Celebrate Spring!

While temperatures are still a bit chilly, we’re ready to get started celebrating a fresh new season! Silk Spring wreaths are a great way to represent the season early without worrying about the potential damage or maintenance that fresh flowers require. Artificial, or “silk”, flowers have come a LONG way in recent years. No longer reminiscent of dusty, dried roses from your grandmother’s attic, the newest versions of silk flowers are impressively realistic. In fact, even we at Kennedy’s who see fresh flowers daily have been fooled by the incredibly lifelike nature of the silk flowers we carry; they look—and often feel—very real!

Kennedy’s has several silk styles to suit your senses, and if you still can’t find what you’re looking for on the walls of our gift shop, we can custom design something specifically for you. The beauty of having a floral design custom-made is that 1) it fits you and your décor perfectly; 2) it’s truly one-of-a-kind (none of your neighbors will have the same thing); and 3) your design can last for years to come! There’s no need to find something new every year as you can simply display a customized, long-lasting design season after season.

Need freshening in home areas beyond your front door? Let the talented designers at Kennedy’s put their years of experience to work for you! Bring in a photo of an area of your home or office you’d like revitalized, along with any relevant paint samples, color swatches, and measurements. We can help find the perfect accents and/or floral designs to spice up your spaces. The best part: this service is free of charge—MUCH less pricey than hiring a personal interior designer. Visit us soon!



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Look Good Naked!

Want a healthy, sun-kissed glow year-round without sacrificing your skin? Want to “fake it ‘til you make it” to spring break or summer vacation? You can achieve natural-looking radiance with TanTowels! These handy self-tan towelettes are great for all skin tones, and are oh-so-popular with Kennedy’s customers and employees alike.

We love that they’re thin enough for pockets or purses, and perfect for travel. We also love that we look like we’ve returned from a fabulous vacation in an exotic land after we use this product! TanTowels are a great way to get a “tan” before vacationing in warmer climates (remember: your skin will still need sun protection). Even if you’re not leaving Michigan this winter, you’ll glow like you did! Each TanTowel is concentrated with natural ingredients and a self-tan formula to give you a quick and even application with no streaking, no mess, and no fuss. After application, your natural-looking tan will develop within 2 to 4 hours, and a light citrus fragrance leaves you feeling fresh instead of smelly.

Get Glowing!

On The Glow Self Tanning Daily Moisturizer is a new product that is a perfect follow-up to your TanTowel application. Some of us experience slight dryness after applying self-tanner, but cannot moisturize immediately afterward because we don’t want to ruin our developing tan. On The Glow Self Tanning Daily Moisturizer is formulated for face and body, and actually works hand-in-hand with your TanTowels to give you a beautiful, lasting glow from head to toe!

Natural Attraction

In addition to natural plant-based oils and extracts, including avocado, jojoba, olive, marigold, and oat kernel, On The Glow Self Tanning Daily Moisturizer contains natural skin-color-enhancing ingredients DHA and Erythrulose. No stains or dyes here!  This lotion is formulated for face and body, so you can gradually develop a sun-kissed glow, just by moisturizing. With continued application, the subtle color will get darker over time. Daily use for one week will give you a noticeable change in skin tone, up to one full shade.

Save Time, Money...and Your Skin!

Forget paying the high price of sun-related skin damage. Save time--and more importantly, your skin--by getting tan when it is convenient for you. TanTowel products are also more reasonably priced than most high-quality self-tanning products.

All TanTowel products are available at Kennedy’s, while supplies last. Visit us for any of your gift-giving needs and get a glow on-the-go!

TanTowels, $3 each or 5 for $12

On The Glow Self Tanning Daily Body Moisturizer, $22

On The Glow Self Tanning Daily Face Moisturizer, $12

Pajama Party!

Anyone who suffers from hot flashes, night sweats and other temperature spikes due to menopause, chemotherapy, post-partum fluctuations, and other health conditions, or just wants a comfortable night’s sleep is invited!

Finally, someone understands something about the way women work! And of course, it's a woman. Helen Rockey founded Wildbleu, a Seattle-based firm which uses technical fabrics in everyday products as a solution to the conditions mentioned above. Designed specifically for women, the company's universally flattering sleepwear includes sleep shirts, pajama pants, and a night dress (our personal favorite). These casually stylish separates were created to provide a comfortable night’s sleep by keeping you cool and dry using fabrics that wick away sweat.

Sweat it out

These tech-savvy PJs are made with a patented yarn infused with “Heat Release Technology™” (HRT), which combines natural and synthetic fibers. The fabric was inspired by years of working with endurance athletes.

“We spent several years in development,” assures Rockey, who was also an executive with Nike and CEO of the “Just for Feet” chain of athletic shoe stores. “People who have bought products that I have brought to market in the sports shoe and apparel business know that only the highest quality, best performing products meet my standards. I wanted to create a product that I personally would love to wear, something that is soft, doesn’t absorb odor, and wears well. In Wildbleu we have it” (http://www.wildbleu.com/).

The fabric is said to outperform all other leading performance fabrics in drying time tests. The results of these tests and other related information can be found in the diagram below, and on the company’s website, linked above.

How it works & test results

 
Sleep like a sweet-smelling baby

Wildbleu garments have a soft, cotton-like feel, making them exquisitely comfortable to sleep in night after night. The company insists that no other performance fabric is as soft as theirs. While you sleep peacefully, the fabric works to pull moisture from the skin, allowing your body to be surrounded by a cool, dry feeling. A natural odor neutralizer also helps keep you and your PJs smelling sweet. Best of all, these moisture-wicking and odor-eliminating properties are permanently blended into each fiber, so they never wash out!    



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So cool, they're hot!

These pajamas let you jump out of bed and hit the ground running! Our favorite style is a little-black-dress-like version that is versatile and attractive enough to take you directly from bed to a night out. Just add a few pretty accessories and you’re good to go (we’ve tried it—it really works). You can wake up and go…literally! Now, how cool is that?!