Cleanse your house, space, and spirit with my personal sage smudging routine.
I am a big believer in smudging you house with sage. I do it at least once a month around the moon phases.
Some people doubt it’s effects by calling it a placebo but ya know what, placebo or not – I don’t care. I don’t care because every time I sage a space – my house usually – the energy feels magically different. SO much lighter. Placebo or no placebo, smudging my house with sage is always worth it.
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were you even a fashion blogger this winter if you didn’t post about a shacket?
lots of you were checking out this post from last year, so we decided to update it with gifts for you in 2021. let’s be serious, everyone deserves to treat themselves after the fire storm of 2020 🙂
Yes, yes, yes, Valentine’s Day is coming up and we have mothers, husbands, boyfriends, sisters, brothers, fathers and friends to buy for! But, let’s get real. It is much more fun to buy for ourselves 🙂 We polled you guys on instagram, and you totally agreed – so this one’s for all of you who said you wanted gift guides for yourself hehe <3
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I know, we are coming down to the wire, but there is still time to get a little something to show the men in your life that you care this year! Like we mentioned before, we are putting a little extra emphasis on Valentine’s Day this year just because, you know. SO, here are a few things for the dudes to get your ideas flowing. (TBH we still need to do our shopping too, so this was just as helpful for us as it is for you!)
A few highlights —
Bonobos Hoodie – John got this as a birthday gift from Sam & Caroline and he has been living in it! It is part cashmere and seriously the softest thing ever. Perfect for stay at home life.
Nespresso Machine – Neither of us could live without our Nespresso maker and therefore, same with our husbands! Well worth the price tag to have delicious espresso available at all times from your own kitchen.
Glassware – You can’t go wrong upgrading your guy’s beer glass collection or rocks glass sets, right? Ok so maybe these are for our aesthetic eyes too, but don’t tell the boys!
Airpods – because, well, ya gotta have ’em!
I know this isn’t the most expansive list ever but hopefully it will spark some other ideas for you, too, even if none of these exact pieces inspires you! If you have some other ideas pleaaaase leave them in the comments! xx
everyone hopes the loungewear / leisurewear trend is here to stay, right?
In our third Valentine’s Day Style post, we are bringing everyone’s favorite style trend (we think) into the spotlight, yet again. I feel like a little bit of a broken record, but the fact of the matter is that loungewear is here to stay! Ever since I discovered the Nasty Gal knit sets, that were the far and away fave for you guys last year, we realized that loungewear always has a place here.
We want to be a reasonable style resource for you guys and ever since March 2020, we have all put much more of an emphasis on cozy style and we can’t forget that! SO, the cozy edit will continue to be highlighted each season, don’t you worry.
On top of cozy knit sets, we have also rounded up some of our favorite sweats, sweater dresses, sets and more! If you are going out or staying in, we think that comfy loungewear and cozy pieces are a 1000% acceptable ‘fit for Valentine’s Day this year.
~ The Cozy Edit ~
~ Some fave everyday tees to compliment your sweatpants ~
(you know we love Anine Bing!)
Which of our Valentine’s Day posts resonates with you most? Will you be going all out with sequins? Keeping it simple with a black dress for an at home date night? Or going straight up cozy this year? Let us know in the comments!
~ PIN FOR LATER ~
Going out for patio dining? Staying in, but planning to get all dolled up? Here are some options for you!
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and with all of the stress in our lives right now, we could use a little something to celebrate. Whether you are celebrating yourself (treat yourself!), with your significant other or with friends or family, we could all use a little celebration of love this year.
We’ve got a few Valentine’s Day style posts coming up, and this first one is for those of you who plan on dressing up! It may not an epic date night out, but sometimes dressing up to stay home is just as fun. I know at the beginning of quarantine, we shared this idea but maybe it has been a while since you got all dolled up just to feel a little something. So, now is your chance! And here are some great dress ideas to make the evening a little more special.
(more…)I started out this post just thinking about my favorite things from last year, but it turns out that my favorites were your favorites too! I don’t think that these will come as much of a surprise but it is nice to have everything here in one post!
Circular Mirror – The circular mirror from Target that we used in our Guest Bathroom remodel was by far our best seller of 2020. When I bought it, I didn’t realize Cath already had the exact same one, and once I posted about it on IG, I realized lots of people love this mirror. Its only $60 and comes in 4 colors – the best bang for your buck!
(more…)With staying at home becoming the norm, making your everyday luxurious at home is an art you can’t ignore. Here are some of the ways I keep my days feelin’ luxe at home without having to do any heavy lifting.
Faux Fur Throws: A faux fur throw is not only soft AF but also brings an element of glam to your space. Layer it over your favorite rug or throw it on your couch for extra texture. This white faux fur throw is in the front room of my house. I love seeing it immediately when I walk in!
Designer Coffee Table Books: While I have a slew of iBooks on my iPad & iPhone, I am a big collector of actual books and a big believer in the frequency of the ones I keep in my house. Designer coffee table books are no exception and are one of my favorite ways to add luxury to my home. For example, this Tom For coffee table book is luxe and larger than life. Each page brings luxurious feelings and inspiration to your home. See more of my favorite designer coffee table books here.
(more…)for anyone and everyone who loves a day at the spa, you’ve come to the right place at Scents of Serenity.
We cannot tell you how many times we have gotten asked the question “Do we have any spas in Richmond?”
While we have semblances of spas around the Richmond area, we always thought that Richmond just isn’t blessed with a hotel with a killer spa by any means.
Enter: Scents of Serenity Organic Spa.
ICYMI our Small Business Gift Guide can be located in this previous post.
With only a few more days left to do your holiday shopping, if you are like us, you still need to add a few more things for your loved ones. Usually my parents are in charge of the stockings, but I like to slip a little something in for everyone as a surprise! In this post I have rounded up some of my favorite stocking stuffer ideas, many of which I have or have already bought to gift this year, so they are fully vetted.
Some notable items to mention:
If you are a fan of “gag” gifts for your stockings, you must get the Scrub Daddy. My best friend introduced this Shark Tank brand to me and our dishes have been cleaner ever since. We may or may not be gifting them to everyone in our families this year. Highly recommend.
If you are looking for a thoughtful gift, that also fits in a stocking and is under $50, I recommend this Kate Spade initial necklace, or birthstone necklace from Anthropologie.
You know we love Old Whaling Company and you can grab 8 of their mini body butters off Amazon to gift to the whole family.
Anything TULA is endorsed by me, especially the eye balm, and you can use code REBECCA15 for 15% off!
A lot of us are spending much, much less this Christmas, but just because you might have a budget, it doesn’t mean you can’t give something just as thoughtful. We’ve found some great things to give under $50 for the ladies in your life!
Some notable items to mention:
Cath has been a Jessica Simpson lover since, well, always. (Remember this blog post?) Her book Open Book would be a great gift for any other J Simps lovers out there.
Loungewear is here to stay, and we aren’t mad about it! I recently got these Aerie velour joggers and after getting them for myself, I snagged them for a few people on my list! They are on sale & you can grab the top too, to complete the set for $60.
Got some ‘tini lovers on your list? These CB2 glasses are a new go-to for our Espresso martinis and make our at-home drinks feel a little more luxe.
