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Tuesday
09Feb2010

For Valentine's, Nothing Says "Love" Like Chocolate!

 

As much as people groan and complain about celebrating Valentine's Day, I don't know anyone who would actually be disappointed by a romantic, sweet gesture by anyone in their life who wants them to know they are loved.  So spread the warm and fuzzies!  Embrace this day don't dread it.  Listening to my friend share excitedly with me his elaborate, well thought-out plan to suprise someone he's crazy about was refreshing and touching.  Personally, I could never dislike a day that encourages giving chocolate as a gift to celebrate love or even hopeful, escalating like.  Particularly if I'm on the receiving end!


 

Speaking of which, there is nothing I've seen or tasted like 'Love' Belgium chocolate!  If chocolate could be 'couture', "Love" would be it's brand name, and a perfect one at that!  The box of champagne truffles is all luxury, from the decadent, rich morsels within, to the actual gorgeous, textured, lined box which are keepers with or without chocolate. 

 

 

The alligator is embossed with a patent finish and the animal prints are covered with soft fabric.  Give a chocolate rose or a whole bouquet instead of flowers! 

 

Click on the pictures for more Valentine gift ideas!

 

 

Also shown and available online:

Organic Lavender Silk Rosette Eye-Pillows - Rich cooling silk, filled with Flax and Lavender.

Stretch bracelet with a Heart - Matte and Shiny Gold finish

Bubble Bath Roses - Pomegranate fig scented.  Organic White Tea, Vitamin E and other distilled essential oils.

Love Life Book - Celebrate the magic of your own everyday existence, and that of the people you care about.

Scented Soaps in bejewelled boxes

Voluspa Goji and Tarocco Orange Candle

Make Love Not Trash Cosmetics Carry-all

Romance Pro-Con Pad - Perfect gift for the perplexed dater.

"Lovers I Had and Liked" Notebook

 

 

 

Monday
23Nov2009

Happy Thanksgiving!

As I look forward to Thanksgiving this week and all the traditions that come alongside which include the Macy's parade balloons, the food, the friends and family and all the wonderful symbols of this holiday, I love that it also marks the beginning of another holiday, Christmas.  I just want to wish you all a wonderful, warm Thanksgiving and a Happy Turkey Day! 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday
14Oct2009

Delicious Fall Scents

Fall is in full swing!  It's getting nippy outside and the air is dry and crisp with the promise of the holidays coming around the corner.  This is the time to start bundling up and getting cozy. Even the food of the season is full of comfort.  Pumpkins, apples, squash, pears abound and the wonderful smells of truffles, cinnamon and other warm spices arouse feelings of snuggly goodness.  I love the smells of Fall!  In this spirit, I want to share some of the most remarkable candle scents for this season, actually, probably the finest I have ever come across.  Ofcourse, they are all food-inspired and delicious!

 

 

I'm not a fan of strong, overwhelming synthetic scents, and there is none of that in this fabulous line of candles designed by Voluspa exclusively for celebrity Chef James Boyce.  Chef Boyce was nominated for a James Beard award and is known for masterfully infusing California influences into classic French cuisine.  Inspired by fresh locally grown produce, herbs and spices, this collection of luxe scented candles is created using all natural ingredients and made with organic wax from apricot seed oil in Southern California. 


A.  Voluspa James Boyce - Sommelier Candle - Ruby Port, Mission Fig & Star Anise

B.  Voluspa James Boyce - Herb Garden Candle - Black Chanterelle & Cardamon Flower

C.  Voluspa James Boyce - Spice Market Candle - Cassia, Ginger, and Ground Clove

D.  Voluspa James Boyce - Vintage Candle - Brut Champagne, Almonds, & Oak

 

 

E.  Agraria diffusers are as exquisite to look at as they are to smell.  Their Bitter Orange is a classic Fall favourite year after year that just never gets old.  The Balsam, Riviera Pear and Mission Fig AirEssence scents (available in-store) are also perfect for the season.  I just can't choose between them. 

F.  Japanese Plum

G.  Winesap Apple Spice

 

Both men and women will enjoy these.  They are fabulous gifts for dinner parties or other occasions with their beautiful packaging, but most likely you will keep these for yourself to enjoy!

 

 

Tuesday
06Oct2009

BOO!

Halloween in New York is kind of a big deal.  Hard to believe that October is already upon us, and it's time to start preparing for the most fun event of the Fall!  We've got the treats, all you need are the tricks!

 

 

How's this for glam-pumpkin-chic?  Accessorize your pumpkins with irresistible Pumpkin Bling!  Perfect for a Halloween party, to bring to one, or just to show-off!

 


 Get yourself, your kids, your friends in the mood with these halloween accents: scatter around your home and light dark corners with ghost, bat and eyeball candles.   Have spiders crawling all over your fridge with magnets, and prepare a bath with floating eyeball fizzers!
 

 

These totes are the perfect accessory to your costume, whether you are using them to collect candy or just to hold your personals, and as night descends upon you, glow in the dark!  

 

 

Don't forget our Goody Bags for the tiny tots, they can collect candy too!  Although, these are also the perfect purse for grown-up Halloween parties with space for lip-gloss, money and mobile phones!

 

 

 

 Accessorize subtly with Black Widow spider earrings, rings, perhaps a headband and just have fun this Halloween!