FREE SHIPPING at Neiman Marcus.

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Shop for all things beauty-ful, including the coveted new fragrance- Tom Ford's Black Orchid now at Neiman Marcus. Just use the code HOLIDAY online to get the Free Shipping!

tomford.jpgAnd did you see that Black Orchid made our Gift Guide?

In it's Lalique Bottle and rich fragrance, Black Orchid is a must-have for the fragrance connoisseur.

And because I am novice when it comes to describing fragrance, I am giving you the description direct from Neiman's:"Sensuous top notes of Black Truffle and Ylang mingled with fresh Bergamot and delectable Black Currant. Dramatic middle notes of dark, tempting Florals and rich Fruit Accords. The heart is deepened with the intoxicating Lotus Wood. Decadent base notes of Patchouli, Incense and Vetiver. Vanilla Tears add a fluid creaminess to warm Balsam and smooth Sandalwood. "

Whoa!

What I do know, is that Black Orchid smells very rich, dark, and a bit mysterious on me. I love the woodsy yet florally scent - and my husband, who notoriously HATES fragrance, commented that I smelled nice. That is good enough for me!!!

And the bottle - breathtakingly black and gold and, oh so beautiful. Who wouldn't love this as a gift???

This entry from Tom Ford in his new beauty line leaves me curious for more! I can't wait until more of the line launches next year.




Bake me a Cake.

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We could not wait until our holiday section premiers to tell you about this great beauty of a candle we found.

cake_candle.jpgIt is Cake Beauty's Mint Cashmere Cream Candle. And it is by far, one of the best-smelling food scented candles I have every burned - EVER. I am constantly having passers-by asking me what I am baking (I have it placed on a table in my entrance-way and apparently you can smell the sweet aroma outside!).

Honestly, this 100% Soy based candle smells as if you are baking a sweet chocolate cake with mint frosting. It is unbelievably decadent. And I love the fact that it burns clean with the cotton and paper-fiber wick, and that the scent last for hours even after blowing out the flame.
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Faith. Hope. Courage.

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I have just been introduced to the most wonderful line of bath, body, and home fragrances - umm. They smell so delightful! And they are from Sweet Grass Farm.

bca_sgf.jpgSweet Grass Farm has created one of their best selling products, fragrance sticks, in a special edition for BCA month. It is titled Faith Hope Courage, and the scent is Carnation & Pink Peppercorn. The decorative bottle that is included is even decorated with a pink ribbon to remind us.

Fragrance Sticks have been around for a while now, but I just tried them. They are simple to use. You fill the vase (or decorative bottle) with the fragrance oil, place the sticks inside the vase/bottle. Soon your room will be filled with the fragrance as the absorbent sticks carry the oils up and deliver the perfect amount of scent. And the best thing about them is that when the sticks seem dry, you simply turn them upside down to "refresh" them, and they will start working again. It is simple, and makes a pretty piece. And they are a great alternative to places where candles cannot be burned, such as a dorm room or workplace.

The fragrance stick set can be purchased from their website and retails for $29.95 which includes the bottle, 8 oz. of the fragrance oil, and the reeds. The site also lists retailers where their wonderful products can be purchased.