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Can you imagine the excitement at Hästens Madison Avenue Boutique in New York when the absolutely charming, petite, television and Broadway star, Kristin Chenoweth stopped in looking for a bed for her new apartment?

Actually, Chenoweth, who appreciates her beauty sleep and understands that with a her busy schedule, sleep is no joke and truly is the key to looking young, fit and red carpet ready, chose the perfect place ~Hästens,to find just the right bed to fit her needs!

Hästens, after all, is a Legendary Swedish bed making company and has been hand crafting works of art for nearly 200 years.

As you can see, Kristin, the star of a new CBS series (Untitled Tad Quill Project) set to air in the fall, enjoyed testing the broad range of Hastens beds while lounging, chatting and even having a pillow fight with her assistant at one point.

In fact, she was talking up a storm with a Hästens sales associate to learn more about the brand’s natural materials of horsehair and cotton in each bed as well as the brand’s signature blue and white check print. After initially leaning towards the brand’s most popular Continental 2000T model, Kristin was ultimately charmed by Hästens’s new adjustable beds, and picked this blend of traditional craftsmanship and modern convenience. What a great choice!

More about Hästens:Each of these hand crafted Hästens, masterpieces, of course, are all-natural, custom luxury beds. Layer upon layer of premium cotton, breathable linen, and hypoallergenic horsehair create a bed so supremely soft, you’ll feel weightless on it while drifting off into perfect sleep.

Like Kristin, you too can be assured of getting “Your Beauty Sleep”, and find the perfect bed to fit your needs at Hästens!

Take a moment to visit: http://www.Hastens.com.
and…..”Pleasant Dreams”!

(Quotes, Paraphrased information, and images obtained from PR-Fact sheets..)

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What every mom wants for Mother’s Day…to enjoy their special  day with a charming gift that will calm and relax them throughout the year! Picking the right gift for mom is stressful. You don’t want to send the wrong message with a gift that is associated with housework. This year I plan to give my mom a Krigler Scented Candle No.43. This is not just any candle, the name is historically well known from the 1920’s for their expertly blended fragrances. New additions were added to their classic fragrances including the scented candles which burn for 40 to 800 hours! Lighting a Krigler candle transforms your environment into to a spa like sanctuary. Peaceful, quiet moments will always reflect back to you, the gift giver.

Krigler Candle is a luxurious, elegant scented candle, a floral combination of Tuberose and Rose Wood. It smells incredibly rich and romantic. This is the perfect time to show our mothers and grandmothers our appreciation for the care they have given us through all the years!  http://krigler.com

Laurie Carcieri, Guest Blogger

 

 

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JOEY NEW YORK has had a following for some time, and I must admit that I used many of Joey’s innovative products in the past, and have always been a JOEY NEW YORK admirer! When I received information that there was an opportunity for me to try some of the new, “Joey”, state-of-the-art Quick Results™ products being introduced and created around the healthful and vitamin/mineral rich Coconut Water, I was “on-board” in a “New York Second”!

Being aware of some of the health benefits from coconut since I’ve incorporated Coconut Milk into my daily diet routine, I was curious about the use of Coconut Water in beauty products. Information I read about Coconut Water said,”the replenishing youth elixir, young tender Coconut Water, was rich in essential vitamins, balancing minerals, age thwarting antioxidants, firming protein, and it’s pure essence deeply cleansed skin and restored a healthy, youthful glow.” After reading that I couldn’t wait till my products arrived!

Here are the two products I received:
#1-JOEY NEW YORK, Quick Results™ – Bye Bye Blackheads – Gentle Peel Cleanser & Shredded Coconut Scrub!

Bye Bye Blackheads, is packaged in a nice sized 6 ounce tube! The scent is clean and fresh, and it applies very easily. True to the packaging information it is a very gentle peel, and did not irritate my skin at all. I followed the instructions and put a “splash of water on my face before I applied the mask. I could feel the “encapsulated anti-aging” beads very softly disperse as I gently massaged the mask over my face (avoiding my eye area) and then rinsed as directed. The product removed very easily, and there was absolutely no feel of any residue left on my face.

My skin looked and felt great! It had a healthy glow and felt very clean without any dryness! Since I really don’t have black heads anymore, but I do have larger pores, this was the perfect application technique for me, and my pores did look less visible after using the product! Using this method of application, the directions say, “it can be used daily as a gentle cleansing exfoliant.” What a refreshing way to wake up your “face” each morning!

If you do have blackheads, or are looking for a deeper exfoliation, all you have to do ,according to the directions, is massage the “Gentle Peel Cleanser on dry skin” then rinse with water. If you are going to use this method of application, it’s suggested that you do so one, to two times’s weekly.

Bye Bye Blackheads”contains Green Coconut Water to nourish your skin, Lemon Peel Extract to even your color, Coconut Shreds to gently exfoliate, and those wonderful encapsulated anti-aging beads that dissolve on your skin and give a nice glow to your complexion.”
Whatever needs your skin may have, you have lots of versatility with this cleanser/peel, and your benefits will be consistent thoroughly clean skin, and smaller appearing pores!

#2- JOEY NEW YORK, Quick Results™ – Bye Bye Dry – Chill Mist for Face, Body and Hair!

Bye Bye Dry-Chill Mist, also comes in a very generous sized 7-ounce spray container. It tucks nicely into your a hand bag, or tote, and I’m never without it! You’d be surprised what a wonderful “Pick me up” that Chill Mist will provide throughout the day, and the hydration that the “Young Green Tender Coconut Water filled with Potent Antioxidants and Essential Minerals will impart “! It keeps your skin hydrated, and looking amazingly alive and moist! Use it on your body and hair as well, and enjoy the same wonderful benefits! I actually have wavy hair and often, just to “perk up” my style, I’ll “spritz” a small amount of Chill Mist over my hair to refresh the look!

By the way, you can put your Chill Mist in the refrigerator, and literally experience an invigorating “CHILL MIST”, especially during the “soon to arrive” hot summer weather.

Finally, I don’t want to forget the great aroma. I received my Chill Mist in the “Natural Paradise Scent”, and believe me, while you’re hydrating your skin it’s always nice to be able to savor a few moments enjoying the relaxing aromatherapy effects of your Chill Mist Spray !

Head over to the website at : http://www.joeynewyork.com
and read about the JOEY NEW YORK “Quick Results™” collection , the Coconut Water story, and more.

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JOEY NEW YORK’s “Quick Results” with Coconut Water gets a 5-STAR REVIEW !
Congratulations and ongoing success!!!

(Quotes and/or Paraphrased information in this article from provided PR-Fact sheets, www.joeynewyork.com, and personal commentary from using the the two featured products.)

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I was fortunate enough to pick up the Jose Eber infrared Blow Dryer at the Debie Durkins Rock & Rolla eco lounge at the Pickfair Mansion.  

This unique blow dryer has a sleek black design and also has two different condensing attachments and a wide and narrow attachment for best styling control. There are four speeds and heat settings to allow greater control of your hair type.   The blow dryer is designed with the power of a professional level blow dryer combined with true far infrared heat technology and ultra violet light which infuses heat into the core of the cuticle and not on the surface of the hair shaft  allowing to dry hair 50% faster, without striping hair of moisture and vitality.  Additionally, there is antimicrobial ultra violet light that prevents bacteria.  The blow dryer banishes unwanted frizz and flyaway s thus making it appear healthier, shinier and more manageable. It is a must for anyone using a blow dryer on a regular basis.

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