The Summer Collection

A seasonal luxury lifestyle & self-care collection.
(in a box)

The best new gift box for women who crave calm & beauty.

The Summer Box is on sale for the First to Know group - get yours now!

The most unforgettable and thoughtful gift they will ever receive.

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.

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

Autumn
Collection 2024

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

Winter
Collection 2024/25

A photo of all of the items in The Permission to Pause Winter Collection

What was in the Spring Collection?

  • Joie by Ajiri Aki

  • Linen Swiss Dot Cocktail Napkins

  • Gardener’s Long Basket from Kaaterskill Market

  • Heirloom Scissors from Hannah Bergen

  • Bud Vase from Abigail Home

  • Poete Linen Spray from Poete

  • Moments for Myself with Notebook, Journal Prompts & Quote Cards

  • Flouwer Crackers with edible flowers baked in

  • Little Otter Lip Balm

  • Old Whaling Company Body Butter

  • Breatherapy Energy and Calm Patches

We source as much as possible from female or family-owned small businesses. 95% of our items cannot be found on Amazon.

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

The Summer Collection includes a book that you might have read - years ago. If not, you need to, and if you have, you will love gifting it to a friend. Or, re-reading it yourself!

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

Moments for Myself

To guide you through your quiet time (and yes, you need that!). This includes a beautiful notebook/journal, writing prompts, and thoughts to ponder.

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.

All items are curated from small, female-owned makers or business owners who 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.

See some of the makers/founders from previous boxes.

The Autumn Collection

The Winter Collection

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 give you ideas of 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.

A packet called Moments for Myself is in each box, and it is designed to help you hear yourself.

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

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.

  • The Summer Collection is $230 + $12.99 flat shipping rate. Shipping to Alaska and Hawaii is $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.

  • Since this is a new company, we decided to begin with one-time boxes only. We are currently working on the subscription option which we hope to have available Autumn 2025.

    Your experience is extremely important to us, so we want to make sure it is exactly what you need before we launch the subscription option. But, be on the lookout - we can’t wait!

  • 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 Moments for Myself 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..

  • Yes, we are looking at some other options, but we know this experience is so special that we don’t want to damage it. Right now, we are looking at a hotel partnership as well as a stand-alone Moments for Myself. If you have ideas, please let us know!

  • 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.