Choose from 3 different oil blends to suit you and your partner’s mood; Revitalizing with citrus scent, Relaxing with lavender, Balancing with geranium and enjoy a romantic evening at home.

For those of you unfamiliar with the brand, Simply Soaps is a company set up by 2 brothers with funding from The Prince’s Trust in 1997. They set out to make wonderful handmade products in particular cold process soaps, ‘in harmony with you and the environment’ and a long time before anyone else was even thinking about greener living. Simply Soaps test their products on people, not animals and their electricity is from green powered energy. They are a carbon neutral company using power wisely and they also only use sustainable palm oil… Now that’s what we like to hear!

If massage isn’t your thing then check out the rest of the Simply Soaps candle range including their gorgeous Mood Candles (RRP £4.95) in OOO for Romance which is packed with calming Ylang Ylang… the perfect aphrodisiac… Oooh-la-la!

Love is in the air

By CiCi x

If you’re stuck for ideas this year then why not treat your Sweetheart to a spa day at The Malvern this Valentine’s Day – relax together in the Grand Salon amid the ancient olive trees with a glass of champagne in hand, indulge in full body massage and spend time ‘taking the waters’ in the deliciously warm outdoor pool –  an experience not to be missed! However you spend your time at The Malvern the Sweetheart Package will leave your loved one feeling relaxed, refreshed and truly loved.

The Sweetheart Spa Day Package includes:

- full uses of the extensive spa facilities - a light spa lunch with a glass of Champagne

- a full body massage in the couples room

 Cost £140 per couple
The Sweetheart Overnight Spa Package includes:

 - as above

 - overnight accommodation in a boutique bed room- breakfast

Cost: £225 per couple, bed and breakfast or £275 per couple dinner, bed and breakfast

Visitors to The Malvern can enjoy exclusive spa facilities including the indoor and outdoor Hydrotherapy Pool fed by the world famous Malvern Spring waters, the Kelo Sauna, the Thermal Suite which contains a Salt Grotto heated to 49ºC which has a restorative effect on the respiratory system, Experience Showers with a choice of warm tropical rain or refreshing cool mist, Foot Spas for calming and cleansing, a Crystal Steam Room heated to 42ºC infused with essential oils, and a state-of-the-art Herb Sauna, infused with seasonal herbs and essential oils to gently cleanse the body and mind. The Spa also features 10 treatment rooms offering a wide range of relaxing and indulgent treatments using products from ESPA, REN and CACI.  Should you be feeling energetic The Malvern also features a fabulous award winning, state-of-the-art 50 station gym complete with TV screens and personal I-pod docking.

Book now by contacting The Malvern Spa

Happy St Valentine’s Day!

By CiCi x

 

You may have already guessed from our past posts and tweets that we (me, CiCi in particular) are HUGE fans of True Blood and can’t get enough of the supernatural goings-on in the mysterious town of Bon Temps.

For a little True Blood twist this Valentine’s Day check out these delicious cocktails recipes courtesy of the HBO store using the one and only True Blood beverage.

Be My Brujito
3 oz Tru Blood
1 oz Bacardi Razz
Splash of lime juice
3 sprigs fresh mint

Love Bite
1.5 oz Champagne
1.5 oz Tru Blood
.5 oz Pomegranate Juice

My Bloody Valentine
3 oz Tru Blood
.5 oz Midori
.5 oz Strawberry Liquor
Splash of lime juice

Pour…Serve…Enjoy!

By CiCi x

Well, according to department store John Lewis, sales of technology accessories, including audio, phone, camera and IT cases are up 157% year on year. Ed Connolly, head of buying for consumer electronics at John Lewis says, “Carrying technology is part of every day life and the way it looks is crucial. In the last year, we have significantly extended our accessory assortment and will continue to build on this. Customers want to differentiate their gadget from their friends as well as choose a case or colour that reflects their personality.”

We couldn’t agree more and by revamping your gadgets with personalised accessories you can easily bring back to life your tired looking laptops and iphones without spending a fortune.

Here’s a pick of some of our favourites:

1. Manhattan Portage: Prices start at £34 – £40

A great selection of laptop cases to suit all tastes. We love the Vinyl laptop sleeves which are waterproof, sleek and come in a selection of shades.

2. I LOV’ PARIS collection inspired by Mathieu Riviére – Prices from £24.95

For the most fashionable laptop cases around, look no further than this stunning range inspired by young designer Mathieu Riviére. Capturing the essence of Parisian living, the illustrated sleeves come in three styles – Blue Morning, Sweet Kiss and Montmartre. Beautifully romantic and the perfect gift for Valentine’s Day. Trés chic!

3. SeeThru Case for MacBook Pro from John Lewis – £39.95

Protect your laptop whilst you work with this semi-translucent case. Perfect for keeping scratches at bay.

4. Gelaskins from Candy-Pulse – From £19.99

Bring out your inner funk with these stylish gelaskins. Available in a wide range of quirky designs and be sure to own the trendiest  laptop in town.

Now that’s one New Year’s resolution we can stick to!

By CiCi x

Here are a few you just might like…

Casual bling - for relationships that have stood the test of time what better way to mark your milestone with a Casio G-Shock or Baby G watch (from £80) – the perfect gift for him or her!

Cute understated sparkle – Ah Love Hearts, remember those fizzy little sweeties with lovey dovey messages on them? You can now get The Love Heart Bracelet (£44.99) in a solid sterling silver charm bracelet, simple and to the point; nothing says ‘I Love You’ better than a lovely piece of jewellery. Sweet!

Talking sugar – Love Hearts have their own IT bag for ladies who just can’t get enough designer ‘Arm Candy’! The bag takes its inspiration from the iconic Berkin, as loved by Victoria Beckham and Katie Holmes! It contains masses of Swizzels Matlow delights, plus a personalised Love Heart with a message of your choice (£15 from LoveHearts.com).

Flash - If you’re really feeling generous the  Park Lane TV Bed (from £2595) will do more than impress it will blow him/her away. What better way to wake up on Valentine’s Day this year than curled up in a brand new luxury bed, with breakfast on the side and  at the touch of a button, the latest LG LCD – 26” HD television magically rising at your feet ready to play a mushy rom-com. We can’t think of anything better!

If there is one area on the face that should be highlighted on Valentine’s Day let it be those luscious lips… so pucker up, there’s a lot of kissing to do.
There is nothing worse than seeing your gorgeous lip colour all over him than on you, so it’s all about those long wearing lippies that stand the test of time and keeps your smacker in place!

MAC Pro Longwear Lustre Lipcolour (£16) in Sappho Fine Wine  is a two-step application of gorgeous colour with a mirror-finished top coat. First goes the colour, wait a few seconds for it  to dry then apply the top coat and you’re good to go!

NARS Lip Stain Gloss (£17) in Daredevil – a longwearing matte lip colour that glides on smoothly to achieve perfect looking lips for hours. With natural moisturising properties, it doesn’t dry out the lips and leaves them feeling smooth and most importantly sexy for that hot date.

Stila long wear lip color (£7.35) in Rendezvous from Debenhams has a beautiful formula that keeps lips hydrated and glides on like your favourite gloss and caresses every curve of your lip…  just gorgeous!

These get SensiChic’s kiss of approval!

For a Valentine’s Day gift that can be enjoyed for years to come, Ettinger of London have teamed up with Charbonnel et Walker to create a gorgeously girly Chocolate Jewel Box (£70) When the delicious come to their inevitable end, your beloved will be left with the most stunning pink leather jewel box, lined with silky suede. Beautiful!

Dust your cocktail shaker hidden away in that cabinet and impress your loved one with a Disaronno Kiss cocktail bursting with flavour and romance. This sweet little treat will be sure to set the mood!

Ingredients
25 ml Disaronno
12.5 ml pomegranate juice
Top with a Prosecco (or another dry sparkling white wine)

If you are struggling to find a unique gift for your partner and prefer to give something a little more personal why not write your own sweet nothings on one of Millie’s Cookies mouth-watering giant delights, cut in the shape of a heart, and present your significant other with an edible message of love. YUM!