Happy New Year!

Hello friends,

We simply wanted to wish you an early Happy New Year (or a Happy New Years Eve). We're excited to be back with fun contributor pieces and other posts when we've finished our series on gifting. Until we present you with our final day of holiday gifting, here's wishing you a love filled New Years Eve and 2015!

Below is a photo of Sharon and Chad. We LOVE this couple and everything about this photo. The photo was taken by Part of a Pair Photography. Cheers to love and new beginnings!

Also, we received a call last night and the fabulous owner of ALLITO has extended her gifting discount through January 20th. You can check out this post from the First Day of Holiday Gifting for details. Don't forget to enter code "Warren Todd".

Warmest Regards!

Niki & Trish

Ten Days of Holiday Gifting - Day Nine

We hope you all have been enjoying a holiday season filled with love and laughter!

With New Years on our minds, we love this next "gift" from one of our favorite vendors, Superior Party Rentals. The team at Superior are always professional, accommodating and lovely! In honor of a fun New Years party, they are offering 10% off any rentals. They are located in Jupiter, FL and this deal is good through January 5th.

We are so excited that our friends at Superior are offering this generous discount for our Warren Todd friends. As always, simply mention Warren Todd when you call or drop in and you'll receive the discount. Wishing you an early Happy New Years and the best of days!

You can check out there site by clicking on their name above for a little party inspiration and into their store for tablescape ideas!

Warmest Regards,

Niki & Trish

Warren Todd Ten Days of Holiday Gifting - Day Eight

Merry Christmas Eve to all who celebrate Christmas! We are so enjoying this holiday gifting series!

Today we're talking Norcross Patio and their Escapada line. If you make your way into Norcross Patio, and mention Warren Todd, you will receive 20% on all things in that line through January 9th. Yet another deal to not let pass. The fact that they are honoring it into the new year is even more fun! So many thanks to Gabby and Ann at Norcross. Again, just remember to mention Warren Todd and they'll know to offer the discount. Wishing you a day of productivity or relaxation (depending on where you are in your preparation process for Christmas). Click here to follow them on FB.

Classic Chic home blogged about beautiful gift wrapping options. You can read the post here and we pinned it from Tea Party Ribbons (click here to follow them on Pinterest). We thought this was extremely cute.

Merry Christmas Eve!

Warmest Regards,

Niki & Trish

Ten Days of Holiday Gifting - Day 7

So, now you look the part, have begun work on the physique, accessorized and are ready to have your photo taken! We posted a few weeks ago about this next generous local businessman who has made  a side career of helping others (in fact, you could say all he does is work towards helping others. Now, he's decided to give to the Warren Todd friends and this is another amazing deal! David Scarola (owner of David Scarola Photography) has offered a deal too good to let pass. There really is nothing like a photographer who can capture the family personality (as a whole - each person unique) in short bursts of time. David has an uncanny ability to capture "the moment". He's a friend of Warren Todd and the work produced for both us and our client events has been amazing. More importantly for you, it doesn't matter if it is an event, a second spent sitting on the side of the road, a morning swim and meditation, or a moment to simply capture time, David somehow has the ability to capture beauty and feeling. We are so grateful to David for the following offer! David Scarola Photography is located in Jupiter, Fl and David can be reached at 561-632-8316.

From now through the 28th, he is offering the following package:

A photo shoot and choice of 5 images to be taken in the month of February.

Take advantage of this amazing deal!

As for gift finds for the holidays this year, we have two photo ready holiday gift ideas and/or photo accessories, here are a few fun finds:

1. Bracelets from The Ropes. Niki is a personal fan of The Ropes (has been for years now).

2. Poppy Clips are just right for that plain shirt, rain boots or scarf situation you have going on. A little extra flair never hurt anyone.

4. For the gentleman: We love a good tie. This won't necessarily save you, but Hermes ties have always been a fan fav. in Niki's family and although they are stiff on the wallet, one of these ties is worth a hundred of another. Here's a beauty!

Wishing you continued holiday joy and many thanks, again to David Scarola!

Warren Todd Duo Ten Days of Gifting - Day Six

We hope you are all enjoying the holiday season! This series of gifting has been fun for us and we hope some of you have taken advantage of the generous deals offered by some of our favorite, small businesses.

We thought we'd follow up on a day of fitness from Body Mechanics with a day of fitness recovery. If you've followed our blog, you know that Attitude Drinks (the makers of Phase III Recovery) is one of our clients and we have seen their product work! There are many reasons to consume Phase III with all of its nutritional value. One of which is the electrolyte value inherently found in milk (especially when concentrated as in the case with Phase III). The reduced lactose makes it acceptable for those who are lactose intolerant (lactose allergic is a different story). However, the combination of carbs to protein, the phenomenal taste, the pure milk element and the fact that you can put it down, quickly, post workout (within 45 minutes) without having to consume a meal, all combine to make it a great post workout option. Here's where it fits into the Warren Todd 'Ten Days of Gifting' series: The makers of Phase III are offering a free case of Phase III (with free shipping if you are not local - The Palm Beach County area) to the first five people who call the office 561-227-2727 with a mention Warren Todd. Each case is comprised with twelve cans (flavor of your choice). This is a very generous offer and we hope you Phase III fans enjoy and provide feedback on our Facebook page. If you are not already a follower of the Phase III Recovery or the Warren Todd Duo Facebook page, we'd love to see you and surely and there is lot's to learn on the Phase III page. You'll continue to learn what is happening in the world of fitness on the Phase III page and you never know what will be next with the Warren Todd page. We, too, as witnessed by our last post, are big believers in fitness!

As for other gift ideas:

We hear that Beats Power Beats Two are great as well as Jay Bird Freedom Sprint Ear Buds.

We hope you are enjoying the holiday season shared with loved ones!

Sincerely,

Trisha & Niki

Ten Days of Gifting - Day Five

Welcome to day five of 'Ten Days of Holiday Gifting'! We're dedicating this to you men or the man in your life.

What goes hand in hand with the holiday season? Food and celebration deck the halls. Then, January first marks the start of new years resolutions, nationwide! Sometimes the gym can be intimidating (at least the "training areas") and, at the very least, feel crowded as you maneuver the people who have staked their claim in the world of the weight room. People end up feeling like they need to take a ticket and wait in line to borrow the 10 pound weights. Many dread walking into the gym and, at the very least, would love to have someone guiding them through a process that is tailored to their individual needs. You can feel confident that the time put in will yield results when you know the person training you is dedicated to your personal transformation. Body Mechanics Gym, out of North Palm Beach Florida, offers just that in a boutique setting.

They offer fourth years of combined experience and have worked with Olympians, professional athletes yet enjoy training clients who have suffered strokes, heart attacks and others afflicted with debilitating conditions. This is, by no means, a post meant to make recommendations for those struggling with illnesses. Always consult your physician. They train every age and provide entertainment through humor and unique, caring personalities to which surely any client can attest. This is not your 'typical' gym. They do believe in training using advanced methods, but not by the masses. The experience enjoyed at Body Mechanics is unique and everyone feels welcome. Most importantly, clients see results and enjoy the transformation through these tailored training programs.

In honor of The Warren Todd Duo blog's Ten Days of Holiday Gifting, if you mention Warren Todd, you will receive a free training session with purchase of ten sessions. They are located next to Zaven Kazan on the corner of PGA and US1 in North Palm. Give Mac a call, go check them out and let us know how it goes! Many thanks to the men at Body Mechanics Gym!

And now, for a few holiday gifting ideas in the fitness world. Here are two that came to mind:

1. NuBells. We'll be honest, we have never tried them and this gift idea isn't just for the men. These were hard to resist. These are weights that would look good in anyone's arm we think and we'll take the pink! Men, unless your favorite color is pink (and if it is, we love that about you), this might just be perfect for the lady in your life.

2. The UP3 looks pretty high tech. to us. As supporters of organizations helping those with medical conditions, fighting to keep as healthy as possible, the heart component struck our eye. 2015, here we come!

Wishing you a wonderful holiday weekend and give Mac, from Body Mechanics a call!

Sincerely,

Trish & Niki

Ten Days of Gifting - Day Four with the Fabulous Fonda Lee

Hello holiday beauties (and handsomes)!

Day four has arrived and on this Friday night, we're feeling fabulous. Our hair is in place (thank you Air Bar), we have our ALLITO clutches, and are well represented with monograms thanks to Initial Styles. What next? A contributor dear to our hearts, Fonda Lee (owner of The Beauty Bar in Palm Beach Gardens, FL) has offered her personal, makeup artistry discount just in time for you to paint the town, holiday style. Truth be told, no-one needs to find a reason (such as a holiday event or dinner) to stop in and experience Fonda Lee's magic making session. Let her be the artist and you do the chin up, shoulders back walk around your world! Below you'll see what Fonda Lee has put together. Many thanks to this incredibly talented and wonderful woman for all that she does for Warren Todd, for her clients and now, you! Her products can be ordered online as well. Here you can view a few of our favorites from the Fonda Lee line of beauty or follow her on Facebook to remain up to date on her merchandise, colors and what she's using to make-over others. Below is a post by Fonda Lee. Below the phenomenal gift to all of us that she's offering is our little write up on the savings associated. Enjoy! We sure will and will be back, of course to write about it with photos!

Holiday Glamour! What’s in? What’s not?

We are going to put your best face forward for Holiday Beauty.

The Beauty Bar has holiday make up that is designed just for "you" and your make-up comfort zone.

 

From a fresh, glowing face to holiday glosses & lashes. You choose!

 

These are some of the looks that local holiday goers are wearing.

 

 

 

  

We have a special pricing treat! You can receive your photo ready, holiday make-up session with lashes for $55.00 when you mention Warren Todd! This is an offer too good to pass up and is available now through December 31^st.  

 

 

Just to put this into perspective: Fonda Lee charges, on a standard appointment or walk in for holiday ready makeup, $150.00 (that is roughly a $100.00 savings for Warren Todd followers and friends). Eyelashes alone are $25.00. We cannot stress enough how amazing Fonda Lee makes you feel and all we can say is Enjoy feeling your beauty best! Thank you so, very much Fonda Lee, once again, for your true generosity!

 

While we're at it, let's talk about what goes with a pretty face? Well, a little arm candy never hurt anyone. This one's for your arm candy's arm. We find these to be distinguished looking in a price point that is appealing. We agree with their Instagram description: "Minimalistic and unpretentious. A timeless classic." You can visit www.danielwellington.com to check them out.

And, if by chance, you are flying solo with a smile, we came across these recently and had to share. As a partial Mainer, Niki couldn't resist! You can visit www.blackdinahchocolatiers.com to learn more. We love the Maine movement in support of small business and this gives new meaning to supporting someone else as you support yourself. This company is based out of a small island in Maine (Isle au Haut) where they hand craft chocolates, using local, fair-trade ingredients. The good news is this small business ships!

We hope you are enjoying this fabulous Friday night!

Warmest wishes,

Niki & Trish

Ten Days of Holiday Gifting - Day Three

We are starting to feel like Oprah and Gail at this point and could do worse as the saying goes! One thing is for sure, we love gifting and laughing as do those wonderful women so in honor of a cheerful season, let's get to it!

Few things make a person (specifically, a woman) feel more put together than having their hair done. And, by done, we're not talking simply trimmed or half blow dried in an attempt to get out the door (children, anyone?). If the rest of you is disheveled, a good hair day makes it all alright. To simplify, whatever you have going on from the neck down (or possibly the face) is well hidden, any day of the week, with a well quaffed mop! On the other hand, if you are headed to an event, to have your photos taken or on a date for that matter, there is nothing worse than spending the better part of your night choosing the right dress, lipstick, nail polish and more only to walk out looking like the weather took a turn the minute you walked out your door.

The generous owners of the Air Bar in Palm Beach Gardens, FL (again, in our backyard) are offering $5.00 of every service when you mention Warren Todd at some point throughout your visit. They do a phenomenal job and you leave feeling fabulous. We've all heard about how it's best to let your hair go days without a solid washin'. Let them hook you up with a style that will last days and, as they say in Frozen,  "Let It Go"!

As for a gift idea of the day, here is one that again keeps right on giving. We stole this idea during our daily read from one of our favorite blogs, Nutrition Stripped. So, we must give credit, in advance, for posing on this one. However, if you know Niki, you know she's a fan of oriental rugs. We both enjoy a quality rug! There is just something so wonderful about adding style in the form of something flat that lies over the floor. It sounds so unglamorous, yet so very important if you are putting a room together and have the resources. Below is a yoga mat with an oriental vibe to it. We also liked this leather yoga mat carrier. We are fans of original material, but felt this was worth the share. Thank you to the author of Nutrition Stripped for being an original! So, in honor of beauty from the ground up and all it inspires in the world of yoga, here are our recommendations:

This leather yoga mat strap is temporarily out of stock, but think birthdays to go with the holiday yoga mat (www.scoutmob.com).

Here you can find the yoga mat (the "magic carpet yoga mat can be found at www.anthropoloie.com):

With that, we'll take a magic carpet ride and meet you back tomorrow for day four!

 

 

Warmest wishes!

 

Niki & Trish

 

Ten Days of Holiday Gifting - Day Two

Today, we are again excited to share our two cents and a fun little surprise in the world of gifting. Yes 'tis better to give than receive.

Yesterday, we introduced a line of gifts that keep right on giving (either to yourself or another). It was such fun to share about ALLITO (one of our favorite new companies). ALLITO is one of those companies that comes out of left field and all of the sudden, you realize what you've been craving in the "world" of home and personal style accessories. Yes, the pun was intended (for those of you who checked out the site).

Today, marks day two and we are so excited to be sharing about a company located in our backyard (they are in Jupiter, Fl). In the world of gifting, this store is a never fail! If you are a monogram freak (as we are), you MUST visit Initial Styles and, when you do, from now until January 5th, mention Warren Todd and receive 10% off your purchase. On a side note, as an event company, we must mention that this is a great place to stop for wedding and shower gifts as well! Ride that monogram wave; it never gets old or goes out of style!

Here are a few fun gems at which to take a gander.

They exclusively monogram the Malabar Bay line and, as you can see above, also sell the ever popular Sea La Vie bracelets (yes, another fabulous holiday find)! You can follow them on Facebook by clicking on the Sea La Vie link above.

In keeping with thoughts of the sea, we thought it appropriate to mention a gift that never fails. This company has been around for a while now and to us, never gets old. From where the mountains meet the sea to where the sun sparkles over the white topped waves as they collide onto the sand, Sea Bags has you covered. They've expanded to offer everything from catch all's to wine holders and more. However, we love the good ol', Maine made Sea Bags. What's better? You can clean them with dish washing detergent and a hose. Enough said!

For those vacationing over Christmas (perhaps even setting sail), unsure what to do about stockings, below is your answer! Just throw them in the bag below that, and your jet set or ready to sail away!

 
 

With that, we'll set sail until we anchor for more gifting tomorrow!

Best wishes!

Trish & Niki

10 Days of Holiday Gifting - Day 1

Today marks day one of our Ten days of Holiday gifting (Warren Todd recommendation style).

Each day we'll be posting gift ideas (and maybe a discount or two) in honor of the holidays. These will include a variety of price ranges, styles and use occasions, but we hope you'll find something throughout the days you'll enjoy! Happy gifting and as they say, 'tis better to give than receive'.

Here is a discount to take note of! ALLITO offers an amazing collection of pillows and handbags, hand woven by artisans around the globe! There isn't anything that we don't adore and, in many cases, gawk over!

Here are a few ALLITO images and be sure to visit www.allito.com to learn more and shop!

**** For the next 24 hours, you can receive 20% off all pillows by entering the code name Warren Todd****

This is one of those "take advantage now" deals. Everything is truly one of a kind and the authenticity behind helping those around the globe is real! In this case 'tis great to receive and give at the same time!

Our second recommendation for gifting comes in the form of a "faux" version of a fabulous piece of jewelery. Dior earings are showing up everywhere. One of the two of us dawns them on nights out, frequently and we thought, for those who are on a holiday budget, we'd throw in the knock off version to give you a fun little gifting option. This is a great gift exchange item as well!

The Dior earings can be seen here. Abovd is a pic (although extremely blurry for some reason):


The ETSY "faux" version can be found here.

Happy shopping and don't forget to take advantage of the generous ALLITO discount by entering that Warren Todd code!

Cheers!

Niki & Trish

Vision Beyond the Lens

We have a very special place in our hearts for the author of this post. He's genuine, a dedicated father and has an incredible way of capturing the moments that matter. He knows your best angle and the feeling behind it and you absolutely cannot go wrong by letting this talented photographer capture your special moments in time. What he does not mention in this post is the effort (both physical and emotional) rooted in his kind soul spent touching the lives of perfect strangers and those he knows best in an attempt to enhance their life in whatever manner possible. Even more intriguing and praise worthy, he has, as many of us dream to, genuinely made a difference. The lens might capture the moment, but it is what is behind that camera that captures the heart. Thank you, David for capturing memories never forgotten in all of our lives. Our hearts forever grateful.

 

In the words of David Scarola....

 

One day, I am going to create a book of the beautiful moments I have captured around Palm Beach County; sharing moments of human interaction in nature, and sharing nature, in moments of my artistic pursuit of it.  It is my goal to include stories and quotes in this book from Palm Beach County residents who really love where they live.  I envision these stories to be ones that will have as a constant underlying element the message of “I love where I live and who I live with.”  I guess, well, it seems to me, in musing about this future project, the messages of both the pictures and stories is: Beautiful place, beautiful person, beautiful people, wonderful moment, what a really great picture! What a beautiful story. Wow!

 

I really love Palm Beach County, specifically the places I know and love to photograph- which is a growing list.  Photography as an art and pursuit has helped me be more loving and far-reaching, I think.  Last year, while very actively working on my project Portraiture in Homelessness, I wrote about that- how photography has helped me open wider eyes to love and beauty; recently with my August 2014 travels to Nicaragua I experienced, pondered, and wrote about it again.

 

 

 

The re-creation of moments captured through this medium feels like art to me.  

Looking through my delightfully-awesome 135 mm Carl Zeiss lens, to name just one of my sweet lenses,  I see artistically and feel artistic.  With additional creative post-production tools being included in the re-creation of the moments captured in camera, I fall in, guaranteed, rather passionately and obsessively, to the art of what I do.

 

I am in the trade of re-creating moments; a silly way to say it, but I like it!  It’s a process, from capture to process to save, to print to frame to hang:  Capturing children playing in crashing waves, brides and grooms on their wedding days, homeless individuals watching time pass by, the sun slowly rising lighting a sailboats reflection on glassy water, or the chattering smiling curious faces of people enjoying events.  I have been obsessively taking pictures of both random and posed situations for about three years now.  Photographic pursuits have been interesting, exciting, and very challenging at times.  As I have stuck with it, the images have improved and my drive and obsession have grown, calling forth increasing numbers of beloved moments to capture.  My mantra has been, “learn to look, learn to see.”

Thank you so much, David for this heartfelt post. For more information on David's photography or to check out more from his gallery, visit www.davidscarolaphotography.com.

We hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving! What a special holiday!

Sincerely,

Niki & Trish