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Aging, environmental stresses, UV rays, chemical services and everyday styling are just a few of the factors that contribute to hair damage, leaving strands brittle, dull and lifeless. And in the winter, things only get worse for hair’s overall health.
“You’re more likely to load up on treatments such as hair coloring and chemical straightening in [...]

Customized gifts make it all the more special.
Remember as a child when you would see your name in a book or find out about a movie star that shared your name?  For many of us, it would make us feel special. Even now, when we see the personalized keychain rack at the store, some of [...]

What to Wear to that Holiday Party
With the winter holidays just around the corner, you know what that means. . . yes, we need to get ready for Black Friday shopping, and yes, we need to think about where we are having Thanksgiving dinner – our house or Aunt Claire’s?  The list goes on and [...]

What kind of gift makes you positively light up?  Makes you feel warm and fuzzy inside? Perhaps it is any gift, because no matter the item, you love knowing someone thought of you. Or maybe it is when you open a present and instantly love it, knowing the giver put a lot of thought into [...]

At Soft Surroundings, there is nothing we anxiously await more than our annual inspiration trip to the South of France. Is there a more inspiring, artistic, or romantic place on Earth?  Something wonderful awaits around every corner; the beautiful muted palettes of the centuries old homes that dot the cobblestone streets, the baskets of daily [...]

Be on the lookout for our “Delightful Indulgences” mini-catalog in your next order from Soft Surroundings. Inside the catalog you will find every kind of treat to satisfy your sweet cravings! There are goodies for the chocoholics and truffle lovers, exquisite hard-to-find edibles like Chocolate-Covered French macarons and petits fours, and delicious little cakes in [...]

Well, here we go –
It’s that time of year and the holidays are upon us. The season is not without a little stress as we over-achievers try to create a perfect experience for those we love. We’d love to make it easier for you.
After you’ve browsed through the pages to follow, take a peek at [...]

We all do things that we know aren’t good for ourselves but how often do you know why?  Here is the scoop on why beauty don’ts are don’ts and some better solutions.
Removing makeup and washing your face before going to bed – While it can seem like a no-brainer, at the end of a long [...]

By Gary Goldfaden MD – Dermatologist
Whether your skin type is oily, normal, sensitive, combination or dry, moisturizing should be a regular part of your daily skin care regimen, all year round. Everyone needs a moisturizer, but different skin types require different types of products.
For Dry and Sensitive Skin:
The most important thing to consider when picking [...]