Jolie Tea Company

Jolie Tea Company

You know I love a good cup of tea!  I had the pleasure of going to Jolie Tea Company in Salem, Massachusetts, and it was so great I had to tell you all about it.  Because I really wanted the full experience, I didn’t just go for a cup of tea, I did a High Tea!

After I was seated, I had to take a minute to take in the beauty of the room.  The room has seating waiting for guests. I love the pink light that showcases the wall of teas. Good luck trying to buy just one.

Look at how lovely each place setting is! I love the porcelain tea cup and plate.  The gerbera daisy is a fun touch!

I was pleasantly surprised that they bring out a hibiscus iced tea to enjoy while you look over the high tea menu.

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First Class…Behind the Magic Curtain

I know I’ve said it before, but I have one of the sweetest husbands around.  Last February, on our way home from Europe he sat with the girls in coach for our 9-hour flight and gave his mom and I first class seats! We felt like queens up there and it was a trip home we will never forget.  If you’re like me, you may have wondered what it’s like to sit up there behind those magical curtains. Could it really be worth it? Here’s a peek at our first experience traveling in first class! (Remember that all planes are different, so experiences will vary.  This was our United flight from Switzerland to Boston.)

OUR SEATS…

The seats were probably one of the best things about our flight.  Our seats lowered into that dark area where your feet go so you could recline it as much as you wanted to, even making it completely flat.

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Love Celebrate & Bloom

Natalie worked part time as a skincare specialist at a spa and wellness center in Orlando, Florida. She loved helping people learn how to take care of their skin and decided to go a step further and created her very own skincare line. She carries skin scrubs, lip scrubs, organic soaps and all things body care! I love how often she changes her line to match the seasons.

All of her products are handmade, by herself, in her home. You can see the love she puts in each of them by looking at the details.  Look at this gorgeous soap!

WHAT PRODUCTS DID WE GET?

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Laki Naturals

One of my favorite rooms in my house is the master bathroom.  It is my oasis and has become a place of relaxation and restoration.  Nights were spent in a warm bubbly tub sipping on wine while wearing a face mask. Showers involved dry brushing, scented soaps, and moisturizing body butters.  I’ve discovered lots of companies that turn your bathroom into a spa experience.  Laki Naturals has some amazing bath products that I’ve loved using.

WHY TRAVELERS WILL LOVE THEM

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Wild Lily Organics

You all know I’m crazy about spas and I’ve been so sad that I haven’t been able to go to any this past year.  However, just because you can’t go to a spa doesn’t mean you can’t bring the spa experience to your home.  Whenever I travel, I try to find unique spa experiences, and Wild Lily Organics has taught me some amazing ones!

WHY TRAVELERS WILL LOVE WILD LILY ORGANICS

As travelers, you sometimes need to step away from the norm and try something new.  Wild Lily Organics takes a different approach to skincare and once you try it you will become hooked! They offer TONS of tutorials on Instagram.  I love watching her reels and Instagram Stories and then trying out the different techniques.  There are so many uses for these tools.

WHAT WILD LILY ORGANICS PRODUCTS DID WE GET?

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Busy Girl Bath Bakery

This last year has taught me the importance of self-care and taking time out of my day to focus on myself in a calm environment.  Baths have become my new ritual…dim lights, glass of wine, soothing music. What has made the biggest difference are the bath products I started using.  Busy Girl Bath Bakery has some amazing products that I’ve loved using.  They make baths a relaxing experience.

WHY TRAVELERS WILL LOVE THEM

My daughters and I have sensitive skin, so I often think twice about using new skin lines and bath products when we are traveling, in case we have a reaction.  I love how soothing my skin felt after using these products. They smelled incredible and I love that they use natural ingredients. You will feel just like you stepped into a luxurious spa when you use these products!

They also have the most beautiful artesian soaps that would make wonderful gifts for anyone.

WHAT PRODUCTS DID WE GET?

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Peckboard Review

If you’ve ever been to my house for dinner or for a party, there’s a really good chance there was a charcutier board. I’m pretty obsessed with them! We love tasting all the different cheeses, crackers, spreads, fruit, mustards and much more goodies that go into them.  Peckboard is the perfect solution if you are a charcutier newbie or a pro that is looking for some inspiration. They give you all the material you need to create a fabulous looking board!

WHY YOU WILL LOVE THEM

Making a good board involves more than throwing some cheese out…it’s an artform.  Peckboard includes a guide to making a beautiful board. It also is a wonderful way for you to learn what different pairings you can do on a board.  I would have never thought to add a fig loaf.

It also teaches you different tips.  For example, I learned that you should take your cheese out of the fridge an hour before you’re serving it.

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Zenspiration Review

There has never been a time when I’ve needed peace, relaxation, and a sense of calm more than I do now.  I feel like we often put others first and don’t take the time for self-care.  That is where a box like Zenspiration comes to the rescue.

WHY TRAVELERS WILL LOVE THEM

I love that their company believes in community, kindness and empowerment of others through self-awareness. Those are wonderful qualities to have, especially in today’s world.

I love that the owner says, “Each Zenspiration Box is a piece of my heart, that is meant to fill your heart with what you need to awaken, evolve and align with your soul’s purpose.”

Look how beautiful this box it!

WHAT COMES IN EACH BOX?

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Boston Common Coffee

During this past year, my friends have all become OBSESSED with a local coffee brewing company called Boston Common Coffee.  What drove them to fall in love with this company? The fact that they were delivering fresh coffee grinds and cold brew straight to their doorsteps during a pandemic made them an instant hit among my town. They would rave about the taste and convenience. I couldn’t wait to get back to town and try them out and I’m SO HAPPY I finally got the chance.  You have no idea how happy I was when I opened my door on a snowy February morning to find a package from them.  I can’t wait to show you what I got.

BUT FIRST…A LITTLE BIT ABOUT THE COMPANY

Boston Common Coffee is a local, New England company but it ships their products all around the US. In 2019 the company was sold to David Croteau and Kevin Dogherty. As entrepreneurs, they wanted to re-invent the company to focus on online sales, wholesale coffee, cold brew, office coffee services, and charity fundraising through coffee sales. Their main goal is to maintain these high standards for their product and service.  I know their company is going to be a huge success!

OK, OK…LET ME SHOW YOU WHAT I GOT!

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My Favorite Tea Companies

Although I’ve always been an avid tea drinker, 2020 made me realize how much we all need to take time out of our day to relax, recharge, and refresh every day.  You know I always share when I find an amazing product, so I’d love to introduce you to my favorite tea companies.

Enjoy!

PAR AVION

WHY TRAVELERS WILL LOVE THEM

The Par Avion tea team travels the world in search of excellence, produced in an artisan method, hand picking and hand sorting only the finest ingredients to be prepared in small batches. Need an amazing gift for a tea lover?  Give them a Best Seller Tea Pass (starting at $15) and they will receive monthly selections of tea.

WHAT PRODUCTS DID WE GET?

Key Lime Pie ($13.99)

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