La Maison du Chocolat Holiday 2013

This holiday season, visit La Maison du Chocolat for luxurious, limited edition chocolates. Nicolas Cloiseau, Master Chef of La Maison du Chocolat, has captured the beauty of chocolate in movement with "A Midwinter Night's Dream" and "The Reindeer", both made entirely by hand. 

A Midwinter Night's Dream Coffrets is inspired by crisp notes of winter and effervescence of the Holiday celebrations, featuring the following flavours: Creamy Pear, Noire de Noir, Blanc de Noir, Noir Hazelnut and Nougat Dark & Nougat Creamy.

During a holiday chocolate tasting, I indulged in Champagne Rosé, Ganache Noir, Nougat Lait and Nougat Noir, Ganache Lait & Poire, Blanc de Noir, Praliné Noisette and Champagne Brut. These pieces are a decadent treat for any chocolate lover and perfect to pair with your champagne. If you plan on attending a New Year's Eve party, it's a great gift to pick up for your host! For more holiday gift options, click here. 

- Kim Weling

Satya Jewelry Flagship Store Opening - Time Warner Center

Last month, Satya Jewelry celebrated the official opening of their new flagship boutique at Time Warner Center as well their 10th anniversary and latest collaboration with charity:water. Satya (meaning "truth" in Sanskrit) Jewelry incorporates semi-precious stones and sacred symbols into their designs, such as the Eye (Protection), Ganesha (Success), Hamsa (Protection), Heart (Love), Lakshmi (Prosperity), Lotus (New Beginnings), Om (Sacred Sound), Tree of Life (Grounding) and Sun & Moon (Vitality & Nourishment). Satya Jewelry also donates a portion of all sales to The Satya Foundation, providing help & opportunities to children around the world, with more than $1 million raised to date. 

- Kim Weling

Urban Zen Holiday Marketplace

Just a few days left to shop the Urban Zen Holiday Marketplace at the Urban Zen Center at 705 Greenwich Street. The marketplace houses antiques, art, women's and children's clothing, jewelry and accessories and home decor. 30 featured brands include Bonnie Young, Elizabeth Martin, ELVIS AND KRESSE, Feed, LEMLEM, Same Sky, Sheila Johnson Collection and Urban Zen. A portion of each vendor's proceeds will be used to support a philanthropic organization of it's choice.

URBAN ZEN MISSION: The Urban Zen Foundation creates, connects, and collaborates to raise awareness and inspire change in the areas of well-being, preserving cultures and empowering children in mind, body and spirit. We design forums, partner with existing organizations and bring together experts to define solutions and implement action. 

The Urban Zen Marketplace is open through December 31st. 

Saturday 11am-6pm / Sunday 12pm-5pm / Monday & Tuesday 10am-6pm

 

- Kim Weling