home.
#4 Paris Tea
This tea is a new favorite, so I thought I would share.Â
And of course while in France I had to buy a Longchamp bag. I’ve also been wanting one of these for a while so I snagged this dark green one at the airport before flying home. It holds my laptop, is wipeable, and packs like a dream. Highly recommend!
#6 Cozy Earth Waffle Bath Robe
The Cozy Earth robes and towels were so good I immediately ordered some when I got home. I love how they always looked fresh and pressed because of the waffle texture. I always recommend a waffle textured towel for that reason - they wash and wear really nicely.Â
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#7 Audio Technica Record Player
My birthday was a couple of days before I left for France and I asked for a record player. My husband bought me this beautiful silver one that I’m loving so I also thought I would share it. This one is probably more than I need in a record player, so check out the other options Audio Technica has that are less and also great quality.Â
I bought my daughter this perfume but I keep stealing it. It has a fruity, youthful vibe, but it’s not too young and it lasts forever.Â
We visited Chateau Estoublon and had lunch on their gorgeous patio (highly recommend) and then purchased the prettiest olive oil and vinegar set in their gift shop. They have acres of olive groves and make their own olive oil (the basil flavored one was amazing). For a very special gift for the cooks in your life - this would be it!Â
In Arles, France we stopped into the prettiest Diptyque and I bought a fragrance solid to travel with and keep in my purse. The fragrance is a long time favorite and everyone loves it. It was a splurge, but it comes in a refillable compact that is beautiful and will last forever.Â
I got these bluetooth speakers to go with my record player and have loved them. These ones are super affordable and look really nice.Â
My friend had some great coffee table books about Provence and France that I took special note of. I had two favorites, one is about Paris and one is about Provence.
#13 Maison de Frederic Wrap Jacket
While at Maison de Frederic I had to wear my Maison de Frederic Wrap Jacket from Koo De Ker
It is double-sided and reversible, quilted, and an amazing quality for the price. I love how it elevates a simple white tee and jeans (which I usually wear) into a very stylish outfit.Â
#14 Gingembre Vetiver Diffuser
Fragonard Fragrance is a new-to-me company based in France and they had the best scents and perfumes and are much more reasonably priced than some of their competitors. I highly recommend checking them out. The Gingembre Vetiver scent in particular is amazing. It’s a handsome scent (if that makes any sense) and the diffuser is very potent, in a good way. Worth the money.Â
You brought home the best items!! But what about the White Lotus?! Haha