The Best Summer Candles and Self-Care for the "Coastal Granddaughter" 🐚🕯🌊
- Jul 14, 2022
- 1 min read
Updated: Jul 15, 2022
If there's one thing I'm gonna be doing its smelling good. The best compliment I can get is "It smells so nice in here!" or "Not to be weird, but you smell so good."
I rotate candles, lotions, perfumes and body washes like its nobody's business and I think this qualifies me as a 5-star recommender for the best candles and self-care items for the "Coastal Granddaughter"/"Old Money" aesthetic.
If you're not familiar with that vibe, this TikTok explains it all :)
BUT--It's basically linen everything with a cable knit Ralph Lauren polo thrown over your shoulders no matter how hot it is at your house in the Hamptons--now imagine "This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)" by Natalie Cole playing in the background and you've got it.

Candles
Bath and Body Works:
CB Fifth and Madison:
Target Threshold:
Capri Blue:

Lotion
Bath and Bodyworks:
White Tea and Sage
Open Skies
Couldn't find the Ohii lotion but this one is similar

Perfume
Marc Jacobs:
Bath and Body Works:
Fresh Get Away
Open Skies
xx Madison
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The coastal granddaughter theme in the post is such a fun blend of comfort, elegance, and self-care, showing how small rituals like lighting a candle or creating a cozy space can make everyday life feel more intentional. I remember going through a particularly stressful study period when I barely had time to relax, and the constant pressure was affecting my focus. I finally turned to online HESI exam help to manage my exam workload and create room for healthier routines. It reminded me that self-care is not always about doing more, sometimes it starts with reducing the weight you're carrying.