We want to hear from you!

We have sent out a survey today to a random selection of current and past shop customers. We want to know what you want to see in our new online store. Do you want more clocks or more soap products? Baskets or books? Oils or oilcloth?

If you did not receive a survey and want to participate please just click the link below.
We look forward to hearing from you!

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Just Back from the South of France

Just spent the last weekend in one of my favorite places in the world - can you guess? The South of France, of course. I was lucky enough to be able to attend a gathering of French potters showing off their beautiful products. All types of poterie were exhibited - from delicate faience from Moustiers to large outdoor urns from one of the oldest potters in France and everything in between. I have some new sources to introduce to you this fall - of course in true Provencal style.

Fodor's Paris 2010

What fun! As you all know I travel to Paris and France...A LOT. With all of that travel you get to acquire a few tricks. One of my tips to save money in Paris was quoted in Fodor's newest travel guide, Fodor's Paris 2010. OK - it is only 2 sentences (and short ones at that) - but check it out on page 27 "Making the Most of Your Euros in Paris" (4totravel). UPS just delivered my copy to my door - and had to share this little moment!

Rockin Clock Tablecloth

OK - found this fantastic table linen today and just had to add it to our new collection. This retro black and white Rock'n Clock tablecloth by JC de Castelbajac for Garnier-Thiebaut is such a fun linen. Made of 100% polyester it is versatile and easy to store and clean. Buy it as a a housewarming gift for a new homeowner or use it for an accent table in your home - just buy it!

It's Time for La Rentrée

La Rentrée - or as we like to say it here - Back to School! However you wish to say it - it sounds good! Now with all of that free time it leaves more time for shopping. Check out our favorites already loaded online and check back often for our new additions - new products arriving daily!

Wishing all of yours a great school year!

We're back!

For all of our shop customers who have missed us - we're back online! Over the next few weeks we'll be building our online French country collection so check back often. You'll be able to see many of the products that you've grown to love in the shop and well as new imports direct from France. I look forward to "seeing" you soon online!

Buying Trip to France

Bonjour France! I will be traveling to France soon for a quick buying trip. I have a few items I need to search for for certain customers; antique linens, cicada shaped soaps, pottery to replace broken pieces in a collection, just to name a few. If there is anything on your wish list from France, please let me know and I'd be happy to do some exclusive shopping for you.

I have also been trying to plan a buying trip with a couple of customers. If you are interested in joining us to visit the linen factories, daily food markets and brocante markets of France and specifically Provence on my Spring trip, please drop me a note - I would love to put together a small shopping tour and shop our way across France!

Happy New Year!

I know, I know it's the 21st of January - but it's not too late to wish you and yours a happy and healthy new year! Good luck to President Obama and to all who are facing challenging times...may the new year and new leadership bring us the wisdom and the strength we need to overcome any obstacle.

New Hours

We survived the winter storms of 2008,
and Christmas will be wrapped up just in time,
Next week we all will be taking a well deserved break
We'll see you again in 2009!

The shop will be closed December 25th through January 1st.
We will reopen Friday, January 2nd with new Winter Hours:

Monday through Friday 10-4PM
Saturday 10-5PM.

We hope the holiday season brings you peace and joy.
Thank you to all our fabulous customers who made this year so special.

Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers

My thoughts and prayers are with all of those families that have been affected by the devastation of the ice storm that hit our area on Thursday. Many are without power and running water and we, here at Olive and Branch hope you and yours are all safe and warm.

My family is entering its fifth day of no electricity and with a new storm on its way I hope we get fully restored quickly. Please, please be safe with generators and candles. There are local shelters - I know Harvard's Bromfield School is set up as a shelter welcoming anyone who needs a warm place to spend some time, sleep or to get a meal or water.

Best wishes to all, stay safe and warm,
Pam