Hedonist Artisan Chocolates are a sophisticated treat.

Unique combinations of creamy chocolate truffles and unexpected spiced ingredients creates an unforgettable, mouth-watering experience. Step outside the chocolate box and enjoy Coconut Curry, Lemon Pepper, Orange Chipotle, Peanut Butter Cayenne and Raspberry Wasabi. Prices range depending on the size of box you choose ($12 to $54).

The 20 piece box of Valentine Spice Truffle Collection (Coconut Curry, Lemon Pepper, Orange Chipotle, Peanut Butter Cayenne and Raspberry Wasabi) is a great way to sample the sinful delights.  $54.

Our favorite celebrities looked stunning on the Red Carpet at the 2009 Golden Globe Awards held on Sunday, January 11th at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. Angelina Jolie (above) looked simple and radiant in a beautiful Atelier Versace gown.

High School Musical sweethearts Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens (above) look gorgeous together.  Vanessa looked young and fresh in a beautiful, intricate floor-grazing Alberta Ferretti gown. Zac wore a Burberry suit.

21-year old Evan Rachel Wood (above) was both glamorous and adventurous in her  black Elie Saab dress.

Kate Winslet (33) looked regal and elegant in black Yves Saint Laurent along side Revolutionary Road co-star Leonard DiCaprio.

Kate took home the “Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture” for Revolutionary Road. Kate beat out Angelina Jolie, Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, and Kristin Scott Thomas.  Kate also picked up a Globe for “Best Performance by an Actress In A Supporting Role in a Motion Picture” for her work in The Reader. Congratulations!

Olivia Wilde (top left), the 24-year-old House M.D. actress wore a lavendar Reem Acra gown.

The 36-year-old, Cameron Diaz (top right)looked lovely in a pretty, pink taffeta Chanel Haute Couture dress from the 2008/09 Fall/Winter collection.

Source: JJ, GG

We love to Korres natural products which use healing solutions that come from time-honored Greek traditions.

Out newest favorite pick is their Guava Body Butter. This rich and deliciously scented moisturizing and smoothing cream can be used over the entire body.

All of Korres’ products are free of mineral oil, silicone and other harmful ingredients. The shea butter and Quince extract in the body butter have softening, moisturizing and restructing properties. Guava is also an important source of Vitamin C, which stimulates collagen synthesis.

Available from Sephora for $21.

Although my current holiday attire does not necessitate a scarf (sandy beaches, SPF  and cashmere are not a wonderful combination),  every woman can use one of Bajra’s luxurious and timeless accessories.

The Bajra Collection includes leather, suede, cashmere, silk and brocade with the use of rare fabrics such as Pineapple and Banana fibers.   We love the simple linen scarf above.  Pricing from $150 - $350.

At the top of my New Year’s Resolution list with other notable yearly veterans such as exercise more, sleep more and give more is TRAVEL MORE. And yes, 2009 seems like a great year for it!

We love Concierge and their It List 2009 - a great place to start. Although I can only personally vouch for 50% of the proposed hot spots, Boracay Island looks positively delightful.

Bangkok (not on their list, but on ours) is a must! The Peninsula Hotel has an excellent spa!

What a laugh!  The Baby Owner’s Manual has operating instructions, trouble-shooting tips, and advice on first-year maintenance. At long last, Louis Borgenicht and
Joe Borgenicht have created the answer to every new parent’s first question:

Doesn’t this thing come with an owner’s manual?

With step-by-step instruction and even diagrams, The Baby Owner’s Manual explores the common concerns of every first-time parent:

What’s the best way to swaddle a baby?

How can I make my newborn sleep through the night?

When should I bring the baby to a doctor for servicing?

Louis Borgenicht, M.D. is a board-certified pediatrician with the American Academy of Pediatrics and has worked for the last 16 years at his private practice in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was named “best pediatrician in Utah” by Ladies’ Home Journal in 2001.

Joe Borgenicht has co-authored The Action Hero’s Handbook, The Action Heroine’s Handbook, The Baby Owner’s Manual, and Undercover Golf. He lives in Salt Lake City, Utah.

$25, available from Amazon.