Nest Fragrances- I like March 6, 2009

There is a new wax candle in town called Nest. 

Created by Laura Slatkin, this newbie brand to the  luxury home  fragrances category evokes a sleek, stylish exterior with its dark, clean and somewhat mysterious packaging.  Each candle is adorned with a simple label and its creative scent combination such as beeswax and whipped cream, wasabi pear and Moroccan amber.

I think the set would make a beautiful hostess gift, wedding shower gift or you could buy a set and break it up to give individual gifts. 

Taking it outside January 30, 2009

Depending on where in the world you live, you may be blessed by year round sun.  If that is the case, here are a couple of ideas for outdoor entertaining:

The first idea is adaptable for kids or grownups, using a wheelbarrow, filling it with ice and your favourite bottled/canned drink.  This picture uses bottled smoothies from one of my favourite UK companies called Innocent Little Drinks. The company had an organic start and developed its wide spread appeal due to its welcoming/friendly brand image (you can see their commercials on YouTube if you type in Innocent Drinks).

smoothies in wheelbarow (from Living etc.)

The next two images are chosen for their use of candles to creat atmosphere for night time outdoor entertaining.

Outdoor entertaining with great candles (from Living etc.)

Romantic lighting with votives on steps (Living Etc.)