ESSENTIAL IMAGERY, Philadelphia photographer

As you savor the last weeks of summer, you’ll be spending every possible minute at the shore.  Here’s what you need for the beach house from Courtney, manager of the Blue Horse Boutique, to have the perfect Labor Day Weekend.  The Blue Horse Boutique sells fun, fabulous, and perfectly-priced products, so pop into the boutique at 118 East Lancaster Avenue in Wayne.  (Stop by the loft and say hello while you’re there!)

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Yes, I am my own best customer! I was recently at our shore house and it seemed like everywhere I turned I was looking at or using something from the Blue Horse Boutique! These are of course, things I have acquired over the years, but it was pretty funny. The buyer for the Blue Horse Boutique definitely has fabulous taste.

It starts with my Toss Weekender bag – I love it (and so does Oprah, by the way) it’s covered in vinyl so I can put it in a puddle and my belongings will stay dry – not to mention it is huge! I can pack for a whole week in this bag. I also have my bikini bag (although my bikini days are long gone) lined in vinyl, and perfect for the trip home. My Henry Brown cosmetic case is handy as well, it is lined in vinyl, large and has pockets for all my bottles of lotions and potions.

My kitchen is jam-packed full of Blue Horse wares, from my crab shaped bottle opener (so cute we have to hide it from our renters) to my Fred Ice Kabob trays – perfect for the afternoon cocktail. I also have my Vapur bottle which I fill with water (or vodka lemonade), freeze and take to the beach. It stays nice and cold all day, or for as long as it lasts. On the floor, I have my machine washable Bungalow rug that looks like a photo of seashells (very cool) and great to stand on while cleaning up. At some point of the weekend, I’ll whip up some Village Gourmet dip. It not only tastes great, but easy to make, organic and comes in many flavors to choose from. My personal favorite is the Cheddar Onion. This is, of course, one of the many reasons I no longer have that bikini body – the one I like to pretend I had in the first place.

We burn our Woodwick candles in the house (they fill the entire room with their fabulous scents), our Lamp Berger at night to keep the bugs away, and my Cotton Flower Woodwick block diffuser stays in my powder room to keep it smelling fresh while the house in not in use.

Speaking of the powder room, you have to have Loo-Pourri handy, especially when you have guests! And my Danielle travel kit – everything I need for a weekend anywhere – soap, shampoo, lotions – all organic and in a TSA approved package – great for the airplane ride ladies and gentlemen! I also have my JAO hand sanitizer, facial moisturizer and lotion – I am addicted! The entire line is great and locally made!

My latest favorite items are by Glam! Key finders are the best things ever! I never have to dig in my purse (aka: trash can) for my keys again. Love That!! I also love my pocket Manicure set. I always have scissors, tweezers, and clippers with me in a cute, compact case. I gotta tell you, it is soooo convenient. I use it ALL THE TIME! This is just the tip-of-the-iceberg…I have lots of other items too, glasses, handbags, jewelry, jewelry, jewelry…no time though. I’ll have to save that for another day.