setting up your ultimate backyard staycation? we’ve got you.
UpNext is partnering with three talented women to host this summertime edition. Vanessa Becker of A Little Off Beet, Alyssa Loring of Feathers and Stripes and Morgan Matkovic of Lilies and Lambs are sharing their tips for Staycationing in Style, with a little help from a few of our favorite brands!
how to shop the virtual storefrontier:
Scroll through the brands below and follow the links to shop their websites. Enter code “UPNEXT” at checkout to redeem exclusive offers. UpNext is pleased to donate 10% of all pop-up revenue to the Black Women’s Health Imperative.
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ARTLESS SKINCARE
Behind The Brand: Artless creates sustainable beauty products that nurture the skin you’re in. Consciously formulated by choosing every ingredient based on its benefits to your body, Artless is passionate about building confidence, starting with your skin!
Why It’s A Staycation Staple: Self-care is often the first thing to go during stressful times. Restore your sense of calm with Artless’ chemical-free, small batch body bars and clay masks, from the comfort of home.
Exclusive Offer: Take 15% off your entire order with code UPNEXT.
AT styles for land & sea
Behind The Brand: AT Styles For Land & Sea is a curated collection for beach and home. Their woven textiles and accessories change with the seasons, offering endless joy at the beach, home, or wherever life takes you.
Why It’s A Staycation Staple: These super soft Turkish towels instantly transport us to seaside dreams. Spread one out for a picnic or wrap yourself up after a dip in the (kiddie!?) pool for a taste of easy, breezy summer style.
Exclusive Offer: Free shipping on all orders with code UPNEXT.
CRAB & CLEEK
Behind The Brand: The Crab & Cleek lifestyle is all about tradition with a twist. Founded in Alexandria, VA, each design brings a fresh and fun spin to looks inspired by the classics.
Why It’s A Staycation Staple: We love a personalized tote, especially when it’s made to be filled to the brim with summer staples. Chill some wine, pack a picnic, grab your Turkish towel and your shades to visit your backyard oasis or a nearby beach!
Exclusive Offer: Take 15% off your entire order with code UPNEXT.
FRANKIE JEAN
Behind The Brand: With a vision for bringing a little joy into the lives of those around them, designer Ashley Green strives to support and encourage artists in their endeavors by providing a platform within the creative community.
Why It’s A Staycation Staple: Clad in Texan vibes and taco-themed tees, we’re dressing ourselves and our minis up in these playful Frankie Jean pieces. Could y’all please pass the queso?
Exclusive Offer: Take 30% off all Frankie Jean products with code UPNEXT (third party products excluded).
HILLS & TRAILS
Behind The Brand: Deep in the woods of Maine, Founders Kanya Zillmer and James Frydrych are passionate about the process of creating their sustainable products. From design through construction, Hills & Trails creates housewares, apparel and gear that is minimal and modern while maintaining a rustic edge true to its roots.
Why It’s A Staycation Staple: Whether you’re camping in Acadia National Park or your own backyard, these New England styles are essential to setting the stage. We’re especially fond of the mini campfire pillows and motivational toddler tees.
Exclusive Offer: Take 15% off your entire order with code UPNEXT.
MEEMA
Behind The Brand: Meema believes every product should be designed for the ideal combination of joy and function, in balance with nature and produced with ethics at the center of all. Each everyday good is sustainably made with upcycled denim and cotton, without sparing beauty or performance.
Why It’s A Staycation Staple: We’re tying on our upcycled aprons, firing up the grill and setting the patio table with Meema’s timeless table linens. They’re the perfect backdrop for a staycation-style al fresco feast!
Exclusive Offer: Take 15% off your entire and enjoy free shipping with code UPNEXT.
SCOUT & CELLAR
Behind The Brand: Founder Sarah Shadonix is meticulous about her company’s commitment to organic, clean-crafted wine. Love, care and attention to detail goes into every step of the process, from grape to glass, ensuring each wine is free of chemicals and added sugars.
Why It’s A Staycation Staple: Every Scout & Cellar wine we’ve sampled is an instant new obsession—from light sparkling whites to summery rosés and robust reds, no staycation is complete without a few sips of relaxation.
Exclusive Offer: Receive a complimentary stainless steel wine tumbler with all orders over $50. No code needed, just look out for a confirmation email after placing your order.
UNLAX CANDLES
Behind The Brand: Candles became the perfect aid for Unlax Founder K’Loni Luttrell’s relaxation routines. Launching her own line of all-natural, handpoured soy candles allowed her to share the secret to soothing her soul, reducing stress and increasing self-awareness.
Why It’s A Staycation Staple: Seamlessly transitioning from work/life stress to staycation mode has its challenges, but these amazing scents provide an instant escape hatch. Select delicious scents from Unlax’s Sweet Escape and Zen collections to set the mood. Need we say more?
Exclusive Offer: Take 15% off your entire order with code UPNEXT.
VIVI & KAY
Behind The Brand: Founder Sadie Martel channels her love of fashion into the design of each super soft and comfortable headband, ensuring there’s no such thing as bad hair days! Following in her grandmother’s footsteps and teaching herself to sew, Sadie now creates trendy, handmade accessories for the whole family.
Why It’s A Stacation Staple: With a seemingly endless assortment of adorable styles to choose from, you literally can’t go wrong topping off your outfit with a Vivi & Kay headband. Dress up your sweats or dress down your sundress while keeping that hair off your face to enjoy the staycation breeze!
Exclusive Offer: Take 15% off your entire order with code UPNEXT.
RBIA SHADES
Behind The Brand: Rbia’s line of eco-friendly sustainable wood sunglasses are handcrafted to be awesomely unique and seriously comfortable.
Why It’s A Staycation Staple: Stylish sunnies are high on our list of staycation must-haves. These shades will have you turning heads and crushing selfies all summer long.
Exclusive Offer: Take 10% off your entire order with code UPNEXT.