“Il y a des fleurs partout pour qui veut bien les voir.”
~ Matisse
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You are about to open La Box Spring Edition.
March is a beautiful month in Provence where nature slowly awakes. The first flowers start to bloom on the almond trees. Life in the villages is looking more active.
Those who know me know that Spring is my favorite season, because of the idea of renouveau (renewal) it embodies. That’s why I may have poured some extra love into La Box Spring Edition... ;)
With March also being Women’s History Month in the U.S., I made sure each item was a nod to our collective femininity and womanhood, and curated a French-female-inspired Spotify playlist just for you. I hope you’ll enjoy it.
P.S.: There is a survey at the bottom of this page. We would be so incredibly grateful if you could fill it in with your honest feedback. Merci !
What’s in La Box ~ Spring Edition
Volage by Monochromic Design
The swallow (hirondelle in French), messenger of Spring, embodies the eternal renewal of life. It is a symbol of freedom, humility and purity.
I’ve had my eyes on the Monochromic creations for a few years now and when I launched Best French Forever, I knew I wanted to feature one of their creations in La Box one day. I was so excited when Karine, the founder and artisan, agreed to be partners.
Shaped with passion by Karine and made in Provence according to ancestral savoir-faire, the Monochromic creations are in ceramic, and painted exclusively with eco-friendly and Provençal paint brand Ressource.
Here is a tutorial to hang the hirondelle on your wall.
La Vie by Love in St Rémy
If you’ve been to Provence, there is a great chance you’ve visited the lovely town of Saint Rémy. Built on one of the oldest archeological sites of Europe, it is well-known for its art (it inspired Van Gogh with no less than 150 paintings), its Wednesday market, and its charming boutiques.
Love in Saint Rémy is one of them, founded by Laetitia Labrune di Luca. I stumbled upon the shop on a warm day in August 2020, and instantly felt transported to the beauty of the Provence countryside and art de vivre.
The candle, LA VIE, is an ode to simple pleasures, the sweetness of life, and the arrival of spring. Its pear flower fragrance evokes the blooming orchards that brighten the Provençal countryside as winter finally releases its frozen grip.
Jolies Mains by Panier des Sens
Panier des Sens is one of our favorite cosmetic brands from Provence. Their natural and vegan formulas are designed and conceived in the South of France, always encouraging short circuits and local partnerships.
After falling in love with their Peonies Skincare travel set last summer, we are introducing you to their “Pretty Hands” Soothing Almond set: a hand cream and nail and cuticle oil duo, a perfect, much-needed beauty ritual as we say goodbye to winter and welcome in the new season.
Flower Confits by L’Epicurien
With sunnier days, comes a stronger desire to host and delight in good food. Hence these two flower confits to elevate your next cheese board, brunch or dessert! The lavender flavor is versatile and truly divine (my unbiased opinion!), and the rose petal confit brings a floral, sweet taste to a simple ice-cream or a cheese cracker.
L’Epicurien is a family owned business from the South of France that creates delicious, quality spreads (savory and sweet) with ingredients sourced locally. Their goal: to awaken the epicurean in each of us. Give it a try and tell me if it worked!
BFF EXCLUSIVE —
One Month of Free Access to Cinessance
You may have seen our Instagram Stories about Cinessance, the Netflix of French films.
Founded by a French fellow (who we interviewed recently), the streaming platform gives you access to old classics and newer movies, from comedy to drama to thriller. It is truly a treat, and a testimony of the richness of French cinema. I always say the best way to learn a language is to live in the country, or if you can’t, then immerse yourself in its culture. This is as close as it gets!
For you, dear La Box subscribers, Cinessance offers one month of free access (through April 30th) with code MYBFF. I can’t wait to hear what movies you’ll watch!
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