Merry Christmas.
I hope all of your holiday dreams come true.
More Christmas music recommendations. Here are some of my favorites this season.
Sweet-voiced singer Marie Michele Desrosier has two lovely Christmas albums. I downloaded this one from iTunes.
Marie Michele Desrosiers Chante Noel
Another iTunes download, Bruno Pelletier has a live Christmas concert. I downloaded a few songs. The album is an import so it goes for various prices on Amazon depending on the seller.
Bruno Pelletier Concert de Noel
A fun way to get into the French Christmas spirit, this two-volume collection features many French singers. Don’t miss Django Reinhardt’s Christmas Swing on volume 2.
I love listening to Christmas music. I started months ago. Here are some of my favorite music purchases for this holiday season.
New for this year, Andrea Bocelli brings his earthy operatic tones to Christmas.
Andrea Bocelli: My Christmas
King of the High Cs, Luciano Pavarotti’s Christmas music is a classical treat.
Luciano Pavarotti: O Holy Night
Image you are walking through a snowy Italian village at Christmas. This instrumental CD is dripping with atmosphere.
Christmas in Italy
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Holiday time is quickly approaching. Start your Christmas shopping off beautifully with this handy gift guide.
Urban Decay Book of Shadows Vol. II
This cool set includes 16 shadows, 8 of which are limited to this set, two travel-size eye pencils, and a mini bottle of primer potion. Behind the secret door you’ll find a look book.
$48
Urban Decay Apolcalyptic Nail Kit
In this collection, you’ll find seven mini nail colors in a little zippered pouch. Colors are edgy and fun.
$26
Smashbox WISH Eye Wish Palette
This glamorous palette contains 12 powder eye shadows, 4 cream liners and a mini Photo Finish primer. You also get a step-by-step instruction booklet. $1 goes to charity.
$44
Sephora’s black clutch contains the tools you need to apply makeup like a pro. You get a powder brush, concealer brush, foundation brush and 3 double-ended eye brushes. So, you’re really getting 9 brushes in this six-piece collection.
$69
Chanel No5 Forever Worldly Gift Set
If you want to buy me something (tee hee), this three-piece Chanel No5 collection is just the thing. The set features eau de parfum, body cream and bath gel in the classic fragrance.
$98
All gifts available at Sephora.
Happy Harmonies cartoon starring two adorable puppies.
The Pups’ Christmas
Tony Bennett has a new Christmas album this year, A Swingin’ Christmas and it features the The Count Basie Big Band.
If you’re looking for a classy way to get into the Christmas spirit, this is it.
Tracks include:
I’ll Be Home For Christmas
Silver Bells
All I Want For Christmas Is You
My Favorite Things
Christmas Time Is Here
Winter Wonderland
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
I’be Got My Love To Keep Me Warm
The Christmas Waltz
O Christmas Tree
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As soon as Thanksgiving came to a close I started putting up Christmas decorations.
I decided to make a few crafty things but I also bought some interesting Christmas characters.
The glittery ladies you see above are from The Penny McAllister Collection 2005. I just love their faces. Here they are in detail.
I’ve dubbed them Holly and Ivy.
I also picked up this little drummer boy. He’s signed Lori C. Mitchell. I’ve named him Chuck. Isn’t he darling?
I love little birds, so I bought this candle holder with three little birdies. It’s not signed. All of these items were purchased at The Corner Cottage in Manhattan Beach, CA.
For the crafty part of my decor, I bought this wreath at Michael’s craft store for $2.99 and decorated it with balls and packages designed for a mini tree. Most of them had wires attached so I didn’t need to use a glue gun. I put this whole thing together in about 10 minutes.
Are you making any decorations for the holidays?
Since 1730 Floris Fragrances have been creating elegant and luxurious scented products for fashionable London society.
Over the years, Floris have held royal warrants starting with England’s King George IV to today’s Queen Elizabeth and Prince Charles.
You can buy Floris products online.
Here are some lovely holiday gift ideas:
Night Scented Jasmine Fragrance Collection
Our latest fragrance is showcased in this enticing collection. Cleanse, moisturise and subtly layer yourself in this radiant floral bouquet warmed by soft musks and sandalwood.
White Rose Bath and Body Collection
A contemporary soft floral rose fragrance, Floris White Rose is blended with white flower notes to create a clean, truly beautiful, sparkling classic.
Cefiro is a sophisticated yet subtle blend and sits at ease whether you are at work or at play. A contemporary light, green and gentle fragrance which lifts your spirits. Suitable for both men and women, the sparkly fresh top note is created with a blend of lime, grapefruit, mandarin and lemon.
Elite Luxury Grooming Collection
A mellow, sophisticated fragrance with a beautiful woody base note. Elite has a strong character: deliberate, thoughtful and provoking. the fragrance suits the mature, confident individual.
All I want for Christmas is this Blockbuster Makeup Palette by Sephora.
Well, that’s not ALL, but you know what I mean.
It has three layers of playful makeup for eyes, cheeks and lips and it’s only $48.
From Sephora
This sleek, mirrored, palette is loaded with 64 eyeshadows, 32 lip colors, seven cheek colors, one translucent shimmer powder, four double-ended shadow applicators, two blush brushes, and two lip brushes.
Gimme gimme. Please and thank you.
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