Kate Spade’s In Full Bloom Perfume is a Winner

February 13, 2019 by 10 Comments

I just love Kate Spade’s perfume bottle designs.  Even if you do not care for the scent the bottle may serve as a beautiful work of art.  However, Kate Spade In Full Bloom is more than just a pretty bottle … it is in your face bold to the tenth power! If I spray a little perfume on my wrist and the scent gets not one … not two … but FIVE back to back sniffs and an emmmmm, I consider this perfume is a winner. In Full Bloom is a Winner!

In Full Bloom is the perfect name and description of this confident, fresh and scent.  The perfume reminds me of the time I visited St. Louis’s Missouri Botanical Garden while its impressive rose garden was in full bloom. The perfume draws you in to explore its notes of lemon, green tea, peach and lotus flower. This Kate Spade perfume commands and receives attention.  The perfume does lack all day staying power, so you may need to reapply.

Kate Spade New York In Full Bloom ($98 – Ulta.com – Spring 2018)

 

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CHAMILIA INTRODUCES ‘LOVES ME, LOVES ME NOT’ COLLECTION

January 10, 2019 by Leave a Comment
This season, Chamilia (www.chamilia.com), a Swarovski company, is introducing “Loves Me, Loves Me Not,” a collection of five new charms, two earrings, and one bracelet that celebrates winter’s transition into spring. The entire Chamilia line is made from sterling silver, 14 karat gold, or Chamilia Blush and features genuine Swarovski Crystals and Swarovski Zirconia. The brand follows strict Swarovski guidelines for quality and aesthetic standards.
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“Our hearts are ready for a thaw at this time in the northern hemisphere, and so sunny flowers are in order,” said Kristin Coaker, Head of Merchandising and Brand Communications for Chamilia. “As the weather makes up its mind, we also wanted to celebrate the charmingly undecided in all of us with this collection.”

Items in Chamilia’s new “Loves Me, Loves Me Not” collection include:

  • Daisy Heart Charm—This heart-shaped sterling silver bead charm features transparent pink enamel daisy detailing (MSRP $35 U.S.).
  • Starry Hearts Charm—This round sterling silver bead charm with 14 karat yellow gold electroplating is set with multicolored Swarovski Pure Brilliance Zirconia accents in a daisy pattern (MSRP $50 U.S.).
  • Stained Glass Crystal Accent Charm—This bold accent charm features marquis-shaped fuchsia Swarovski crystals and round metallic sunshine Swarovski crystals (MSRP $55 U.S.).
  • Daisy Silhouette Charm—This daisy-shaped sterling silver charm features 14 karat yellow gold accents and amethyst Swarovski crystals at its center (MSRP $45 U.S.).
  • Heart Lock and Key Charm Set—This vintage-inspired charm set features a sterling silver hanging key charm and heart charm that can be worn together or separately; both are electroplated in 14 karat yellow gold and feature daisy-shaped cutouts with amethyst Swarovski crystals at their centers (MSRP $60 U.S.).
  • Chamilia Oval Snap Bracelet with Yellow Gold Clasp—This bracelet features a sterling silver snake chain with a 14 karat yellow gold oval snap closure (MSRP $80 U.S.).
  • Daisy Post Earrings—These crystal stud earrings with removable sterling silver “daisy” jacket are available in either amethyst Swarovski crystal with 14 karat yellow gold detailing along the bezel (MSRP $45 U.S.) or golden shadow Swarovski crystal (MSRP $40 U.S.).
The Chamilia “Loves Me, Loves Me Not” collection will be available starting January 14, 2019, and will be sold at the brand’s more than 1,000 retail partners worldwide and on the Chamilia website. For more information about the Chamilia brand, please go to www.chamilia.com.

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AURORA’S VALENTINE’S DAY GIFTS

February 13, 2014 by 8 Comments

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Looking for something adorable to give your love this Valentine’s Day?  My son and I both adore stuffed animals, and so do many women and kids- so you know that these will be a hit for many on your list.  Try as I might, I still love a sweet stuffed animal.  I don’t get many for myself anymore, but that doesn’t mean I don’t like them or wouldn’t love one as a gift now and again  🙂

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Aurora World, Inc. (www.auroragift.com) has more than 140 products for Valentine’s Day catalog. Highlights of Aurora’s Valentine’s Day catalog include fresh characters and exciting variations of popular lines and licenses including Pink Promise Elephant, YooHoo & Friends™, Butterball Bear, Sad Sam & Honey® and a 2,400 piece, special edition Raggedy Ann® named “Sweet Dove.”

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Pink Promise: The lovable elephant is fashioned with super soft-tipped, two tone fabric and has playful heart prints in its oversized ears. Pink Promise is available in four huggable sizes (10.5”, 12”, 14”; 22”, SRP: $20, $24, $33 and $72 respectively).  My son loves his sweet pachyderm, who is super soft and snugly.  It’s uber plush fur and floppy ears are cuddly and fun to play with or take to bed at night (or pass out on the couch with while watching a movie on a snow day, LOL). Also, it can go “on parade” with the pink elephants of Dumbo, which of course did not escape my son’s mind  🙂

VALENTINES DAY TOYS

 

YooHoo & Friends™: Luvee™, an endangered chimpanzee, joins Aurora’s best selling plush line (more than 23 million sold) as a three-color assortment. Luvee hugs a slightly askew heart, each with a different message including “Love U”, “Be Mine” and “XOXO!” Each makes a “smooch” sound when squeezed (5”, SRP: $9).  They make a “kissing” sound when you hug their bellies, and have adorable expressions and large eyes.  YooHoo are a lot of fun to collect as well, and come in a wide assortment of creatures and colors.  These are great for a collector or way to start your collection, and are very affordable.  My son loves this line, and has since he was very young.
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Romantic Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas

January 10, 2014 by 32 Comments

Valentine’s day is fast approaching and for sure, everyone is already on their feet trying to think of ways on how they can make Valentine’s day special for their loved ones. If you are one of these people, you might be thinking of giving your loved ones the usual gifts – chocolates, flowers, stuffed toys and even, jewelries. However, you need to do more than that if you wish to make this Valentine’s Day the most special one for the both of you.

Here are some unique and romantic gift ideas that will surely make Valentine’s Day a day like no other.

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Homemade dinner

Going on dates is already a regular activity for couples. This is why doing this on Valentines day will just make the day same like any other. In order to make the day a lot more special, it would be wise for you to serve your loved one a great homemade dinner. Although the two of you will just be feasting mainly on noodles, salad or any roasted meat, the effort that you will put in preparing such meal is what will make the date more special. In addition to this, you can also try adding candles, sweet music and flowers for decoration. Investing too much effort on a date will surely make your loved one feel a lot more special.
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