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Festive parties, family get-togethers and gift swaps with friends are hallmarks of the holiday season but it’s no secret this time of year can also bring a tremendous amount of stress with giving and receiving gifts at the top of the holiday anxiety list. Because gifting is the name of our game over here at Wren and Wild we thought we’d put together a short list of helpful hints that will have you leave you stress-free and enjoying the smiles on their faces each time they open one of your amazing holiday packages. 

What yoga practitioners and meditators have been studying for thousands of years has recently gotten a lot of mainstream attention. So, what exactly have we learned and why are so many of us doing practices to activate this all-important nerve?

You've ditched the toxic beauty routine, but what about the chemicals lurking in your cleaning closet? Is swapping out harsh cleaners for greener options really worth the effort and more importantly, do they work? Let's spill the tea on toxic cleaners and why a non-toxic home is the ultimate self-care.

Here at Wren and Wild, we have long understood that fumbling through ingredient lists and getting lost wondering if you're choosing beneficial rather than harmful products is a pain. We get it and want to take the difficulty out of it for you. Read the Dirty Secret of Fragrance and learn how our luxury perfumers disrupt the status quo and produce provocative plant-based aromas. 

"What are you wearing?" might just be one of the best compliments of all time, but that signature scent fading throughout the day is a drag. So, we asked the pros and discovered the secret to keeping that fragrance fresh all day.

Follow team Wren and Wild to Napa Valley, where we learned the origin story of Vintner's Daughter. "There are so many beautiful aspects of Napa Valley," says our founder, April Gargiulo, a third-generation vintner herself, turning to skincare after years of helping to craft fine wines at her family's vineyard. "I come from this world that is in service to the earth and to representing the land through wine.

Over 25 years ago, Tammy Fender pioneered a movement towards natural, plant-based luxury skincare and holistic living. Today, lucky recipients of a Tammy Fender spa experience are still reaping the rewards of her ingenuity and expertise. And very soon her influence and product line will be a signature experience in The Nest Clean Beauty Lounge. We’ve had the wonderful pleasure of meeting the TF team and getting to ask Tammy herself a few questions. 

Here's to mornings made easy, quick mid day pick-me-ups and an any time routine that is simple, chic and won't break the lunch money bank.

We give a lot of air time to the products that give our skin a natural glow, soften our complexion and allow our makeup to sit perfectly placed on our skin without lines and creases. Naturally, when we were putting together the spa services we knew we needed an expertly executed Dermaplaning Procedure on our menu. To introduce those new to the procedure, we sat with our estheticians to ask about the process. 

Team Wren and Wild's brand training with Marie Veronique included an in-depth look at our skin types, conditions, and goals, and Marie's team shared the protocols that would best suit our needs. We hope you see your skin in one of our profiles and try one of Marie Veronique's hero products or begin an entire protocol with this cult favorite brand. Either way, we can't wait to see your skin transform!

For every skincare brand on the market, there is a superfan singing its praises. But when it comes to loving a brand and obsessing over the radiant glow it gives you, there’s no greater devotion than our one-and-only Marian Funtanella, Wren & Wild’s Superb Store Manager, and Augustinus Bader. 

Is your skin feeling lackluster, dull, or tired? Are you noticing more sun spots or unevenness in your skin’s tone? Has the seasonal change been the cause of breakouts, dryness, or worse, both? When our skin displays unwanted changes, it doesn’t mean we have to go back to the drawing board and buy a new skincare routine. It most likely means we need to add a more active product to use with our existing regime. The little product that will most likely make a big difference in the health of our skin is a Serum.