by Ajiri Aki

Find your joie or joy with this guided journal that brings a Parisian perspective to your everyday life and allows you to tap into the things that bring you gratitude and happiness, from the author of Joie.

Whether it’s buying yourself flowers, hosting a small gathering, or taking a trip down memory lane, this journal offers small, actionable ways to bring more joy into your life. Once filled, it becomes a reminder of your own joie de vivre that you can look back on whenever you need a boost.

Hardcover
224 pages
5.25” x 7”

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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”

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 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 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

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 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”

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Joie Copyright © 2023 Ajiri Aki.
Photograph copyright © 2023 by Jessica Antola.
Published by Clarkson Potter, an imprint of Random House.