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Shirin's 5 Favorite Hostess Gifts
The art of gift-giving goes beyond a simple exchange of goods: the perfect present creates a memory that can last forever. In Aix-en-Provence, hosting friends is a regular part of daily life, and a...
Read moreBehind the Founder: My Journey with Fragrance Creation
Fragrance has always been a special part of my life. I’ve been wearing a variation of fig scents for some time, so when Frédéric and I began developing Bastide’s fragrances, I knew I wanted to incl...
Read moreShirin's Picks: Tips for Fighting Jetlag
When you are traveling, you often get overwhelmed by the travel itself and the jetlag that comes with it. We all have our little tips and tricks to feel our best even when traveling. Shirin, our c...
Read morePetit Déjeuner Provençal in New York
In early May, we invited a select group of New York editors to celebrate #LaVieBastide! Our friends Benjamin and Elysa at Maman in Tribeca put together a beautiful “petit-déjeuner Provençal” and ev...
Read moreThe Journey of Côté Bastide, 25 Years in the Making
In Provence, a “Bastide” is defined as a country house where loved ones gather – a home surrounded by fragrant gardens and sun-drenched terraces. “Côté” means near-by, related-to, or around. In 199...
Read moreShirin's Picks - 5 Gifts from Nature to Share
Natural gifts with health benefits to lift spirits and cure common ailments, chosen by Bastide’s co-founder Shirin von Wulffen
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