The Gift Guides: Megan Bre Camp of Summer Solace
We asked our Designers, Makers, and Founders to guide us this Holiday season and we're happy to say that there’s something for everyone on each of their lists. These are our friend's top picks of the season.
Megan Bre Camp is the Founder of Summer Solace. Megan is a slow-beauty expert with an entire skincare and candle line based in ancestral, traditional tallow. Her taste for the natural expands to fashion too with Megan bringing in materials like merino wool, alpaca, suede, and shearling from Lauren Manoogian and Rosa Mosa to her guide. Light a beeswax tallow candle and read on for Megan's complete list.
THE TOP PICKS:
1. Summer Solace Souchong Debut Black Tea and Vetiver Candle
Megan: I'll burn our tallow candles throughout the holidays and winter. Souchong Debut is our signature scent, bringing the warmth of black tea and vetiver, along with smoky notes of Choya Loban, an Indian essential oil distilled from crushed terracotta pots.
2. Rosa Mosa Leo Shearling Clog in T. Moro & Cuoio
Megan: I've been a fan of Rosa Mosa for over 13 years. Their quality is unsurpassed, and all their shoes are handmade in their studio in Vienna.
3. Cordera Shearling Camel Coat
Megan: The ultimate holiday gift! As a creature of comfort, this would be a lovely addition to my coat collection.
4. Summer Solace Chef & Gardener's Balm
Megan: I use a tallow balm year-round, especially during the winter and holidays when my hands and skin are exposed to cold, dry air. The rosemary in this blend is uplifting; the myrrh heals cuts and scrapes, while the tea tree oil provides antibacterial properties—perfect for a season filled with jovial hugs and handshakes.
5. Surya Rose Petal Abhyanga Massage & Body Oil
Megan: I'm inspired by and a big fan of Martha from Surya Spa. Their Rose Petal Abhyanga Oil sits in our shower, where I massage it onto my scalp and body while I steam. My heart opens, and a smile spreads with the scents of rose and saffron.
6. Summer Solace Sea Change Seaweed Sphere Soap
Megan: My favorite soap, Sea Change, features sun-dried Mendocino bladderwrack seaweed. This highly mineral-dense, nourishing tallow-based soap calms the nervous system and relaxes tense bodies. I gift and use this sphere soap for those who care about where products come from and how they're made.
7. Lauren Manoogian Soft Collar Shirt in Ivory
Megan: I'll be doing an event with the San Francisco Metropolitan Women's Club, and I'd love to wear this piece.
8. Bare Hands The Natural Pedicure Kit
Megan: I am forever a fan of my girl Suzanne at Bare Hands. This is a must-have gift for anyone!
Megan: My young daughters have a daily skincare ritual where they use our tallow balm after cleansing with LESSE. This will go in Uli's stocking this year (though she'll have to share it with me, too!)
ROUNDING OUT THE LIST:
10. Lauren Manoogian Line Quilt Skirt in Ecru
11. Black Crane Wool Turtleneck in Cacao
12. Sheldon Ceramics Vermont Pour Mixing Bowl
13. Black Crane Wool Straight Pants in Camel
14. Summer Solace Pure Unscented Balm
15. Lauren Manoogian Handknit Purl Roll Hat in Alabaster
16. Summer Solace Vanilla Nectar & Peru Balsam Candle
