The warming sun... the change in the light... the green shoots poking up through the leaves... the start of spring fills me with anticipation. We've endured a long, cold winter, so it seems especially kind and thoughtful to send a little extra sunshine to a loved one near or far.  Whether you want to say "Happy Easter," "Joyous Passover," or just "we really miss you," here's a few gift ideas to get you started:

• French Soap Eggs – a fabulous half dozen soaps, shea-butter-enriched and made in Provence, includes eggs in lavender, green tea & mandarin, grapefruit, goat's milk & bran, rose petal, and verbena scents in an adorable carton.  Also a clever, practical choice to celebrate a new baby ("So happy about your new baby bird!"), a new home ("Enjoy these in your new nest!"), or an achievement ("Always knew you were a good egg!"). We dress up gifts with a ribbon around the carton, a few sprigs of lavender tucked under the ribbon, and your message handwritten on a lovely card to top it all off.  They'll be delighted!
• Ellie the Lavender Elephant makes a sweet, super-soft gift for the young or young at heart, no matter the age or gender. Ellie and our other lavender stuffed animals contain a fragrant lavender and flaxseed pillow insert you can heat up in the microwave. It's a perfect present for someone who'd enjoy a warm and cozy friend.
• Lavender Hard Candy from Provence is a sophisticated treat in a pretty jar. Shaped like lavender flowers, these candies also make excellent cake and cupcake decorations.  Try them atop our downright delicious Sunny Lavender Pound Cake or Lavender Almond Cake! 
• Beeswax Taper Candles are an elegant addition to any holiday table. Pair them with any of our wooden matches - perhaps the Bouquet of Roses Matches?
• French Liquid Soaps – Choose from Lavender, Linden, Verbena, Jasmine or Wild Rose - a wonderfully useful gift of gentle soap in subtle fragrances, perfect for a powder room or guest bath.
• French Lavender Bouquet – a gift of the finest, deep purple, fragrant flowers that lasts and lasts.

As always, we can pull together a delightful gift box of any number of excellent products from our web site and ship it anywhere.  Just call us or go online to order. Your gift will be nestled in colored tissue, with your message handwritten onto a beautiful enclosed card, and a sprig of lavender will top it all off.  Wishing a joyous Easter and Passover to all who celebrate.  Happy spring, everyone!