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The scent of gardenia can send me to another place, another time - a stroll in a garden or a walk on a country path lined with these flowering plants. It's amazing how physical the scent of gardenia can seem. A blooming gardenia plant can turn the entrance of a room into a scented wall. Sometimes, the fragrance can be that powerful, but at the same time, so fragile and sweet. This Gardenia Aromatherapy Gift Set ($25) is sure to awaken all the senses.

Gone are the days of unattractive soap rocks. These soap rocks are great gemstone replicas, a surprisingly beautiful upgrade to the old soap-by-the-slice versions.  At $14.95, they make great gifts for Secret Santa exchanges under $15, hostess gift or small thank you gift.  Add an unused jewelry box as packaging to create a fun presentation. (green=jade, purple=amethyst, yellow=citrine, blue=opal)