Saltwater & Sand is a quarterly subscription box for women delivering a little saltwater and sand to you, wherever you may live. Coastal collections are shipped every 3 months in a signature collectible basket and include high-end home decor, fine jewelry, luxury bath, body, and beauty products and gourmet food and drink from beach boutiques around the world.
This box was sent to us at no cost for review. (Check out the review process post to learn more about how we review boxes.)
About this Ocean-Inspired Lifestyle Box
The Subscription Box: Saltwater & Sand
The Cost: $129.00/season + $5.00 shipping. Save with an annual subscription.
ACTIVE DEAL: $10 off your first box. No coupon needed - just use this link.
The Products: A handpicked, coastal-inspired collection from high-end beach boutiques around the world. This assortment can include home and lifestyle items, foods and snacks, as well as jewelry and skincare.
Ships to: The contiguous U.S. for $5.00
Saltwater & Sand Summer 2020 Review
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Their info card has a list of our items on the back and loads of info.
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Beach Cottage Tray
This sub always comes with a basket of some sort and this month it is the basketweave tray! The weaving inside isn't just painted on, it's actually woven and brushed with a white chalk sort of paint. I don't really have many trays in my house because I never think to buy them, even though they add a nice look to a guest bedroom or table. The handles are wrapped in twine and this piece manages to be both coastal and cottage in terms of vibes.
Here is a quick shot of how I am using it on my living room coffee table. I certainly don't have a beachy house by any means, but I love the texture this piece adds to my vintage marble top and how it still manages to complement my rather eclectic home.
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Sand Dollar Necklace
This is a super dainty gold-filled chain with the tiniest little sand dollar and pearl attached. I really enjoy more delicate pieces like this and I appreciate that it is gold filled since my skin tends to turn on anything that isn't of pretty decent quality. This is the sort of piece that feels like a little token collected from a special vacation even though I will admit I haven't seen the sea in a long time. It's nice to wear a little piece of it even here in landlocked PA. Each of these necklaces is made in California by hand.
Perfect for pairing with your fave oversized sweatshirt OR a sundress.
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Whale Serving Board
This was the item that got the biggest grin from me in the entire delivery! This is because years ago, Anthropologie had a marble and wood whale-shaped cheeseboard that I will always wish I had bought when I saw it on sale. Literally, it's one of those things I will always remember and regret not buying! Well, now I finally have one! This charmer arrives with a tiny little whale eye and a rope loop for hanging when not in use. As a cheeseboard enthusiast, I can't wait to arrange my next charcuterie masterpiece on this adorable surface. He is a pretty generous size too, around 17 inches from tip to tail and 6 inches wide.
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TWINE Glass Handled Cheese Knives - Retail Value $30.99
Inspired by sea glass, this trio of gold-plated cheese knives feels both luxe and beachy! Again, I am a total cheeseboard nut and I love that these are such a beautiful complement to my new whale board. They are heavy and feel like they are great quality. They also arrived super sharp right out of the box, so be careful!
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Virginia Diner Old Bay Seasoned Peanuts, 10 oz - Buy 18 oz for $13.95
Our final item is another element that would fit right in for a coastal cheeseboard: Old Bay Seasoned Peanuts! Old Bay is that classic seafood seasoning that we have always had in our kitchen. Truly, I love it! Its actually hard to describe, but it enhances fish and lobster so beautifully and really feels so coastal. These peanuts are coated in it and its a very powerful and spiced (but not hot) flavor that makes it hard to stop snacking once you have started.
Verdict: Saltwater & Sand certainly delivered on coastal charm this month. This is a box that always seems to have the most unique things inside and they always feel high quality. Sure, it's also one of the most expensive boxes I review! Is this box worth $129? I honestly don't know how to answer that for everyone. It feels like a very luxe experience sort of box filled with unique things that are well-curated and nicely made. And you could certainly spend more or less than that collecting these sorts of items yourself depending on where you shop. I personally think this box is best suited to gifting or a treat yourself sort of subscription for an ocean and seaside enthusiast. Although I think this box is very specific, I have to admit I was smiling the entire time opening it and reviewing it, which says a lot!
To Wrap Up:
Can you still get this box if you sign up today? No, this box is sold out. Your first box will be the Fall 2020 box.
ACTIVE DEAL: $10 off your first box. No coupon needed - just use this link.
Value Breakdown: At $134.00 ($129.00 + $5 shipping) for this box, each of the 5 items have an average cost of $26.80.
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