Thursday, 15 December 2011

christmas for the girls...


image - vicki archer

Parisian girls are cute from a very young age.. Non? Look at her puffer jacket, cute boots and chic bonnet... Even her little foot tucked so daintily on the edge of her scooter is adorable... Which gets me to thinking about my girls... even though they are a lot older... they are just as lovely... and I can't help but spoil them over the holidays.

What to give the girls for Christmas? I have a traditional stash that I choose from, gifts that they have come to love and to associate with me at Christmas time... Some of them fill their stockings and some 'Santa' delivers under the tree... either way we are all believers... and those who don't believe, don't receive...

This is what I'm thinking...

* A scented bougie for their bedroom
* Bath salts for their relaxation
*Handcream for their travels
*Nail varnish for their parties
*A lipstick to match
*Books for quiet time
*Films for their amusement
*Notebooks for their handbags
*Gloves for the winter
*Jewels because every girl loves a little bling
*Chocolates and sweeties because it's Christmas
*Underwear because it's feminine
*Baskets because girls can never have to many
*Linen handkerchiefs because they are so pretty
*Tights because they always take mine
*French caramels because they are the best
*Their favourite fragrance
*Lipgloss for their handbag

For other gift suggestions have a browse HERE...


Today I will be sending Slim, Tina, Meg, Teresa, Virginia and Teddee some Christmas cheer... I will be emailing you later in the day for your postal details... and in the meantime... Have a gorgeous 15th December.... xv

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35 comments:

  1. What a lovely gift list and photo!

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  2. I know that I say this every year, but would you be willing to adopt me? Just for the holidays? I'll even come help clean up in the kitchen! ;)

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  3. This is so funny Vicki, Santa seems to think that our girls and mine like exactly the same goodies - stockings are my favourite bit of Christmas!
    xx

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  4. Vicki - too funny!! I have bought quite a few of the EXACT same things for my girls' and sister's stockings!! And may I please make a small blogging suggestion - it would be so nice if all the links opened in a separate window - because you know we all want to stay on your page!!!

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  5. A lovely list - it's so much easier to buy for girls! We all still believe and hang up our stockings (and a pillow case too!)
    http://missbbobochic.blogspot.com/

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  6. Merci for your daily french essence! It is a delight to read each day.

    Vicki, I wish you and your family a MERRY CHRISTMAS!

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  7. Hi Vicki, a perfect gifts for the girls. I have started a stocking stuffer grouping of many of these for my granddaughters!!

    I wanted to let you know that the Holiday Giveaway of the Star Cross Antique Bottle is live on my site! It is also open Internationally for your followers!

    Please Come & Enter!

    xoxo

    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  8. Oh dear, that might easily be my list but i don't know why nobody knows apart from me.
    Tough times for mums. Best wishes, Rosanna

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  9. Dear Vicki,
    I'm tempted to forward this list to the men in my life. They seem stumped when it comes to gifts and this seems like the perfect list to me. Although I have to admit I was in complete awe when my younger boy made a donation to my favourite charity in my honour...it is the best gift for a gal who has everything!

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  10. Thanks for the list, have a few very stylish nieces to buy for, and havent done too much! That picture is soooo sweet, love her little pose:)

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  11. Don't forget that you adopted me...... I shall be waiting for my gift bounty patiently. Lucky girls to have a mom who is so thoughtful and keeps them well gifted (and supplied). Love the daily click today, so cute. Much love XO

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  12. Vicki-
    I know that your daughters know just how lucky they are to have such a lovely mother. Daughters are so very precious.
    You are one of the most kindest of all people I know, Vicki. You bring all of us cheer and beauty every day.
    Teresa
    xoxo

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  13. I want to hang my stocking on YOUR mantle V. sounds wonderful. I'm loving my Mathias candle that my friend bought for her shop!

    The photograph is so wonderful. You caught her just perfectly, all dressed in her cute little hat and coat.
    xx
    V

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  14. oh and MERCI mille fois pour mon petit cadeau!
    V

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  15. vicki,
    such a truly precious photo...and your list is so thoughtful and dear... thank you for sharing.
    -xok.

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  16. Nothing too good for our lovely daughters + their loved ones. Thank you....xxpeggybraswelldesign.com

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  17. I love that you're giving them tights because they always take theirs! That's so Mom-Daughter.

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  18. Lovely girls, generous mum... a perfect combination. Love the post and love that list. Where to I hang my stocking???

    Jo xx

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  19. Vicki,
    As the mom of 2 sons with 1 daughter-in-law and one due to join the family at a wedding next fall...I appreciate the list. I've bought for men for so long I've forgotten what young ladies like!
    Karen

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  20. Your photo of the little girl made my eyes a bit moist. I guess many mothers still remember their daughters as little girls at Christmastime, and how much fun it was buying gifts for them. But it's fun now, too, and your lovely list presents some great options that any woman would love! Thank you!

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  21. AAAAAAWWWWWWW

    to sweet. i wish mine were doing that instead niteclubs

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  22. Girls are so easy to buy for - there are so many little things that make us smile, usually it is the most simple things too in my house. A Coke Chupa Chup would be a small thing that my daughter will be happy to find in her stocking. But the Perfume, skin creams, books and movie tickets from Santa will be very appreciated as well.
    Merry Christmas and thank you for all the wonderful dreamy photos Vicki. Happy Holidays

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  23. I wish I had a mom like you. My mother "can't be bothered" shopping for Christmas.

    Merry Christmas, Vicki!

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  24. Vicky your list has everything a girl could wish for, whether she is 5 years old as the little madam in your picture or a 50 something woman. We never outgrow certain little luxuries!

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  25. ooh lucky girls what a great list & one of my favourite movies :))

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  26. What a marvelous list!
    Your blog is such a nice place to stop by at Christmas time.
    And anytime.

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  27. An adorable picture!

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  28. Oh Vicki! I love your list! I looked through all of the pages of your other Christmas suggestions too. I think I will just give my husband your web address & say "anything from here"!

    Keri

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  29. my little girl wants a pillow pet for Christmas so the little extras will be a surprise! Lovely ideas for my own little princess...PS Lego for my little boy, he will be beside himself with glee!
    ciao lisa

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  30. Vicki, first thing each morning in Sydney, I reach for my iPad and look for your blog. You make me very happy before I get out of bed. Merry Christmas to you. Now that I no longer work I find I have more time for Christmas and enjoy thinking up treats for my grandchildren xx

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  31. A charming post, dear Vicki! I love spoiling my little girl as well..love to see the happy and excited look on her sweet face.. :))
    Thank you for some wonderful ideas!
    What a darling photo of the dear petite Parisienne!
    A lovely weekend to you,
    xoxo,
    - Irina

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  32. How sweet, and she even matches the aubergine wall colour! Those earrings you've mentioned are gorgeous ~ if only all of those lovely long dangley earrings came in clip-ons, too.

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  33. Girls' presents sound wonderful too me!
    Have you seeing Deborah Lippmann nail polish? The colors are sooooo pretty, take a look here
    http://lippmanncollection.com/2011dl/index_new.php

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  34. HI Vicki, gorgeous list and love that photo.. My nieces would love most things on this list. Great ideas and thanks for sharing them with us.. Carla xxx

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  35. I don't know how you do it!
    Awesome!

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