Your Favorite Souvenirs from Europe

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Kitchen stuff that we will use- in Portugal I bought espresso cups, a few mugs, an olive dish. I also have espresso cups from Paris. I have an awesome pepper grinder from Turkey. I also like to get a Christmas tree ornament.

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In general: Christmas ornaments, wall calendars for the next year, napkins in characteristic prints, fabric bread "baskets," earrings, T-shirts for me, DH and people at home

Delft & Provence: wipe-off place mats for the kitchen table in characteristic prints
Bellagio: hand painted spoon rest
Belgium and Switzerland: chocolate
Killarney: sweater

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Serving stuff from Provence - a really pretty tablecloth and some pottery. I still regret not buying one of those French door knockers that is a hand holding a ball when I was there 15 years ago even though I know I can buy it online now.

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I'm not a shopping person, but I do look for small serving pieces - an olive plate from Greece, for example. A cheese plate from France. Something I know I will use, but doesn't take up much space.

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My French kitchen knives are one of my most prized possessions and make me happy every time I use them.

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Sandals custom made all over Greece

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France: so many brands from Paris that are much cheaper, for clothing and bags. Roam the boutiques. I do love their macarons as well.

Italy: leather jackets, shoes, Italian brands like MaxMara, purses, ceramics - I love the art gallery at La Caravella. Tablecloths, spoon rests, etc.

Also always a fan of refrigerator magnets and unique art pieces.

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Amalfi Coast kitchen items. So colorful

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I like buying local pottery. I have some fantastic pieces from Poland, as well as an amazing art piece from Egypt. Otherwise I don’t really buy souvenirs other than food products for my pet sitter.

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Anonymous wrote:Amsterdam. Double headed vibrating dildo. Srsly, that place has issues.

You win.

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A German Christmas Pyramid.

Italian shoes.

A handmade marionette found in Prague.

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In Spain, go to a Sargedelos store. they have great pottery, dishes, purses, etc. Its beautiful stuff.

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Anonymous wrote:We get a couple of Christmas ornaments every time we travel

We do that too, a Christmas ornament from each place we visit. So from Toledo, Spain we bought a small traditional sword and hang on our Christmas tree. Austria, a small Swarovski crystal decoration etc… I typically buy some jewellery for me, coconut shell painted earrings in Hawaii, gold enamelled earrings from Spain. Typically less than $100 for my jewellery. Sometimes random things like candle, soap, oil etc.

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Anonymous wrote:Be specific, if possible. I’d love some ideas and places to shop. We will be in France, Spain, Italy, and Greece. I’d love ideas from other places in Europe, too!

Thanks

Magnets. We buy a single magnet from every place we visit (domestic and abroad). The children get to pick, and it must reflect something that place is known for. We have a beautiful collection. My favorites are from the local artists and galleries, if we get a chance to visit them.

I take a sharpie and label with the month and year we visited, and place it on the side of our fridge. We love seeing our magnet collection and periodically reminiscing about a particular adventure. It’s also easily portable for when you have to move.

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Anonymous wrote:I'm not a shopping person, but I do look for small serving pieces - an olive plate from Greece, for example. A cheese plate from France. Something I know I will use, but doesn't take up much space.

I love this.