The Good Life: Ella Bing, Polaris Slingshot and more

Seven Line

The Seventh Avenue Apothecary in Tampa has launched a new line of its artisan candles. The line is inspired by exotic travel destinations around the world. For those who wander the world, the line can take you back to some of your favorite spots to visit. Scents like Fijian Black Pearl, which boasts scents of smooth musk, warm cedarwood and vanilla and Tea House Tokyo, which has a fragrance of Oolong tea, bitter mandarin, clove and sage and more. The candles retail for $23 each. seventhavenuecandles.com

Ella Bing’s wooden bow ties

Wearable Art

Ella Bing’s wooden bow ties are hand-produced in the United States, using high-quality materials. Whether you want something understated and interview-ready or bold and eye-catching for a first date, you can create a look with premium wood grains and accent fabrics. Using polished wood grain such as mahogany wood, Bolivian rosewood, teak wood, black ebony, tiger maple, bird’s-eye maple, blondwood, Honduran rosewood, zebrawood and canarywood. The ties run from $85 up to $305. ellabing.com

Rossignol 1634

Rossignol 1634

The Dalí Museum Store in St. Petersburg, which showcases the largest collection of Salvador Dalí-inspired merchandise in the world, launched the Rossignol 1634 niche fragrance. Rossignol 1634 joins the store’s array of items, 85 percent of which are exclusive to the museum. The fragrance will be available for $150 a bottle. The Rossignol family dates to 1634 in Burgundy, France, and, over the centuries, has built an impeccable reputation for crafting fine wines, elite skis, life-saving drugs and, now, fragrances. Patricia Rossignol, part of the family’s 10th generation, worked with her husband, a French chemist, to develop the line of unisex fragrances. thedali.org

Wind in Your Hair

Looking for a ride that has the features of a luxury car while providing the freedom of a motorcycle? The Polaris Slingshot offers both. The SLR model is a top-of-the-line choice. It has wind deflectors and premium stitched seats. In addition, it includes a touchscreen display, telephone connectivity, Bluebooth and USB capabilities, a backup camera and 100-watt Rockford Fosgate audio. Models run between $20,000 and $30,000, depending on model, year and features. www.skypowersportslakeland.com

 

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