This article originally appears in the March/April 2020 issue of ESSENCE.
01
FIND YOUR SCENT-UAL SIDE
Aromas set the mood—period. The Cire Trudon Joséphine room spray ($190, trudon.com) is the perfect union of sandalwood, jasmine, white musk and bergamot. The fragrance is as romantic as the bottle.
02
BE PICKY WITH PILLOWS
Throw pillows that look and
feel good can transform the ambience of your boudoir. I’m obsessed with West Elm’s round lush velvet pillows ($39 each, westelm.com) and Mongolian lamb pillow covers (not shown, $79 and up each, westelm.com). You’ll love this touch of luxury, too.
03
UPGRADE YOUR UNDIES
Whoever said seductive lingerie had to have an uncomfortable cut and carry a hefty price tag? Don’t believe it. Cosabella’s ultra- smooth “Savona” lace bodysuit ($136, cosabella.com) will give instant allure
to your evenings, yet will still fit like pajamas.
04
BOOST FLOWER POWER
Nothing creates an air of enchantment quite like flowers. Put a fresh spin on the usual floral arrangement with the Venus ET Fleur Fleura vase ($359, venusetfleur.com). Enjoy the lovely Eternity Roses at your bedside for
a year without
ever having to water them or spot a wilted petal.
05
GET SHEET SAVVY
If you want to spend more time together in bed, you’ll need ultrasoft sheets to keep you cozy and contented. The Heathered Cashmere Core sheet set from Brooklinen ($279 and up, brooklinen.com) transports you to heaven without compromising an inch of style.
06
PAMPER “HER”
A healthy vagina
is a happy one. Incorporate Quim’s Smooth Operator Intimate Serum ($48, itsquim.com) into your self-care ritual and let the hemp CBD–infused goodness increase blood flow and promote pelvic
relaxation. Trust me, “she” will thank you!
