I can’t believe Memorial Day is this weekend. The year is flying by. We will probably enjoy the weekend working in the yard and enjoying a barbeque. I love this time of year, everything just tastes better on the grill. My herb pots are taking off, and I enjoy picking herbs for my cooking from right outside my kitchen door. I have already had to replant my strawberries. They were outgrowing their pot. Summer decorating has begun, and I will share that in a future blog and vlog on my YouTube channel as well. I have changed up a few areas in the house. I added a console table to the landing and styled it with pieces I already had. The table was an Amazon find, and I am so happy with it. Little changes can make a big difference. I plan to get out with friends and family and enjoy everything that summer has to offer.
Luxury skincare. It is something that I treat myself to. If your skin is healthy, there really is no need for makeup. I have become so used to not wearing any, and I really like the natural look. A few products and a few minutes are just what I need.
Colleen Rothschild products are products that I have been using for a couple of years. I use the Balancing Gel Cleanser and Micro Mineral Toner combination every night. They leave your skin feeling clean and not stripped. The toner is so soothing to the skin. I also use Facial Oil No. 9 at night mixed with my current moisturizer. Recently, the hair collection was launched. I love this line as well. The scent is amazing too. I suggest trying the Discovery Kit. It has a little of everything and a perfect way to try the line. Once you try it, you will be hooked.
ByTerry is a line new to me. Lydia Elise Millen recommended it, and I am so glad I listened. Pure luxury. I have been using the Baume de Rose collection. Sometimes rose scented products can be overpowering and chemical-like. These are the exact opposite. The fragrance is light and luxurious. If I have any makeup on, I use the Baume de Rose Bi-Phase Makeup Remover before my Colleen Rothschild cleanser. I use the Baume de Rose Micellar Water every morning followed by Baume de Tose Beauty Toner. The toner has actual rose petals in it. Baume de Rose Face Cream mixed with a small amount of the CC Brightening cream is my last step. The Baume de Rose Glowing Mask is amazing. Your skin looks lit from within. I am really impressed with all of these products and appreciate that even the makeup is infused with skincare. This line has become my new go-to.
Chanel skincare is always a classic. When my skin is feeling stressed, which it tends to do in the warmer months, I reach for La Solution 10 de Chanel. A sensitive skin cream that calms and soothes my skin. Also great after treatments or Microderm. Sunscreen is a must, and I use the UV Essentiel every day. It’s an anti-pollution broad-spectrum SPF 50. Many times I will mix this in with my moisturizer and CC cream. The Lip Balm came with this set, and it is luxurious.
These are the go-to products that I use daily. A few good products are really all you need. I don’t want to have to do 10 steps every morning and evening for a great skincare routine. What products are you loving? I am always looking for new skincare products to try. Visit my YouTube channel for a Luxury Skincare Video.
Until next week,
Carrie
Carrie Kelly is an Interior Redesigner Industry Specialist and Lead Designer at Carrie Kelly Designs specializing in interior redesign, seasonal, and home decor helping clients create beautiful spaces in their homes without the time and expense of a full remodel. She is also a Senior Outfitter with Initial Outfitters, a boutique featuring all things monogrammed and personalized for your unique style. Carrie is also the author of Pineapples and Sweet Tea, a Lifestyle blog, and co-author of the #1 best-selling book The Art of Connection.
Contact Carrie at: pineapplesandmonograms@gmail.com
