Best of 2003: Best French Indulgences

Maison en Provence
820 Fort Stockton Drive, Mission Hills
619-298-5318

Some folks insist on table linens from Provence. Others can't do sans santons -- little Provençal Christmas figures or lavender honey for their petit dejeuner. Maison's owners, Pascal and Marielle Giai, offer large colorful tablecloths (starting at $68), napkins ($7 each), farmhouse lavender honey ($14), and soaps (from $1.50 to $18). Two big sellers: garden pots from a one-man pottery in Provence and wooden toys for kids. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Closed Mondays.