GIFT IDEAS Relaxing At Home with SCENTED CANDLES

ON MY GIFT LIST
SCENTED CANDLES For Friends and on my Santa List.

I had more than the 10 gifts to buy on my list that I finalised in my last blog, so I thought more about my favourite things and this was again to think about the people to whom I was giving the gifts. When I need to tune out from the day, my go to plan is to turn off the lights and choose one of my favourite scented candle and just de stress and enjoy my own private time to relax. Perfume is a personal choice of course but with candles I can choose a variety depending on my needs. It is a good idea to  know your friend's favourite perfume if giving a candle as a gift. Remember what they commented on when they visited you.
I am always amazed at the number of burning hours in the more exclusive brands. I do have a great secret to share with you about making that a reality. I discovered this after having received some beautiful   Crabtree & Evelyn Candles in gorgeous etched glass votives from my daughter. Trim the wick before you light the candle for the first time and burn for about 2 hours or so that the wax melts right across to both of the sides of the container. This will allow the candle to burn equally down the container. 

It would be remiss of me not to say that any candle must be watched over from a safety point of view. If you trim the wick each time it will reduce the smoke and the beautiful perfume will be evident immediately. 

Crabtre& Evelyn have online specials at the moment gift
with purchase offers and Outlet Store Specials. BirkenHead Point in Sydney has had a facelift and it is a worth a visit. If you sign up to the Crabtree & Evelyn and the VIP BirkenHead Point newsletters, you will receive their emails with these specials. This is the 25th Anniversary Limited Edition Noel Candle $59.95 and the 3 Fragranced votives$54.95. These candles will create a beautiful fragrance in your home at Christmas. Gift 11 and 12 decisions.

Gift 13 and 14 decisions.

Luxurious Glasshouse Candles

Gorgeous packaging. Limited Edition. Always see if the scent suits you as an individual. This is also a very pretty PINK pack.                   






        

                             

                      

    

                Favourite No1 is Tahaa Vanilla Caramel                                                                                                            

Triple Scented & My Favourite No 2 is Montego Bay Coconut Lime. Gift 15 and 16 decisions.

 

Your friends will love these 

and they are in Gorgeous packaging.

The Rodeo Drive is a limited Edition and it's PINK. The scent is DIVINE.

Gift 17 decision.

Going strong, crossing off  my LIST. 

PS...... Santa..... I'd like the Rodeo Drive candle in my stocking.... if you think that i have been a good girl.

If you are looking for a permanent Flameless candle that will flicker and some of them are scented, you'll just need batteries. 


The Enjoy Lighting range is being used on catwalks and loved by stars like Kylie and Danni Minogue. It's available at TVSN in a range of colours and sizes. Gift 18 and 19 decisions.
Coffee..... cappuccino. Home stretch.

I guess I'd better consider a corporate gift. In a different category......seriously LUXURY. Can't go past Jo Malone. Two sizes and Two price points available. The hurricane lamp is BEAUTIFUL.                                                                                                                                                                                                            

Did anyone read my Twitter yesterday at GJB215 

If you spent $500 last night at David Jones 

on the online Vogue shopping night you

received a Jo Malone collection worth $325.

Gift decision 20.

                                                                                                           
                                                                                                                                                                  

Now it's time to put the Christmas tree up!
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Finding the Right Gift

Making a List 
Where do we start?Family? Friends? Kris Kringle?
Making a list of people that you would like to share your Christmas with is always a good place to start. I'll go for 10 gifts today.
I start by thinking about the person and what they like as I remind myself that it is all about who they are and what they would like and treasure. It is always about the thought that counts but I still want them to love the gift that I choose. Maybe your friends have admired something that you have worn or a perfume or piece of jewellery that you wore recently. 



I like to buy something that they like but maybe they would not buy for themselves. Do you want to give them something to use or keep? I always find it easier to buy for my female friends as there seems to be more choices available. I try to picture their reaction when they would be opening their presents. Of course you have to consider what you are able to spend. Spoil them with a gift that they will remember and remind them that you cherish their friendship.


It's great to look in the gorgeous department stores at Christmas but I will inevitably get distracted . Spending time looking through all of the gift guides available online in magazines and from some of the leading department stores around the world helps me to make my list. I enjoy this part as i love looking at gorgeous ideas. If you start now then you may have enough time to order something.


From one spectrum to another, start dreaming with a cup of coffee and the Neiman Marcus Christmas Book. The AQUATALIA fur boots (pages 16-17) are very appealing and the Tom Ford Nail Lacquer, Lip Colour and Lip Gloss(pages 42 -43) are a real possibility for the list. 
Yes, Decision 1, this is on the list. Red is the HOT colour. 
Other famous nail lacquer packs may be a possibility. The OPI gift pack range has some strong contenders for Kris Kringle. This pack contains TWO separate boxes of 5 light and 5 dark colours or you could put each one in an organza bag with a gift tag for the girls at work, or your child's teacher gift. The Free OPI App is cool and you can see all of the collections. Have you tried the Shatter collection. I tried the silver as my base colour with the black shatter and it was quite dramatic. You can play with the colour selection and see how adding a shatter looks. Great fun manicure. Now there's a suggestion if you are stuck for time. What about a manicure and or pedicure voucher at your friend's favourite salon?
Yes, Decision 2.

The Neiman Marcus Top 100 Gifts for Her are helpful for ideas. 
There is a Neiman Marcus Top 100 Gifts for Him. That should give you some ideas for the men in your lives. 

Freddie Harrods Christmas Bear 2011

I think the Harrods Christmas Book has a gorgeous collection of gift ideas. For the younger people on your list, there is the Harrods Christmas Toy Catalogue. It is divided into ideas for Soft Toys, Tots 
and Pre- School, Craft, Girls and Boys.




I have to share a secret with you. I have a penchant for Hello Kitty.  Hello Kitty has been an Element in my life. I know someone who would love this at bath time and I could hang this Hello Kitty in a stocking decoration on the Christmas tree.

Pages 51-53 of the Harrods Christmas Catalogue is all on Hello Kitty.


Jump down your List to ideas for the younger sister, daughter, niece, cousin, god daughter, friend's daughter and if she still loves dolls, the Corolle Calin Cuddle Dolls are beautiful.
Yes, Decision 3. This is on the List. 
£29.95


I've found something for the younger brother, son, nephew, cousin, god son, friend's son and it will keep them busy. Brio Train set on Page 21 or if they're a bit older, the Meccano Racing Car on Page 74.
Yes, Decisions 4 & 5. These are on the list.
All the children's gifts sorted.


All of these ideas have sparked from looking at a catalogue and I am feeling very happy about the list.
Friend gift TICK, Children's gifts TICK, Work Kris Kringle TICK, Teacher gift TICK.









I need to get back to more girlfriend gifts. Grab another morning coffee and I can come up with some more ideas. Perfume. I mentioned the Prai range of perfumes yesterday in my blog. I am always being complimented on these fragrances. Yes, I can order online from TVSN and they deliver to my door. Decision 6 and 7




Have you heard of the Ybf makeup range?Again, friends have asked me, "Where did you get that?" I know they'll love these.......This range is available at TVSN 

Ybf Pucker Up 6 Piece Lip Kit $49.50
Presented in a gorgeous Red Box with a Satin Bow

ALL IN 1 Coordinated BOX $29.50

The Mimco range is one of my favourites and again friends ask "Where did you get That?"                                 

The Mimco ezine is amazing and I just love looking at all of the gift ideas.

Shop online or in store and why not join the Mimco Collective whilst your in store.

MIMCO GIFTSETS

I am going to select a gift pack and I have credit for joining the Mimco Collective. I like the candle as well. Decision 8 and 9. I don't need to wrap them. The packaging is beautiful.

Getting excited. One more to go. I have a friend who is always commenting on my organisation and she loves pink.
Yeah, PINKLILY. I love the whole range.
She'll love this 3 pack of organza slips for her 
Christmas party dresses. Decision 10.
Wow! That was quite easy.


Have to choose a back up gift! 
PINK Handbag from France.

Maybe I could put this on my wish list.

Laurige - Amelia Handbag Fuchsia

Matching wallet, coin purse and makeup purse all in PINK. You can order these online at Peter's of Kensington, another great online trusted site

Now I can sit back and enjoy some more Exciting(QVB)Christmas (TVSN) ideas(DavidJONES) and write my Christmas Cards. 

Hope your list goes well. Enjoy GJB215

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PRAI BEAUTY AT TVSN

PRAI BEAUTY

GO THE GOLD  
24K GOLD                 
It's a gorgeous, gold, glamorous, Limited Edition, sequined, mesh tote from CathyCouture. 
You could wear it in The Christmas season or maybe use it 
as your travel skin care pack to take away on holidays to an exotic location. 
Cathy has also included a cosmetic bag with 3 holiday try me sizes of her Golden collection.  
Dimensions approx. 28cm x 9cm x 27cm.

24K Golden Try Me Collection includes:

24K Golden Caviar Age Defying Concentrate 9ml This golden concentrate helps skin over 40 turn back the clock and look 10 years younger!

24K Golden Creme Extraordinaire 12ml infuses a 24K gold complex along with silver and rose overtones to create a more radiant appearance! Skin is given the midas touch!

Golden Eye Caviar 6ml Designed to address multiple signs of aging to help eyes look years younger.

PLUS A gorgeous small cosmetic bag is yours! Carry around your favourite Prai beauty products in the most stylish way!

AVAILABLE FROM TVSN

Great Christmas presents for somebody else or for yourself.

     

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Presenters are knowledgeable and entertaining
Special Prices and Special Packs

Whilst Cathy is here in Australia, she offers special packs at special prices.
Your Prai Golden Collection is all beautifully packaged into this 4 piece set.
The price represents outstanding value for a product with current 
up to the minute technology. You can trust this product. Cathy 
is a woman of integrity and she stands behind her company.
Prai products are available from TVSN online or you can 
view the live shows today, Friday November 25th, 
at 12.30pm and 6.30pm on Foxtel Channel 176.
Cathy shares her knowledge and experience on all of the products.

Prai Golden Collection

The Prai Golden Collection includes 4 Full size products 
Golden Eye Caviar 15ml While a certain amount of visible ageing is inevitable, Golden Eye Caviar offers the perfect antidote. It has been expressly formulated to address multiple signs of ageing to help eyes look years younger. Includes a brilliant infusion of botanicals that all work together to help diminish the appearance of wrinkles while improving the texture, firmness, elasticity and density.
24K Golden Caviar Age Defying Concentrate 30ml. Formulated to address multiple ageing concerns such as visible fine lines and wrinkles, rougher skin texture, loss of firmness, thinning of the skin and loss of moisture. The synergistic workings of a bio-active peptide with some of the most effective botanicals in cosmetic science help this unique serum to jump-start your skins rejuvenation process and super-charge its ability to de-age itself.
24K Golden Creme Extraordinaire 30ml. This super hydrating multi-functional skin creme is filled with breakthrough ingredients and will help to minimise the appearance of wrinkles and impart firming, moisturising properties. Contains SYN-COLL, a scientifically advanced tripeptide that synthesizes functional healthy collagen, fights wrinkles and smoothes skin.
Golden Body Creme 118ml This luxurious creme will leave your skin smooth and silky with a soft, golden glow.

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My Favourite Prai Perfumes

In the Prai Range of perfumes, I love wearing Scent of a Woman in the day and Scent of a Women Nights on an evening. Gorgeous, memorable fragrances. Beautifully packaged.

Ideal for a gift or spoil yourself.

At the moment $49.50 (2 for the price of 1).                                                                             

Scent of a Woman - Nights

Scent of a woman 

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MY FAVOURITE THINGS

HOLIDAYS 2011
Looking Good! 

CHANEL HOLIDAYS 2011

Sophisticated Perfumes

LOLITA LEMPICKA

Entertaining Well

Harrods The St. James Hamper

Harrods Tuck Box

Wrap up to go Shopping at Harrods

Holiday Red

Step out on Christmas Eve

Lanvin Black Evening Shoes

Lulu Guiness Evening Clutch

Luxury Chocolate Truffles

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Hollywood Forever 21 OPENING

Hollywood Forever 21 OPENING 
                Hello Kitty               

Cupcakes at the opening.

Forever 21 Opened 

Harajuku and Shibuya in 2010

We read about this store in an SMH article on Forever 21 
in April 2011. 
It's coming to Sydney.
You can see the collection at the Forever 21 website
Hello Kitty is still in fashion. Love being a girl.
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