I'm excited to introduce Thérapie New York's new concept line, Thérapie Vie!  This is a line of custom products exclusive to Thérapie New York.  We just launched our signature body care collection, which is a thoughtfully developed group of exquisite products specially formulated for Thérapie Vie.

As an adventurous product junkie, and seeker of the best items for my stores, I have seen, felt, smelt almost everything out there. I have been given to test everything from raw, earthy potions to luxurious formulations that tout miracle results, with the possibility they will find a home on my store shelves.  This search has inspired me to create a bath and body care line that is honest, made from the highest quality ingredients, and most importantly, worthy of both my discerning customers and my brand.  The products of Thérapie Vie were specially formulated to achieve maximum effectiveness while using the purest ingredients available. Composed of effective raw ingredients, botanicals and herbal extracts, all products are free from parabens, mineral oils, SLS and other harmful chemicals.  The delicious natural scents come from the highest quality essential oils that will uplift your spirit. soothe your soul, and perhaps impart some happiness.

Enjoy Thérapie Vie because life needs Thérapie!

Purchase from www.therapievie.com and receive 10% off your first order.  

Coupon Code: VIE  - Valid until end of the month!

We're only a few days away now from Fathers' Day Sunday.  Getting a brunch reservation at this point may not be completely hopeless but certainly limited.  Just get the gift right!

A Father's Day special for a special father!  Treat Dad with a custom-made Alexander West shirt!  We are offering a 15% discount off their Gift Cards through this Sunday!
 

Don't forget Grandpa!

Some more fun gift ideas!

USB Table Fan - Chrome elegance on a desk or anywhere you have your computer/laptop.

For the DC comics fans when they were geeky rather than trendy, Mighty Wallet's Green Hornet, Batman and the Flash are as strong as the heroes.  Tear-resistant, water-resistant and recyclable, light-weight and slim! 

The T-Tech Presidio Collapsible Wheeled Duffle is a gift he will love for travels near or far.

For the traditional, old-school Dads, Dr. Harris Almond Shaving Bowl in Beech is solid.  The scent of the Sandalwood Aftershave is nostalgic and distinctive.

With the belief that beauty can inspire change, Tal and Kate, two friends with great taste, created the bkr bottle.  These sustainable, recyclable, locally-made glass bottles are so, SO dang pretty, I got the one in 'bubble' myself and have actually been inspired to drink alot more water. 

There are so many reasons for why I love my bkr bottle so much.  Not often do I come across products that are beautiful in aesthetics yet practical in design and best of all, green.  Each 16 0z. bottle is made of glass which will never absorb the odor or taste of your drinks, never leach chemicals and will never make your water taste like metal.  The bottles are also light to carry and elegantly sheathed in a recyclable, non-toxic, silicon grip sleeve as holding glass can be slippery.  Personally, I also love the small, familiar bottle-mouth which reminds me of when I used to drink from my favourite bottled water brands. 

As if you need further reason to love bkr, they will donate a portion of their proceeds to invest in initiatives that combat the global water crisis and bring clean water to people who don't have it.  Drink up and feel good!

Nail art is so much fun and with appliques like Nail Fraud, they are easy too.  The super-thin wraps are applied on the nail and then excess is simply filed off gently with a nail file.  No drying time and mine lasted longer than my usual manicure.  Removed with regular polish remover.  I have on "Wild Thing."  Check out the other prints here.  Next, I'm doing Frenchy or Army Brat.

Ok, so I've been a little obsessive with nail effects recently.  After Katy Perry's OPI crackle collection blew-up, and it was sold-out everywhere, I didn't hesitate when OPI's new Pirates of the Caribbean collection arrived at the store.  I grabbed my Skull and Glossbones with a bottle of Black Shatter and voila!  Take a look.  Even dudes in restaurants have been commenting, "Hey is that the crackle polish?" Only in NYC.  Unfortunately, that first delivery sold out immediately but we have more coming in soon!

"It's not easy being a mother. If it were easy, fathers would do it."
~The Golden Girls

We all know that the Mothers in our lives deserve far more than just one day in their honour.  Make it count this Sunday and shower that incredible person we all so love with gifts they'll love!

Present your mother the whole world in a small box!  Christian LaCroix's Six Continents Boxed Notebook Set is simply exquisite.  With six beautiful, hardbound books, LaCroix fascination with world fashion and culture comes to life in a colourful collage - Asia, Europa, America, Oceana, Africa and Antarctica.  This is your own Christian LaCroix fashion show across the maps of the world in a slipcase.  A truly worthy gift!

   Voluspa Maison Blanc Ceramic Candles are as beautiful to look at as they are to smell.  Pink Citron, Gardenia Colonia and Elysian Garden are my favourite Spring scents and fabulously feminine. 

Wide-brimmed, sun hats are perfect for the Spring and Summer.

Chambray Floppy Hat is a light and cool cotton/linen hat.

Adjustable Ribbon Crusher is just as it's name suggests - crushable, packable and adjustable.  The perfect hat for hot, sunny adventures.

Ribbon Crusher with Bow is also crushable and packable.  Very light and guaranteed to keep sun out.

Anna Floppy Hat is adjustable, practical and chic!

 Traditional but chic florals:

Paperbraid Cloche Hat is one of my favourite hat shapes. 

Women's Paper Fedora - Gotta love a masculine fedora with a feminine floral touch.

Freedom Liberty UK Cotton Pouch is perfectly royal.

  Keeping to the florals theme, this floral wristlet can be dressed up or down and most importantly, can hold a suprising amount of 'necessities.' 

More than ever, this year we should be celebrating the other Mother's Day and appreciate the home that Mother Nature has given us.  If we must consume, let's learn to do so in an environmentally conscious way.  Here are some of my favourite eco-fabulous products.  Come visit us at the Columbus Avenue store on Earth day and you will receive one of my favourite nature-approved items listed here to sample and enjoy with a good conscience!  Keep reading to find out which one!

There is no greater brand than "New York City" to this girl!  Envirosax is still the best eco-tote around in my opinion for many reasons, and it just got better.

 Priti's Soy Nail Polish Remover is a true game-changer.  This product is probably one of my all-time favourites, and if you've been to Therapie, you know how many products we carry.  This is 100% biodegradable, non-toxic and not carcinogenic.  It is derived from farm crops and does not contain any petroleum ingredients.  I can actually say that I love the smell of this remover, which is from the lemongrass essential oils.  Most importantly, it removes nail polish as effectively as anything in the market.

So I can't stop raving about this product, and I desperately need to spread the joy.  So come into Therapie on Columbus and get their latest and greatest Soy Remover Wipe as a gift while stocks last.  Trust me, you will never look back.

Grow your own herbs year-round and in your apartment!  The Organic Basil Bamboo Pots are not just simple, but they look great.  The bamboo grow pot is stronger than maple and completely handmade from all-natural materials.  It's also leak proof with the lacquered lid doubling as an elegant drainage saucer.  Certified organic.

Same concept as the bamboo grow pots are the Glass Grow Bottles.  Hand-crafted from recycled wine bottles these look so cool, combining smart, functional design with a clean aesthetic that is respectful of our earth's resources.  Using simple hydroponics, these vessels grow all types of fresh herbs and can be used again and again.

These Eco Green Thyme and Olive Leaf Candles share the same design theme as the grow bottles and herbal theme too.  These are 100% soy wax candles in recycled wine bottles.  This scent in particular is amazing!  I love natural, herbal scents and this is one of the best we've had at the store.

Ideas Kraft Journal and the Hell Kraft Journal - Minimally adorned with a snarky one-liner is all I need.  Use these lined notebooks for all your great and not-so-great thoughts!

I am so excited to have Alexander West in Therapie!  What started up as a pop-up store within a store for the holidays has turned into a longterm partnership!  For a while I have wanted something special to offer the guys and the response so far has exceeded my expectations.  A Men's department has now been built around Alexander West with only a few finishing touches left, and we couldn't be more thrilled.  Just so happens my work desk happens to be within that area too - what a nice coincidence :).

Alexander West is a Manhattan-based shirtmaker specializing in premium men's (and soon women’s) custom-tailored shirts.  There is a huge, perceptible difference when a man wears a dress-shirt that actually fits well.   Most certainly to this gal!  There is a distinct refinement which isn't quite the same off-the-rack.  All you stylin' and discerning men (you know who you are) should come and experience the difference for yourselves!

All shirts are woven from the finest cotton and linen fabrics and feature exquisite mother of pearl buttons, personal monogramming, and precise, detail-conscious craftsmanship.  The best part - the shirts start at $125 each!  Some well known clients include Will Smith, Oliver Stone, Matthew Perry, Fatman Scoop, Eric Trump, and Steve Forbes.  To make an appointment, please email:  contact@alexander-west.com.

Some familiar faces looking pretty good in their Alexander West shirts: