Joie: A Parisian's Guide to Celebrating the Good Life

Joie: A Parisian's Guide to Celebrating the Good Life
by Ajiri Aki
The French are known for their joie de vivre—celebrating the simple things—a philosophy that tastemaker Ajiri Aki embraced all of her American life.
In this beautifully photographed volume of everything French, Ajiri shares what she’s learned about living in Paris—from hosting the perfect apéro (happy hour) to lingering around town like a flâneur (loafer) to thrifting for antiques at the market. While exploring the prettiest cafes and shops, you’ll be inspired to reclaim your right to leisure as the French have, so you, too, can savor the spontaneous, joyful moments that happen every day.
Hardcover
272 pages
8” x 10”
Joie Copyright © 2023 Ajiri Aki.
Photograph copyright © 2023 by Jessica Antola.
Published by Clarkson Potter, an imprint of Random House.
We are thrilled to offer this wonderful magazine by Sharon Santoni of the blog, My French Country Home.
Escape to France with this beautiful collector’s-style magazine that celebrates the beauty and simple charms of day-to-day French life. Find inspiration to bring authentic French living into your home with stunning photography, recipes, articles on French culture, interior design and more.
Magazine issues are published in January, March, May, July, September, and November. *Orders placed within the last 2 weeks of a two-month magazine issue period will receive the new issue released after the 1st of the following month.
By Dina Saalisi
The Art of Flower Therapy is a comprehensive guide to working with the original 38 Bach flower remedies to support dynamic health and optimal well-being.
Since the beginning of time, flowers and plants have been used as medicine. Energy healing and holistic methods are growing in popularity as many people are feeling a need to explore different areas of health and wellness and moving away from traditional medicine.
The Art of Flower Therapy teaches us, step by step, how to
• gain greater self-awareness
• achieve emotional balance and harmony
• attain better health and well-being
• forge a deeper connection with nature
• live the life you desire
• integrate flower therapy into their day-to-day lives
Readers will receive a clear understanding of the 38 Bach flower remedies and the seven emotional states. The Art of Flower Therapy outlines a simple process to balance emotions, which, in turn, leads to better health. Through the various methods outlined, you’ll feel confident in your ability to choose single and combination remedies for yourself as well as for others.
Hardcover
144 pages
5” x 7”
By Sandra Sigman
Co-Author: Victoria A. Riccardi
Forward: Sharon Santoni
Photographers: Kindra Clineff, Anne Soulier
Publisher: Rizzoli New York
Editor: Sandra Gilbert Freidus
Signed by author Sandra Sigman. To include a name with the author’s signature, please specify the recipient’s first name in the personalized signature order note.
This first book by Sandra Sigman, award-winning floral designer and owner of Les Fleurs, presents arranging flowers in the French style—bouquets that are chic and romantic.
In French Blooms, Sigman shares the distinct design principles she learned from her favorite Parisian florist, and offers tutorials, with images and instructions for creating French-inspired arrangements for different areas of the home.
With chapters on choosing the right containers, and flower care and tools, along with lush photographs, many taken in Paris, Normandy and Provence, this book is both inspirational and practical. It’s also a love letter to France—from Parisian sophistication to the simple grace of provincial life.
Hardcover, signed by author Sandra Sigman.
192 pages
By Melody Godfred
A collection of 200 thought-provoking and heart-opening self love poems by self love philosopher Melody Godfred, whose work has been called “life changing,” “pandemic medicine,” and “part of my daily ritual.”
This empowering poetry book will not only engage you to think and feel, but will make you feel seen, show you how to love yourself, and encourage you to seek out the hope and beauty in the world … and in yourself. It’s the perfect gift for yourself or someone you love.
Paperback
208 pages
5” x 8”
By JJ Pursell
Photography by Shawn Linehan
Full of gorgeous photos and herbal wisdom, Dr JJ Pursell presents up-to-date scientific and time-tested information to guide aspiring herbalists on their journeys of healing.
Paperback
250 pages
8” x 9.5” x 1”
by Georgianna Lane
This wonderful hardcover book is full of beautiful photography, from elegant floral boutiques to lively flower markets to glorious blooming trees and expansive public gardens.
Paris in Bloom provides a stunning floral tour of the city, recommendations to the best flower markets and a detailed guide to spring blooms. Additional items shown sold separately.
Hardcover
160 pages
7” x 9”
See our website for other Georgianna Lane floral books
by Ajiri Aki
The French are known for their joie de vivre—celebrating the simple things—a philosophy that tastemaker Ajiri Aki embraced all of her American life.
In this beautifully photographed volume of everything French, Ajiri shares what she’s learned about living in Paris—from hosting the perfect apéro (happy hour) to lingering around town like a flâneur (loafer) to thrifting for antiques at the market. While exploring the prettiest cafes and shops, you’ll be inspired to reclaim your right to leisure as the French have, so you, too, can savor the spontaneous, joyful moments that happen every day.
Hardcover
272 pages
8” x 10”
Joie Copyright © 2023 Ajiri Aki.
Photograph copyright © 2023 by Jessica Antola.
Published by Clarkson Potter, an imprint of Random House.
By Jamie Beck
A beautiful collection of exquisite portraits, scenic and still-life photography from the wildly popular and award-winning photographer, Jamie Beck.
Part art book, part travelogue, part memoir, and part cookbook, and perfect for art lovers, Francophiles and armchair travelers alike.
In An American in Provence, Beck shares her tips and techniques for creating incredible photos and details her transformational journey as an artist and woman. Beck also includes farm-to-table recipes she's learned along the way. This stunning visual journey is sure to delight anyone who wishes to escape reality and immerse themselves in life in Provence.
Hardcover, signed by author.
304 pages
By Kaylee Richardson
This gorgeous reference book is your “easy button” to becoming a home herbalist, clearly and simply explaining the uses of over 100 herbs for helping with everything from respiratory relief to skin care. You’ll learn – at a glance – how to weave these time-tested remedies into you and your family’s daily health routine. The author, Kaylee Richardson, is a passionate beekeeper, herbalist, homesteader, and mother, dedicated to sharing the forgotten wisdom of past generations.
Hardcover
448 pages
10” x 8”
By Caroline Rimbert Craig
Photography by Susan Bell
Caroline Rimbert Craig’s maternal family comes from the southern foothills of Mont Ventoux. This is her guide to cooking the Provençale way, for those who want to eat simply but well, who love to cook dishes that rhyme with the seasons, and who want to recreate the flavors of the Mediterranean at home, wherever that may be.
With stunning color photographs to accompany the recipes, the book is also interspersed with shots of Provence’s beautiful landscapes, reflecting the region’s rich culinary culture.
Hardcover
208 pages
8” x 10”
By Julia Plevin
An engaging guide to the art of forest bathing, inspired by the Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku, for anyone who wants to explore the transformative power of nature in promoting health and happiness.
Forest bathing is the art of spending intentional time in nature and is practiced throughout the world to increase health and restore well-being. More and more people are turning to forest bathing as an evidence-based way to unplug, relieve stress and anxiety, and spark creativity.
Through simple invitations to slow down, walk in silence, cultivate tree energy, and connect with the sun and forest, this book enables you to incorporate the inspiring benefits of time spent in nature--a calm mind, renewed energy, boosted creativity, and inner peace--into your daily life to find deeper meaning and contentment.
Hardcover
176 pages
6” x 8”
By Anne-Katrin Weber
Fall in love with Paris, the food, the stories, and the city's most romantic spots. A celebration of one of the world's most beautiful cities, In Love with Paris is an irresistible combination of mouth-watering sweet and savory recipes and heart-melting love stories. Take a culinary walk through the city of love, enjoy classic French cuisine, from croque madame to coq au vin and madeleines, and immerse yourself in the cityn that inspired famous love stories.
In Love with Paris will make you fall in love with Paris - again and again.
Hardcover
176 pages
8” x 10”
By Jamie Beck
New York Times bestselling author and award-winning photographer Jamie Beck displays her stunning photography of the flowers of Southern France in this beautiful gift book.
In Beck's first book, An American in Provence, you got a glimpse into her world in beautiful words and pictures. Now, The Flowers of Provence immerses them in lush photography of her most beloved subjects. In addition to must-see stunning photography, 90% of which has never been published in a book before, Beck includes thoughts about what inspires her to create such incredible works of art and tips for cutting and preserving flowers. The Flowers of Provence is sure to delight long-time fans, armchair travelers, photography connoisseurs, and of course, anyone who appreciates the natural beauty of flowers.
Hardcover, signed by author
304 pages
6” x 7.5”
By Marin Montagut
French artist, designer, and talented antique hunter Marin Montagut celebrates the joy of collecting everything from textiles to barware to architectural details, taking readers inside a dozen private homes, flea markets, and unusual ateliers to discover the most whimsical treasure troves in France. Montagut’s mood boards for each chapter provide endless ideas for the home.
Hardcover
240 pages
8” x 11”
By Dominique Bouchait
A French master fromager shares over 30 years of expertise in selecting, storing, and serving cheese - from Abondance to Valençay.
There are many books about cheese, but this one features the professional knowledge and passion of a French master fromager who shares his expertise on making sense of the many cheese varieties--crumbly, creamy, buttery, moldy--for which France is famous. From farms in the pastoral French countryside and cheese caves in a medieval Alpine monastery to the dairy scientists and affineurs who comprise the world of modern French cheese, this book covers the entire cheese spectrum.
Hardcover
240 pages
8” x 10”
By Sharon Santoni*
Sharon Santoni introduces us to 20 beautiful, creative French women who are passionate about their homes, work and families. With stunning photos of home in a chateaux, cottage or Parisian apartment, learn about each woman’s French style and joie de vivre.
*Each book is personally signed by author Sharon Santoni.
Hardcover, signed by author Sharon Santoni.
224 pages
11” x 13” x 1”
Sharon Santoni writes the popular blog My French Country Home and resides in Normandy, France.
Also by Sharon Santoni, available on our website:
My French Country Home: Entertaining Through the Seasons
My French Country Home Magazine







by Adrienne Ryser
In her stunning debut book, studded with lush photography shot all over the City of Love, Adrienne Ryser, florist and owner of L’Arrosoir, Paris’s oldest flower shop, shares her approach to flower arranging, combining her own whimsical influences with the more traditional French rules for flowers—as well as how and when to break them. In the style of a cookbook, with more than 50 bouquet “recipes,” you can rely on clear, step-by-step instructions and explanations of techniques.
From wild seasonal displays to monochromatic classics, minimalist bunches, dinner table centerpieces, and dried arrangements meant to last, Fleurs will inspire you to make flowers an essential part of your daily life—just as the French do.
Hardcover, signed by author Adrienne Ryser
8” x 10”
224 pages