Tabula Rasa Essentials is the originating point of most of the products you'll find on our web site. The flagship boutique in Manhattan beach is where it all began. Tabula Rasa Essentials started on this new online venture with Styleprice.com to bring this special boutique selection of products to everyone around the world...
Our Shop:
Imagine an exotic bouquet of luscious frangipani, enchanting gardenia, provocative tuberose and sweet honeysuckle blended with harvested lavender, sugary vanilla and balmy jasmine. Inhale the juicy, sweet aromas of ripened pear, sun kissed melons, garden fresh cucumber and tangy lemons. You are instantly drawn inside Tabula Rasa Essentials, a modern day apothecary located in the heart of Manhattan Beach, California.
Once inside Tabula Rasa Essentials, you find an inviting boutique featuring a unique assortment of exclusive brands and innovative products for the body and the home. Since opening in May, 2000, Tabula Rasa Essentials is a southern California favorite with a little something for every taste, even the most discriminating. A warm and highly energetic staff welcomes you to the shop and provides impeccable service while assisting you with your personal and gift needs. Every product is hand-selected with an understanding of the balance between indulgence and necessity.
Your Experience:
Treat yourself to unforgettable, exotically scented, luxurious products that soothe your soul and pamper your skin. Settle into your evening bath ritual with exquisite foaming bath gels that soothe and invigorate. Caress and nourish your skin with the finest body butters, lotions and oils. Detoxify and exfoliate with sugar and salt scrubs for an at-home spa experience. Wrap yourself in a cashmere-like robe while rescuing your feet with eucalyptus soaks and lemongrass sprays. Relieve tired eyes, sore shoulders and achy necks with plush lavender herbal wraps.
At Tabula Rasa Essentials, you will find stylish jewelry pieces for that special someone, including yourself. Designers are carefully chosen based on their unique artistry and trend direction.
Breathe in extraordinary aromas from a distinguished collection of candles, including Tabula Rasa Essentials Candelina's. You can find soy-based candles from Ergo and Archipelago, sophisticated scents from Tocca and Sage, world-renowned fragrances from Diptique, hand made candles from Essential Stuff and more.
Perfect housewarming gifts and home accessories unfold throughout the shop. Italian kitchen hand care sets, flour sack towels and select cook books are ideal for the domestically challenged. Pewter business card holders, novelty aluminum banks, roller point pens and travel guides are great gifts for business associates and friends alike. Admire our hand-crafted cheese boards, martini glasses and crystal bierre steins. From beautifully designed porcelain vases to whimsical entertaining accessories, we offer something for everyone.
Babies are brought up in style with an exclusive section featuring extra mild, tear-free products from Davies Gate, Little Twig and California Baby. Soft and snuggly animals gather around timeless, magical books. Whimsical diaper covers, fortune screened tees and hand drawn porcelain vases make for thoughtful and special gifts.
Men need not feel left out. Whether it's simple skincare, superior shave products, books that provide ideas for special weekend getaways and candles to scent your home, we've got you covered.
Our Unique Brands:
You can experience numerous notable brands woven throughout the shop. For hair care, Bumble and bumble offers the trendiest and most updated treatments to keep you looking great. Treat your face to spa favorites Astara, Decleor and Peter Thomas Roth. Indulge in luxurious bath/body products from L'Occitane, Mistral, Red Flower, Zents and Archipelago to name a few. Savor a favorite memory with candles from Tocca, Sage, Diptique (June, 2004), and Pacifica. Create your own special scent with Kai, Creed Fragrances, and Monyette of Paris . Accessorize your home with unique, handcrafted pieces from Michael Aram, Patrick Meyer, Beth Mueller and Asiaphile. Several of our favorite brands are not featured on our website, however, they can be purchased through our shop by calling our 888 number.
Our Specialties:
Our guests are always our focus and are the most special part of our business. At Tabula Rasa Essentials, we regularly host creative special events to show our appreciation such as Best Guest Nights, Anniversary Parties, Charity Home Tours and more. We have a very successful corporate gift and convention program, crafting gifts for such clients as David E. Kelley Productions; casts of Allie McBeal, The Practice, Boston Public, and CSI Miami; coaches and families of the Los Angeles Lakers; corporate giants Honeywell and Roxy/Quicksilver; In Style and Glamour magazines and select sport and entertainment celebrities. Now with the launch of our website, Tabula Rasa Essentials can stay connected to clients both near and far. Browse your favorite brands and gift ideas from the comfort of your own home or office with the same exceptional service you've come to expect at our shop.
Tabula Rasa's Owner and Styleprice Partner:
Owner Maureen McBride, celebrating her eigth year as an entrepreneur, has enjoyed watching her dream become a reality. With an extensive background in the fashion industry, her experience includes senior executive management positions in Merchandising, Product Design and Development, Brand Management, Marketing and Retail Operations for top apparel and entertainment industry leaders. She has traveled extensively through the U.S., Europe, Asia and the Middle East. These past experiences influence Tabula Rasa Essentials every day as McBride has a strong sense of emerging trends that touch on what her client wants and needs.
"I wanted to bring the best of a modern apothecary to my local community and now reach beyond southern California to capture new guests from around the country with the launch of our website, reiterates McBride. By offering a dynamic combination of customized personal service and product knowledge on par with the best modern boutiques, we are a destination for friends, families, neighbors and visitors - guys and gals alike. In addition to our exceptional shop experience, we have the ability to support large corporate events and react very quickly to our clients special needs. We offer real value, honest information and a genuine knowledge of our market. We strive to provide lasting, high-quality products and compliment those with superbly innovative and trend driven merchandise. Affording our guests a point of distinction and uniqueness through the types of products we offer and the gift guidance we provide are what drives us forward and keeps us fresh."
