The NOTEbook

Smudging, also known as saging, is a ritual to cleanse your mind, your space, and the energy around you. Here’s a quick How to Smudge guide where we will fill you in on what it is and how you do it. From Danielle, our Founder. “I love Sundays. One of the things I love to do on this day is to smudge. It’s a dedicated day off or at least a few hours of time dedicated to selfcare. While it doesn’t come inherently easy to me to sit back and relax, with the intentions of smudging, I make a point to...

At Noteology, celebrating the holiday season - for us - is about bringing our best together. We gather with our family and friends to share in laughter, tell stories, and be in the presence of pure love. We make recipes that have been passed down in our families for generations. We give gifts that bring out the spirit of the season. There is absolutely nothing like the holidays!  There's also nothing better than receiving a gift that's locally made and locally loved at this special time of year. Each holiday season, Noteology takes time and care in selecting treasured gifts to...

Honey is one of nature’s most incredible and versatile gifts. Throughout history, honey has been used in a variety of ways, ranging from nourishing skin treatment to delicious natural sweetener. Stored in wax structures called honeycombs, honey is produced by honey bees and gets its distinctive flavor and sweetness from the sugary plant nectars of the flowers the bees frequent. Honey can vary in color and flavor, depending on the plants it was sourced from. Some of the most common varieties include orange blossom, lavender, clover, buckwheat, wildflower, and manuka. Honey has been used for thousands of years - in...

The little black dress. A classic white button down. A crisp trench coat. Pearls. Black pants. Some things never go out of style! When it comes to building your wardrobe, you carefully curate pieces that can be worn over and over again. But what about your fragrance? Do you stick to a staple that’s been with you for years or do you change your signature scent to suit the latest trend? Building a fragrance wardrobe is all about understanding your own sense of style and selecting a few fragrances that can match your mood as well as your outfit. Here...

Choosing a scent is as personal as choosing a favorite shade of lipstick or the perfect outfit. You want to find something that you love and is completely you!  When you’re shopping for fragrances, it can be tempting to smell each and every bottle of perfume or cologne. After all, each of those beautifully styled bottles and rollers look so enticing! But even making an attempt at that can get seriously overwhelming - for you and your nose!   If you’re looking to test fine fragrances before making a commitment on what to buy, it’s important to go through a progression...