We’re Ringing in Summer with a Mash-up of Beach Essentials!
1. Tropical Flowers:Did you know that flowers are proven to have an immediate effect on a person’s happiness? “Common sense tells us that flowers make you happy. But now science proves it,” says Dr. Haviland-Jones, according to a study performed by Rutgers University. There is nothing better than a flower to welcome in summer and keep you feeling happy and healthy.
2. Good Book: Now you’re thinking which Danielle Steel or James Patterson novel should I take? But, we have found artist Heather Brown’s “The Art of Heather Brown” coffee table book is the perfect thing to keep you company on a sunny afternoon. Browse the pages of this beautifully illustrated book by one of Hawaii’s Best Artist’s and fall in love with her colorful paintings. You can visit the beach from home, every time you open the cover.
3. A Cell Phone: Who are we kidding, our cell phones are practically glued to our hips! That is why we chose the “Anuenue” iPhone case by Heather Brown Art, to keep a little slice of paradise with us all summer long!
4. Sunglasses: Protect your eyes in style! For most of us, we would rather not pay attention to the sun’s harsh rays, but rather focus on the sand between our toes and the tan lines we’ll soon be sporting. Choose to stay safe and stylish by wearing sunglasses wherever the day takes you. We chose these tortoise shell wide brimmed sunnies found on asos.com to take out the summer heat.
5. Accessories: Beachy accessories such as this shark tooth bracelet are great for the sand and sun! This must have accessory was made by talented Hawaii designer “byChari.”
“Summer Blues weekly pick by Black Sand Publishing featuring fine artist Heather Brown, online retailer asos.com and local Hawaii jewelry designer byChari.com for summer beach essentials.”
And of course, don’t forget the sunscreen…