| “There is an atmosphere of spiritual effort here. No other city is quite like it. It is a racecourse tension. I wake early, often at 5 o’clock, and start writing at once.”
—James Joyce on Paris Vintage Map of Paris:
1,000-Piece Puzzle The perfect gift for a flâneur: a virtual stroll around the City of Light.
Assembling this bird’s-eye-view map of Paris is an enjoyable way to
(re)familiarize yourself with the twenty arrondissements and their gardens,
boulevards, theatres, monuments, and more. Ticket to Charles de Gaulle—CDG “Paris is so very beautiful that it satisfies something in you that is always hungry in America.”
—Ernest Hemingway French Gift BasketBring France home to your favorite Francophile. We’ve filled a panier du marché with five gifts with French DNA: a puzzle of a vintage Paris map; a notebook from heritage brand Clairefontaine; a traditional net market bag; cocktail napkins with maps featuring Parisian monuments; and a guide to the old-fashioned corners of Paris. Original 1951 NotebookThis is a reissue of the original notebook made in that year by a renowned French manufacturer. Legend has it that this is the model used by Julia Child to record her recipes when she was a student at Le Cordon Bleu. (The notebook made a cameo appearance in Julie & Julia, Nora Ephron’s 2009 movie.) Classic French Notebooks:
Spiral-Bound, Size A5Walk into any stationery shop in France and you’ll see an extensive array of these beloved notebooks. This is the spiral-bound version of the classic composition books introduced to French children in primary school. The pages are smooth, 90 g, ivory, French-milled paper. Ruled pages; fountain pen–friendly. Scribe Rollerball Pen “...the pen of my dreams... It looks kind of retro, I suppose, but not annoyingly so. It is just a brilliantly designed tool... I am not a pen snob (boring), but I do believe that we should take as much enjoyment as possible from utilitarian objects.”
—Luke Edward Hall, Financial Times. Baguette Bread Knife Inspired by French bakeries, this knife is not only witty but practical. Beautifully crafted of wood and stainless steel, it’s a charming addition to any kitchen countertop and dining table. The wooden sheath protects the blade and allows it to be safely tucked into a picnic or potluck basket. The Story of Impressionism:
1,000-Piece PuzzlePiece together this beautifully detailed puzzle to create the Paris of the Impressionist and Post-Impressionist painters, and along the way discover the people and places that helped create a new way to see the world. It’s a fun way to introduce art to young learners while following the artists as they paint the City of Light. Madeline Pajamas Read one of the beloved Madeline books to a small listener at bedtime while they snuggle up in these 100% cotton pajamas decorated with scenes from the adored books by Ludwig Bemelmans. PJs have a light pink background and are available in sizes 6 and 8. Handmade Memory Game with Vintage Imagery—French VersionThe tiles and boxes of this memory game are entirely handmade by the artist and graphic designer Sarah Caplan. Each unique set consists of pairs of tiles housed in a handmade box. Images on the tiles include a curated assortment of illustrations and old photographs she has collected for years—mostly antique ephemera, including animals, people, famous world sites, fruits and vegetables, flowers, modes of transportation, insects, random objects, and vintage scenes from daily life. Classic French Market Bag Pull out the Larousse: you’ll run out of the superlatives you’ll need to describe this classic net tote. Maybe the company that makes it says it best: Le IT BAG écolo (the ecological IT BAG). Chic as Chanel, it’s eminently practical: it takes up hardly any space and is machine washable, durable, inexpensive, and 100% cotton. The Pond at Giverny
Silk Chiffon Scarf Deep greens and blues portray the lush and luminous pond that captivated Claude Monet: “It took me a long time to understand my water lilies... I grew them without thinking of painting them... And then, all of a sudden, I had the revelation of the enchantment of my pond. I took up my palette.” The Louvre Tea Collection “The ceilings of the Louvre are made to contain the world”
—Kim Gordon, “Untitled” Discover the Louvre Collection, four exceptional signature blends created by Palais des Thés in partnership with the Louvre to pay tribute to one of the world’s greatest museums. This set of four miniature loose-leaf tins of tea is available in a beautiful gift box. It can be purchased on its own or with At the Louvre: Poems by 100 Contemporary World Poets, a collaboration between New York Review Books and the Louvre Museum. Traditional Savon de Marseille Savon de Marseille is the authentic soap that has been made in the Provençal city of Marseille, following a strict recipe and method, for more than six centuries. The result is a pure, natural soap that is unparalleled for skin care and, paradoxically for such a gentle product, stain removal. In France, it has been trusted for generations to cleanse everything from little faces to linens. Soap size: 3.5" x 3.5" x 3.5". FAF Desk Pad Manufactured in Paris in a workshop built by Gustave Eiffel, this desk pad has everything one would expect of a product with such an estimable pedigree: a unique vintage look, solid construction, and high functionality. The holder is made of metal, with a nonslip backing; handsome decorative bolts hold the pad of paper in place. Madeline Tea Set This deluxe Madeline Tea Set is decorated with scenes from the beloved book by Ludwig Bemelmans and includes a tray; a teapot; four cups, saucers, plates, spoons, and napkins; and a tablecloth, all packaged in a sweet little suitcase for tidy storage. Ticket to Heathrow—LHR“England is the paradise of individuality, eccentricity, heresy, anomalies, hobbies, and humors.”
—George Santayana Liberty London
Notecard Assortment“Liberty is the chosen resort of the
artistic shopper.”
—Oscar Wilde This notecard set features eight of Liberty London’s heritage floral prints, drawn from across the store’s vast archive of iconic designs. The archive is a national treasure, encompassing well over 45,000 designs and dating from the 1800s to the present day. Choose volume 1 or volume 2. The World of Jane Austen:
1,000-Piece PuzzleAs you work this jigsaw puzzle, you’ll find sixty characters and great houses from the novels of Jane Austen set against the landscapes in which they feature. Take a turn around the garden with Mr. Knightly, surprise Mr. Darcy at Pemberley, or escape to the seaside with Anne Elliot. Austen and her real-life contemporaries can be found amongst characters from all six of her novels. Shakespeare Playing CardsThe deck features fifty-four Shakespearian characters, arranged in four suits: hearts = lovers; clubs = fools; diamonds = heroes and heroines; and spades = villains, with Romeo and Juliet as the King and Queen of Hearts, Ariel as the Joker, and more. Peace and Goodwill Holiday CardsThese cheery blue-and-gold holiday cards are inspired by the David Jones lettering in the permanent collection of Kettle’s Yard, a unique house and gallery with a remarkable collection of twentieth-century art. Kettle’s Yard is a part of the University of Cambridge in England. The greeting on the front reads: “PEACE AND GOODWILL ONE AND ALL.” Bodleian Libraries
Silk Chiffon ScarfThis artful silk chiffon scarf features a montage of Victorian and Edwardian girls’ books with enchanting period titles (Queen of the Dormitory, The Girl of One Hundred Dresses, and more), collated by the Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford. Shakespeare’s Britain:
1,000-Piece PuzzleDecorated with symbols and icons of towns and abbeys, castles, battlefields, forests, and heaths, the image on the puzzle is a pictorial map of Britain as it was in 1583, with the geographical settings of Shakespeare’s history plays labeled. Vintage Map of London:
1,000-Piece PuzzleThe perfect gift for an Anglophile: a virtual stroll around the heart of London. The puzzle is presented in plastic-free packaging—a sweet muslin drawstring bag inside a sturdy, illustrated cardboard tube. A small poster guide is included. The Shakespeare Collection Socks Gift Boxes“Playful yet classy socks.
A fun spin on a classic.”
—The Scotsman Each Shakespeare Collection Socks Gift Box—designed and produced under license from The Shakespeare’s Globe Trust—includes five luxurious pairs of socks suitable for all genders. Brown Betty Tea Pot and Tea Set“I would rather have nothing but tea.”
—Jane Austen, Mansfield Park Since the seventeenth century, the Brown Betty has taken its rightful place as a time-honored design icon widely regarded as producing the perfect brew. We have paired the Brown Betty with two beautiful English tea tins—rectangular, with a hinged lid—containing forty tea bags of English Afternoon Tea, and forty tea bags of English Breakfast Tea, blended by a UK tea merchant. History of Cycling Mug“The bicycle, the bicycle surely, should always be the vehicle of novelists and poets.”
—Christopher Morley The illustrations on this fine bone china mug chart the evolution of bikes throughout history, from the running machine in 1818 to the electric bikes of today. “I Am Born” OnesieWhat better way for a baby to announce that they have arrived? “Chapter I. I Am Born”—the first line of Charles Dickens’s David Copperfield—is printed across the chest of this 100% organic cotton baby onesie. Made in the U.S.A. BabyLit
ShakespeareIntroduce Shakespeare to your favorite young one with these cheerful, colorful, and humorous board books, two favorites from the witty and whimsical BabyLit series: A Midsummer Night’s Dream: A Fairies Primer and Romeo & Juliet: A Counting Primer. Ticket to Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport—FCO“You may have the world if I may have Italy.”
—Giuseppe Verdi Ruler and Letter Opener Add an element of old-fashioned elegance to your desk with this letter opener and ruler. Crafted in Italy from hard-tempered steel, this graceful yet practical tool features a refined gold-plated handle and engraved imperial measurements. A thin layer of 24-karat gold is applied to the letter opener, giving it a beautiful, shining gold finish. | Paper Scissors The best scissors are designed for specific cutting projects. To this end, we are pleased to introduce our Paper Scissors, which are engineered specifically for cutting paper. Precision sharpening ensures that you can count on our Paper Scissors to deliver a perfect cut for years to come. Made in Italy. | ItalianissimoItalianissimo (literally, very, very Italian) profiles fifty enticing Italian contributions to culture high and low, from the lofty realm of great ideas to the delicious realities of cuisine, fashion, cinema, and much more—an eclectic mix of the customs, culture, and concepts that embody the essence of Italy. Quiet Corners of RomeThis charming guidebook celebrates over fifty of the most beautiful, tranquil, and often hidden places in the Eternal City. You’ll find courtyards where mossy fountains splash; cool, quiet cloisters; exquisite gardens scented by boxwood and bay trees; pocket-sized piazzas filled with archaeological details dating to the days of Caesar. Vintage Italian Travel Poster
Wrapping Paper Printed with a design that incorporates vintage travel posters advertising famous Italian towns and cities, this all-occasion gift wrap is acid free and therefore also suitable for bookbinding, scrapbooking, and other creative projects. The evocative posters, saturated colors, and gorgeous typefaces make an impressive presentation. Imported from Italy. “I Wish You All the Joy” Silver Shakespeare BraceletThis stylish silver cuff bracelet is etched with this succinct blessing from Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice: “I wish you all the joy that you can wish.” This timeless piece is a perfect gift for lovers of the Bard, or for anyone celebrating one of life’s joyous moments. Crane Scissors Crafted in Italy from hard tempered steel, these little shears are extremely sharp—perfect for cutting ribbon and other textiles, without becoming dull. Refined blades also make them ideal for embroidery and other detailed work. La Dolce Vita Sock Collection Our stylish friends at the London Sock Exchange have designed a new trio of socks featuring Italian icons: pasta shapes on a bright green sock, a moped on a soft gray sock, and a Venetian gondolier on a coral sock. Italian Handheld Stapler This handheld stapler is crafted with durability and style in mind. Available in five attractive colors, this made-to-last metal stapler has a patented anti-jamming device that allows for years of frustration-free use. Bialetti Espresso Set for Two The perfect gift for a friend or yourself: a daily cup of la dolce vita. You may not have access to the water that flows through an ancient aqueduct—said to be the key to Rome’s unparalleled coffee—but you can easily make a superior brew at home with this Italian espresso set. Pasta:
Recipes from the Kitchen of
the American Academy in Rome Pasta is a behind-the-scenes tutorial on the way that pastas and sauces are made in the renowned kitchen of the American Academy in Rome. The recipes, while remaining true to their authentic Italian roots, sparkle with a lightness and purity that one doesn’t normally expect from pasta. Carne:
Meat Recipes from
the American Academy in Rome When meat is served at the American Academy in Rome, it is with a thoughtful exuberance that provides a practical model for home cooks. In Carne, Chef Christopher Behr shares more than sixty exceptionally delicious recipes that celebrate community and make a special occasion of any meal. EuroRail Ticket“I am never sure of time or place upon a Railroad. I can’t read, I can’t think, I can’t sleep—I can only dream.”
—Charles Dickens Classic Kaweco Sport Fountain PenWe first read about this superb writing instrument in a New York Times interview with playwright Jon Robin Baitz, who said of the pen, “I thought it was a perfect little thing... I love its precision, its modesty, its clarity and its minimal fuss. This is the cheaper, more practical version of a Mercedes.” This pen is made by a German company established in 1883, a venerable name in pen circles. Sauntering Sauntering features sixty walker-writers—classic and current—who roam Europe by foot. Twenty-two countries are traversed. Join Henriette d’Angeville, the second woman to climb Mont Blanc; Robert Macfarlane dropping deep into underground Paris; and many more. Silver Multi-Tool Pen This is Germany’s original pen for architects and builders; it sets the quality standard for multi-tool pens. This nicely weighted ballpoint pen has six sides (so it won’t roll off a counter or desk), which ensures a very comfortable grip when writing. It features an architectural ruler in both centimeters and inches, a level, a mini screwdriver with both a flat and a Phillips head, and a matching-color stylus. Pure Cotton Notecard
Presentation Box Pure Cotton stationery is made without any chemicals. This handsome presentation box is embellished with a rich, gold “Pure Cotton” label and stores fifty classic 4" x 6" flat notecards and fifty matching envelopes lined with white tissue paper. The stationery is made in Belgium by a paper manufacturer that, since 1870, has replicated a line of cards, sheets, and lined envelopes originally commissioned by Belgian royalty. Each product is made with the same quality, elegance, and attention to detail that have made their stationery the staple of every fine social paper department in Europe. “Where Is the Library?”
PencilsThis set of five pencils is imprinted with the all-important query in English, Spanish, French, Italian, and German. Each question is engraved into the pencil, not printed. Made in the USA. Art TriviaThis eye-catching portable box holds 140 multiple-choice questions about artworks from around the globe and artists from all eras; topics range from ancient to contemporary art, fine arts to traditional crafts, museums and galleries to street art. Ticket to Eleftherios Venizelos Airport—ATH“Happy is the man, I thought, who, before dying, has the good fortune to sail the Aegean sea.”
―Nikos Kazantzakis, Zorba the Greek Mythology TriviaThis box is filled with 140 multiple-choice questions that cover myths and folklore—from gods and heroes to magical beasts and monsters—from cultures around the world, including Egyptian, Greek, Norse, and more. Greek Gods and Goddesses MugThe twelve Olympians depicted on this mug are drawn in witty detail and are depicted with their symbolic signifiers, including an owl, cornucopia, trident, harp, quiver, and more. Greek Alphabet MugKnowing the Greek alphabet can be surprisingly useful and relevant; this handsome mug is a great place to start. The Greek alphabet was first used to write down the Homeric epics, and it quickly became the standard writing system for the Greek language. It is the basis of many Western alphabets, including ours. Once you know the Greek alphabet, you’ll see its presence and influence everywhere. The Real Women of Greek Myths:
1,000-Piece PuzzleIn this beautifully detailed jigsaw puzzle, rediscover the lives and stories of the women of Greek myths, from Medusa and Medea to Helen, Eurydice, Aphrodite, Phaedra, Artemis, and others. New York City Almanac and Planner, 2026 For New Yorkers, New Yorkers at heart, anyone who has ever visited New York, anyone who is longing to visit New York…rest assured, you don’t have to be a resident of the five boroughs to appreciate the Almanac of New York City. Much like the city itself, the Almanac is overflowing with wit, whimsy, humor, frustration, optimism, irony, and affection. Not only is it an event calendar and planner, but it’s much, much more—one might say a daily dose of adrenaline with a side of municipal pride. |
