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Simple luxury is about prioritizing quality over quantity, focusing on well-designed items that bring a sense of joy and beauty to your surroundings. It’s about creating a lifestyle that is calm and sophisticated without being overly extravagant. Whether it’s through wellness practices, home decor, travel experiences or carefully chosen accessories, each element contributes to a thoughtful way of living. By embracing this mindset, you can curate a collection of go-to products that elevate your everyday experiences and bring a sense of understated elegance. Here are 15 simple luxuries to consider.
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Treatment Oil
Our scalps deserve to be pampered, and a healthy scalp is the foundation for strong, naturally shiny hair. This Anablue Treatment Oil is designed to protect the hair against environmental damage and features the luxe scent of Damascus Rose, one of the world’s most precious oils. Consider this a bottle of liquid gold.
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Baume des Muses
Packaged in a small elegant box, this hydrating lip balm enriched with plant-based ingredients is a sleek beauty staple. You can even personalize it by adding stamped initials, making it a perfect gift. The chic Parisian brand has been focused on high-end skincare and beauty since 1803, with a meticulous attention to detail.
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Ionic Body Dry Brush
Ethically made in New Zealand, Tronque’s luxurious body brush features extra-fine, ion-charged copper bristles that naturally generate negative ions through friction. Incorporating dry brushing as a pre-shower ritual helps exfoliate the skin, supports lymphatic drainage and boosts immunity — an easy indulgence for your body.
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The Eye Patches
A quick yet quality addition to your weekly routine or a must-have for those inevitable jet-lagged days abroad, these hydrogel eye patches hydrate, brighten, and reduce puffiness and fine lines. Formulated with clean science, Augustinus Bader products are award-winning and top of the line for a reason.
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J’ai Soif Carafe Set
Elevate your bedside table with a handmade glass carafe and cup — a chic and simple way to stay hydrated at night. Bonus points: place one in the guest room to add a thoughtful touch when hosting visitors.
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Kiyomi Everyday Detergent
In-home laundry is a luxury, and taking proper care of quality fabrics and pattern design makes a difference in the longevity of our clothes. This Swedish-made brand naturally and effectively extends the life of your garments while keeping them perfectly fresh.
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512 Tray
Incorporate this catchall on your entryway console, bedside table or bathroom vanity as a style-forward way to organize keys, wallets, jewelry, perfume and other small essentials. Anastasio Home offers luxury home goods crafted in limited runs.
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Linen Napkins
Providing casual elegance for everyday use or a large dinner party, these thoughtfully embroidered linens are inspired by vintage patterns and are beautifully luxurious. Each piece is ethically made in Italy’s Lombardy region.
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Japanese Incense Set
Incense is a nice way to bring a calming and natural fragrance into your home. This authentic set from Japan offers an elevated experience, designed to enhance your ritual. It includes three distinct and beautifully soothing wood scents created to reflect the sophisticated charm of Kyoto.
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LXR06 Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Beauty starts from within. A tablespoon of Furtuna Skin’s LXR high-quality olive oil provides a boost of antioxidants and fatty acids essential for a healthy, glowing complexion. It’s also perfect for drizzling over vanilla ice cream.
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Lined Notebook
Keeping a notebook on hand instead of relying on a notes app feels both thoughtful and refined. This notebook is compact enough to fit into your purse for everyday use and is carefully lined with silver trim. Its classic design and high-quality materials make it a stylish and practical accessory for jotting down your thoughts and ideas.
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Casa Bosques Chocolate
Found at Mexico City’s must-vist bookstore Casa Bosques, this chocolate is crafted with exceptional quality and designed with remarkable creativity. Founder Rafael Prieto, an artist who leads multiple brands, including the renowned design and branding practice Savvy Studio, brings a thoughtful touch to every delicious creation.
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A Weekend Getaway
A no-fuss weekend away to recharge and disconnect is essential in today’s fast-paced world, and the shores of Lake Superior offer the perfect setting for this. Consider this your sign to grab a book and enjoy a relaxing stay at the design-forward Yond Cottage.
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Cashmere Socks
Nothing exudes simple luxury quite like a pair of Italian cashmere socks. Not only do these offer warmth but also an indulgent comfort that elevates everyday wear. With Comme Si’s soft medium-weight design, these socks are the perfect pick for fall and winter wear.
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Dripping Stone Earrings
Designer Sophie Buhi’s stunning heirloom-quality jewelry and accessories are handcrafted in Los Angeles. Many pieces are made-to-order due to the brand’s goal of minimizing waste in the production process. An elegant accessory goes a long way in one’s wardrobe, especially when created to be passed down through generations.
