Bloom into a better you!

Spring is such an enchanting season. A transitional period after an often cold and isolating winter. Spring gives us an opportunity to bloom; an opportunity for renewal.

We’ve decided to be very intentional in preparing for this liminal season. We took time to recharge and realign ourselves with ourselves and our goals. Daily self-care is essential but sometimes you need a bit more. A weekend self care retreat can be just what you need to return to your true self. See below for our list of things to take with you on a self care trip

10 Things to take for a self-care weekend

1. Good book
2. Camera to capture the moments
3. Candles
4. Bubble bath or bath bombs
5. Face mask/sleep mask and quality moisturizer
6. Walking shoes or yoga mat
7. Journal
8. Bring something that reminds you to stay present
9. Comfortable clothes
10. Playlist of your favorite songs

For the cocktails…

While enjoying your self care weekend, it’s important to maintain your hydration with low alcohol cocktails. Seek a beverage that will refresh you as opposed to one that will knock you out. Start your day with a lovely cup of artisanal tea. While coffee may be your go-to; it’s packed with caffeine that may cause anxiety or a feeling of, ‘I should be doing something’ during your restorative stay. 

We are major tea junkies and have a wide variety of fruit and herbal flavors. Make your tea extra fancy with artisan sugars like this Rose Sugar from Old Salt Merchant. Its aromatic and just sweet enough for your morning or afternoon tea.

Day drinking is definitely a thing on your self care stay. We highly recommend a light and bright Gin & Tonic preferably featuring Bristow Gin. This long drink is best enjoyed on a patio while reading your favorite book. Full of botanicals and herbs, this cocktail is romantic in its simplicity and taste. We added a pinch of peppercorns and a few raspberries for the garnish. It taste even better than it looks!

Champagne is your friend. Our Shades of Pinck cocktail is a rift of a Spritz which features Starlino Rose and Cinzano Prosecco. We garnished this bubbly beauty with dehydrated grapefruit slices. Now that the beverages are sorted, get active! Below is a list of things to do on a self care weekend.

5 Things to do on a self-care weekend

1. Enjoy a meal and craft cocktail at a local restaurant
2. Take a long walk, bring that camera to capture the moments
3. Watch a ‘feel good’ movie
4. Order flowers 
5. Take a nap

Do you have any go-to self care tips? Comment with your best method of relaxation.

Tea Time with Cocktail Bandits

Take a tour from eastern China all the way to Wadmalaw, South Carolina in this afternoon session on tea and Charleston culture. Learn about the history of tea and how it ended up a staple in Charleston homes. Taste craft cocktails from the Cocktail Bandits and find out new ways to enjoy an old favorite. Plus local Tea Time treats will transport you to England and back! #CharlestonTea