CURATED, CREATIVE
& filled with calm.

The perfect gift boxes
are here.

FOR YOURSELF OR FOR HER -
a new box, each season

PURCHASE THE SUMMER COLLECTION

The Summer 2026 Permission to Pause Collection is bright joy in a box.

The thread is Child’s Play & Curiosities and reflects the time in our lives when we had unlimited wonder and found fun in places that had nothing to do with screens.

As always, the box is filled with decor, lifestyle, a nibble, a book, the Moments for Myself Packet (notebook, journal prompts, and quote cards), as well as stories of the makers and creative ways to use and gift.

The unboxing is considered one of the best parts of these collections - you don’t know what is in them until you start to unpack. This experience is designed from top to bottom, so be sure to give yourself some time to enjoy every moment.

It’s a perfect gift, if you are giving it to someone and really want to know what is included, please email us, and we will let you know, as long as you promise not to tell!

GET YOURS HERE - FOR YOURSELF OR A GIFT

What our customers have to say . . .

  • The boxes were the biggest hit ever. Even though I knew some of the things in the box, I was just absolutely amazed. You knocked it out of the park, my friend. ❤️ Love love loved it. Please save a spring box for me!

    - Laura, Winter Collection, South Carolina

  • She LOVED it. Your precious time and effort made this gift her favorite of the year. Thank you so much for putting this together. You've got a customer for life.

    - physician who purchased as a gift for his wife

  • To say I am blown away by the beauty and exquisite detail of the box would be an understatement. It is BEYOND gorgeous and fabulous. I look forward to having time to absorb everything.

    - Leigh in North Carolina

  • Oh my gosh! It's beautiful. And it is such a comfort. Your packaging - the note - the book - everything. I'm blown away. I actually cried.

    - Trish in Florida

  • I don't know what I expected, but I had no idea it would be anything like this. I don't know where you found all of these gorgeous things and the way they all work together. This is amazing - I'm ready for the Winter one!

    - Jenny in Georgia

  • Thank you for picking such thoughtful items; each a gift unto itself! Everything was magnificent in every detail, even down to the color coordinated color scheme with the packaging and that soft green color is the perfect match for the mood of the box. I love this idea and I can't wait for the next collection.

    - Amy in Arizona

  • I owe you a big thank you, Kimberly. The autumn pause collection was a breath of fresh air at exactly the perfect time. I didn't realize how long I had been running from project to project, to-do list to to-do list without taking a moment to reflect.

    - Isalys in New Jersey

  • I love all of the aesthetics even the unboxing. Thank you for introducing something that gives me so many ideas as well as an extreme amount of comfort. Love your style

    - Debbie in Georgia

This is not your coffee mug, socks, and some dark chocolate* gift box.

It is curated, intentional, and filled with wonder. Find the items from small makers that are elegant, one-of-a-kind, and that help you find calm in everyday moments.

Whether for yourself, a friend, your mom, a girlfriend who needs a pick-me-up, a hostess gift, or again, for yourself, you will be as thrilled and proud to give as they will be wowed and touched to receive.

BUY THE SUMMER BOX HERE

* but we do love dark chocolate over here!

Previous Collections

Flat lay of autumn-themed gifts in The Permission to Pause Collection
Collection of summer-themed items including a embroidered bag with 'Jat del Mar' on it, a white tote bag with blue handles, a blue and white striped towel, a framed quote about saltwater, a monogrammed ashtray, a book titled 'Gift from the Sea,' a box with two rings, a bag of Sand Candle, a tube of sunscreen, a set of rolled-up paper scrolls, a yellow striped notepad, a stack of colorful tea bags, and a small shell trinket with jewelry, all bordered by a red scalloped frame and a blue cloud-shaped label reading 'Summer 2025'.
Flat lay of spring-themed gift items including embroidered coasters, a woven handbag, a book titled 'Joie', glass vases, skincare products, a packet of tea, a pair of scissors, floral-patterned crackers, and motivational notes, all arranged on a light blue background with a green scalloped border.
A photo of all of the items in The Permission to Pause Winter Collection

Winter
Collection 2024/25

All of the items in the Permission to Pause Autumn Collection 2024

Autumn
Collection 2024

Your seasonal box includes 8-10 curated products, resources, and experiences from small, female-owned businesses to help you pause, unplug, and introduce new moments into your every day.

Gift box items - a frame, a bowl, a boxwood, a wine opener, linen napkins, and a tray.

Everyday Inspired Moments

These are items that you want to touch, breathe in, admire - they take the everyday moments to another level.

Gifts with textures, scents, and gorgeous packaging that you love having in your home, using, or if you REALLY like someone, gifting.

For your home and for you.

Three coffee table books, Room by Room by Phoebe Howard, Gracious Rooms by Barbara Westbrook, and Decorating in Detail by Alexa Hampton.

Books to read, gift,
& treasure

Each Collection includes a book - it might be a coffee table book, fiction, or something to help shift your perspective and simply say, “ah-ha!”

a collection of self-care retreat items - a journal, binder clips, pens, books.

Clarity & Calm Moments

To guide you through your quiet time (and yes, you need that!). This typically includes a notebook/journal, writing prompts, and quote cards.

You will also receive emails with encouragement, new affirmations, and resources to help you continue to find moments for yourself between now and the next Collection.

PURCHASE THE SUMMER 2026 COLLECTION

All items are curated from small, female or family-owned businesses that create beautiful, unique items you typically only discover or stumble upon in small shops and boutiques.

Once in a while, a larger brand or a fun guy might make a guest appearance, but it will be worth it!

The Permission to Pause Collection difference

a green seal that says one of the differences is that the box is sourced from small, female owned businesses

We work hard to find the female and family-owned makers, owners, and founders. We believe in women supporting women and helping others sing their songs.

It’s not always possible, but we’re doing our best.

Click on images of past boxes (above) to see some of our makers/founders.

a green seal that says one thing that makes us different is that we include a guide that tells the stories of the makers in the box

The printed guide tells the stories of these small businesses, as we believe that others’ stories can inspire our own.

And we give you ideas of creative ways to use the items to find the calm in your everyday. And, even though we hope you never do, we suggest creative ways to gift some of the items.

green seal that says we curate the items to create a sense of calm

With everything we choose for each season’s box, we think, “how can this make someone’s everyday life a bit calmer & more beautiful?”

How can we discover ways to make everyday moments more special?

green seal that says in each box we include a packet called moments for myself

This is what started it all.
Quiet Time.

When we are quiet, remove distractions, and are still, we hear our best answers.
Why? Because they are within us. We are just typically so busy, hurried, and distracted that we never hear them.

Slow down. Live in the moments. Reconnect with yourself.

I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE THE SUMMER COLLECTION!

QUESTIONS + ANSWERS

  • Of course! These boxes will make the perfect gift. You will see that as an option when you hit purchase - a form will pop up for you to fill out.

    You can choose your date, and we will hold your box until it’s time to ship. And, you can write a message to the recipient, and we will print it out on a beautiful card and include it in the box.

  • They are currently $230 + $12.99 flat shipping rate. Shipping to Alaska and Hawaii is a $25 flat rate.

    The exception to this is if you choose pick-up or delivery in Beaufort, SC, Charleston, SC, or Bluffton/HHI, SC - then, there is no shipping charge.

  • We decided to begin with one-time boxes only, primarily because that is what our customers said they wanted.

  • Each season’s box is a brand new collection - without repeats. (there was an exception to that with the Autumn ‘24 and Spring ‘25 boxes, but we checked with our customers and offered a substitue item - no one wanted it!)

    Since each collection reflects the season, it wouldn’t even make sense to repeat.

    We do include a Mindset Moments packet in each, but the notebooks, journal prompts, quote cards, and even the pens are different every time.

  • Please just send us an email and let’s chat!

    As you may know, we don’t reveal the items before, as that is part of the experience. But, if you are buying multiple boxes for others, please reach out and we can go over the details with you! Just email Kimberly here (kimberly@thepermissiontopausecollection.com.)

  • We offer delivery in Beaufort, SC, since that is where we are physically located. When you put in your address on the checkout page, the option to have it delivered will appear.

    We also are giving our customers in the Charleston and Bluffton/HHI, SC areas the option to pick their box up in person. This will be on a designated day in each city. There is no additional charge for this, and it saves you the shipping charge.

    Pickup dates and location are TBD and you will receive an email with the details..

  • We just launched this in March 2026! We have two boxes that are a part of The Hostess Collection: The Hearth, and The Veranda.

    Soon, we will also offer The Front Porch, A Lowcountry Welcome Box, and The Nook, a Mini-Retreat in a Box.

    You can see those here.

  • At this point, we are only shipping within the U.S., but may look at this in the future.

    Note that there is a higher flat shipping rate for shipping to Alaska and Hawaii. ($25)

  • If you don't see them answered here, then just send an email to hello@thepermissiontopausecollection.com and we'll get back to you quickly! We love hearing your questions, as that helps us create an even better experience for you.