It’s one in all our favourite instances of 12 months as a result of all the pieces is birthing. The flowers. The timber. The birds are chirping and sure, we uncover new services as we march into spring and summer season. Take pleasure in this spring and summer season present information that highlights a few of our prime discoveries over the previous few months.
Movement Growth from soundcore
Expertise is at all times on our listing. Personally, I spent greater than twenty years within the expertise trade and consequently, have at all times adopted the most recent tendencies and developments. Sound is a giant one for me. We had been not too long ago launched to Movement Growth, an outside speaker from soundcore. Fairly frankly, we didn’t know in regards to the model, so was thrilled to obtain a unit to evaluate.
One of many causes we opted to have a deeper take a look at Movement Growth is as a result of this helpful speaker an ideal choice for the summer season. Assume: yard gatherings, journeys to the seaside, weekend escapes, picnics within the park, good friend’s pool events. You’ll be able to merely toss it within the automobile and it has a deal with, making it straightforward to hold round. This can be a main bonus. Be aware: it comes with a strap as nicely.
The second motive we had been curious is due to it’s enormous stereo sound that touts distortion-free audio, even at excessive volumes. And it’s waterproof. That’s proper — not simply splash proof however IPX7 waterproof and it floats. We haven’t had an opportunity to check out the floating function but even if now we have entry to water. It simply hasn’t been heat sufficient to go for a dip but. That mentioned, we’ve put it by the “vital splash” take a look at and it handed. What an ideal function with summer season arising (at the least for half the world). So, if you happen to’re a water lover, Movement Growth is a superb choice.
The Expertise
The system is made from 100% Pure Titanium. Movement Growth’s drivers have pure titanium diaphragms to breed excessive frequencies as much as 40kHz for sound that has noticeably increased readability. We have now to agree – we completely love the sound high quality and we’ve examined it in a number of completely different environments (a gymnasium setting with closed home windows, open air in a backyard, in a big front room with excessive ceilings and in a small room with open home windows).
It additionally contains one thing they check with as BassUp Expertise, which is outwardly their very own unique expertise. It makes use of an in-house tuned digital sign processor to investigate and intensify low frequencies in real-time for bass that hits more durable.
On the go? It’s also possible to use the Soundcore App to modify between EQ modes for tailor-made sound. 
In different phrases: Voice Mode accentuates vocals, Treble increase highlights the excessive frequencies, and Balanced delivers balanced sound throughout lows, mids, and highs. Sound snobs will love this function.
Movement Growth boasts as much as 20-24 hours of playtime from a single cost. This can be a nice function if you happen to’re on a protracted journey and may’t at all times entry a handy place to cost your speaker.
They’ve smaller choices as nicely for yard use, seaside or pool events, resembling their soundcore Flare 2, which can also be waterproof. The latter has a enjoyable beat-driven mild present.
Think about a rainbow mild present that pulses, phases, and shines to the beat of your music. Double light-rings concurrently shine down onto the dancefloor and up into the ambiance for pumping floor-to-ceiling illumination. It’s also possible to improve your audio with full EQ management then tailor the sunshine present to your temper with six mesmerizing lighting modes. Tremendous cool, proper?
For extra data, together with how you can buy, examine out this link and likewise visit their website
Classic Vintage Japanese Desk by JadedReason
How cool is that this? Once we got here throughout this desk on Etsy of all locations, we started shopping to see if there was something comparable. It’s fairly distinctive, so we needed to take a better look. This classic vintage Japanese fashion desk is handmade, so we reached out to their workforce and it seems that they’re all made in the US even if it’s a Japanese design.
The decrease, bigger wood desk is the one we received in for evaluate
We had a smaller hand-carved desk that now we have used through the years on prime of a facet desk to show issues (or throughout a ceremony). The colours had been remarkably comparable, so we had an ideal concept: we might show the small one in all prime of the bigger one, which is exactly what we did.
They check with this piece as a Collectors Heart Desk and it has detailed dragon carvings all through the very stable piece. This isn’t flimsy wooden in case you’re questioning. They use Sheesham Wooden and tout it as a meditation altar tea desk, though fairly frankly it may very well be used for quite a lot of issues. We determined to make use of each as show tables for Tibetan bowls, crystals and gem stones. Nice feng shu, proper? We predict so.
They use a pure eco pleasant water based mostly non poisonous stain to darken the panels, after which flippantly sand the opposite carved surfaces to create mild highlights. On the finish, a coat of protecting polyurethane stain is utilized to the end to keep away from straightforward staining. We love that this desk has a singular foldable design with light-weight construction for straightforward storage. In case you solely need to use it for sure holidays or rituals, then you possibly can merely fold it up and retailer it below a mattress or in a closet. Personally, we predict it’s too stunning to not completely show it.
The carvings show two dragons and birds on either side of the facet panels. The dragons are symbolic to energy, knowledge and a powerful spirituality whereas the birds on the facet are symbolic as protectors.
Their enterprise is predicated in Louisiana which is the place the tables are made. They predominantly promote crafts and vintage fashion items from furnishings to shows and so they’re ranked as a star vendor on Etsy, which is at all times comforting. The bigger piece we received in is 13”D x. 24”W x 13”H weighing in at 4 kilos of carved magnificence. They provide smaller choices as nicely.
Moreover, they make different wooden objects resembling tables in several types/sizes (see under). For extra data, together with how you can order, go to their Etsy store.
Sheranda Silks Silk Artwork & Playing cards
Who doesn’t love silk scarves, particularly in vivid and blissful colours that life your spirits? We fell upon an artist who not solely creates stunning handmade silk scarves but in addition playing cards and artwork. Whereas we’ve seen many handmade artsy silk scarves through the years, what drew us into this artisan’s sales space at New Living Expo, was the artistic extension of these supplies.
Beautiful designs, proper? It was such a marvel to take a look at her beautiful items side-by-side, one after one other in numerous sizes.
Sheranda Kumera
Behind these stunning, mystical creations is Sheranda Kumara who paints photographs of goddesses and angels on silk to facilitate planetary therapeutic. For over thirty years, Sheranda has painted with French dyes on silk. With sensible colours and female flowing strains, she creates an essence of sacred sensuality in every bit.
These items will be held on their very own, placed on canvas or framed in a extra conventional method as you’d one other portray.
She additionally designs wearable artwork clothes from her hand-painted silks, together with dance veils and sacred goddess robes. Moreover, Sheranda has revealed two books, two oracle decks, and 1000’s of prints of her art work.
The piece that jumped out for us exuded all issues in Gaia, together with the earthy colours. Within the center stands a tree however earth vitality surrounds it in each method. Sheranda had this specific piece framed in a extra conventional method (a turquoise coloured wooden body), which accentuates the character within the piece itself.
It’s laborious to think about that this portray is handmade; painted on silk…
Completely divine, proper? 
Though she’s based mostly in Mount Shasta, you possibly can be taught extra about her work, together with how you can order her numerous choices by visiting her website. We’re thrilled with the standard of her artwork. Two thumbs up.
FHI Hair Merchandise
Once we get pitched on hair dryers and hair merchandise typically, we often give them a miss. Why? All of them look and sound the identical. Put one other method, there’s little or no differentiation between them. That was till we had been launched to the choices by FHI. They despatched us a few their merchandise to evaluate, each of that are a step above your common dryer and styler. First up is their Innovator Dryer, which is their lightest, quickest and strongest hair dryer. The ultralight distinctive design mixed with the Digital BLDC Motor makes this dryer really distinctive.
Let’s begin with the design. Not solely is it light-weight as promised, nevertheless it has a good looking, elegant design. And if you happen to’ve been studying our website for some time now, you understand that we love nice design. The second most compelling function (I’d argue that it’s much more essential than the design though some folks put design first) is the highly effective air circulate of the dryer itself. They tout that it delivers a “highly effective air circulate not like something in the marketplace.” Whereas we haven’t reviewed hair dryers earlier than, it’s by far, probably the most highly effective hair dryer I’ve ever used or skilled in a salon.
The mixture of its distinctive ergonomic options, decreased styling time, and beautiful design makes it a incredible choice if you happen to’re out there for a brand new hair dryer, or frankly, maybe it’s merely time to retire your outdated one. I’ve very lengthy hair and once I want to leap on digital camera rapidly for an interview, it’s at all times a chore to dry my hair, largely as a result of it takes too lengthy. This highly effective machine dries it in half the time, all whereas infusing intense moisture to my hair. The velocity is a godsend.
It additionally comes with attachments as nicely: the Velocity Dry Large Nozzle, the Clean Dry Slim Nozzle and the Curl Defining Diffuser. There’s a two 12 months guarantee as nicely.
Additionally they despatched us one thing known as The Polisher. Cool identify, proper? You’ll be able to polish, hydrate and elegance with one device. The Polisher acts like a paddle brush and blow dryer on the identical time, because it immediately blow dries and polishes the hair. It options Plasma Ionic Expertise which releases an elevated quantity of detrimental ions to immediately lock in moisture and seal the cuticle.
Be aware that it additionally has a sublime design. The system releases highly effective airflow but in addition has a heated plate to offer hair with a easy and polished end. They use one thing known as HydraHeat expertise, which seals in important moisture, repels humidity, reduces frizz, and helps remove static.
The place this actually turns out to be useful is whenever you’re attempting to lose the frizz and lock within the moisture whenever you’re in a dry local weather. How does it work? The detrimental ions immediately lock in moisture and seal the cuticle, which provides it a easy look. In fact you need to use it on dry hair to increase a blowout as nicely. There are three warmth settings and like their hair dryer, it has a two 12 months guarantee. It’s extremely compact design makes it excellent for vacationers.
For extra particulars on their merchandise, together with how you can order, visit their website.
Anglezarke Shamanic Drums
We not too long ago met Nicola and Jason (nearly) on-line who — watch for it, drum roll please — start drums. We’ve reviewed drums earlier than nevertheless it’s been some time, so we had been curious to see their distinctive strategy to creating them out of northern England. They use two sorts of conceal of their drums: purple deer and reindeer. The purple deer are from Scotland and are culled as half of a wildlife administration program to manage the inhabitants numbers, as deer now not have any pure predators within the UK. The hides are a by-product of this course of.
Their reindeer hides come from the Lappland space in Finland. As a result of every drum is dyed, no two drums are the identical.
They use Ash from the UK of their drums, which is outwardly each sturdy and flexible, making it excellent for drum hoops. So, how lengthy does it take? To begin with, we needed to choose the fashion, the conceal and the shade tones we favored. You even have the choice to decide on what dimension you need of course after which in our case, it needed to be shipped from England to the states. The course of is sort of detailed and laborious however so definitely worth the wait. Everyone knows that nice issues take time.
As soon as they get the rawhide in, they soak it in a single day so its comfortable and stretchy. They then have to organize the wood hoop, which requires making use of beeswax on the within of the ring to convey out the grain within the wooden. It seems that they purchase the wax from a charity that rescues swarmed bees and finds them everlasting houses. We love that they’re so cognizant of the surroundings and supporting native companies. After that, they wrap the metal ring in pig suede and use a neighborhood blacksmith who makes the rings.
As soon as the conceal is totally soaked, they minimize out the circle for the drum head and the lacing. Then, within the last stage, they should punch twenty-four holes and thread the lacing by every gap in flip, fastidiously twisting the lacing alongside the best way. Lastly, the tensioning course of begins, however the drying course of takes as much as per week, relying on the climate.
When it arrived, I pulled my new purple (and black) drum out of the field, I sat it down in entrance of me and checked out it and wouldn’t you understand that it started to talk to me. Drums are alive on this method. They honestly do change into you and also you change into them. A relationship kinds when it arrives in your palms, which is what occurred with me.
Inside fifteen minutes, I knew the drum knew someway as did Nicola and Jason– even when they wouldn’t have voiced it this fashion — that this was the kind and elegance I wanted at this stage in my life. Why? Belief the method. We don’t at all times must know, we simply must embrace the journey. The vitality of the drum spoke to me even earlier than I began beating it and we grew to become one collectively.
Alas, I encourage you to embark upon your individual drum expertise. With Nicola and Jason from Anglezarke Drums, you possibly can co-create your drum as it’s each a bodily course of and a private journey. Discuss to them about what you need however be okay with a bit unknowing and a bit letting go because the birthing of you drum begins. When it arrives, know that unstated voices from one other dimension and world we could not at all times perceive, are concerned in that birthing course of as nicely. After which benefit from the experience.
For extra details about Nicola and Jason’s work, together with how you can order a drum, you possibly can go to Anglezarke Drums, their shaminism and nature website: The Way of the Buzzard and their Etsy shop.
Mountrax Foot Massager
We found the Mountrax foot massager machine not too long ago, which incorporates each a contact panel and a distant management. Though we’re together with this incredible wellness product in our spring and summer season present information, it additionally makes an ideal present for any season. Assume: Mom’s Day, Father’s Day, Birthdays, Christmas, Anniversaries, and so on. You get the concept. And it’s an ideal choice for each women and men, for who doesn’t need their toes massaged after a protracted day at work or if you happen to’ve simply had a day full of strolling actions on a visit?
Contact Panel and Distant Management included
We’re enormous followers of thoughts/physique stability and write about it usually right here at We Weblog the World. Though we at all times encourage wellness companies for self-care (therapeutic massage, acupuncture, reiki and different various modalities), it’s nice when you will discover a tool you need to use at residence to assist sooth the physique (and the soul). Let’s not overlook what number of strain factors are in our toes.
One of many issues we liked in regards to the Mountrax foot massager earlier than we even tried it, was its design. Yup, that nice design issue once more. It’s stunning wanting and is available in three colours: grey, black and white.
The Mountrax foot massager in elegant grey
How does it work? To begin with, the fashion of therapeutic massage is shiatsu, which is so stress-free. It’s outfitted with two impartial rolling heads with a number of ergonomic small therapeutic massage heads to therapeutic massage extra areas of your foot, making it a really thorough expertise. There’s additionally full protection air compression, which signifies that you additionally obtain deep kneading and squeeze. Two thumbs up.
It’s mentioned to assist relieve drained muscle mass and plantar fasciitis for individuals who undergo from it, though we will’t converse to the latter. They provide nine customise modes. There are three kneading and three air compression intensities that may be adjusted relying in your private desire and desires. They suggest beginning with Low-Depth and adjusting from there.
In case you really feel that the squeezing is simply too low, merely improve the air compression to Mid-Depth or Excessive-Depth for a stronger squeezing impact. Deep kneading massage reduces muscle stiffness, relaxes muscle tissue, and achieves greatest therapeutic massage impact. For individuals who get chilly simply or have chilly toes (that’d be me), they provide an non-obligatory heated mode, which is an superior add-on. It’s an ideal function, particularly throughout these colder months, which you need to use to additionally speed up the physique’s metabolism and blood circulation.
Occupied with attempting it out? You’ll be able to find it on Amazon.
Atamin Flooring Lamps
We’ve by no means reviewed lamps earlier than, so thought it might be enjoyable to get a style of 1 that brings performance into the combination. The Aaron LED Floor Lamp is multifunctional and designed with a built-in 4-tier show shelf so you possibly can illuminate your room whereas additionally displaying household pictures or different objects. This function btw, was one of many issues that drew us to the Atamin ground lamps.
This significantly Aaron LED mannequin has three handy drawers constructed seamlessly into the cabinets for storage and group. We liked this, and anybody who lives in a small residing house may also love the twin objective included right here. The Aaron lamp is handled with a complicated UV coating for a good looking shiny shine and sturdy end that makes it sturdy and proof against abrasions and scratches. To date, so good. It’s been up for about three weeks and there are not any scratches thus far.
Its comes with a LED bulb that sheds a heat shade temperature mild, one other function we like in regards to the design. We put it on the left as you enter a room and you may merely pull the chain whenever you stroll in. Whereas this may occasionally not matter to everybody, this significantly room powers a light-weight plugged into just one energy outlet, making it very restrictive. For the reason that location of that energy outlet is inconvenient for a lamp, this standing lamp/stand mixture was the right resolution.
A barely bigger choice is Atamin’s Avery Plus which touts sturdy and sturdy cabinets. This ground lamp with cabinets is designed with a built-in 3-tier show shelf just like the one we simply coated, nevertheless it’s wider. With dimensions of 18.9″ x 11.9″ x 62.75″, every shelf on this standing lamp can maintain as much as forty kilos providing you with the flexibleness to show bigger, heavier objects.
Avery Plus presents extra shelf house for individuals who love the concept of a purposeful lamp. In different phrases, a lamp with a objective aside from delivering mild. It has a minimalistic design and just like the Aaron, it is available in quite a lot of stained colours. Though there’s white, grey and light-weight woods, we opted for a darker espresso shade to match the earthy tones of the room.
The Avery Plus lamp additionally includes a classically designed pull chain to show it on and off. Avery can also be handled with a complicated UV coating method that forestalls toxins which are generally discovered on family residence décor.
We discovered each ground lamps straightforward to assemble and a step-by-step instruction handbook is included so that you just comply with alongside with out problem. Additionally they have a visible video information for individuals who need much more assist setting it up. For extra data, together with how you can order, go to the Atamin website. They produce other lamp types as nicely.
Important Oils from Younger Residing
Transferring again to thoughts/physique stability and wellness, let’s check out Important Oils. We determined to evaluate Younger Residing’s On a regular basis Oils Assortment, which is a superb introduction to their ten hottest important oils and blends. Each oil accommodates important plant compounds, a lot of which have been studied for his or her constructive results. These compounds provide a easy strategy to dwell more healthy and start eliminating dangerous chemical substances out of your residence.
The package contains 5 important oil singles, together with: Frankincense, Lavender, Lemon Vitality, Peppermint Vitality, and Tea Tree and 5 important oil blends, together with Pleasure, PanAway, Purification, Stress Away, and one they name Thieves Vitality.
The On a regular basis Oils Assortment from Younger Residing
We had been thrilled that Frankincense was included within the package as a result of it’s one in all our favorites. Frankincense is a robust important oil which has been utilized in numerous religions for over 3,000 years. It has been identified to boost immunological operate, beautify pores and skin, and improve religious consciousness.
Frankincense Important Oil
The package contains another nice important oils as nicely. For instance, Lavender is probably the most common oil and has a tranquil aroma that’s soothing to the senses, in addition to to the pores and skin when utilized topically. Taken internally, it accommodates antioxidants, could present immune assist, and can be utilized so as to add a floral taste to your night tea.
Then there’s Lemon Vitality, which accommodates antioxidants, offers immune and circulatory assist, and can be utilized so as to add a contemporary taste to meals and drinks.
Peppermint Vitality important oil promotes wholesome bowel operate, helps gastrointestinal system consolation, and provides a contemporary, minty taste to meals and drinks. This can be a nice one to convey with you whenever you’re touring and coping with a change in weight loss plan which may upset your abdomen if you happen to’re not used to the elements and spices.
Tea Tree important oil could be very versatile, supporting healthy-looking pores and skin and nails, neutralizing odors, and selling the looks of wholesome hair and scalp. We love this one btw and use it usually.
Pleasure important oil mix is an unique mixture of floral and citrus important oils—together with Ylang Ylang, Geranium, Jasmine, Palmarosa, Rose, Bergamot, Lemon, and Tangerine—to boost the frequency of self-love and produce pleasure to your coronary heart. We’re enormous followers of Ylang Ylang and have used it by itself as nicely for a few years.
PanAway is one other combo oil, which incorporates Clove, Helichrysum, Peppermint, and Wintergreen. This important oil creates a cooling and soothing sensation when utilized to fatigued muscle mass after bodily exercise. Due to the Clove, Peppermint and Wintergreen, I additionally used it in a dispenser when Anthony was going through seasonal allergic reactions and it helped him along with his respiratory. Their purification important oil mix contains Citronella, Lavandin, Lemongrass, Myrtle, Rosemary, and Tea Tree that’s formulated for diffusing to neutralize and cleanse your residence and work surroundings.
Stress Away important oil mix options Copaiba, Lime, Cedarwood, Vanilla, Ocotea, and Lavender and Thieves Vitality is a legendary mix of purifying important oils—Clove, Lemon, Cinnamon Bark, Eucalyptus radiata, and Rosemary—identified for immune assist and cleaning properties when taken internally and refreshing respiratory experiences when used aromatically and topically.
Additionally they despatched us their Trolley Organizer, which is tremendous helpful. The Trolley Organizer conveniently lets you take your important oils with you whenever you journey. There’s 18 compartments designed to suit 5 ml and 15 ml oils and blends. On the skin, the fabric is a vegan leather-based and inside, it’s lined with velvet, that includes elegant gold finishes.
For extra details about the model, their numerous different choices (single important oils, in addition to kits) and equipment, you’ll want to visit their website.
iMethodBeauty Merchandise
Lastly, let’s dive right into a l’il magnificence. I’ve been intrigued by merchandise which assist your eyebrows for some time now. Why? As a result of as we age, they change into thinner and fewer flattering. I used to be not too long ago launched to merchandise from iMethod, who tout “lengthy lasting outcomes.” Their Lamination Equipment has all the pieces it’s good to obtain feathery, fluffy, and voluminous eyebrows from the consolation of your individual residence. The package’s new method now accommodates Usma Oil which stimulates hair progress for fuller thicker brows and outcomes can final from as much as 4-8 weeks. Additionally they say that each one elements are EU permitted, dermatologically examined, in addition to vegan and cruelty licensed. In different phrases, not examined on animals.
Additionally they have an iMethod Eyebrow Pomade which matches with their iMethod Eyebrow Stamp Stencil Equipment to assist improve your brows as nicely. It’s designed to present pure wanting brows. A pigmented, creamy eyebrow pomade glides on to assist sculpt and fill in sparse areas, making a pure end. It is usually usually waterproof and smudge-proof making them nice for hotter climate or energetic days.
This eyebrow make-up is obtainable in six completely different shades to assist fill in and element eyebrows and the jar is slated to final you for 3 months if you happen to plan to make use of the process every day. We have now used the iMethod by itself on daily basis for a couple of weeks now and like it. The one factor to notice: it’s possible you’ll need to order a few completely different shades that you just assume will greatest match the colour of your forehead hair. I found that I’m in between a darkish blonde and a medium brown, and the quantity 15 was greatest shade match for me. That mentioned, you possibly can mix one shade with one other to get the right mix for you as nicely.
For individuals who love the concept of stamps, in addition they provide an iMethod Eyeliner Stamp, which mixes the precision of a liquid eyeliner with the comfort of a stamp. 
This modern product includes a specifically designed stamp that matches the contours of the attention and offers a smudge-proof line in a single straightforward step. The stamp can also be refillable, making it an economical and eco-friendly choice for individuals who like to experiment with completely different eyeliner types.
The eyeliner method waterproof, and smudge-proof. The corporate says that the method can also be mild and secure for delicate eyes, making it a viable choice for these with allergic reactions or sensitivities to conventional eyeliners. I actually know many ladies who’ve sensitivities to the numerous merchandise on the market.
So, if you happen to’re occupied with that cat-eye look, this can be a fascinating resolution. One of many largest benefits of utilizing iMethod Eyeliner Stamp is that it takes the guesswork out of making that excellent cat-eye.
As a result of the stamp is designed to suit the contours of the attention, it makes it simpler to create an analogous look each time you utilize it. For extra data, together with how you can order, you’ll want to visit their website. There are different eye product options to flick through as nicely.
Hope you’ve loved our spring and summer season present information. We’ll see you once more in a couple of months when fall brings us new finds.
Founder
She can also be the CEO and founding father of Magic Sauce Media, a brand new media companies consultancy centered on viral advertising and marketing, social media, branding, occasions and PR. For over 20 years, she has helped corporations from 12 international locations get traction out there. Identified for her international and natural strategy to product and company launches, Renee practices what she pitches and as an energetic person of social media, she helps purchasers navigate digital waters from all over the world. Renee has been running a blog for over 16 years and commonly writes on her private weblog Down the Avenue, Huffington Submit, BlogHer, We Weblog the World and different websites. She was ranked #12 Social Media Influencer by Forbes Journal and is listed as a brand new media influencer and recreation changer on numerous websites and books on the brand new media revolution. In 2013, she was listed because the sixth most influential girl in social media by Forbes Journal on a High 20 Record.
Her ardour for artwork, storytelling and images led to the launch of Magic Sauce Photography, which is a visible extension of her writing, the results of which has led to producing six picture books: Galapagos Islands, London, South Africa, Rome, Urbanization and Ecuador.
Renee can also be the co-founder of Traveling Geeks, an initiative that brings entrepreneurs, thought leaders, bloggers, creators, curators and influencers to different international locations to share and be taught from friends, governments, companies, and most of the people as a way to educate, share, consider, and promote modern applied sciences.
