There are a few things I will never not have next to my bed– a glass of water, a great book, a fresh smelling candle and the three beauty must-haves listed below.

Most nights I am upstairs getting ready for bed by 9:30 PM. During this time, I like to unwind by reading a book or Gawker and lighting a candle – I got the candle below at Target, but I don’t know if they sell it anymore.

If you are a sucker for beautiful packaging like me, Anthropolgie has your back in the candle department.

My three must have nightstand essentials:

1. bliss spa body butter in vanilla bergamot – the smell is unbelievable, like a  masculine vanilla cupcake and the formula has an almost eucalyptus effect  leaving your skin feeling cool and refreshed. You can sometimes find this  amazing potion at Nordstrom Rack for $20, otherwise it’s closer to $30 and  worth it hunny.

2. Room Spray – I’ve been loving Bath & Body Works WAIKIKI BEACH COCONUT body spray. I spray a couple spritzes in the air before I go to bed or when I leave in the morning to go to work. I even bring this stuff on vacation to leave in the bathroom or spray in the hotel room as soon as I arrive to make the room just feel fresher and feel like home. People love this sent, too. It’s intoxicatingly fresh and beachy. Most room sprays are overpowering, but this one has staying power while remaining light. Get this scent before the summer is over!

3. Aquaphor – this stuff is just great because you can use it in so many ways. I use it as lip balm, on my elbows and feet or as an eye cream before bed. It’s just one fabulous product you can’t run out of uses for.

I also love having everything corralled in a bowl. Makes your night table look a little more organized.

What are your nightstand essentials?

And any good books I should read on my kindle?