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Celebrity gift hampers.....SURPRISE!!!!

There is a new page added!!! CELEBRITY GIFTS.The beginnings of a celebrity hamper eh!?!

Very much along the lines of those first steps to creating a little bundle as a gift. These are just the foundations to get your creativity working and  to make it more personal.

September so far is bringing you Lady GaGa, Justin Beiber and Taylor Swift.So time to get your thinking caps on.

http://thechocolateperfumespa.blogspot.co.uk/p/celebrity-gifts.html

TIME TO SPA!!! what a treat.

Always dreaming of a 'spa' but never really get around to doing it. Well here is a selection of great spa special offers....tea for two sounds soo good. 

Follow the links to find out more about these offers including extra 'need to know' and locations.
 

Spa Retreat & Afternoon Tea for Two - Introductory Offer

"What's included

• A choice of eight hotels and spas
• An afternoon tea for two
• Use of the venue’s spa facilities
• Experience gift pack including personalised voucher and message card
• Cancellation Indemnity"

http://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=1109&awinaffid=154916&clickref=&p=http://www.virginexperiencedays.co.uk/spa-retreat-afternoon-tea-for-two-introductory-offer-up-to-50-off-only-3900

 Spa Beauty Treat with the River Wellbeing Spa at the 5* Hotel Rafayel - Special Offer

"What's included

• Luxury manicure or pedicure
• Full use of the facilities
• Use of robe and slippers
• Tea and cake
• Experience gift pack including personalised voucher and message card
• Cancellation Indemnity"

 http://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=1109&awinaffid=154916&clickref=&p=http://www.virginexperiencedays.co.uk/spa-beauty-treat-with-the-river-wellbeing-spa-at-the-5-hotel-rafayel-70-off-only-35

 London Hilton Afternoon Tea & Thames River Cruise for Two - Introductory Offer

"What's included

• Afternoon tea for Two at Berry Bar & Lounge at The Hilton London Green Park
• Thames River Cruise Tour departures from the following Piers every 30 minutes:
  Westminster Pier
  Tower Pier
  Greenwich Pier
  London Eye Pier
• Unlimited travel on the City Cruises boat so you can hop on and off as many times as you wish during the day
• Experience gift pack including personalised voucher and message card
• Cancellation Indemnity"

http://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=1109&awinaffid=154916&clickref=&p=http://www.virginexperiencedays.co.uk/london-hilton-afternoon-tea-thames-river-cruise-for-two-introductory-offer

CHOCOLATE MAKING WORKSHOP

This sounds just perfect.Not only is it a 3hour workshop for chocolate lovers but it is Green& Blacks. How exquisite is that?!!!

Here is a peak at what this experience will bring you.....

"What's included

• A three-hour workshop
• A glass of chilled bubbly on arrival which will be unlimited throughout the experience
• A cocktail making session
• A tasting session including sampling some delicious treats
• Decorating fresh vanilla cream truffles and fudge
• Matching chocolate to wine session
• Creation of your very own flavoured chocolate
• Experience gift pack including personalised voucher and message card
• Cancellation Indemnity

What happens on the day

Upon arrival at the venue you will be welcomed by your chocolatier for the evening and offered a glass of chilled prosecco. The three-hour workshop begins with cocktail making where you will blend your own chocolate martini and even dip your glass into melted chocolate. Create a chocolate lattice which will be used later as a luxurious topping for your chocolates
Next is the tasting of exquisite chocolate from around the world, including a sample from the rare Criollo bean before you infuse, pipe, dip and decorate fresh vanilla cream truffles. Yummy.
You will have the opportunity to watch Master Chocolatiers prepare nut brittle and gooey American style chocolate fudge. Shape, cut and decorate your fudge and nut brittle with pretty toppings such as gold sugar, crystallised rose petals, coconut, strawberry curls, white chocolate flakes and transfer sheets. Try your hand at being a connoisseur as you pair dessert wines with fruit infused truffles before creating your very own flavoured chocolates. Experiment with flavours and spices such as chilli, orange, fig and rose.

To find out more about this experience, the link below will take you straight there and you can see the locations and any 'need to know' details.   

Did I mention its on special offer? Even more reason to check it out!!!!!

http://www.virginexperiencedays.co.uk/luxury-chocolate-making-workshop-with-green-blacks-including-unlimited-bubbly-for-one-40-off-now-only-48?path=special-offers

TAYLOR SWIFT - WONDERSTRUCK ENCHANTED

                         Taylor Swift - WONDERSTRUCK ENCHANTED - release date september 2012

LADY GAGA - FAME

                                         
 Lady GAGA- FAME - Due to be released in September 2012