Give the gift of ARQUISTE

With the holidays coming up, now is the perfect time to start thinking about holiday shopping. Luckily, these options from Arquiste are perfect for a fragrance aficionado – whether you are looking to gift a chic gift set or a luxurious room scent. {Product provided for review/feature consideration}

Introducing the NEW Farmacie Candle Collection from Soap & Paper Factory

Soap & Paper Factory is introducing their new Farmacie Candle Collection. This collection of premium, fragranced soy candles are packaged in chic apothecary jars and feature botanical scents based on the herbs and flowers used in traditional medicine. {Product provided for review/feature consideration}

Welcome Spring with Pretty Scents from CO Bigelow

Spring is officially here! Now that the sun is out and the flowers are starting to bloom it’s time to freshen up your skincare regime. Adding a new skincare item to your daily routine can make you feel like a whole new person. Refresh yourself with these fun and exciting beauty must-haves from CO Bigelow. {Product sent for review/feature consideration}

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...

Soap & Paper Factory Presents: The Bella Collection

For Soap & Paper Factory, inspiration for scents in the Bella Collection {products sent for editorial consideration} came from loved ones and loved places. Bella {the scent that I was sent, ha!}, a combines Bergamot, Grapefruit and Black Pepper to create a citrus-flavored explosion with a bit of sass {which is fitting, as it was inspired by its 15 year old namesake}. The scent Midnight uses Jasmine, Tuberose and Citrus aromas. Finally, Close, a grounded and well-balanced scent features Sandalwood, Vetiver, and Oakmoss.

Bath & Body Works Has Your Mother's Day Needs COVERED!!!

Y'all already know I have a thing for Bath & Body Works-from the personal/body fragrances, to the candles and Wallflowers-my obsession is real {one of these days I'm going to have to show you lovelies my stash}. So as a mother, I can tell you on good authority if you are in question as to what to get your mommy dearest for Mother's Day, you really can't go wrong by gifting her with a selection from BBW!

The storefront display of the new Italian inspired fragrances at our local Bath & Body Works store

Bath & Body Works + Matthew Robbins (A Press Release)

I generally don't just flat out post press releases, but I've already divulged my love for all things Bath & Body Works so I feel comfortable sharing this tidbit with you lovelies! I've always been obsessed with home fragrance and am a huge fan of BBW's Wallflowers and candles, so I was super intrigued by this information regarding their collaboration with celebrity event designer, Matthew Robbins. Combine that with my sudden (and inexplicable) preoccupation with Spring Cleaning-and I can honestly tell you, I can't wait to implement some of these tips myself! {I was not paid to share this information; I just thought you lovelies may find it interesting and helpful!}

This might be the most awesomest center piece I've ever seen!

Today's Smell Good: Sweet Scents for the Body from BBW!

The Sweethearts Collection is one of the latest offerings from Bath and Body Works and are just what you need to get you in a fab and flirty mood for the Spring! The trio of fragrances (a selection from Honey Sweetheart and Daisy Dreamgirl are pictured above, Berry Flirt is the third) was created to celebrate everything glamorous and girly!

I Know I Can Be Faithful... AKA: What I'm Loving RIGHT NOW...

I go through a lot of product (well, maybe not a lot... more like, more than the average... who am I trying to kid? I go through a lot of product, quite happily). Some things I  love, some things are so so, some...not so much. Get a shopping list ready, these are the things I'm loving currently and though the lineup may swiftly change, all of these goodies come with Mama's stamp of approval....

photo via BathandBodyWorks.com