Joyeux Noël: A Very French Christmas Gift Guide

 
 
 

With me being Scottish and my husband Anthony being French, and having lived in both countries, our home has one foot in each culture. We speak a mess of Frenglish and navigate the subtle and not-so-subtle differences between French and Scottish takes on most aspects of life.

While our major day of celebration in Scotland is the 25th, no French Christmas is complete without a lavish, late night feast on the 24th 🦞🍾 (my humble pyjama-clad Christmas Eve film tradition would go down like a lead balloon).

While we have Love Actually, The Holiday and It’s a Wonderful Life, in France they have beloved dark comedy Le père noel est une ordure and Les Bronzés Font du Ski.

Our plans to spend Christmas in France have been derailed😭, so this week I’ve lost myself in an internet warren of brands I love in search of little nods to France and French culture.

Here are all the gifts for the French Lover, or French Lover in your life*…

*Don’t get me wrong - the average French person wouldn’t be caught dead with a baguette bauble on their tree but this is for those of us who love French style and culture, kitsch baubles and all! 🥖🎄

 
 

Joyeux Noël

 
 

Clockwise from Top Left:

Baguette Tree Decoration by Ajouter Store
Paris Snowglobe Brooch by Macon et Lesquoy 
C’est Noel Sweater by Icon Moda
Joyeux Noel Tree Topper Flag by House of Hooray
Feu de Bois by Diptyque 
Joyeux Noel Christmas Sweater by Love Tree Design
Bonnes Fêtes Jumper Vintage Topshop on Ebay - have found in Size 14-16 and Size XS 6-8
Joyeux Noel Sweatshirt in White & Red
Joyeux Noel Banner by The Bound and Print 
Sapin Candle by Diptyque
Petit Citroen Tree Decoration by House Doctor
Matte Black Noel Bauble by Created by J Gifts
Santa’s Sleigh Joyeux Noel Platter by Nathalie Lete x Anthropologie
Holiday Card Set by Hotel Magique

 
 

Frenchie 101: Bleu, Blanc, Rouge

 
 

Clockwise from Top Left:

Lodestars Anthology from The Delicate Rébellion
The Penguin French Phrase Book
Oh La La Cushion by Yvonne Ellen London
Croissant and Cinéma Brooches by Macon et Lesquoy 
La Classe Hat by Maison Labiche
Chef D’Oeuvre T-shirt by Un Rêve Français
Oh La La Marinière T-shirt by Maison Labiche
Everyday Pen by Tous Les Jours
Croissant Notebook by Papier
C’est La Vie Mug by MAMSAM
Red Oui Logo Sweater by Whistles
France Passport Stamp Charm by Jet Set Candy
Maison Labiche te Kiffe Pin
Idyll Towel Varsity Jumper by SUNCOO
Rêve General Eye Mask by Macon et Lesquoy
Femme Oui Ring by Laura Gravestock 
French Touch Unixex Vincennes Beanie by Maison Labiche
Ça Va? Logo Sweatshirt by Whistles

 
 

Wes Anderson’s France

 
 

Clockwise from Top Left:

Bonjour Postcard by All The Luck in the World
Tasselled Champagne Tree Decoration by Anthropologie
Joie de Vivre Tote by  Un Rêve Français 
Chocolate Painted Madeleines by Dee’s Basement
Absinthe Sugar Cubes by Bonnecaze
Embrasse-moi, Idiot Sweatshirt by Un Rêve Français (also comes as a T-shirt)
Absinthe French Match Strike by Bonnecaze
The French Dispatch by Wes Anderson
French Love Poems Book
Gigantic Mikado Game by Arket
Maisonette Dinner Plate by Claire V x Anthropologie
Méga Propre Candle by Kerzon
Mint Green Twirl Coupe by Ajouter
Play Chess Set by Printworks
French Skipping Set by Julia Davey
A Little Box of Merci and A Little Box of French Fancies by Imogen Owen 

 
 

Bon Appetit: La Cuisine

 
 

Drinking French: The Iconic Cocktails, Aperitifs, and Cafe Traditions of France
The French Kitchen by Joanne Harris and Fran Warde
Croissant Lamps by Pampshade
À Table: Recipes For Cooking Eating The French Way Book
Bon Appetit Neon Sign by AOOS Custom
Madamoiselle Macaron in Edinburgh  
Diner à la Maison: A Parisian’s Guide to Cooking and Entertaining at Home
Bon Appétit Recipe Journal by Papier
Bonne Maman Advent Calendar (big up the jams!)
Anything by Le Hamper
Champagne Plus Fromage Gift Boxes
Guillautine à Saucisson - no French household is complete without one.
The Crepe Party! (or individual Crepe Machine)
Baguette et Camembert Brooches by Macon et Lesquoy
Bake ta Baguette Kit

 
 

La Vie Parisienne

 
 
 
 

Le Sud

 
 

Clockwise from Top Left:

Travels Through the French Riviera: An Artist’s Guide by Virginia Johnson
Villa America by Liza Klaussman
Pétanque Club The Board Game
Le Big Manual: 182 Activities For Children by Sophie Glassar
Blue Beach Umbrellas Print
Long Handled French Basket from Mhor in Store, Scotland
OUI Mug by Clare V x Anthropologie
Orangina Forever
Hand Starter Set Lf Markey by KANKAN
Nice City Portrait by Bepoles
String Bag in Ecru by FILT
Freya Water Glasses in Fitzgerald Blue
Mediterranean Marseille Savon Liquid by Compagnie de Provence
Cannes and Nice Luggage Tag Charms by Jet Set Candy 
Amai Wine & Bread Basket by Anthropologie
Lauren’s Navy Stripe Umbrella by Business and Pleasure Co.
La Sardine Francaise Mug by Clare V x Anthropologie

 
 
 
 

*Disclosure: This article contains some affiliate links. I have carefully chosen each product featured and if you click through and choose make a purchase, will earn a (very small) commission, at no additional cost to you. I truly appreciate your support in this way, Merci Beaucoup xoxo.

 
 
 
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