The beginning of a new year is always exciting- new boxes, new themes, and new artists! When putting together our Parisienne box, we envisioned a little piece of Paris that we could send straight to your doorstep, full of gifts that would bring out your inner Parisienne. Things you can wear, use or carry with you on a regular basis, a piece of Paris to have in your handbag, gently perfuming your living room, or even on your head.
We would love to see how you incorporate these items into your daily lives, so tag us on Facebook or Instagram, and check out our Reviews page to read others’ reviews or to leave one of your own!
A beret from Le Béret Français: Dior and Chanel brought this classic topper back into style over the last couple of years, and now they are a frequent sight on the streets of Paris! This beauty is made in Bayonne, southwest France, and is 100% wool.
A boxed set of notecards from Jean-Jacques Sempé: This beautiful set of notecards features Sempé’s classic illustrations of Parisian scenes. Jean Jacques Sempé is an internationally acclaimed French artist, famous in particular for his many cover illustrations for The New Yorker. His notecards are the chicest way to leave a note for a friend, loved one or colleague, write a reminder or list, or attach to a gift!
A handbag perfume from Annick Goutal: A Parisian woman can be identified as much by her perfume as her appearance. This beautiful little bottle is a Parisian classic, with one of two of Annick Goutal’s timeless scents included in each box, and the gold case ensures that you’ll always have your favourite scent with you even on the go!
Because of shipping restrictions, our clients in New Zealand, Australia and Canada received a different Annick Goutal product, namely a divine shower nectar, in the scent Rose Pompon.
The perfect red lip balm from Pierre Ricaud: Often a light wash of color is perfect to brighten up your face, especially when you don’t want to commit to a red lipstick. Because this balm was developed by a beauty company focused on skincare, you’ll be caring for your lips as well!
This month’s watercolor print: We are thrilled to have the legendary Jean-Jacques Sempé as our artist in residence for the year, and in a beautiful homage to this box’s theme, he has painted a Parisienne in a blue dress crossing the Alexandre III bridge in Paris.
A scented candle from La Note Parisienne: This deliciously scented candle will bring you right back to Paris’s timelessly chic 6th arrondissement. The scent is structured like a perfume, with head, heart and base notes, ensuring a multi-dimensional scent that will beautifully perfume any room in your home.
An antique pill box: Our brocante item for this box are these adorable pillboxes. No two are the same, and we love imagining what they might have held- and what you might put in yours! An heirloom ring from your great-grandmother, perhaps, or a necklace to pass on to your daughter or goddaughter?
A Paris-printed pochette from Odile Baillouel: We’re big fans of pochettes- they keep things so organized in such a lovely way! These Paris-printed ones are unique to My Stylish French Box as they feature a photo taken by Sharon during the filming of our Parisienne video. If you ever see someone else with one, you’ll know she must be a My Stylish French Box subscriber!
So there you have it, our February 2019 Parisienne box! What was your favorite item in the box?
15 comments
I absolutely loved every single item in the February box. If I had to pick a favourite, it would be the beret and the lip balm. I felt that the items were very well thought through. Just opening the box alone was pleasing to my nose making me even more curious about the rest of the items inside the box which, again, arrived packaged with great care. Lovely box! Well done Sharon and team! Gudrun
What a beautiful box! The beret is wonderful. I have wanted to order a box for sometime but I have such a severe allergy to lavender (can you believe it!) that I’ve never ordered in case anything with it was in the box. I miss out but so happy to see what everyone receives. My loss to be sure. Sharon – can I get a box that never has lavender? LOL
I wish we could order one after the fact. I’d order this one immediately. Beautiful. Want the beret the perfume and the lip gel.
I, too, loved everything in the box. It was such a pleasure to open each item and be surprised. I think this was my favorite box. Thank you for taking the time and care to create these boxes!
This was my first box, and I absolutely love it. I felt like I was back in Paris. Merci. Gitte
I have been a subscriber since the launch of My Stylish French Box. Each one is fabulous, but for me this box was the best of the best!
Since being introduced to the items in each box, I have become a devoted customer of several of the brands. My favorite is the Bastide brand, and I have ordered many products from them since becoming acquainted with the brand. It was a true delight to visit the Bastide shop in Aixe-en-Provence last year while celebrating my birthday in France.
MSFB is a gift I give to myself!,
This is so much fun! It’s like being able to dump out and go through the purse of a cool woman ~ my dream since I was a child. HAHA This might be your best box ever.
Love everything. This is my third box. Can you tell me if refills are available for the Annick Goutal Handbag Perfume? Love the Eau de Hadrian, but would like to have some other fragrances to use as well. Thanks.
Mine was a surprise as I mistakenly checked the wrong entry when ordering the November box. Didn’t realize it until I got the texts from DHL! The scent of the candle was the best greeting on opening. Love the lip balm, love the perfume! Plan to do some ribbon embroidery on the beret. The notecards are adorable as well as the print. A few will be framed to join my travel grouping of prints. And the bag will replace an old one- to hold my watercolor pencils and journaling supplies- sweet! Very fun box. Thank you, Sharon et al.
I lived in Paris 54 years ago for 1 1/2 years and always loved The Pont Alexandre 111. Your box was so truly Paris.
Hi Sharon, what a glorious surprise when my box was delivered, I looked out and saw the package was discretely placed behind my front column. Opening the box was like Christmas! All I can say is WOW, how I loved EVERYTHING!!! The beret is fantastic and the perfect grey shade, and yes House of Chanel used Berets beautifully, ( I will email you a pic love my beret ) the Goutal, loved it, the candle just perfectly chsen, I was thrilled. Merci Merci !!
I wish I could order after the fact as well! I used to subscribe but was not loving everything I was getting. I found myself giving most of the items away, but this one would’ve been a keeper.
My husband ordered this box for my birthday, which is today. Even though it arrived several days ago, I’ve waited to open it–it was so worth the wait! I love all the items, but right now my favorites are the candle, lip balm, and perfume. We’re vacationing in France this May and the beret will make the trip with me. Thank you, Sharon!
What a terrific box. I wish I would have ordered it! C’est Magnifique!
THAT BOX WAS EVERYTHING I WANTED FROM PARIS. I WENT FOR LUNCH WITH MY GRANDDAUGHTER WEARING MY STYLISH FRENCH BERET. I LOVE IT. SHE TOOK A PITURE OF ME. I THINK I AM GOING TO GET HER TO PUT THAT ON MY COMPUTER. EVERYTHING IN THAT BOX WAS A TREASURE. THANK YOU SHARON AND STAFF FOR YOUR GREAT CHOICES.
RITA PARKER