gabriel & co cutest couple contest: enter now!

Want to celebrate your mutual adoration and win a gift certificate for some pretty amazing jewelry at the same time? Enter the Gabriel & Co. "Cutest Couple" contest and you'll still have a chance to WIN one of three prizes:

1st place - a $500 gift certificate

2nd place - a $300 gift certificate

3rd place - a $200 gift certificate

These gift certificates will be issued by Gabriel & Co. and are redeemable for any Gabriel & Co. merchandise at a store that carries one or more of our collections.

If your store is not already a Gabriel & Co Facebook fan:

• Go to your store's facebook page
• Click "Use Facebook as Your Store Name." This is located on the right-hand side of the page, just below Admins.
• Go to the Gabriel & Co. Facebook page. (http://www.facebook.com/GabrielandCompanyNY)
• Click "Like" at the top of the page

For your store and your Facebook fans to participate:

• Go to your store's facebook page
• Click "Use Facebook as Your Store Name." This is located on the right-hand side of the page, just below Admins.
• Go to the Gabriel & Co. Facebook page. (http://www.facebook.com/GabrielandCompanyNY)
• Look for the "Cutest Couple" Facebook post
• Click "Share"
• You can write additional information if you like
• Click "Share Photo"

For more information about our exciting "Cutest Couple" contest go to our facebook page and click on the "Cutest Couple" tab. Good luck and may the cutest couple win!

happy vday: a little love for little ones

Valentine's Day isn't just for lovers. Make it a great excuse to show your love for your kids. Where to get a gift they'll love? Whether they're tots, tweens or teens, Lester's--the place to find everything from clothing to accessories--is your ultimate Valentine's Day destination. The store sells sweet and stylish treats for Valentine’s Day that are oh-so-adorable--your kids will get a kick out of them. Check out the Love and Kisses Flurr Pajama Pants and Shorts, designed for lots of cuddling time. My favorite is the fleece pajama bottoms with assorted heart and chocolate kiss patches (my three-year-old daughter loves them too!) Available in pink and purple, in sizes girls 2T - 6X, small to extra large ($33 - $45). Go to Lester's stores to purchase.

happy vday: light his fire

There's something about candles that invites, relaxes, calms, suggests and ensures a romantic evening is in store. When leading home fragrance expert Laura Slatkin wanted to create her own collection of scented candles, she drew on over a decade of experience in the prestige home fragrance market to develop an unparalleled fragrance experience. The result was NEST, a candle collection ($32 each) uniting rich color, texture and scent to enhance everyday living and provide a respite that sets the mood for love. My picks for Vday: Pink Jasmine (if you're feeling a little flirty) and Moss & Mint (for a clean, fresh, more manly scent). The landmark collection includes the following evocative fragrances:

Moss & Mint Candle: Garden mint, apple blossom, and muguet are infused with a touch of oakmoss and vetiver

Bamboo Candle: Flowering bamboo mingles with an array of white florals, sparkling citrus and fresh green accords

Pink Jasmine Candle: A rare pink jasmine is blended with frangipani flower and peony with under notes of cashmere wood

and white musk

Moroccan Amber Candle: Moroccan amber, sweet patchouli, heliotrope, and bergamot are accented with a hint of eucalyptus

Orange Blossom Candle: Orange blossom, orchid, tiare flower and freesia are combined with tangerine, lemon and musk

Wasabi Pear Candle: Anjou pear and fresh, ozonic watery note are infused with the essence of wasabi

Freesia Kiwi Candle: Freesia, jasmine and muguet are married with kiwi, Asian pear, and cassis

Periwinkle Hyacinth Candle: Periwinkle, hyacinth and lilac are combined with crisp green leaves and cloves

Mahogany Votive Candle: The sweetness of vanilla and caramel praline accents sandalwood, star anise and patchouli

Wild Oats & Bourbon Votive Candle: The essence of bourbon is blended with wild oats and mandarin ginger

Go to www.neimanmarcus.com to make your purchase, just in time for Valentine's Day.