If anyone is interested - the latest issue of Food & Wine has an article on Lavinia, a wine shop in Paris AND an article on the founder of L'Occitaine and Oliviers and Co (O & Co).

Thanks for the heads up - I'll be sure to check it out!

Thanks for telling me; spent a bit of time (and more $$ than I'd think, on soaps, etc.!) in l'Occitane and O and Co. this past week.! Great little gifts!

Great article! I have been addicted to the Shea Butter hand creme from L'Occitaine for years now and always "stock up" when in Paris. The Oliviers and Co. will most likely grow and be just as successful as L'Occitaine. The founder has a great formula and tate level for his retail stores.

In case you are interested, I just put a couple of items from my last trip up for auction on E-Bay: Hand Cream from Oliviers & Co and two olive oil soaps, and a couple of L'Occitane soaps. I over bought .

Check loccitane.com for great sale for the next few days.