It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas… Does the snow make you want to sit behind the screen of a Christmas TV movie? Walk through the door of the cozy cottage The Store US & Canada ! Inside, the magic of Christmas operates… In just a few days, Santa's little elves (Nicolas and Laurent) were activated to make us dream. And it’s sublime! From outside, the light garlands attract us to this little Santa's house. Have you always dreamed of experiencing the holiday spirit like in Canada or the United States? Take your plane ticket… direction Bailly-Romainvilliers!
It’s a beautiful Christmas night, the snow is spreading its white coat… In recent hours, the spirit of Christmas completely took over our territory with these first snowflakes. Landscapes that take our breath away… and which take us directly to the other side of the Atlantic. “ Three days of intense work to move on from the fall season, we were starting to feel gray setting in… Switch! In three days, the store completely changed its face. We are in green, red and gold… with lights flashing everywhere. It's the Christmas store we've been dreaming of for a long time ! » For several months, Nicolas and Laurent work in the greatest secrecy to unearth little nuggets of the Canada or the United States. At the start of the winter season, the regulars were already ready… “ It's true, it's astonishing… We see people dressing in Christmas sweaters, pants or dresses as if we were only two days away from Christmas Eve. They are getting ready to come shopping to find some gems. That's what's good! It’s really something we share with them.. » A period that we intend to live to the fullest! Between hot chocolate, Sherpa blankets, rosewater novels and candles with woody scents… Time stops when you pass through the doors of The Store US & Canada ! And that does us a lot of good!
Do you like Christmas TV movies? Chez The Storeyou will inevitably find what you are looking for… at the bookstore! Headlining: romances! While strolling through the store, you stop in front of a book, your fingers brush against those of a stranger… and it's the start of a new Christmas romance! Love at first sight at The Store! « This year, I really took care of the selection, both for fall and for Christmas. There's something for everyone! Obviously, there are always the great classics with the beautiful Christmas love storiesthe romances that we find almost everywhere on all the channels. There isn't enough of that on television? It doesn't matter ! In the evening we can have fun reading Christmas love stories. » Our little advice? Bet on an Advent book! Every day, a new chapter of history is written. Ideal for children! “ There are also quite a few albums for children (albums about winter but also about Christmas). And then, I have my favorite… I brought in some very, very beautiful bound books, editions that are hard to find, the Twinkle editions. They are magnificent, we really let ourselves be carried away by the stories… It’s an object that we want to keep. The collection is magnificent. » Works that we like to find in our library… or just look at!
Which space appeals most, passers-by or regulars? As Christmas approaches… There are no more preferences! The concept store has been transformed into a real Santa Claus workshop! A place where adults become big children again… My little shot of heart ? The cozy corner that warms hearts! « We focused heavily on everything cozy and warm… Itchy blankets are over! We are really in something that envelops, that envelops and that makes you want to stay at home. I have my blanket that I put on my sofa and then I put on my onesie and I really treat myself with lots of little things that bring warmth to the house. » In all departments, we find a little comfort… A feel-good store! « We're all tired, the end of the year is coming… The weather doesn't help but it doesn't matter. At home, I'm good. » Do you want to get into chill mode from head to toe? There are socks, slippers, and even cushions in Christmas colors! « For this year, we also have bedspreads. It's not as warm as a blanket fleece (sherpa type) but they are magnificent with a very 'chalet by the lake' feel… These are bedspreads that make you want to make your bed again. We put it back because it’s so beautiful in the bedroom… We don’t want to leave it balled up in the bed. » What if this was the secret to encouraging children to make their beds before leaving? A problem well known to parents…
Haven't decorated your Christmas tree yet? Don't panic! Chez The Storethey found us some enchanted balls. The little magical touch we needed to make our tree the king of the forests! Comfortably seated on your armchair or near a fireplace… What if we lit a Christmas candle to perfume the house? « These are scents that are very close to the season. We are always around cinnamon, we have fresh things, lots of conifers, pines, jobs… To make the pleasure last, we have a very nice shot of heart on candle warmer lamps. A product that was manufactured in Utah and adapted in Germany (European version). There are lanterns with beautiful design, small lamps that will heat the candle. We don't have a flame, we can't burn ourselves. » A lamp that will allow the candle to live up to seven times longer than a normal candle. The little extra? The candle can even survive the seasons, by being stored with its lid. Enough to maintain the magic of Christmas for several months! “ On to the spark plug… Obviously, we want to prepare an eggnog (eggnog) but we don't necessarily know how to do it. We go and get the one liter carton and then we enjoy it, with or without alcohol. You can also prepare hot chocolate with spices or pumpkin spice. who is always there to make pumpkin spice lattes. » In one sip, we quietly get into the holiday spirit… with the Queen herself! “ We are obliged to have a tea reminiscent of Dolly Partonit is the one that sells the most. It's a Christmas tea in very beautiful packaging which is offered with the tea tongs (a nice surprise!). And then, we have spiced apple teas, we always have a little pumpkin teawe have very good teas… This one is an orange nonette tea. A very very nice gift ! » Perhaps to be found under the tree? Only if you are wise…
Having trouble getting in the mood? Don't panic! After the difficulties of recent months, this year, the end-of-year holidays are particularly anticipated. The essential at The Store? Christmas mugs! « Christmas doesn't just happen in the living room or bedroom… It's throughout the house! We have a lot of clients who change their interiors throughout the seasons. At Christmas, they want their tea towel with the candy cane (barley sugar), they want a mug with gingerbread (gingerbread) on it. It's little touches ! » Things that calmly put us in the mood… Do you have a pet? He too has the right to celebrate Christmas! At The Store, we think of the whole family! « We always have a small section for animals. This time, we have little squeakers in the shape of gingerbread-man (gingerbread man), in the strength of a chocolate cup with a candy cane inside… We even have an advent calendar for dogs (there is no reason!) with a small box to open. They know it very well… Every morning, they are at the foot of the calendar. They understood the system. » Every evening, a little family tradition is established… All the children can open their hut of the day! In addition to calendars for animals, Nicolas and Laurent have obviously found calendars for children with chocolates, books to read or figurines. Something new!
The Store US & Canada, an escape to Lapland in Seine-et-Marne. Do you want to get a taste of American or Canadian traditions? Just one address! “ We don't have a big stock, we can't store a lot of references so it's a lot of turnover. You come the first week, you spot things… You come back the second week and you're going to have new things that weren't there. We offer new articles every week. There are sprays arriving around Christmas ! » Regulars know it… We could spend hours there (and we do)! Some even find nostalgia for holidays spent in the United States or Canada… others find themselves in American blockbusters! “ We're not used to having such busy stores. When you are in front of the window, there are a lot of them, there are a lot of lights. When we go to the United States or Canada, the Christmas windows are loaded like that. On the same street, all the shops have the same fir branches and knots which hang. They really make a huge decor because this period is festive for everyone… We tend to do the same thing. » And this year, the little elves gave everything… It's even more beautiful than last year! A magical journey just a few steps from us!
Do you want to travel (at a low price) to the North Pole? Go on a unique exploration at The Store! Santa's Little House opens its doors to us until next January. Santa Claus is coming to town ! In a warm and friendly spirit, Nicolas and Laurent welcome us from Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sundays from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Bailly-Romainvilliers, at 75 ter boulevard des sports.
