TOP SUMMER SCENTS

Perfumes - some people love them, some people avoid them and they are particularly tricky in the summer with the scorching sun making us perspire. Creed Virgin Island Water is the perfect summer scent. I am not a big perfume wearer at all, but this scent is so light, refreshing, and enchanting - my senses were in paradise. And guess what - it is for men and women. Creed Virgin Island Water can be found at Gus Mayer at Colonial Brookwood Village or Saks Fifth Avenue at The Summit. $98 and up.

Another fabulous summer scent is Miss Marisa: for those true perfume addicts. Wisps of Plum Blossoms and Cassis romance Fresh Mint and Waterlily, in a dance for the senses. Available in a Eau de Perfume Spray and available online at Ebba's of LA $59. One of my friends turned me onto to this perfume a favorite of Young Hollywood and it is truly more than just hype!

Not interested in perfume, but interested in adding a little fragrance to your life? Try these must have candles.


Looking for an exotic summer adventure? Pagoda Paisleys by Seda France will transport you to exotic ports-of-call along the ancient trade routes that supported the original luxury goods markets. Impeccably packaged in a pagoda box, each hand-poured candle in this collection is also highlighted with a matte-gold paisley embellished glass for another classic design. $32

1. Three Sheets
2904 18th St South
Birmingham, AL
205-871-2337

2. Ginsburg Medical Spa
972 Montclair Rd
Birmingham, AL
205-870-3376

3. Suite Dreams
2409 Montevallo Rd
Mountain Brook, AL
205-414-1922

4. Interiors By Kathy Harris
2213 1st Avenue S
Birmingham, AL
205-241-5101

5. Blue Willow
3930 Crosshaven Dr
Birmingham, AL
205-968-0909

6. Portobello, Interior Marketplace
5732 Highway 431 S
Brownsboro, AL 35741
256.539.0519

Low Country Luxe candles are big, beautiful, and slow burning capturing the essence of a Southern summer night sitting on a porch swing smelling the flowers in bloom and listening to the crickets. With a soy blend featuring a combined creation of Citrus Trees and Pink and White Dogwoods, Tea Olive spiked with Lemon and Lime, White Grapefruit and Peach, each candle provides over 100 hours of illumination. $49.95

1. Tammy Connor Interior
1904 Cahaba Road
Birmingham, AL 35223
205.933.2122

2. Magnolia Market Place
5732 Highway 431 S
Hampton Cove, AL 35741
256.539.0519

3. Seibels
2927 18th Street South
Homewood, AL 35209
205.879.3558

4. Design South
1903 Old Shell Road
Mobile, AL 36607
251.554.1422