happy mother's day: perfect scents

Never know what to give mom? Try this personalized gift kit from Coty. Each limited-edition Mother’s Day Fragrance Gift Kit ($15.99 each) includes a full-size fragrance, a $20 savings pass for 1800Flowers.com, a gift bag with tissue paper and a giftable pouch with a customizable “To-From” card. Just choose a favorite fragrance for mom, select the perfect bouquet, and personalize the presentation with the enclosed paper and pouch. Available in the following fragrances: Halle by Halle Berry (a modern, woody/oriental fragrance made with mimosa and fig), Pure Orchid by Halle Berry (a floral, woody fragrance with tropical top notes and an earthy finish), Faith Hill Parfums (a sparkling floral bouquet with a hint of romance) and Celine Dion Sensational (a modern, luminous, floral scent with tantalizing fruity notes). Jovan Musk for Women (a delicate, floral, powdery scent), Jovan Satisfaction for Women (an irresistably alluring, exotic and sweet scent) and Vanilla Fields (an elegant, oriental, woody fragrance). Find them at a mass drug store near you.

happy mother's day: light up her life

How many times has your mom mom brightened your day? Now it's time to return the favor. Give her a fragranced candle from the Thymes Offerings Collection ($26 each), eight candles designed to strengthen personal connections. Choose from these intoxicating scents...

GOOD LUCK

Inspiring notes of spicy pink pepper, Kashmir saffron and sweet frankincense dance on a graceful base of sandalwood. Add spice to her life!

HAPPINESS

A cheery compote of plump raspberries, tart rhubarb and spicy sugarcane lovingly tempered with delicate sweet pea blossoms. Good enough to eat!

LOVE

Captivating floral essences of heady tuberose and dewy jasmine mingle with golden apricot nectar and exotic Hinoki wood. Awaken those senses....

FRIENDSHIP

Warm and inviting red tea and Magnolia fig are gently wrapped in cashmere musk and comforting sandalwood. Pretty cozy.

THANKFULNESS

A decadent treat of velvety cream and warm milk enveloping sweet notes of bourbon vanilla, rich caramel, and tender peach. Indulge!

ABUNDANCE

A lavish blend of intoxicating ylang ylang, Bulgarian rose, and earthy iris infused with opulent tonka bean and clove. A perfect pick.

PEACE

Watery cyclamen and white lilies sway gracefully among blond woods while white musk creates a delicate finish. Calm and soothing...

GOOD HEALTH

A restorative blend that combines healing aromas of rosemary and basil with tender jasmine petals and clarifying lemon blossom. A little TLC.

Go to www.thymes.com to purchase. Take advantage of free shipping for orders over $50.

happy mother's day: indulge her

We all know, you can tell a lot about a gift from the box it comes in. Take your mom to The Plaza Beauty at New York City's famed Plaza Hotel and she'll get a sense there's something special about to happen the minute you walk through the front doors. Stop by on May 7th and May 8th to let mom choose her own gift or treat her to some luxe beauty treatments from brands like Kimiko, Alchimie, Smashbox, Ky Bae, JUARA, Juliette Has a Gun and Rancé Fragrance. This premier beauty retreat features tips, treatments, trunk sales and more. Find out what’s in store for the season, experience products first-hand, and indulge in beauty essentials from around the world. Go to http://www.theplazabeauty.com/ for more info.