Smells Like Summer

Over the long holiday weekend my sister and I dropped in our favorite little island shop Dabney Lee {also located in DUMBO, Brooklyn for the city folk} for some fun summer goodies. While we both left with bags full of assorted treats one set of products really set itself apart from the rest and that was the handcrafted items from The Shore Soap Company. I have to admit that I am pretty picky when it comes to scents and when I tested out all of this companies line I was loving each and every thing they made. When I learned that they were handcrafted in my beloved Newport, RI and was made with quality natural ingredients I was completely sold. I picked up the coconut body butter which has a super velvety texture that moisturized my dry skin without feeling oily. I love that it quickly absorbed into my skin and even left me with a subtle summer glow, never mind you smell like a day at the beach after applying it. My other favorite was the solid perfume balm in the scent mermaid kisses. Not only is it adorable in it's petite container {perfect for throwing in your purse} but the fragrance is completely intoxicating. I kept smelling my wrist over and over after applying. It will definitely be my go to all summer long. I can't wait to visit their retail shop next month when we return to where it all happened to celebrate our fourth wedding anniversary. Check out some of my favorite products from this seaside brand, I mean, the nautical packaging alone is worth trying the brand. It's safe to say I am obsessed!

solid perfume // body butter // sugar scrub // bar soap // liquid soap // sea hair spray // bath bomb

Holiday Gift Guide - Gifts for the Office

Put down the staples catalog!  Who says work has to be stuffy and boring??? Well I usually do most of the time but not today! Those who like to decorate their workspace are in luck because I have found some incredible goodies for your desktop and office accessorizing pleasures.

I lovvveee gold & this peacock letter opener is not only a small piece of art for your desk but it will  also save you from painful papercuts and chipped nails. It sort of pays for itself with the savings of band aids and manicures.

Most of us 9-5ers all get invited to work holiday parties that require a general grab bag gift. While not amp up your gift giving this year with a fun affordable gift like these stylish notepads with bamboo pen. I mean it has an elephant AND a monkey on it, so you know its awesome.

Every desk is instantly cheerier with a set of colorful pens. They will look super pretty on display and while serving a useful function.

Know someone starting a new venture and needs the basic necessities to get their office set up looking good? Why not give them the oh so trendy yet completely timeless white lacquer desktop accessories for files, paper, and pens. A coordinating acrylic tape dispenser keeps the clean serene look in check.

I am a paper calendar girl, I love looking at the dates in a flash instead of having to pull it up on the phone or computer. I adore Dabney Lee's colorful and patterned paper calendars. I will most definitely be putting this on my Christmas list.

Create a goodie bag filled with fun office items such as colorful page tags, mustache push pins, a whale eraser and vintage style office clips.

Every office needs a place to pin away your inspiration and I am not talking Pinterest people! I am smitten with this shabby chic styled pin board for its feminine edges and neutral linen background. Anything that gives your daily dose of creativity surely would look beautiful pinned here.

Calling all organizers - this project book will help keep you on track and in style. Everything has a neat little home in this preppy styled binder.