SUMMER GETAWAY EVENT

It is that time of year where the end of school is coming at me like a freight train and school schedules seem to be speeding up before coming to a screeching halt. It stresses me out. To combat this I decided to have an India Hicks Get Together at my home. Bare feet, a few lovely friends and some mid-day prosecco is all a girl needs.

I'm going to share a few snaps from the party and extend a virtual invitation to you to shop the Get Together. The link will be open for a few more days. Take a look around!  I'll describe what you see below and I encourage you to travel with a little India Hicks spring in your step this summer. 

Great weekender bags, packable tote bags, beautiful new jewelry. The other thing I find a summer essential besides my beloved white tee is being stocked with hostess gifts. Summer is the perfect time for last minute bbq's and such. Always good to have a couple of goodies in your closet for the hosts in your life. 

You can shop my summer getaway event link here. Or click on direct links to individual items listed under each image. 

the situation 

everybody's favorite, the Eleuthera tote and uber-useful Beetle Bags. 

add a Junkanoo tassel and go

new to the collection, the Treasure boxes and No Hassle Tassel necklaces

collection favorites pictured are the Agra Tassel, Flat Stanley pouch and Indi Pendants (you need to purchase the Indi ring too)

 My new favorite, the  Riviera collection with soft duffles, totes, baby Riviera bags, wash bags, and gorgeous hand made baskets. Here are a few links to get your started

 Riviera duffle Palm, Riviera Tote (pictured) Rapeseed Yellow, Riviera basket Poppy Red

Now that you are packed, here is a list of great host/hostess gifts to throw in your Riviera Basket

The square box on the right of the table is a gift box filled with a Hand Wash and Hand Lotion, or you can buy them individually, a few listed below. The Casuarina is my personal fav and the other scents are lovely too. 

Here is a link to another gift box in the English Rose  scent which includes other goodies besides the hand wash and lotion.  Stash a couple of these in your closet and tie a sweet summer ribbon around it for the perfect gift. 

A few other great ideas: 

Casuarina candle  |  Casuarina Hand Lotion  |  Casuarina Hand Wash  |  

Black Hibiscus candle |  The Grove candle 

Taking off with the perfect weekender bag and having a few hostess gifts at the ready has never been easier.  Happy trails. 

SNEAK PEEK: INDIA HICKS FALL COLLECTION

Hi! Sorry its been a while. My computer is very sad and not working thus the lack of posts lately.  So I hacked in to Mr. K's ancient computer which apparently is running far better than mine. Cross your fingers that the Genius I am meeting on Saturday at the Apple store is truly a Genius. 

I was motivated to find a work-around so I can share with you India Hicks' new Fall Collection.  For those of you who have been with me for a while, you know I think very highly of India and am always excited to share what she has up her sleeve (a rather fab bell sleeve I might add). The new India Hicks Fall collection introduces a few things I think you will love ... jewelry, a cross body bag, and I am obsessed with the 'Take Out' wallet and necklace you will see below.

The fall collection launches September 1st and my box of goodies should be arriving right about then.

I've said it before, but here it is again. India is so invested personally in how this collection grows. Each piece has a story that really does come from her voice.  She cares deeply about the community of entrepreneurial women she  is building.  And she is still having fun, which after watching her over the last 6 months is quite amazing.  She doesn't stop, and inspires me to get off my arse and keep moving on the days where I really just would rather not. 

Local friends I'll be receiving my box of fall goodies next week and will whip together a little wine and cheese at Canvas very soon.  I really am looking forward to sharing it with you. 

SEPTEMBER 1ST the collection goes live! 

go here to shop 
(browse the full catalog by following link in the sidebar)

With the In Style, Marie Claire and Town & Country press this summer I have a feeling its going to be a busy fall for India.  Keep truckin' lady. 

POP IN TO THE POP UP

Last week was a whirlwind, as is this one.  My brain is headed in so many directions for fall. I am ready for some cooler temps. I almost put a pair of leather boots on yesterday in 90 degree temps.  I stopped myself.  

Behind the scenes I have many a mood board taped to the walls in my office.  I love concepting the fall vibe for the store and our upcoming trip to North Carolina should give me just the creative breath of fresh air that I need. 

What does fall look like for you?  Are you gathering ideas for your must haves?  I know my style staples are firmly in place but there are a few things on my list to complete the picture.  I'll be back here tomorrow with those!

In the meantime, today is the last full day to stock up on India Hicks  goodies from our Canvas Interiors  Pop Up  shop last week.  Take a look at my favorites below. I cannot say enough about the Carmen Clutch. I know I sound like a broken record but I really really love mine. And the Beetle bags are the perfect gift for the college bound freshman.

SHOP THE POP UP 

CANVAS INTERIORS: SHOP OUR VIRTUAL POP UP SHOP

Our friends are gathering and I'm whipping up a summer salad for our India Hicks Pop Up Shop.  We have so much fun seeing friends at these get togethers so I thought I would share the event with you here. 

ENTER THE POP UP SHOP HERE

Read on for my advice and favorites:

I have quite a few favorites in the Collection. Number one has to be the Carmen Clutch. You just can't go wrong with this one.  It comes with a tassel (same color as clutch) but I like to add a different color tassel depending on my mood.  I highly recommend getting a black AND a stone Carmen Clutch.  I know, sounds crazy but you really never need another clutch and you can mix and match the tassels. 

SHOP: Carmen Clutch

Here is my Flamingo Agra Tassel in action.

As you know I don't do a ton of color but this little tassel packs a lot of punch. Just the right amount for me. 

SHOP: Agra Tassel

(ps: the bag lower right above and below top row middle is fab too - the Mayfair)

Here are some more of my favorites, especially the Siren Scarf and Beetle Bags.  The Beetle bags are indispensable and make great gifts.  They come in 5 different colors.  

 

I wear the Honour Bound Love token. It reminds me of my very proper Toronto all-girls school motto 'Keep well the Road'.  It is a good talisman to live a life of integrity. It was India's grandfather, Earl Mountbatten of Burma's family motto so I feel I am in good company. 

Join us today from wherever you are!  I wish I could send you a virtual cupcake.

 Shop the link to the pop up shop:  here

CANVAS INTERIORS LATELY: INDIA HICKS SUMMER POP UP SHOP

We are getting ready to host a summer lunch and India Hicks Pop Up Shop at Canvas Interiors Winter Park. We are excited to see old and new friends this Thursday July 23rd from 11am - 2pm

If you can't make it in person, please join us for an online POP UP!  I will share the link here Thursday and you can pretend you are sipping Rose and chatting with friends.  As you may know, we love our India Hicks moments. They are always fun and getting friends together on a hot summer afternoon for some wine is just my speed right about now. 

We are excited to share a few new goodies so if you are reading locally, come join us! If you are reading from afar tune in Thursday for the virtual POP UP link.

If you are reading India, we will toast you with a glass of something lovely.