It is Very French - French Finds at Pumpjack & Piddlewick

Shop It’s Very French

There are some things one finds here in France that simply say – that is very French! Some are obvious, but others only have their uses in France and I wish to bring them out, dust them off and tell the world about these French Finds.

When looking for finds for My Shop, I particularly like to look for items that are quintessentially French. Items that were created in France, are made in France, items that, well, scream ‘Oo-la-la! How very French’. You know the sort I mean – and I hope to introduce you to the sort you don’t.

Black Friday has too much expectation around discounts now and is harming smaller businesses. So I say no now to sales in my shop PumpjackPiddlewick

Black Friday – No Thank You

Black Friday dawns. A very new thing here in France but it has definitely taken on a life of its own. As someone who lived in the USA, I am used to the concept of Black Friday because it came after Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is always on the last Thursday ofContinue Reading

A Debelloire is a must have for a coffee lover. A unique, one person coffee filter that sits on your cup. And it's re-usable. Let's delve more into coffee...

For the Coffee Lover, a Débelloire is a Must Have!

Lets talk coffee (and France). As a coffee lover, like many of you out there, I must, really I must, start my day with at least one cup of coffee. Yes, it gives me the caffeine kick, but more importantly, I just love it! The morning ritual, and a chanceContinue Reading

What is Special about Laguiole?

I came across Laguiole fairly early on living in France. It’s sort of hard not to as it is a very common, yet sought after brand. It is synonymous with quality and durability. And it’s little bee symbol is just so darn cute. But What Is It? Laguiole is notContinue Reading