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Entrepreneur Highlight: Stéphanie Charvat, co-founder of L’AUGUSTE Provence
Born and raised in Provence, entrepreneur Stéphanie tells us the story of L’AUGUSTE Provence and the vision she has for her company.
REVEAL: La Box Spring Edition
It is time to reveal what’s inside La Box Spring Edition. This one embodies the idea of renouveau (renewal) that one can find in nature and their inner self during this season. Ready to embark?
The Power of Womanhood
How can I, as a small business, do my part to fight for women’s equality? I know it starts with action. A small step. Locally, in our communities, with our neighbors, our coworkers, our friends… Read on for BFF’s plans this month.
Entrepreneur Highlight: Clément Monnet, Founder of Cinessance
He was frustrated that he couldn’t show a French movie to his American fiancée, so he decided to create his own streaming platform. Meet Clément Monnet and his company, Cinessance, the ‘Netflix of French Films.’
2021: BFF’s Year in Review
2021 or the year I started a business. Who knew I would ever write something like that. I never envisioned myself owning a company, especially not in a foreign country! Keep reading if you’re curious to know how I launched BFF and the lessons I learned as I officially became an entrepreneur.
REVEAL: La Box Holiday Edition
It is time to reveal what’s inside La Box Holiday Edition. For this one, we take you to a Noël en Provence. Are you ready to embark?
What growing up in Provence taught me about the holidays
Living in Provence all the way through my mid-twenties, I never felt a sense of frenzy during the holidays. Quite the opposite actually. With shorter daylight and less time to be outside, we tended to slow down even more and spending more time inside.
Today I want to share three lessons I learned from growing up in Provence.
Entrepreneur Highlight: Magali Fleurquin-Bonnard
Magali Fleurquin-Bonnard is the founder of luxury brand Rose et Marius, whose scents and products have the power to transport you to the most majestic places of Provence. Her enchanting natural soap was featured in La Box - Été (Summer Edition). Read this interview to learn more about her entrepreneurial journey and what fuels Rose et Marius.
Giveaway 🇫🇷 with Go French Yourself
Do you believe in virtual friendships? In the last few months, I’ve connected with a lot of new, great people. We have never met in person, yet we have so much in common and could be really good friends IRL. One of them is the talented Samantha Ruble of Go French Yourself. She is a lovely Francophile with an amazing blog and photography skills! I asked her if she’d be interested in trying out La Box and she said oui instantly. We are hosting a giveaway together this week, check it out!
Three simple ways to celebrate Bastille Day
While you just recovered from your 4th of July celebration, we are getting ready for our French fête nationale, Bastille Day. Or as the French call it, le quatorze juillet (July 14th). Want to join in on the fun? This blog post suggests three simple ways to celebrate Bastille Day.
REVEAL: La Box Été (Summer Edition)
It is time to reveal what’s inside La Box Été (Summer Edition). For this first box, we take you to a Summer in Provence. Ready to embark?
Artisan Highlight: Marie-Sophie Maury
Marie-Sophie Maury is a joyful, generous and multi-faceted artist from Provence, passionate about her region, holistic healing and people. She was featured in La Box - Été (Summer Edition). Read this interview to learn more about her creative approach.
Sneak peek at your monthly dose of Frenchness
Wondering what our monthly newsletters are made of? Here is a sample of your dose of Frenchness, coming to your inbox every month. Subscribe if you don’t want to miss one!
Interview: Finding Yourself and Sticking to it
Clem is the ray of sunshine that can brighten your darkest days. She spreads her positive energy freely and always know how to cheer you up. She’s lived in many countries, and wherever I’ve gone to visit her (Ireland, Chile or France), I’ve always found the same Clem I love. There is no mask, no game. She tells us how she does it.
The joys and challenges of adult friendships
We take friendships very seriously here. In this post, I explain my joys and challenges trying to build new friendship once I moved to the USA.
A French Girl and Food
Here is a topic I could talk about for days: our cultural differences in regards to food!