Secret Admirer Gifts

2011-05-04T14:19:00.005-05:00

LADY PRIMROSE ROYAL EXTRACT
Lady Primrose began in London at the Lanesborough Hotel directly behing Buckingham Palace. Queen Elizabeth selected the Royal Extract Collection to be sold in Buckingham Palace's first gift store.The Queen gave Princess Diana pieces from the Royal Extract Collection as a birthday gift!

Triple Milled Or French Milled Soaps

2010-08-28T10:33:00.001-05:00

Triple Milled Soap

Triple milled soaps, extremely popular and in high demand today for their high quality, have been produced for centuries. The triple milling process was developed by French soap makers in the 1700s and thus receives its alternate name, French milled soap.

What Is Triple Milled Soap?
Triple-milled soap is a high-quality type of soap that is commercially made by a repeated machine-rolling process.

What Is The Process?
Triple milled soaps, or French milled soaps, are made of a typical combination of a fatty acid (oil or fat) in reaction with lye (sodium hydrochloride). After the soap mixture is made, it is then dried into crystals and rolled at least three times between large stainless steel rollers until a paste is formed. The paste is then pressed into soap molds, and the triple milled soap is created.

What are The Benefits?
The triple milling process allows for soap that is completely uniform and smooth, without impurities, and is longer lasting than other types of soap.

What is Quad Milled Soap?
Quad milling (See Pre de Provence Soaps) is a special production process that adds one more rolling to create a soap that is super luxurious on the skin.

2010-02-27T20:23:00.001-05:00

Now Available! Voluspa Maison Blanc Collection

A tradition of fine hand-crafted candle making since 1999. Using age old techniques and modern technology to create a sophisticated Luxury Candle that defies perfection. 100% Cotton Wicks are carefully sized for each unique Voluspa fragrance to ensure a perfect burn. Natural waxes of Coconut and Apricot are used to hold a high volume of fragrance for maximum throw. The Modern Luxury candle Re-Defined!

2010-02-22T09:10:00.006-05:00

Olivina Napa Valley at Secret Admirer:

Olivina ingredients are based on a host of botanicals that for centuries have proven beneficial to the skin—extracts from olive oil, grapes and grape seeds. OLIVINA NAPA VALLEY'S pampering body care collection both moisturizes and soothes with lovely Mediterranean scents...

Inspired by the natural beauty of the wine country of northern California, OLIVINA NAPA VALLEY is literally and figuratively a green company. The foundation ingredients—hand-pressed, anti-oxidant olive and grape seed oils—come from a landscape dotted with olive trees and world-renowned grapevines, a reference to both its Mediterranean climate and the heritage of many who settled the valley.

2010-02-15T13:37:00.012-05:00

Baronessa Cali Cosmetics- In the 19th century, on an olive tree grove, on the outskirts of Rome by the Mediterranean Sea, the Roman nobles discovered the Cali Beauty Farm.

There, based upon ancient home made recipes, passed down from generation to generation, the nobles enjoyed and benefited from the recipes used in the Cali Cosmetics Oliva Green Collection.

Each Baronessa Cali Oliva Green product features special vitamin enriched "Extracts of Italian Olive Oil" (The Romans called it "Liquid Gold" and "Nectar of the Gods") whose active ingredients

revitalize and soften your skin.

2010-01-13T12:49:00.008-05:00

Why Burn Soy Candles?

Those of you who have burned soy already have seen the benefits of soy candles, both to your health and the environment first hand.

Clean Burning

One of the best benefits of soy candles is how clean they burn. Soy wax does not produce the black soot like paraffin does. While some might say "no soot", it's actually "little soot". Everything that burns releases smoke, and soy candles are no exception. However, the amount of smoke released from soy wax is so minimal, you might hardly notice it.

Shop for Fabulous Soy Candles:
Archipelago
Aquiesse
Bluewick
DaYna Decker
Rigaud
Voluspa

General (COMMON SENSE) Candle Burning Rules:

Never leave your burning candle unattended.

Keep candles out of the reach of children and pets.

Always burn candles on a heat resistant and non-flammable surface.

Be sure to remove all labeling and decorations before lighting your candle.

Trim wicks to ¼" before burning and keep wicks trimmed to ¼" at all times.

Avoid breakage - Do not burn your candles when less than ½" of wax remains in the container or all remaining wax has become liquid.

Keep candles away from drafts, vents and flammable objects.

Keep matches and other debris out of the candles. This will keep the flame contained on the wick, and ensure the beauty of your candle.

Extinguish the flame if it burns too close to the container or holder. Sometimes wicks do shift. If this happens, extinguish the flame, and while the wax is liquid, move the wick back to the center of the candle. Do not use your finger!

Do not move a jar candle when the wax is liquid. Although the wax will not burn you, it can still be messy to clean up and may stain fabric and/or carpeting.

When burning two or more pillar candles, be sure to set them at least 12 inches apart - otherwise the outside of the pillars may melt due to the combined heat.

REMEMBER: Candles are never to be burned out of sight - never light them unless you are observing the candle burning at all times. Countless homes and lives have been lost because of a burning candle being left unattended!

When burning your container candle for the first time, allow your candle to burn until liquid wax covers the entire surface of the candle. This will help your candle to burn more evenly and prevent waste along the sides of the container. Ideal burn time for container candles is 1 hour for each inch in diameter.

Never burn your candle for extended periods of time. Recommended time is 3-4 hours. Burning your candle longer can result in uneven melting and over release of fragrance. Over release of fragrance will reduce the scent your candle will have when burned again.

Never burn your candle if the container becomes cracked or chipped. The heat can cause the damaged glass to shatter.

All candles (especially scented ones) will produce a small amount of smoke. This happens mostly when relighting. Keeping the wick trimmed to 1/4 inch will help reduce smoking.

If black discoloration builds up on the inside of your candle container, clean with a damp paper towel or wet wipe after cooled. Allow container to dry thoroughly before relighting.

Allow your candle to cool completely before replacing the lid on the container.

Use caution when blowing out your candle. Blowing with force could cause the melted wax to splatter. For safest results, extinguish your candle using a candlesnuffer. Simply use the snuffer to dip the wick into the melted wax and then retrieve it. Wick will extinguish with little or no smoke and will be primed and ready for next lighting.

Avant Garde Jewelry - Big and Bold

2009-09-23T08:24:00.003-05:00

AVANT GARDE JEWELRY is a jewelry design company that holds an uncanny knack for capturing designs that combine class with cutting edge.
Avant Garde is known for its unique and artistic French flair and is one of the most respected names in upscale jewelry design.

These are limited edition pieces hand made in France and the US. The design team has 15 years of experience in the jewelry industry. BOLD is the theme of these stand alone works of art.

The artisan's vision is first realized with a pewter base, plated with either silver or brass and then varnished to preserve color. Many are further adorned with Swarovsky crystals and every item is hypoallergenic. The jewelry is progressive by nature with its omission of nickel and lead to preserve the environment.
Avant Garde jewelry maintains the highest level of quality and stands behind every piece.

Thad Cline Jewelry Now Available at A Secret Admirer

2009-09-23T08:15:00.003-05:00

Thad Cline Jewelry:
Thad Cline, a jewelry designer and goldsmith for over twenty years, designs each piece of jewelry to transcend fads and trends. His designs are stylish and classic with a hip, modern twist allowing the wearer the ability to invigorate her own existing jewelry collection.

“I believe that jewelry is an investment and my designs allow women options for incorporating their own style and flair. I have always felt that my designs should flow from casual to cocktail and my customers agree.” Make a bold fashion statement of your own with a beautiful piece of Thad Cline jewelry.
All designs are created from sterling silver, 14/20 gold filled, and 14kt vermeil.

Thad Cline uses only Swarovski crystal and semi-precious stones - each piece is hand-made. Rings may be ordered in whole or half sizes from size 4 to size 12.

Earthworks has Arrived!

2009-09-04T21:00:00.005-05:00

Announcing the arrival of Earthworks - born out of the appreciation of the body and a dedication to creating fragrant, luxurious body-care products to keep the body clean, supple and beautiful. Earthwork's passion began with a quest for pur-essences, the most exquisite fragrances, each of which embodies its individual essence as well as the inspiration and moods it evokes. Each pur-essence is then combined with pure natural ingredients such as shea butter, jojoba, honey, grape seed oil and soothing calendula to create the most luxurious soaps, shower gels, bath oils and body lotions which nourish, moisturize and soothe the skin. Earthworks products are created to provide a memorable, sensory bathing and body-care experience. All products are paraben-free, not tested on animals and are packaged with recyclable materials.

Check Out the new soaps and of course the Bath Truffles...

2009-03-19T09:34:00.003-05:00

Aquiesse Portfolio Collection Candles & Diffusers - Aquiesse defines sophisticated indulgent ambiance by inspiring the emotions evoked through the bounties of nature. The fragrances are meticulously blended by master perfumers using the world's finest essential oils and extracts. The candles are perfectly balanced in the purest natural wax, and ignited by a carefully selected lead-free wick for a clean, luxurious burn. Designed to quickly infuse your space with just the right amount of fragrance.
The fine oil diffusers are alcohol-free and designed to provide continuous scenting in any size room.
Surrender your senses... Breathe...

2009-02-14T05:47:00.000-05:00

Diana B 60 Second Miracle Tan

A totally unique product designed to naturally make you
tan in SIXTY SECONDS! Scented with chocolate truffle, coconut and almond, using breakthrough technology.
This Instant Miracle Tan produces water-activated sugar protein-based foam that gives the perfect illusion of suntanned skin!
Received Redbook's MVP
(Most Valuable Product) 2008.

2009-02-14T05:41:00.006-05:00

Diana B. Imagine being able to mix and create textures to bathe with, as you would combine fragrances to personalize them. Sugar Scrub with a little Bath Gel for more slip and bubbles. Body Lotion and Sugar Scrub to shave. Add a scoop of scrub to soften and sweeten the bath water when you don’t feel like scrubbing. Straight scrub on pure wet skin for optimal effect followed by drying off and putting on lotion with a fabulous candle lit in the bathroom and nearby bedroom to scent your environment while you play with your products, refine your skin, tone and hydrate your skin and feel and smell wonderful. No rules, totally safe interchangeable products use fragrances all created to enliven your daily routine with playful intuitive choices that delight the senses and lift your spirits.
Diana B. Sugar Scrubs are ALL NATURAL, totally OIL FREE, wax free, chemical free and are safe for the most sensitive skin.
Choose from 4 extraordinary scents:
Maple Sugar Lychee Nut is a miracle cure for sun damage, hyper pigmentation, acne scarring and topical bacterial infections of all kinds. Smoothing and evening out the skin tone on the face and body, super healing natural minerals contained in the Maple syrup used to make this one of a kind product, tone and refresh the skin.
Green Tea Desert Grapefruit contains powerful antioxidant Green Tea essence that helps to fight against free radical damage that ages skin prematurely. Soothing Grapefruit essence helps to heal surface impurities with its high concentration of Vitamin C, also creating balanced PH for your skin.
Black Fig has the added bonus of being rich in natural glycolic acids, while the skin of the fig is high in both Vitamin C and natural fruit enzymes, excellent in the restoration of elasticity, circulation and vitality to tired skin.
Peach Frangipani Flower contains Peach essence, soothing and gentle to sensitive skin. The Frangipani Flower extracts in this scrub lift and tone skin while bringing a glorious sense of well being and peace of mind to your senses.

2009-02-14T05:23:00.003-05:00

Voluspa Candles received the Best of Show honors in January 2009 from the Extracts Show in NYC for it's new candle collection by James Boyce. James Boyce Candles are made with ingredients such as apricot wax, palownia wood boxes and essential oils that blend with food or remove kitchen odors.

Holiday Gifts And Gift Baskets

2008-10-29T13:21:00.004-05:00

A Huge Assortment of Holiday Gifts Is Available Including Gift Baskets, Gift Sets And Individual Personal Care Items From Rance, Archipelago, Baudelaire, Claus Porto, Lady Primrose, Mor Cosmetics, Rigaud Candles, Shelley Kyle, The Thymes, Voluspa And Others. Every Price Range - Man Or Woman - Individual Or Corporate!

Baudelaire Soaps

2008-10-28T05:36:00.003-05:00

Baudelaire Soaps and Body Care specializes in distinctive, handcrafted imported soaps: including natural soaps and French milled soaps as well as authentic bath and beauty products for men and women – from body lotions to shaving brushes. In the south of France, where endless fields of lavender fill the air with fragrance, Provence Santé has earned a reputation among connoisseurs for this superb collection of authentic Provençal bath products.Baudelaire Soaps - Whether you call them French-milled, triple-milled, or just fantastic, these soaps are all made the traditional way, by "milling" the ingredients 3X for a rich, long-lasting bar. They also feature a pure vegetable base and moisturizing shea butter.Baudelaire Provence Sante soaps are made in small batches in Provence by a family business dedicated to the great European traditions of soapmaking and fragrance. They come in glorious fragrances like Vervain Lavender and Linden. Packaged in Guest soap sets; Big Bars and Bath Bar. The Linden lotions and creams are among the best on the market today. It's fragrance is a combination of subtle violet, jasmine and floral extracts and is ideal for fragrant all-over moisturizing. Very light and nourishing.

Dayna Decker Candles & Diffusers

2008-10-28T05:21:00.007-05:00

Recently arrived...
Dayna Decker Candles and Diffusers...

Dayna Decker candles. Modern. Seductive. Luxury. This is the essence of DayNa Decker Environments. Take your inhibitions and leave them by the door. Prepare yourself for a completely unique experience. You will be intrigued, you will be tantalized, and you will be aroused by the multisensory pleasures. DayNa Decker Environments juxtaposes glamorous elegance with clean edged minimalism enveloped in style and well-being.DayNa Decker had a vision to revolutionize ambiance through the progression of sight, sound, smell and function. Driven by a passion that illuminating objects, home accessories and fragrance systems should be more sophisticated, multisensory, longer lasting and environmentally harmonious, DayNa Decker Environments was founded. With products of purity and balance, furnished in the context of luxury and fashion, DayNa Decker Environments soothes the soul, enhances an atmosphere, seduces your senses and calm the effects of life's daily distractions.You will experience something completely unexpected and completely irresistible. With the launch of our EcoCouture™ products integrating modern innovations, hip designs, and environmental responsiveness, DayNa Decker Environments defines a new era in home ambiance.Transform a simple space for living into a sanctuary for life.

2007-03-10T09:27:00.004-05:00

At Secret Admirer, we have added Ralph Lauren Layette Shoes
(3-6 Month & 6-9 Month Available) to our line of fabulous baby gifts. Ralph Lauren Layette Shoes can be purchased alone or added to any gift. Our selection of quality baby gifts is growing daily and we are constantly adding new designer clothing lines. Remember, "An elegant gift is not just noticed... it's remembered!"

Racquet EZ Sneaker (For Girls and Boys Available)
Adorable sporty leather sneaker with applied grosgrain ribbon at the sides.
Designed with two hook-and-loop velcro strap closures at the vamp.
Printed "Polo" accents the top velcro strap, embossed "Polo" logo at the back.
"Ralph Lauren"-embossed leather outsole, padded insole.
Imported.

Briley Lambskin Slipper
Pretty ballet slipper in supple lambskin.
Satin ribbon tie at the vamp.
Leather lined with padded insole, nubuck suede outsole with embroidered "Ralph Lauren."
Embroidered "RL" monogram at the ankle.
Imported.

Bruder Toy Trucks

2007-03-07T11:50:00.000-05:00

The Large Pro-Series Bruder Trucks Offers Children Realistic, Active Playing Fun. Bruder Trucks Feature Model-Like Design And Fine Details With A Wide Range Of Playing Functions. The Slogan "Just Like The Real Thing" Holds Especially True. All Vehicles Are Suitable For Indoor As Well AS Outdoor Use.

Bruder Trucks
Bruder Trucks are unsurpassed in detail and play value. These toy trucks are articulated just like the real thing...Bruder Trucks for digging, scooping, dumping, hauling, lifting, wrecking, and more. Bruder toys are made in Germany using the newest computer controlled manufacturing equipment. Bruder has been manufacturing toy trucks for over 90 years.

Turn your sandbox into a construction site with our selection of Bruder trucks. From Cement mixers to Bulldozers and Garbage trucks, Bruder trucks are built to last. We can also take special orders!

Archipelago Botanicals

2007-03-04T19:43:00.000-05:00

The Art Of Living Well By Archipelago Botanicals

POMEGRANATE. Fresh & Pure.
Archipelago Botanicals. From The Produce Section To The Bath, Pomegranate Is The Perfect Additive For The Skin. Ancient Greeks Touted Its Medicinal Benefits, While Modern Beauty Editors Point Out That The Fruit Is Loaded With Powerful Antioxidants. These Products Carry the Delightful Fresh Scent of Pomegranate - And Are Blended With Premium Ingredients, Including Phase II Enzyme Boosters That Help Detoxify And Cleanse. Use As Part Of A Daily Wellness Program To Keep Skin Looking Young, Vibrant And Healthy.

SUGAR, Gentle and Pure.
A Gift From Nature To Nourish, Restore And Soothe The Skin.
Archipelago Botanicals. Unlock Ancient Remedies With this Delightfully Gentle, Luxurious & Moisturizing Collection. Used For Centuries, Sugar provides Natural Alpha Hydroxy Acids To Smooth Fine Lines, And It is The perfect Base To Gently Remove Dulling Dirt, Toxins And Dead Cells From The Skin. Calming Vanilla, And Pure mango And Coconut Extracts Deliver Powerful Antioxidants To Keep Skin Looking Young & Healthy. The Result Is A Natural-Based Personal Care Collection That Will Thrill Even The Most Discerning Individual.

MORNING MINT, Wake Up and Go.
Wake Up With a Boost From Mother Nature.
Jump-Start Each Morning With A Natural Boost From Mother Nature. Archipelago Aromatherapy Goes To A Whole New Level In This Unique Collection Of Morning Products - Each Infused With Naturally Stimulating Essential Oils And Extracts. Shampoo, Conditioner And Foaming Body Wash Clean And Condition - And Immediately Fill The Room With The Invigorating Scent of Citrus And Mint. Award Winning Personal Care Formulations Are Loaded With A Gentle Jojoba Ester And Dried Milk Solids - Making Them Suitable For Even The Most Sensitive Skin Types. Recommended As Part Of A Daily Ritual.

KarenKlein Candles

2007-03-02T14:47:00.000-05:00

Newly added is a collection of KarenKlein Candles, Soaps & Diffusers all decorated in Karen Klein's famous & classic florentine papers. The Bellini fragrance is sparkling, crisp champagne sweetened with rich peach puree and the Fig, Black Currant & Fresh Cut Grass is a reminder of fresh cut grass, red ripe grapes and an enveloping blend of figs and black currants.

These famous faces indulge in KarenKlein products:
Jessica Alba, Jennifer Aniston, Courtney Arquette, Kim Cattrall, Hilary Duff, Calista Flockhart, Paris Hilton, Angelina Jolie, Ashley Judd, Nicole Kidman, Heather Locklear, Lindsay Lohan, Jessica Simpson, Kate Beckinsale, Drew Barrymore, Sharon Stone & a huge group of others.

Voluspa Candles & Rigaud Candles

2007-02-28T03:25:00.000-05:00

New to our catalog in February are
Voluspa Candles and Rigaud Candles.
We will be carrying Voluspa's most popular lines including
Baltic Amber,
Santiago Huckleberry, French Cade & Lavender as well as items from the Basic Black Collection, Tuberose Agave and Green Datura. Voluspa Candles can only be found in the most upscale retail locations.

From Rigaud High Fragrance Candles, we will carry the Cypress and the Gardenia scents. Check out the gift sets which include both the candle and a fragrant room spray. Rigaud Candles have exceptionally high fragrance levels and can also only be found in the most exclusive retail locations.