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The holiday season is upon us, and to celebrate, we’ve teamed up with some of our favorite wedding creatives (who will also be joining us in France next spring at the Luxury Photography Workshop) to create the ULTIMATE Francophile Gift Guide! Feel free to forward this email to your Santa, bien sûr… Vampire’s Wife Silver Lamé Dress | Herend Teapot | Schumacher Christmas Stocking | Porcelain Flower Sculpture | Steamline Luggage | de Gournay Book | Trudon Candle | Eternally Ritz Book | Dior Mini Lady Bag | Roger Vivier Mary Janes | France Photography Retreat | Ladurée Macarons Markarian Satin Set | Diptyque Advent Calendar | Dior Plates | Mauviel Copper Cookware | Tennis Necklace | Feather Pajamas | Lipstick Case | Pink Wool Coat | Polène Bag | Château Getaway | Buly Body Oil | Miu Miu Heels Wax Seals | Framed Intaglio Set | Dior Scarf | Market Backpack | Wedgewood Plates | Crochet Cardigan | Gucci Lipstick | Merci […]

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Holiday Gift Guide for the Francophile from Molly Carr & Rachael Ellen

Home Office Renovation | The Inspiration & Plans

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Bridgerton Fashion Inspired by Regency Silhouettes & Pastels

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Christmas Chez Carr | Our First Holiday at Home

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It seems like from October onward our kitchen is constantly rotating through butter. From baking apple and blackberry pies for one of our three Thanksgivings to autumn vegetable galettes, the holiday season is ripe with flaky, buttery recipes that require hours of hands-on work. Instead, I invite you to consider a classic French chocolate pots de creme – a custardy dessert dating to the 17th century. Served in individual ramekins (these are my favorite), pots de creme are deceptively beautiful – meaning they are impressive to guests but require less than fifteen minutes of hands-on cooking time. Just a note, […]

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Extra-Bittersweet Chocolate Pots de Crème

A tartine is a classic French open-faced sandwich that is toasted and piled high with delectable toppings. Personally, tartines are one of my favorite weekday lunches and can be pulled together quickly with whatever seasonal produce you have in your refrigerator. In the late summer, I eat a tartine of roasted cherry tomatoes and chèvre with basil and garlic on repeat. On cold winter afternoons, I love to pile my tartine with roasted butternut squash, wild mushrooms, and Roquefort. But, on crisp autumn days when the sunshine is streaming in through my windows and the smoke is quietly puffing out […]

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Pear and Brie Tartine with Pomegranate Seeds and Sage

Holiday Gift Guides 2020 | The Guide for the Monsieur

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Holiday Gift Guides 2020 | The Guide for the Madame

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Butternut Squash and Wild Mushroom Galette with Chevre

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In the ever-changing year of 2020, many of us (myself included), have spent more time than ever in the home. Work, school, social functions, and even weddings have temporarily transitioned to inside the four walls of our houses – and with that comes the inherent desire to create spaces that feel refined yet restorative. Whether shopping for the perfect hostess gift, for your spouse, or for yourself, this elegant home gift guide pairs perfectly with a glass of champagne (in one of these beautiful etched coupes) and a playlist inspired by a candlelit French château. Looking for more? Shop our […]

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Holiday Gift Guides 2020 | The Guide for the Refined Home

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                                       I can't wait to learn more about your love story!

After pursuing my degree in fashion, I began my career as a travel photographer, exploring the world one country at a time and telling the stories of the people, places, art, and ideas that moved me. But, it was when I photographed my first destination wedding that I truly found my life’s calling.

My work is luminous, poetic, elegant, and above all, intentional. It will be my deepest honor to guide you through the wedding planning process, to help you create unforgettable moments and experiences, and, ultimately, to craft images where time stands still.

I'm Molly - an international wedding photographer eternally devoted to capturing the beauty of your union. 

Bonjour mon ami,

@mollycarrphotography

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Specializing in destination weddings, no location is too far-flung or remote. I can’t wait to hear more about your day!

Poetic photography for the romantics.