The gift-giving season is upon us, and whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukah, or the winter solstice, I thought I’d come up with some helpful suggestions based on this year’s blogs, month by month:

January—Start the year off right with a sumptuous “king cake”: http://www.mardigrasneworleans.com/kingcakes

February—Keep on hand those Valentine’s Day essentials: Veuve Clicquot, https://www.sherry-lehmann.com/wine/champagne-and-sparkling-wine; Valrhona chocolate, http://www.valrhona-chocolate.com/shop/index.php; and Edith Piaf on CD, http://www.amazon.com/La-Vie-En-Rose-Edith/dp/B006KDHJMS/ref=ntt_mus_ep_dpi_1

March—For spring cleaning emergencies, make sure you have an excellent feather duster: http://www.uline.com/BL_7029/Professional-Dusters?pricode=WT646&AdKeyword=feather%20duster&AdMatchtype=e&gclid=CKf7rPy1_8
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April—If you can’t afford a Fabergé egg, why not try a chocolate covered one: http://www.candywarehouse.com/products/foiled-milk-chocolate-easter-eggs-2-ounce-mesh-bags-24-piece-tub/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Shopping&utm_term=%7Bkeyword%
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May—Prepare for your summer holiday by watching Mr. Hulot’s Holiday (Les Vacances de M. Hulot): http://www.amazon.com/M-Hulots-Holiday-Criterion-Collection/dp/B00005A8TV/ref=sr_1_1?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1442539847&sr=1-1&keywords=mr+hulot%27s+holiday+dvd

June—Hit the links all summer with a membership to Shinnecock Hills Golf Club: http://www.shinnecockhillsgolfclub.org/

July—Celebrate July 14 with your very own cancan dancers: http://www.bubbygram.com/cancanacnyc.htm

August—Stock up on natural purifiers for your home, including Himalayan salt lamps: http://www.target.com/p/aroma-therapy-natural-air-purifying-himalayan-salt-lamp-with-neem-wood-lavender/-/A-10935234#prodSlot=medium_1_3&term=himalayan+salt+lamp

September—After a hectic summer, relax with a case of wine from the Hamptons: Wölffer Estate, http://www.wolffer.com/; Channing Daughters Winery, http://www.channingdaughters.com/; Duckwalk Vineyards, https://duckwalk.com/

October—Remind yourself of that wonderful gift from France to the US with Statue of Liberty paper weights: http://www.nycwebstore.com/statue-of-liberty-crystal-paperweight/

November—To celebrate André Malraux, read his most-known work, Man’s Fate (La condition humaine): http://www.amazon.com/Mans-Fate-La-Condition-Humaine/dp/0679725741

December—Treat yourself (or have someone treat you) to a year’s worth of cleaning services from A Votre Service!

Enjoy your holidays!

Amitiés,
Jocelyne