Holiday Gifts for the "Parisian" in Your Life…or For Yourself!
- Parisian Niche
- Nov 5
- 6 min read
P'Nichers, the Holiday Season is upon us! While I am typically a "If you are shopping for me this holiday season, I'm a size is 10 days in Paris" kinda gal, It's time to jingle down and have some fun as we prepare for the upcoming season of giving (and giving to yourself)!
As always, we'll cover many tastes and price points in an entirely non sponsored post of gifting ideas. On y va - let's go!
First things first - you must set aside time to plan for a peaceful, fruitful, and fun New Year! The best way to track this? Well, the 2026 edition of her calendar, naturally...
During her many Parisian travels, Janis painstakingly hand sketches and colors these whimsical scenes, each drawing you in to the Parisian life of balance and beauty.
You'll be so excited to see each day unfold before you with this artistic touch!
Heading to a friend's for the holidays?
Don't BYOBooze - BYOBrekkie!
This wonderful Williams Sonoma Parisian Marais Breakfast box will guarantee you many invites on the holidays to come. If nothing else, you will feel like you are in a quaint Parisian café - totes the vibes you are surely going for!
Ok - wanna be asked to stay on clear through to New Year's Eve? Bring French Butter to go with your Marais brekkie box!
Uh oh - you can't get to La Grand Epicerie to have the butter vacuum packed to get home? Don't worry! You can shop online for Isigny Ste Mère Salted Butter and really get the entire Parisian café people watching going - even if only looking into your living room at your family...
Looking for a truly unique host/ess gift to bring along?
We've covered Officine Buly recently and just find the charm of personalized items a long lost treasured art form.
For certain if my houseguest walked into my home with such a thoughtful trinket, like this personalized lip balm, I'd be serving them "the good wine!"
At very few places do I feel as at home as at Café de Flore.
Now, I can sip my hot cocoa at home from this charming cup and feel as though I am sitting in the crisp Parisian air watching the world go by...
Wait, what do I see from my sweet petit café chair? Who can that be?
Could it be world renowned photographer, Peter Turnley? His art is taking stunning photos of the (very) chic people taking their time soaking in the ambiance at his favorite, living photography café de Flore, turned "studio."
Turnley's gorgeous book of photography is
truly a testament to his love of Paris, her people, the way of life, and quite frankly his incredibly discerning and tasteful eye.
It's truly a "must have" for any Paris lover to add to their collection.
Can't make it to the Versailles Masquerade Ball? We've got you covered!
This stunning candle is set to smell like the wooden floors at Versailles!
This natural, hand poured candle contains:
Head Notes: Eucalyptus, Leafy Green, Orange
Heart Notes: Fir's Bark
Base Notes: Cedarwood, Incense
Sounds just too... royally delightful!
Snowed in and already plowed through PBS Marie Antoinette series, and are waiting on baited breath for the next season of Bridgerton to drop? Moi aussi!
This charming Rococo Garden Game should help you get through these waiting pains!
This French Rococo garden strategy game helps you "build" your dream château, host garden parties, filled with intrigues, etc. All of this leads up to... your very own Grand Soirée - invite P'Niche along, SVP!
Zut Alors - a theft at le Louvre!
Gather your family and friends around for this who-dunnit romp through the Louvre's hallowed halls with Cluedo Louvre...
Editing P’Niche here - this gift was selected BEFORE the heist in October 2025, so while the theft to France is devastating, your game night does not need to be. Please enjoy this game in the light humor it is meant to be played!
Having worked in fashion and luxury for over 20 years, I've always been a "silk scarf girlie" and am so glad to see them having such a "revived fashion moment."
This hand drawn (in France) scarf by Malfroy
is itching to be part of my collection and can be worn oh-so-many different ways to accentuate so many outfits.
I absolutely loved this mini guide on How to Style a Silk Scarf by Glamour. Such a fan of the "around the waist" tie that is seen popping up all over Paris. Same for the over a cap - chic and effortlessly polished!
Another Parisian chic accessory is the collection by Brigitte Tanaka.
These cheeky, yet luxurious bags harken us bag to the music of La Marseillaise not to mention the old "Plan de Paris par Arrondissement" books (IYKYK). Don't get it twisted - while playful, they are posh, with gorgeous organza construction and detailing. They are on to something here...
We had the pleasure of introducing you to Barbara Mitzner in our very recent P'Nicher Portraits, a new series where we get to know your community on an even more meaningful level...
Barbara's heartwarming and whimsically illustrated book Tales of Dr. Langelong is sure to enchant and delight the reader in your life - both young and.
It's a perfect read to share - giving you more time together this holiday season - dreaming of... Paris, of course!
Speaking of books and perfectly timed for this holiday season, His Last Christmas Gift by Debra Borchert hits the shelves on November 5th...
For fans of the award winning Château de Verzat series, Debra takes us this time to the magical Christmas Markets of France.
As someone, who herself, is entering the middle age chapter of life (can you believe P'Niche isn't just 27 years old?!) this book is sure to inspire hope and belief in a better good, and a better tomorrow - as all of Debra's great reads do!
The Prairies Book Review hails this book as "an immersive, tender, and beautifully told story that captures the quiet magic of second chances."
Give a loved one (or yourself) the gift of hope!
P'Niche is still (and constantly) perfecting the art of Solo Travel.
While I love my private time, I also love a good excursion, where I can meet people and see some truly special places.
This Viator gift card offered exclusively through Giftly.com is just what the solo traveler in your life (or yourself) needs to get out there and get exploring!
Another more specific idea might be to offer your traveler a cooking class at the very popular La Cuisine Paris.
The Meal with Market tour was top notch and just to note, the classes sell out rather quickly, just to flag as you prep your or your loved ones' travels!
Not able to head to Paris but want to get your bake on?
An online baking class, led by American born Molly J Wilk might be just the ticket!
There is even a 12 week series of pastry classes for beginners. French baked goods deliciousness, the gift that keeps on giving (and giving...)
Cross body bags are still having their moment, especially for travel, and I personally own this Kattee bag and simply adore it. It's offered in three colors.
This petit sac is constructed of genuine leather and has enough structure to keep you looking chic.
It has plenty of room for your keys, phone, wallet, lipstick/balm. chargers, etc. (I even carry a book to prep for book club) inside. Hey, come read with us!
And listen, while the least glamorous thing on this list, these anti theft locks have really been a solid purchase for me.
Because you know what is really chic in Paris? Not having your personal merde pickpocketed off of you whilst on holiday!
Like you, P'Nichers, I Ho-Ho-Hope to find some of these holiday gifts under my tree - and I will definitely add some to my own personal cart. Did you see any "must haves?" Did I leave anything off the list? Let us know in the comments below - Happy Shopping et à bientôt!
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