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A Provençal Guide to Aromatherapy at Home

A Provençal Guide to Aromatherapy at Home

A Provençal Guide to Aromatherapy at Home

A Provençal Guide to Aromatherapy at Home

Aromatherapy Over 80 years ago in 1937, the word "aromatherapy" was minted by French chemist René-Maurice Gattefossé. But millennia before, essential oils and scent existed as ways to relax, soothe...

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Eric Garcin - Lavender Harvester

#LaVieBastide with Eric Garcin, the Lavender Harvester

Lavender harvester Eric Garcin he shares his story about falling in love with lavender, his journey to harvesting the flowering plant, and more.

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How To Choose A Signature Summer Fragrance

How To Choose A Signature Summer Fragrance

You can absolutely wear whatever fragrance you like, no matter the season if that feels good to you. But in case you’re on the hunt for your signature summer scent, we’ve got you covered with some ...

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Summer Love, Bottled: Meet Lavande In Love

Lavande In Love evokes the bastide's lavender fields bathed in sunlight. With notes of French frozen lime, earthy French lavender, and woodsy notes of clary sage and rosemary, this crisp aroma will...

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How to Heal and Protect Overwashed Hands

How to Heal and Protect Overwashed Hands

Caring for our Hands Washing our hands is of the utmost importance as we all work to maintain health for ourselves and others. But we’re now in the position of learning how to heal and protect ove...

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Your 5-Step Shower Routine for Maximum Moisture

Your 5-Step Shower Routine for Maximum Moisture

Moisturized, glowing skin is one of our eternal goals year-round. Spring’s transitional period from chilly temperatures to heat and humidity is the perfect time for a shower routine revamp to ensur...

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The 6 Best Hand Creams to Rescue & Repair Winter Skin

The 6 Best Hand Creams to Rescue & Repair Winter Skin

Once the coldest months of the year are underway, there's nothing more essential than a hard-working hand cream to replace the moisture that's lost from frigid temperatures and harsh winds. Here, t...

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Bastide Figue Amour Valentines Day

The Valentine's Day Gift Guide

Valentine's Day is upon us and we want to ensure you show your love properly. Whether you're spending the day with your one-and-only or toasting to your best friend with a feel-good gift exchange, ...

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Bastide Potpourri Made in Provence

Behind the Making of Our Scented Crystals

The wisdom and appreciation for craftsmanship gained from visiting Mr. Dulob—the long standing maker of our Bastide scented crystals—in his workshop and atelier is unmatched.  He has been making Ba...

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Visiting Aix-en-Provence? Stay At One of These Properties

Visiting Aix-en-Provence? Stay At One of These Properties

The rolling hills covered in olive groves, the sweet and soothing scent of lavender enveloping your every turn, too many architecturally-magnificent buildings to keep track of—Provence is really an...

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Shirin at Home

Shirin's 5 Favorite Hostess Gifts

The art of gift-giving goes beyond a simple exchange of goods: the perfect present creates a memory that can last forever. In Aix-en-Provence, hosting friends is a regular part of daily life, and a...

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Our Favorite Fragrance + Candle Pairings for Holiday

Our Favorite Fragrance + Candle Pairings for Holiday

Presenting our favorite scent & candle pairings for the season, brimming with aromatic allure. Spritz on the fragrances and light the bougies’ wicks for cozy nights in. Or gift the sweet-smell...

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fragrant indulgences and we have plenty

The 2019 Holiday Gift Guide

Tis’ the season for fragrant indulgences and we have plenty. Allow us to be your go-to gifting destination. From our Advent Calendar to the perfect travel-ready body washes, here are the perfect p...

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Provençal Markets to Visit in Fall & Winter

Provençal Markets to Visit in Fall & Winter

Some of our favorite parts of Fall include all of the autumnal markets and shops that make the season so festive. Their rich colors and aromatic scents make shopping a truly sensorial experience th...

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On Our Radar: Athena Calderone’s Squash Recipe, Renna Taher’s Jewelry & More

On Our Radar: Athena Calderone’s Squash Recipe, Renna Taher’s Jewelry & More

Bookmark this! Here are four things we’re obsessed with right now.  TO EAT This delicious squash recipe from Athena Calderone is the plated version of all the things we love about Fall. We’re usin...

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Three New Ways to Use Your Scented Crystals

Three New Ways to Use Your Scented Crystals

Our bestselling and beloved scented crystals are back: this time in our fresh and bright Figue D’Ete scent. This is not your average potpourri — made from the sap of an acacia tree. Check out three...

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Unveiled: Our Advent-Inspired Holiday Gift Set

Unveiled: Our Advent-Inspired Holiday Gift Set

Advent in Provence is a magical time of year—friends and family gather together, prepare and eat delicious meals, and most of all slow down and savor every moment. Decorating the Christmas tree is ...

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Your Step-By-Step Candle Care Guide

Your Step-By-Step Candle Care Guide

Despite what your coffee table might be telling you, there's always room for another candle. On a more emotional end, their sensorial aromas help create lasting memories, and then there's the unden...

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Ambre Maquis Eau de Toilette

How To Find Your Signature Scent for Fall

Your fall beauty transition isn’t complete without a refresh on your signature scent for the season. Whether you like more of a classic fragrance or if you’re into spicier notes, we created a few t...

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The Bastide Guide to Montréal

The Bastide Guide to Montréal

A Day in Montreal Though petite, Montréal is one of the mightiest cities we’ve ever visited. With so much delicious, hearty food to indulge in, some of the cutest coffee shops in North America, and...

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Bastide Provence Artisanal Soap Just Scored the Allure Stamp of Approval

Bastide Provence Artisanal Soap Just Scored the Allure Stamp of Approval

With what feels like 500 million body washes out there, picking one can seem like an impossible task. That’s when top beauty magazine Allure comes in handy. The prestigious magazine has just releas...

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5 Daily Habits to Follow for Nourished, Healthy Skin

5 Daily Habits to Follow for Nourished, Healthy Skin

When it comes to obtaining ultimate skin health, there isn’t just one all-encompassing secret. It takes a holistic approach - AKA adding a few uncomplicated habits to your everyday routine. Here, ...

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Your 24-Hour NYC Travel Itinerary

Your 24-Hour NYC Travel Itinerary

The Perfect Day It’s no hyperbole to state that New York City is in fact one of the greatest places in the world. As a city that truly never sleeps, there is never any shortage of things to do, whi...

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On Our Radar: Hôtel Crillon le Brave, byTiMo’s Thoughtful Designs & More

On Our Radar: Hôtel Crillon le Brave, byTiMo’s Thoughtful Designs & More

Bookmark this! Here are five things we’re obsessed with right now. TO VISIT  In need of a wellness escape? Take a relaxing and healthy Provençal break at this breathtaking destination. Hôtel Crillo...

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