One of the things I have long tried to share with you here at BrocanteHome is that there is real joy in elevating the basics of life and these darling little balms are the most scrumptious case in point… 

You see we don’t always have to be looking for the next new thing, we can spend money on and energy sourcing the loveliest examples of the daily things we already use.

And then we can honour our choices by looking after these elevated basics, making sure that we use them, instead of deciding they are too lovely and must be saved for best, while choosing not to waste more and more money on looking for cheaper alternatives (and often doubling both our disappointment and the pennies spent!).

So yes: this week I am treating myself to the most luxurious of basics: not searching for just the right shade of red lipstick I might wear once in a while, but treating myself to a balm I will use daily and truly appreciate every time I do…