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themed chocolates. Send Tessler's
extraordinarily wrapped and personal-
ized gifts to anyone in the world.

Nourishment
For Body And Soul

THE VINEYARDS & NIBBLES & NUTS,
32418 Northwestern Hwy.,
Farmington Hills, (248) 737-8088.

AVEDA ENVIRONMENTAL LIFESTYLE
STORE, 2800 Somerset North, (248)
816-3333 and 2801 Somerset South,
(248) 649-6491, Troy.

Commuters and locals have sam-
With all products made from natu-
pled, and given the thumbs up to, the
ral, essential oils and botanicals, the
mouth-watering, colorful gourmet sal-
Aveda stores at Somerset were among
ads and delicate Middle Eastern pas-
the first shops nationally to provide
tries served up at the Vineyards. The
consumers with environmentally
gift baskets assembled by Ron Asmar's
friendly health and beauty products.
capable staff earn equally
Yvette Tremaine, who
enthusiastic raves.
Colorwor ks Studio of
manages both Somerset
One of countless, gor-
Design in Farmington mall locations, says two
geous Gourmet Baskets is
Hills asse mbles custom of the company's holiday
"The Favorite," with a bot-
home acce ssory baskets. gift sets are appropriate,
tle of sparkling cider, wine
pleasing choices for most
or champagne, high quality
individuals. Select "The Ritual of
cheeses, crackers and biscuits, truffles,
Care: Hand and Foot Relief," which
pistachios, chocolate-covered raisins
offers both the regular and purse sizes
and fresh fruit preserves.
of orange and eucalyptus cream, and a
Ask about the "Wall Street" basket.
softening mixture containing tea tree
Or choose from the abundant selec-
and lavender oils. This set sells for
tion nuts/candy/cookie trays available.
$38.50.
One example might include jumbo
The "Ritual of Renewal" offers a
cashews, pistachios and glazed
refreshing bath bar, a smoothing body
almonds, with non-pareils or truffles.
polish, which is a walnut-based exfoli-
All nuts can be hand-dipped.
ating body scrub, and Aveda's calming
If your gift recipient is a self-
composition, which bears essences of
avowed cookie- or cake-aholic, per-
rose, sandalwood, and oil of jojoba.
haps you'll choose an assortment
This kit is priced at $60.
boasting mandelbread, cappuccino-fla-
vored brownies and Middle Eastern
MARY JO PRECOPIO, CMT(Certified
specialties such as cashew fingers, zala-
Massage Therapist), (248) 601-1990,
ba, and mamoul — a walnut confec-
Rochester Hills.
tion. Birdsnests and a variety of bakla-
If you haven't experienced armchair
va are best-sellers, too.
massage, you'll soon become hooked.

— fine china, fine crystal and interesting gifts —
Mon. - Sat. 10 - 6 pm Thurs. 10 - 8 pm
Nalhisf
Sun. 12 - 5 pm
BLOOMFIELD PLAZA
6566 Telegraph Road at Maple
Bloomfield Hills

STUDIO

851-5533

the yachtsman

APPARE FOR LAKE & LAND

OUTDOOR

Outerwear

Cold & Winterproof

Gloves

Your fingers will LOVE!

Capilene Long Underwear

Wonderfully Warm

MOUNTAIN

HARD 43k0
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Synchilla, Retro Pile, Regulator !

Cozy, Toasty, & Comfortable

Holiday Hours: 10 7 Mon Fri. 10 8 Thurs. 10 5 Sat. 12 5 Sun.

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