Penhaligons ( For Mother's Day or any other )

I received the Penhaligons catalog in the mail a few days ago. I have seen and bought from them at their Saks counter in NY, but had not seen the full range like shown in the catalog before. Penhaligons, is as they say, quintessentially English. Their line is wonderful, and wide ranging including not only the beautiful fragrances, but bath and candle products to match as well as sterling silver items and leather goods. The catalog itself is a beauty and worth looking through several times.It also details the history behind the company and calls the founder an alchemist. I like that.
It can be asked for via their website.

In the Mother's day gift mode, and for many other wonderful gifts, you would do very well giving something from them.

The sterling silver scent pendant at left ( it holds your favorite scent) is 125.00

Their rose fragrance Elizabethan Rose is a pretty, straightforward rose. If one like rose, they will love this. It, as many of the scents do, comes in perfume, soap, powder, body wash, and lotion.

Violetta is one of the loveliest violets, soft, and beautiful.

Lily of the Valley is totally Lily, very fresh . It is also the flower of May.

The list of scents goes on , Ellenesia is a standout, and for non floral look to Malabah. The prices for the ancillary bath products are prieced pretty well , and are packaged really nicely.

The line also has the most elegant candles. I can vouch for the wonderful fragrances, but I have not tried the candles, just admired them. The tops or conatainers are silver plated and they can be refilled.

The Heritage candle is 65.00

http://www.penhaligons.co.uk/ishop/1/shopscr1.html

Items can be ordered via their US site, accessed above, or in the Saks flagship in NY, or their stores. ( PS Saks is having friends and family discount next week, 20% off, thats all I know on that one)

Mother's Day Suggestions 2

More Mother's Day Suggestions

This is a jewelry roll from Nordstrom. It's suede with beading. This is the kind of thing mom, or anyone, rarely buys themselves. Retails for 32.oo under Mother's Day gifts at Nordstrom.com

Lollia Handcreme gets raves. The one shown is Breathe- Peony, White Lily and Shea Butter. This is when something utilatarian like handcream becomes a good gift. This is packaged prettily, smells good, and provides moisture. Retails for 24.00 at beauty.com (4.2oz)

Burts Bees Lips to Go. A great budget gift. 3 lip shimmers in a pouch that has it's own mirror. On sale now at Drugstore.com for 9.09, regular retail 12.99. I have seen this at Target as well.

New Special Guerlain Release

Guerlain is having a special release for May Day( and this would also be one fab Mother's Day gift)

"Collectors (as well as fans of lily-of-the-valley’s delicate green scent) take note: on April 28, just a few days before May Day, when the French traditionally give each other gifts of lily-of-the-valley, the House of Guerlain is launching a limited-edition, exclusive perfume, Muguet (lily-of-the-valley), in a re-release of their quadri-lobe crystal bottle from the Verrerie Royale de Romesnil – created in 1776 and no longer in existence. Muguet will be available from the Maison Guerlain on the Champs Elysées, as well as in the other Maisons Guerlain worldwide (Neiman Marcus, San Francisco; Bergdorf New York and Toronto)."

No word on price, call Jason at Bergdorfs for more info.

I don't plan on getting one, but I want one .



info via osmoz

Mother's Day Gift Ideas

Spring is here, and so almost is May. This means Mother's day is coming soon. I wanted to put together some solid, great gift choices. The fabulous blog Now Smell This has done several posts on this same subject, all fragrant choices, and I don't want to repeat any of hers. Head to the site to see her great ideas. I will add more here, most beauty oriented, and in all price ranges.


L'Occitane Lavender Hand Duo. Consists of an 8.4 oz hand wash, and 8.4 oz hand lotion. It's hard to go wrong with L'Occitane. They make wonderful things. This set comes in the metal caddy and is something most wouldn't buy for themselves. It is useful and pretty, and I think would not only be nice for any mom, but is especially good for new or fairly new Mothers in Law. You may not know their taste yet, but want ( have to have ) a good gift. This covers all those bases. If for some reason she hates lavender, it will be a fantastic addition to a guest bathroom. Sells for 32.00 at Sephora.com


Kenzo Amour Perfume Set. Beautifully packaged, this fragrance gets raves from lots of ladies who love perfume. 1.7 oz EDP and a body nectar. 65.00 at Nordstrom.com


Philosophy 3in 1 shower/bath gels. These are amazing, and really smell like the real thing. These are a treat for any mom, but I think of new moms especially. I know friends ( the Movie Mommy blogger for one) who were so happy just to shower when they had newborns. It was a feat. They also didn't go out much.












The cocktail flavors of these gels can give them a boost, and make them think of evenings out as well as having a fun shower/bath experience on the run. New moms need love too.

16.00 each at sephora, nordstrom.




More gift ideas next post.