We've got the French-culture report AND a bunch of glorious Thingies from Jamie Beck, whose book An American in Provence: Art, Life and Photography is out tomorrow, just in time for holiday wish-listing. Related: We take a min. to talk about hate-gifting, sparked by some of the requests we've gotten in recent years.

You really have to see Jamie's book An American in Provence to believe it (and to live vicariously through it, obviously).

Jamie's Thingies include Dries Van Noten refillable lipstick in Antwerp Vermeil, good lighting (via a soft ring light, natural sunlight, or a fridge) and a chic phone case, cooking over a fire with an Alice Waters–approved egg spoon, Westman Atelier's Super Loaded Tinted Highlight in Peau de Rosé and Chantecaille's Liquid Lumière, and Savon de Marseille for stain-removal (related: Jenny Walton on IG). For some very French gift-giving, she loves anything from Buly 1803.

For all your gifting quandries, hit us up at at 833-632-5463, [email protected], or @athingortwohq. And try out a Secret Menu membership for more recommendations!

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