The Scents Of Summer

Every summer has its' own story, but all summers share the same scents. There's the essence of sun kissed skin, beachside escapes and breezy warm weather. Add in the scents of fresh mown grass, coconut suncare, and sea breeze. This edit features a little bit of all of this for you, your home, and your environment. This post is aromatherapy for your soul.

Santa Barbara Strawberry

This fragrance set goes wherever summer leads you. It's travel friendly, too. Wearing this fruity fragrance is like strolling through the Santa Barbara strawberry fields. It also features notes of dewy pink peonies and solar musk

Nest New York

Homecourt Mandarin Basile

Hand Wash

I love beautiful bottles near my sinks. It just feels and looks luxe. I have a basil herb garden, so I can just imagine how good this hand wash smells. It's very fresh.

Homecourt

Bobbi Brown Beach

I love this scent. Haven't had it in a while,  but

 it certainly is summer in a bottle. Here's how the brand describes it: " sea spray, and mandarin, this fragrance is wearable anytime, anywhere."It's really lovely.

Bobbi Brown Cosmetics       Sephora

Josie Maran Topless Tangerine Hair & Body Mist

If you feel that fragrance is too heavy for summer's warm temps, try this mist. It's made with 100% natural scents, and it is clean beauty. Not to mention the name is adorable.

Sephora

Flamingo Estate Barbecue Sauce

One of my fave scents of summer comes from the grill. This Juicy Strawberry, Spicy Key Lime Barbecue  Sauce  sounds divine. The ingredients are organic and elevated from what you might find at the store.

Flamingo Estate

Flamingo Estate Heirloom Tomato Candle

This candle smells so good, you will want to eat it.  The scent is true, and that of a freshly picked imperfect heirloom tomato. It's been handpoured of 100% vegetable wax.  It's the perfect summer host gift. Ships for free from...

Bergdorf Goodman

Summer Grace

Celebrate summer with refreshing scents. This new limited edition Summer Grace Solar Daydream eau de toilette will remind you of sun-filled daydreams by the poolside. it features notes of saltwater, solar jasmine, and coconut milk.

Philosophy

Poolside Candle
If you love the scent of a pool (think chlorine and coppertone) like I do, this candle is for you. Think Grapefruit, Mandarin, Bergamot, sunscreen and more. The perfect host gift for anyone with a pool.

Nordstrom

Tom Ford Eau de Soleil Blanc Eau de Toilette
Head for the sun! This fragrance follows summer's light from the sun with notes of citrus and fragrant florals. Sounds divine!

Neiman Marcus

Beekman 1802 Sunshine Lemon  Wipes

These wipes were made for the face but can be used to refresh any part of the body. They are made with goats milk and essential oils. Fabulous for taking makeup off! In the summer they are wonderful for cooling off in the heat. Golfers love having a pack in their bag. Many scents, but Sunshine Lemon is my fave. You will find the best prices with free shipping at...

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Memorial Day, the unofficial start of summer, is around the corner.  Chances are you will be a guest at a cookout, patio party, or garden gathering. You simply can't go empty handed. Each of these chic choices will get you invited back. Prices start at $10.

Wood Serving Tray

Pretty and practical. On sale for $36.

Rifle Paper

Marble Wine Chiller

For Rosé All Day! Marble always looks expensive and elegant. You can't go wrong for $34.

Pottery Barn

La Chatelaine Hand Cream Trio 

These are one of Oprah's favorite things. Made in France with pure ingredients. She will love the  summer scent $21.

The Container Store

Scandles Large Lemon Candle

Citrus scented and just so cute! $26

Tuckernuck

Beverage Dispenser With Gold Spigot
A handy and unexpected gift. I love mine. You will love the price. $10

Target

Skinny Organic Margarita Mixers

Bring the party to the party with this set of two bottles. Add a bottle of tequilla and you are invited back for the rest of the season. $19.95 - $39.90

Williams Sonoma

Puffy Picnic Blanket

Life can be a picnic if you have a loaf of bread, a bottle of wine, and this! It unrolls to a large blanket. There are four other picnic patterns. $70

Baggu

Marble & Wicker Cheese Board
Charcuterie chic. Any entertainer would love this. Now on sale for $80. 

Mark & Graham

Lucia Acrylic Wine Glass Set

Outdoor party perfect. Six shades available and a set of four is $32.

Anthropologie

Stainless Steel Double Jigger

Hard to find a better looking gift than this for $9.95

CB2

Woven Rattan Citronella Candle

Keep pesky insects at bay. Who wouldn't love this pretty but practical gift? $48

Terrain

My Drap Disposable Cotton Napkins

 Mollie and I discovered this brand years ago. They are truly impressive. Made from cotton and  presented on a roll of 50. A great gift in many colors. $19.95

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Foodie Friday: Ingredient Spotlight ~ Strawberries

 

Some weekends are busier than others. I am having one of those, so I have updated a post from last year that was particularly popular.  20 recipes in all, with 6 new for 2022.

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I enjoy the flavor of strawberries, but never have been a fan of the "mouth feel" of this pretty fruit.  They are in season now, and there is so much that one can do with this juicy fruit. The first thing to know is that you should buy "organic" strawberries. Please read this article here. After doing that, make any one of these 20 special recipes, and enjoy one of the best fruits of summer.

Fresh Strawberry Mojito

A light and refreshing cocktail. Summer in a glass!

My Zen Kitchen

Strawberry Caprese Salad

If you make this recipe, Instagram it! Isn't it beautiful? It's said that the quality of your ingredients will make or break this dish. That's my motto with everything I cook. The twist here is using Burrata cheese instead of mozzarella. 

Adventures in Cooking

Strawberry Balsamic Glazed Baked Salmon Salad

The first of two salmon dishes cooked with strawberries. It's a magical combination. Salmon takes to sauces so easily.

Will Cook For Smiles

Strawberry Coconut Mojitos

Yes please! What a refreshing looking cocktail. Make this your Summer signature drink.

Cafe Delites

Salmon Strawberry Panzanella Salad

Is this salad not a vision of healthy pleasures? The ingredient list is amazing! The Goat Cheese Vinaigrette is a new idea to me, and one that I will be trying asap!

How Sweet Eats

Baked Strawberry and Cream Stuffed Croissant French Toast

Here is your perfect bake ahead brunch dish. I have done a version of this, and have often stuffed french toast with sweetened cream cheese. DE-licioius!

Half Baked Harvest

Strawberry Pasta With Pecorino

Crazy or just very interesting? I say the latter. It's quite healthy and made with San Marzano crushed tomatoes and strawberries. 

Healthy Recipe Ecstasy

No Bake Strawberry Mascarpone Tart

With only a handful of ingredients, this recipe comes together quickly. The filling is almond flavored, which sounds ever so yummy!

A Beautiful Plate

Fully Loaded Strawberry Focaccia

I love focaccia bread, mainly for the way it looks. I also can just pick off the toppings and leave the bread alone. This recipe features strawberries, goat cheese, balsamic vinegar, fresh basil, and more, all in one perfect bite.

Kailley's Kitchen

Strawberry Coconut Cake

Isn't this beautiful? The recipe starts out as a cake mix, so any one of us could make it. Strawberries and coconut are a delicious duo.

Inspired By Charm

Slippery When Wet Cocktail

"If you have a bottle of gin on hand, everything else you need for this drink is probably already in your fridge. This fragrant and refreshing drink has a secret ingredient: a dollop of unsweetened Greek yogurt, which gives the cocktail a tangy flavor and subtly creamy texture."

Epicurious

Strawberry Balsamic Shortcakes

These certainly aren't what my Mom served us. Did you have those little preformed sponge cakes when you were a child? This cake is homemade and is made with olive oil and whole wheat. That plays well with the balsamic glaze. 

Epicurious

Strawberry, Basil, Bacon, and Brie Chicken Burgers

Strawberries and Brie go together like PB & J. Add chicken which always goes with bacon, and you have a real flavor combo. This burger is beautiful!

Cooking For Keeps

No Bake Strawberry Trifle
Here's an easy recipe that's just perfect for summer get togethers. I love the idea of individual servings, too. These all lined up on a tray would be delightful.

Bakers Royale

Spicy Strawberry Watermelon Gazpacho

One of my favorite foods in life is gazpacho. This sounds like a perfect Summer treat.
California Strawberries

Summer Strawberry Spinach Salad with Avocado

This salad has got to be the sweetest salad with a taste that is crunchy, creamy, and tangy. I would eat this every day.

Ambitious Kitchen

Strawberry Balsamic Creme Fraîche Cheesecake

The secret sauce to this recipe is that the strawberries are simmered in Balsamic and there is a bit of black peppercorn in the graham cracker crust. How interesting!

Adventures In Cooking

Fresh Strawberry Frosting

Who needs cake when you can have a cup of frosting? This recipe must be so good. You make it with cream cheese, butter and pureed fresh strawberries. Buy an angel food cake and you have dessert!
The View From Great Island

Strawberry Salsa

A fresh, delicious, and totally addictive recipe! It makes a great appetizer for parties and picnics and tastes amazing over shrimp, chicken, fish, salads, tacos, and so much more! This can be your new summer sauce for everything!

Peas and Crayons

Drunken Strawberries

Don't these sound and look good? What a simple idea, yet I have never done it. Just marinate the strawberries in your favorite alcohol and roll in sugar. Could anything be more lovely on a warm summer day.

Cafe Delites

The products under investigation are fresh, organic strawberries branded as FreshKampo and HEB that were on store shelves between March 5 and April 25, 2022. These berries were sold under the following labels: Aldi, HEB, Kroger, Safeway, Sprouts Farmers Market, Trader Joe's, Walmart, Weis Markets and WinCo Foods. Though these berries may no longer be in your fridge, they could be in your freezer if you froze the fresh berries at home. For more information click HERE.

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