Same Luxury, Smaller Size: New Petite Votives from Le Feu De L'eau!

Exquisite, hand-crafted candles in an elegant votive size. French for “The Fire of the Water,” boutique candle company Le Feu de L’Eau was created by Jo Strettell, a veteran fashion and celebrity makeup artist, and Wendy Polish, a designer with a background in fine art. Inspired by the custom-blended fragrances used in their full-sized candles, the creative minds behind Le Feu de L’eau bring you a new line of perfectly petite candles that effortlessly complement any décor. Use individually for a gentle glow, or set the mood by creating a display. With a creamy ivory color and chic glass jar, the natural, soy-based candles in the new Petite Votive Candles collection last for four to six months, and are available in all eleven scents from the original celebrated line. Le Feu de L’Eau’s luxury hand-crafted candles now come in votive size! {Product sent for review/feature consideration}

Still Struggling With Daylight Savings? Try These Tips!

Although we gain extra time with Daylight Savings, this also means shorter, colder, winter days, which will make us all want to spend more time sleeping. While we're already a week in to this change, if you're like me, you're still feeling a little sluggish.  Maybe these tips on how you can make sure you're getting the best night's sleep possible will help us all pep up a bit and embrace Daylight Savings!

Meet Le Feu de Leau’s Fall Candle: Vert

Le Feu de Leau is a fine-art inspired collection of colorful, organic, sculptural candles, featuring bespoke water textured patterns and chic, natural scents. Le Feu de L’Eau, or “The Fire of the Water,” was founded by Los Angeles based creators Jo Strettell, a veteran fashion and celebrity makeup artist, and Wendy Polish, a fine art trained designer. These creative industry insiders, and longtime friends, joined forces to create a line of one-of-a-kind candles that allow anyone to bring a beautiful and functional custom work of art into their home.

On My Wishlist: Le Feu de L’eau Le Feu Peche Candle

Have you heard about the luxurious, handmade candle line, Le Feu de L’eau?

Meet Le Feu de L’eau Boutique Luxury Candle Collection

A fine-art inspired collection of colorful, organic, sculptural candles, featuring bespoke water textured patterns and chic, natural scents. Le Feu de L’Eau, or “The Fire of the Water,” was founded by Los Angeles based creators Jo Strettell, a veteran fashion and celebrity makeup artist, and Wendy Polish, a fine art trained designer. These creative industry insiders, and longtime friends, joined forces to create a line of one-of-a-kind candles that allow anyone to bring a beautiful and functional custom work of art into their home.

Great Last Minute Gift Ideas for Mother's Day!

Still scrambling to find the perfect gift for mom {Mother's Day is this Sunday, May 11}? Here are some great suggestions from Le Couvent des Minimes, Le Feu de L'Eau, and Hästens!

 Le Couvent des Minimes Botanical Cologne of the Cloister (3.4 oz, $38 ; 8.4 oz, $49; available at  usa.lecouventdesminimes.com) - This sparkling romantic fragrance captures the scent of sundrenched florals of the brand’s namesake convent in the South of France. The fragrance opens with notes of Grapefruit and Ginger that flirt with Black Current and Ivy, capturing the coolness of the cloister arcades. At the heart is a beautiful, intoxicating Rose magnified by Magnolia and fresh Peony. The fragrance warms to base notes of Cedar and delicate Musk for a feeling of reassurance and authenticity.

Le Feu de L’Eau Le Feu Violet Candle ($62; available at http://lefeudeleau.com) - 

Each one of Le Feu de L’Eau’s natural soy based candles are individually hand sculpted under water—so no two are ever alike—using an original high temperature technique. Featuring hand mixed colors and custom blended fragrances, these luxury votives burn for up to 80 hours to bring premium, nature inspired ambiance to any room.  The Violet candle is scented with top notes of Grapefruit, middle notes are soft florals combined from Geranium and a Violet Leaf and base notes are Mahogany woods, Sandalwood and Tobacco.

Hästens Down Slipper Booties ($80; available at Hästens Stores nationwide and www.hastens.com ) - Filled with 75% all natural white down and 25% sea bird feathers these indulgent slippers deliver pillow-soft cushioning for tired feet. Enclosed in 100% premium cotton, the naturally breathable and sweat wicking fabric keeps wearers dry and comfortable, while also snugly warm. Featuring a ribbon of Hästens signature Blue Check, this unisex, one-size fits all gift will be an instant classic.

As a mother, I can personally attest that I would be ecstatic over any of these gifts! What are you getting your mom? If you're a mom, what do you want? Leave a comment below and let me know! Until next time...