The Sign of the Thymes.

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If you are searching for an ever so elegant gift where both presentation and quality is important, then head of to Thymes.com and select from a beautiful assortment of products.

This is the only line of products my mother can use on her extremely sensitive skin. She loves the scents and the non-irritating formulas. At first glance, I am loving the presentation and the scents as well.

thymes_goldleaf.jpgA look at The Thymes Goldleaf Collection will have you wishing this gift you are pondering just might be for you! The Goldleaf Collection is features a scent with a very lavish floral fragrance that is as memorable as it is luxurious. And the packaging of soft cream with embossed gold leaf accents is a sophisticated touch. The collection includes everything from a Perfumed Body Creme, that is so very moisturizing, to a Perfumed Candle which will infuse any space with a subtle scent of elegance. The Perfumed Dusting Powder with Puff is the perfect product to add a small scent to your body. Also in The Goldleaf Collection is a Perfumed Foaming Bath Powder, packaged in an envelope. The products can be purchased individually or as a set for $85.

 

thymes_kr_2.jpgThe other collection that caught my eye was the Kimono Rose Collection. Now, I am not particularly fond of rose scented products, so I was quite surprised to find the scent femininely floral, with no hint of a deep rose scent anywhere. This luxurious line is comprised of products that will keep you smelling sweet all throughout the day. The line includes a Liquid Foaming Bath, a Poured Aromatic Candle (which I am burning right now as I write this - it is so sweet),  Body Creme, a Body Wash, a Bar Soap Set, a Bath Salt Envelope, an Eau de Parfum, which is also available in a smaller rollerball size, and a Home Fragrance Mist. A Deluxe Gift Set is available for $85, and a Luxury Gift Set, which I have pictured, is $145. And the packaging is beautiful in layers of pink, baby blue, and soft yellow.

These sets are available online at Thymes.com or in over 5,000 specialty stores. Visit the website to locate a store near you.

Presents from Philosophy.

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Philosophy has, in my opinion, some of the best gifts to give (& get) for the Holidays. I always pick up their Holiday Sets and Scents for teachers, friends, neighbors - and always keep a few of their goodies stashed away for that unexpected someone who just may stop over.

This is what I purchased for presents from Philosophy this year.

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Après-Ski Indulgences  $35

A 3 piece set in the cutest box filled with hot cocoa scented Shower Gel, Marshmallow Body Soufflé, and a Peppermint Lip Balm.

 

philo_miracles.jpgBelieve in Miracles Skincare Essentials Set  $30

Another great 3 piece set with my favorite cleanser, Purity Made Simple, Hope in a Jar skin cream, a Kiss Me red lip balm, and a sample size of the Microdelivery Peel and Amazing Grace Shower Gel. It comes packed in a cute white vinyl tote bag - perfect for travel.



philo_cc.jpgThe Candy Cane Suitcase  $38

I purchased two of these, and broke one of the sets up as I had to try the lip balm, which is so tingly and moisturizing, and the shower gel, which is so invigorating. The set, packed into the Candy Cane suitcase contains a Candy Cane 3-in-1 Shampoo, Shower Gel, and Bubble Bath, Candy Cane Moisturizing Body Souffle, and a Candy Cane High-Gloss Lip Shine. 



A Few Good Men  $25

philo_men.jpgI thought this was a tad expensive at first, but then I saw the sizes of these great lip glossess. I am giving them away separately. A Few Good Men is a lip gloss trio with The Ice Cream Man - which tastes like pink bubble gum, The Gingerbread Man - which tastes like ginger ale, and The Milkman - which tastes like chocolate milk.




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 Happy Holidays Set  $25

A 2 piece set in a great pink Happy Holidays tote box. Inside you will find a Cinnamon Buns scented Shower Gel and Body Soufflé. And I need to say, that these smell divine!


 

philo_holidayhouse.jpgThe Holiday House  $35

This is another great house shaped box filled with 3 pieces of goodies that will suit anyone from head to toe. This set includes a tube of Powdered Sugar Cookie Lip Shine (which tastes fabulous, by the way), an Egg Nog scented Shower Gel, and a Cinnamon Buns Body Soufflé.

 



I rounded out my Philosophy Holiday shopping with the following 3-in-1 Shampoo, Shower Gel, and Bubble Bath ($16 each) - which make perfect hostess presents too! Candy Cane, Egg Nog, The Gingerbread Man, and Double Rich Hot Cocoa.

Philosophy presents can be purchased at philsophy.com, qvc.com, sephora.com, drugstore.com, and nordstrom.com.