Le Prince Jardinier gardening tools in canvas carry-case, $175 at Takashimaya.

Malo’s cashmere-lined leather slippers, $315 (212-396-4721).

M&M Scognamiglio’s hand-carved cameo, $350 (Saks Fifth Avenue).

Jardin de la Malmaison: Empress Josephine’s Garden, by H. Walter Lack, $180 (prestel.com).

Weekly flowers from Polux Fleuriste, $65 and up without a vase (212-219-9646).

1995 Dom Perignon Rosé champagne, $280 at Sherry-Lehmann, (212-838-7500).

Cashmere throw, available in five colors, $225 at Banana Republic (888-277-8953).

Buy it online (bananarepublic.com)

Judith Leiber's alligator handbag with monogrammable closure in various colors, from $1,595 to $7,595 (212-327-4003)

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