This & That, Women-Owned
Find Latika on Your Summer Vacation
Jul
Summer means the opportunity to travel and explore with family, friends or even solo! It’s a time to explore, adventure and especially to try new things. It’s also important to truly take the time to relax and unwind on your vacation. While it’s tempting to fill every moment with an activity or sightseeing, vacations can leave you drained if you don’t allocate time to rest and unplug. Restorative time looks different for everyone, whether it’s sleeping in, reading, taking a bath or exercising outdoors. No matter where your travels take you, allow time to check-in with yourself and enjoy a well-deserved self-care experience.
Here are some of our favorite locally-owned boutiques and vacation destinations around the country where you’ll find Latika products for relaxation and self-care.
If your find yourself in Little Rock, known for it’s family-friendly atmosphere and historic museum experiences, mosey on by the southern storefront of none other than Belle & Blush.
Founded by Merry Kline in 2013, Belle & Blush is a candy land full of makeup, skincare, gifts, stationery, jewelry and experienced makeup artists and estheticians. In three short years, what started out as a small brick-and-mortar shop grew to include a successful e-commerce store, several exclusive brand collaborations and an expanded edit of curated luxuries.
Belle & Blush carries our sparkling line of geode bath bombs which you can find in their custom gift boxes. As Belle & Blush continues to grow the guiding principle will always be to offer extraordinary products in an upscale environment with exceptional customer service.
A wellness haven known for its enchanting landscapes, Sedona is a natural escape for the body and soul. There is no greater retreat experience than L’Auberge de Sedona, ranked in Condé Nast Traveler’s Top 20 Hotels in The Southwest and West.
Located along the banks of Oak Creek, L’Auberge de Sedona is a premier, luxurious private sanctuary ideal for small gatherings which offers refined, intimate space for guests looking for an exclusive getaway.
Overlooking river views and surrounded by Sedona’s celebrated Red Rock Country, the resort is the ideal luxury-leisure destination for groups, business retreats, meetings, wedding parties, anniversaries, reunions, multigenerational family vacations and more.
Their full-service spa offers several of our all-natural Latika bath and body products to elevate any self-care experience.
Southern charm is abound when you enter the Market on Washington of Clarkesville, Georgia, a gift shop specializing in unique goods filled with
tradition, charm, and a hint of whimsy.
Owner Jen dreamt of having her my own shop for many years, and finally took the leap when the opportunity presented itself in the summer of 2017. Her dream was to bring a unique and colorful day-to-day style to customers and create an escape for the creative spirit who prefers to stand out in a crowd. A firm believer that gift giving is a love language, Jen is passionate about curating personalized gifts that are thoughtful and joyful.
With imaginative window displays and decors that surprise and delight, you’ll find whimsical items that somehow transport you to another place all while reminding you of the good and wonderful things at home. Each item in the shop, like our handcrafted bath bombs, are carefully curated, all with you in mind!
4. Little Swiss Chalet
Not far from the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles, you’ll find the gorgeous town of Redlands, California forested by famous orange tree groves. It’s also home to the most adorable handmade candle shop, Little Swiss Chalet.
In addition to their own family-made coconut wax candles, they carry a variety of unique goods from other artists, handmakers, and small businesses. LSC’s vision is to create a space where you can know you are shopping and supporting “small” on every level. Everything they offer, from vegan small batch skincare products (like Latika!), artist-made stickers and stationary, woman-owned jewelry companies, eco friendly housewares, natural cleaning supplies, essential oils, and even organic teas, coffee, treats, and specialty foods are all made by small businesses.
LSC also donates 1$ from every candle sold to the International Justice Mission to help support the battle against sex-trafficking. We love seeing a small business that finds creative ways to give back to important causes.
5. Aster + Gray
Welcome to Aster & Gray, a woman-owned, artisan boutique located in downtown Valparaiso, Indiana, that celebrates indie makers, small businesses and fair trade + ethical brands.
Aster & Gray got its roots in artisan markets. Founded in 2016 by Gabrielle Pazour, Aster & Gray began as a home-based creative outlet to repurpose and refinish furniture, hunt for vintage items and resell those items at markets.
The soon shifted the focus of the shop to ethically and sustainably produced goods, values that guide the store to this day.
Today, nearly 300 artisans are represented within Aster & Gray, from small local businesses across the US and fair trade brands around the world.