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Father's Day Gift Ideas

Baked entirely from scratch, Mari's brownies are made with only the finest and freshest ingredients like premium dark chocolate, Grade AA butter and Madagascar bourbon vanilla extract. No artificial flavors or preservatives. Each brownie is individually wrapped to preserve freshness and flavor. 

Each box contains 6 delicious brownies. When ordering, you choose boxes filled either with 6 brownies of the same flavor, or 1 each of their signature six flavors. Mari's signature six flavors are: Classic (or Classic with Nuts), Caramel Sea Salt, Coconut, Thai Coffee, Heat, and Blonde Bombshell.

$16.00, Available at http://www.marisny.com/html/shop/online.html

 Indulge in a rich bathing experience with this luxurious citrus bath soap made with the finest fragrances from the south of France.  Banho Citron Verbena soap has a refreshing citrus and woody fragrance. This uplifting fragrance is blended with lemon zest to increase clear thinking and soothe the soul, relieving stress and anxiety.  100% vegetable base and shea butter soap softens and protects skin.

$16.00,  Claus Porto BANHO, Citron Verbena Bath Soap, Click here to purchase. 

Gourmet Gift Basket. Oscar-winning director, writer and producer, Francis Ford Coppola, loves creating. Not only are the wines produced under his direction, but as an avid cook, he has created Mammarella, a line of authentic organic pastas and sauces honoring his mother, Italia Pennino Coppola. Included in this package are the Diamond Series Claret and Cabernet Sauvignon, two types of artisan pasta, classic tomato/basil pasta sauce, red pepper packets and a Mammarella kitchen towel. Delicioso!

Francis Ford Coppola Loves Food and Wine - Gourmet Gift Basket

Knead away stress with Brookstones shiatsu massage cushion!The iNeed lumbar massaging seat cushion soothes your lower back. Based on the principles of acupressure, it acts as a shiatsu massager, kneading away stress, tightness, aches, and pains.

iNeed Lumbar Massage Cushion

Splendid Weekend Reads

FASHION

The Space Between My Peers attempts to make some sense out of creams, beiges, and off-whites in Coffee with Cream.

Style Manila kicks off beach season in ROXY style.

Tops 2 Bottoms is keeping an eye on a fabulous trend, Dégradé Print.

Style...a work in progress asks, "Could anything be sweeter than the combination of cupcakes, Hermes, and Chanel?".

SHOPPING

Her Accessories is loving these boots from Duo - perfect if you don't have stick-thin legs!

ShopDiary reveals her source for wholesale priced Kerastase hair products.

Shopalicious is upping your beach style ante by giving away this shimmery, Lands' End woven metallic tote!

Laya's EYE is drawn to some very glamorous enamel bangles in pretty colors.

BEAUTY

Have you ever been to a Spa in a cave? Spa Beautifully shares Spas of America 600th Spa Listing Spa Terra at The Meritage.

Beauty and Fashion Tech reviews Smashbox Eye Shadow Trios.

Canadian Beauty found the best mascara ever!

Beauty Match found Sally Hansen Diamond Strength Nail Color free beauty samples

Viva Woman highlights 3 practical tips to optimize your beauty sleep.

NY Spender finally tries mineral makeup and tests it on her poor colleagues as well!

Beauty Bento Box experiments and gives a low-down on Beauty Formulas' Mini Cold Wax Strips.

Beauty Secrets Revealed shares some Natural Skin Tightening Recipes.

Karen from

Makeup and Beauty Blog checks out Dior's newest summer collection, Goldrush, and gives you pictures and swatches.

My Women Stuff reviews Dejavu Fiberwig - Japan's best selling mascara and gives you the good and bad of it.

Splendid Reads for the Weekend

Beauty Match finds Free Beauty Samples of Biolustre Hair Repair System for damaged hair

Aging Fabulous discovers a powerful new serum, CHANEL Sublimage Serum.

NY Spender gets a haircut and shares some tips learned from a master stylist.

Shopaliciousis giving away two Rossella Carrara necklaces, compliments of FashionRome boutique!

Beauty Bento Box talks about a great tanning oil spray to take on your next trip to the beach.

With a recent purchase from the Mens Accessory department, Style Manila discovers style and function fit for women in the Canvas Shoulder Bag from Benetton.

For some styling ideas, let Tops 2 Bottoms show you Old Navy in Yellow!

Canadian Beauty tells you what she loved at L'Oreal Fashion Week.

Style...a work in progress muses on Kate Moss' latest collection for Topshop and asks whether you're interested in High Priced...High Street?

Viva Woman offers tips on how to select and optimize your sunscreen.

Shoe Blitz features wonderful metallic evening shoes on sale.

Savvy Skin finds a new way to prevent wrinkles - by tinting your car windows!

Beauty and Fashion Tech tells you how to get the blue nail trend for cheap.

Karen from Makeup and Beauty Blog gives you swatches of Chanel's new summer makeup collection,woot!

Petite Fashionista lists the TOP 5 PETITE MUST HAVE'S. Visit PF today to guess the next 5 and win Baby Doll Perfume!

Laya's EYE spots some very chic eco-friendly reusable shopping bags.

Indie Style File finds beauty and humor in a owl jumper

Don't know what to spend or splurge on? All That & a makes a list of things to invest in

ShopDiary posts photos of different styles from 3.1 Phillip Lim's chic footwear line for Tatami.

Her Accessories has teamed up with Island Cowgirl Jewelry to host a contest to win one of their gorgeous sterling silver necklaces.

Splendid Reads for the Weekend

The weeks Splendid best!

Beautiful Makeup Search tells us why she wants to covet the new CHANEL eyeshadow quad.

Temptalia tells you what ingredients may be causing you acne or irritating your face!

Her Accessories is holding a contest to win a wee little rhinestone charm from Twisted Silver!

Beauty and Fashion Tech looks at new items and a great mineral makeup from Neutrogena Cosmetics.

SugarShock has a brush with greatness as she discovers the beauty editor fave product, YSL Touche Eclat .

Viva Woman finds out why some mineral makeup may pose strong health risks.

Style Manila spots a lady wearing a gorgeous Zara Maxi Dress.

Beauty Bento Box discovers an invigorating facial cleanser that's perfect for traveling to warm and humid countries.

Tops 2 Bottoms came across a great shop find for shoes and bags!

The conversation over at The Space Between My Peers is all about Sweat Suit Alternatives.

Canadian Beauty has a new favourite foundation: it's Estee Lauder Double Wear Light!

Shopalicious has found the perfect overnight bag for a getaway with the girls...

Karen from Makeup and Beauty Blog visits Shu Uemura's Lash Bar and finds false eyelash nirvana, where the lashes are affordable and the appointment booking process couldn't be easier.

Beauty Match reflects on how Lindsay Lohan is 21 and looks like she's going on 41!

Indie Style File puts the spotlight on t-shirt designer Sam Trout.

All That & A tries to see if her hair is shinier after using Herbal Essences' clear shine booster.

Style...a work in progress asks, "would you buy J Crew 's $3,000 jacket?"

Shoe Blitz discovers some jeweled sandals and striped pumps that are perfect for spring.

Savvy Skin writes about the never-ending obsession to find a miracle wrinkle cream.

Laya's EYE loves Sage Machado Candles.

Petite Fashionista searches for the petite with the best style, vote today!

ShopDiary thinks the YSL Y-Mail collection is pretty cool.

NY Spender plays pairs with Gwen Stefani and her L.A.M.B shoes.

Splendid Reads for Sunday

From the Splendicity community comes the best beauty and fashion links of the week.

BEAUTY
Viva Woman offers 5 tips to get the most out of your facial moisturizer.
Beauty and Fashion Tech reviews Laura Mercier Oil Free and Silk Creme Foundations.
Makeup and Beauty Blog says Glow in Style with Shu Uemura Glow On Blush.
Temptalia provides a detailed diagram on the parts of the eye you should know before applying makeup!
Beauty Secrets Revealed shares a Relaxing And Soothing Foot Soak Recipe.
Ellen from Spa Beautifully says that you may not need to get that liposuction done - now there is lipomassage.
Savvy Skin shares some Beauty No-Nos.
Henna at Canadian Beauty tells you about her new favourite primer.
The Mineral Makeup Blog shares info about Blusche Minerals' Phoebe Mineral Veil.
Aging Fabulous is in love with The Hand Treatment by La Mer.

FASHION
Style...a work in progress questions the advisability of following the trend for sheer hosiery set by some designers in their Spring shows when she asks "I can see clearly?"
Shopalicious finds a cure for wardrobe malfunctions with the Bosom Button.
Indie Style File wants to warm up with Finnish knit socks.
All that & a wants to know: can you have a jazz shoe and a sneaker in one?
Petite Fashionista shares how the fashions of designer Laura Dahl are "petite friendly".

SHOPPING
Laya's EYE is drawn to the glamour of Gold & White.
ShopDiary gives us the scoop on the California gift card law: get cash back from your gift cards!
Her Accessories has teamed up with Nomination Italy to give away one of their "Prisoner of Love" bracelets.
NY $pender is in love with these colorful handbags!
ShoeBlitz love these Jimmy Choo Lois Snake Patent Pumps.
CelebLOOK tells us where to get a pretty red wool coat just like Katie Holmes'.

The Splendid Best of 2007

As the year comes to end, the Splendicity community has gathered up it's best posts from the year. Take a look at what you might have missed over the year. Be sure to check out all of the members posts to get to know some of the best beauty, fashion, style, and shopping blogs on the web.

BEAUTY
Viva Woman finds out how to read the secret batch codes of beauty products and determine their expiry date.
A Touch of Blusher brings you highlights from 2007.
Makeup and Beauty Blog brings you 5 Makeup and Beauty Tips from Paris Hilton.
Savvy Skin tells you the Top 10 Signs You're A Beauty Junkie.
Just in time for you to ring in the New Year, makeup loves me teaches you the fine art of properly applying false eyelashes.
Ellen from Spa Beautifully shares the Top 10 Beauty Trends to Look for in 2008.
Beauty and Fashion Tech has found that The ThermaClear Acne Treatment Device is One of the Year's Most Interesting and Useful Devices.
The results are in for Temptalia's Best of Beauty Awards 2007, check out who won!
Sugar Shock says, "My Lips are Sealed".
Christine at 15 Minute Beauty Fanatic spends time with Celebrity Makeup Artist Jake Bailey and Max Factor.
Beauty Secrets Revealed Shares a Blueberry Age-Defying Face Pack Recipe.
At Teen Style Lounge, Liberty shares 6 Quick Tips to Super Kissable Lips.
eBeautyDaily lists the top 10 beautiful things she couldn't do without in 2007.
The Scented Life says that Bond no 9 is bringing Andy Warhol back to life - in a little silver bottle!
Beauty Banter muses on the 5 Minute Make-Up application! Including the EXACT products you'll need to achieve the no-fuss look!
NY Spender asks "Is your hair color right for you?"
A Girl's Gotta Spa! thinks the Baby Quasar LED Light Therapy is a splendid secret weapon against acne & wrinkles.
Makeup Minute thinks Billy B's Paintbrushes are splendid beauty tools that are worth every penny.
Cinnamon Kitten's 2007 in Review: 5 Favorite New Products.
Beautyholics Anonymous has Effective Ways To Losing Weight.
Beautiful Makeup Search says that this is one must-have beauty product that works for everyone.

FASHION
Eagle eyed ShopDiary was the first blogger to point out the startling similarities between dresses by Diane Von Furstenberg and Forever 21. A week later, DVF sued Forever 21.
Style...a work in progress says "...Sea Bass, Sea Bass...that's four Sea Bass".
STYLEnosh asks the the difficult question, "Have You Let Yourself Go?"
She Knows Best has a Men's Fashion Don't List.
Spork Fashion Exclusive! Actress Shannyn Sossamon Shares her Style.
The Snarkstress needs your help in finding out just what exactly is on David Beckham's head.
Indie Style File has A Take five interview with Kelly of Killer Cotton fame.
The Fashionable Kiffen says that fashion is an art form.
CelebLOOK tells you where to get Emmy Award Dress Look-a-Likes.

SHOPPING
Laya's EYE shows us a new class of wine glass charms.
Her Accessories has a list of 10 reasons (or excuses) to treat yourself to a really good pair of shoes.
Style It Less '07 Review | List Of Under $100 Stylish Looks.
Style Tots has some Spring 2008 Pediped News.
Shopalicious is convinced that these knickers will put you in a festive mood to ring in the new year!
Kim at All That and a got in lots of pics of Simply Vera, the Vera Wang line at Kohl's.
The Latest Luxe says to Set Your Gold Standard with Stiletto Patent Sandals by Bruno Frisoni.
Aging Fabulous says that these are Must-Have Wicking Pajamas.

The Splendicity community wishes you and yours a very happy, healthy, and splendid new year!

National Eating Disorders Association: Every BODY is Beautiful Online Auction

Acclaimed Los Angeles-based wearable art designer Karin Collins (please see her inspiring health-related story at www.SpoonFedArt.com) is once again promoting and participating in the annual National Eating Disorders Association "Every BODY Is Beautiful" Online Fundraising Auction, currently running through December 2nd. There are a number of fantastic items up for sale, including jewelry, clothing, beauty products, autographed collectibles, vacation packages, music, books, art, event tickets - and more cool stuff will be added as the auction progresses! The event is being chaired by music superstar Sara Evans and features many other celebrity contributors! The delightfully diverse auction offerings include a trip to Tokyo, a backstage concert meet & greet with Sara Evans, a manicure in Beverly Hills, yoga classes in Seattle, an iPod Nano, an autograph/clothing package from American Idol singer Carrie Underwood, one-of-a-kind customized guitars signed by a host of music legends (Eric Clapton, Metallica, Bo Diddley, Keith
Richards, Billy Joel, American Idol's Bucky Covington, James Brown, and more), four tickets to the Regis & Kelly show, a signed football from Joe Montana, golf memorabilia courtesy of Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods, baseball jerseys autographed by David Ortiz and Cal Ripken, Jr., a weekend in Malibu, and much much more....
Karin Collins has donated three of her SpoonFed Art pendants to the NEDA fundraising project, including an exclusive NEDA-commissioned one-of-a-kind necklace featuring the NEDA logo!
There is less than a week left and you can do some great holiday shopping while helping support a very important cause. Go to the auction site here.

CELIAC DISEASE

Was recently diagnosed with Celiac Disease and now have to to learn to live gluten-free.
What is Celiac Disease you ask? Celiac Disease is an autoimmune digestive disease that damages the villi of the small intestine and interferes with absorption of nutrients from food. What does this mean?

Celiac Disease is triggered by consumption of the protein called gluten, which is found in wheat, barley and rye. Learn more: ( http://www.celiaccentral.org/What_is_Celiac_/13/ )

Gluten-free Girl is must-have book for everyone who must eat gluten-free or knows someone with Celiac Disease. Kudos to author Shauna James Ahern on her brilliant and passionate work. Visit her blog to learn more and find recipes and stories that are inspiring and instill hope.
http://glutenfreegirl.blogspot.com/ Thank you Shauna!

Design 21: Social Design Network

DESIGN 21: Social Design Network's mission is to inspire social activism through design. Connecting people who want to explore ways design can positively impact our many worlds, and who want to create change here, now.

Wear the cause!

"Designed by Richard Hutten, Allumonde™ – light the world – is the symbol of our members' commitment to the DESIGN 21 cause and the collaborative spirit of the network. It's a daily reminder that we're all in this together.
But also, 21% of the proceeds give back directly: 19% benefits the Non-Profit of your choice, and 2% helps to fund UNESCO DREAM Centers, which provide children in post-conflict regions of the world with the opportunity to express themselves through art, reading, dance and music."

Make a statement with the Allumonde Ring and support DESIGN 21, their Non-Profit network and UNESCO.
Allumonde SS Titanium Gold
Price: $65.00

Splendicity.com LAUNCHED this past week!

We are pleased to be a member of the exciting new community, Splendicity.com - the destination for splendid style. With over 70 of the hottest beauty, fashion and shopping blogs on the web, Splendicity is the one-stop ultimate fix for style.
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EARTH DAY 2007

Gases like carbon dioxide create the greenhouse effect—a natural phenomenon that keeps the earth at a livable temperature. But when we burn fossil fuels, we add too much carbon dioxide to the air, magnifying the greenhouse effect and causing the Earth's temperatures to rise to not-so-healthy and potentially dangerous levels.
However, trees remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere while putting back more of the good stuff, like oxygen. So the more trees there are, and the less we depend on fossil fuels, the better we'll be at reducing (and reversing) global warming. Spend $150.00 or more at Timberland & they will plant a tree for YOU!

Hopes, Dreams & Desires for 2007

Go to School - Online!
There are many opportunities out there...here are a few exciting ones!

The Small Business Training Network (SBTN) is a virtual campus providing quality and targeted online training to meet the information needs of prospective and existing small business owners.
http://www.sba.gov/services/training/index.html

University of Phoenix: earn your degree online. University of Phoenix conceived and designed its online programs from the ground up to fit into the lifestyles and competing demands of working students.
http://www.phoenix.edu/online_learning/

Fashion Institute of Technology, NYC: Dreaming of fashion??? Sign up for online courses at F.I.T. in New York City.
http://www.fitnyc.edu/aspx/Content.aspx?menu=Future:SchoolsAndPrograms:OnlinePrograms