Urban Moonshine

photo courtesy of Urban Moonshine.com

the echinacea plant

Bitters are something new for me and as I have been experimenting with my drink-making skills, I came across a product I just had to share! Crafted from organic Vermont herbs and worldly exotics in organic grape alcohol, Urban Moonshine's intensely delicious Organic Bitters create digestive miracles: sparking the digestive process before meals, supporting liver functioning with detoxifiers like dandelion, burdock, and yellow dock. A perfect pairing with sparkling water, smoothies, or a health-conscious cocktail (of course). Wonderful flavors including citrus, Immune Zoom, and elderberry-echinacea.

Body Milk

Saturday afternoon I went for a walk with my boyfriend to enjoy the rarely seen Ohio sun. He lives in a lively and young area, just north of downtown Columbus, called the Short North.

Knowing us, we casually window shopped on our way to the park. One of the shops had such beautiful floral topiary arrangements in their windows and captivating ambrosial scents, I just had to stop in. I loved this quiet little shop - with modern flowing water architectures, greenery, and bath and body milks. All inspired by flora. In my mind, it was heaven. I didn't even pause for the name of the building, but I will update you when I return.

I sampled a few lotions (of course) and they really have stuck with me. I love the elegant labeling, rich shea butter moisture, and clean, modern scents like 'moss' and 'tonic'. Perfect to soothe the body after a day spent in the sun.

The company specializes in aromatic bath, body and home care products: reed diffusers, candles, sheet sprays, perfumes, bath gels and salts, shea butter lotions and triple milled soaps made from high quality essential oils and other natural ingredients. See more at k. hall designs. 

An Ethical Indulgence

Sammy Handmade in Ethiopia is a luxury ethical accessory label supported by the UN. The company employs impoverished women of Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, while preserving their culture's weaving history.

Their perfect little clutches let you feel good about relaxing at the beach this spring break - these bags are helping the world. Fits all the essentials: SPF, sunglasses, and a paperback beach read. See more styles and products at Barneys Co-op .