The NOTEbook

At Noteology, celebrating the holiday season - for us - is about bringing our best together. We gather with our family and friends to share in laughter, tell stories, and be in the presence of pure love. We make recipes that have been passed down in our families for generations. We give gifts that bring out the spirit of the season. There is absolutely nothing like the holidays!  There's also nothing better than receiving a gift that's locally made and locally loved at this special time of year. Each holiday season, Noteology takes time and care in selecting treasured gifts to...

Honey is one of nature’s most incredible and versatile gifts. Throughout history, honey has been used in a variety of ways, ranging from nourishing skin treatment to delicious natural sweetener. Stored in wax structures called honeycombs, honey is produced by honey bees and gets its distinctive flavor and sweetness from the sugary plant nectars of the flowers the bees frequent. Honey can vary in color and flavor, depending on the plants it was sourced from. Some of the most common varieties include orange blossom, lavender, clover, buckwheat, wildflower, and manuka. Honey has been used for thousands of years - in...

The little black dress. A classic white button down. A crisp trench coat. Pearls. Black pants. Some things never go out of style! When it comes to building your wardrobe, you carefully curate pieces that can be worn over and over again. But what about your fragrance? Do you stick to a staple that’s been with you for years or do you change your signature scent to suit the latest trend? Building a fragrance wardrobe is all about understanding your own sense of style and selecting a few fragrances that can match your mood as well as your outfit. Here...

Your lips are always on the move: they talk, they sip, they laugh, they kiss, they smile - and that’s only a fraction of what they can do in a day! With all that work to do, it’s no wonder why they can feel a little tired. If your lips are like most, they can probably do with a little T-L-C! At Noteology, we love treating our lips to spa days of their own. Not just because it feels great, but it’s important for your overall lip longevity. Lips get their shape in part from collagen, a critical protein. But...

The perfect present can send the most perfect of messages. “I love you.” “You’re special.” “Congratulations.” “I’ll miss you.” “Enjoy - just because!” At Noteology, our favorite way to send a special message is with a signature scent. But buying a scent for someone else can be a really intimidating experience. How can you make sure that you choose something they’ll truly love and actually wear?! Here are a few tips on how to shop for and buy an amazing fragrance for someone else: Notice Their Current Favorites: “Excuse me, I LOVE that scent you’re wearing - can you tell...