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UNIQUE GIFTS
BREAK THE GIFT ROUTINE

Give your loved ones and friends a chance to play polo together, a stone massage for two, or a whitewater Kayaking trip in Germantown. It's all possible via gift experience provider Excitations. According to the company: "Each experience is an engaging answer to giving -each one is selected to thrill, rejuvenate, educate, or simply enjoy." Plus, with the Circle Choice Packages, you can let recipients chose their activity. Whether they are into fly-fishing or feng shui, they'll find something to get them up early on the weekend.

Retail locations in Tyson's Corner Center and Union Station. (877)-839- 2483 www.excitations.com

BEAUTY
KIEHL'S V-DAY SET

Pamper someone on Valentine's Day with a collection of Kiehl formulas for face, hair, and body. The fully buffed-out basket includes, for face: Gentle Foaming Facial Cleanser; Pineapple Papaya Facial Scrub; Cucumber Alcohol-Free Toner; Ultra Facial Moisturizer; Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado; Gel Masque; and Lip Balm #1. For body and hair: exfoliating Liquid Body Scrub and Cleanser; Creme de Corps body cream, ideal for colder seasons; Ultimate Strength Hand Salve; Superbly Efficient Anti-Perspirant and Deodorant Cream; coconut-infused Amino Acid Shampoo; Hair Conditioner and Grooming Aid "Formula 133”; Intensive Repairateur Deep Conditioning Pak; Grapefruit Non-Soap Moisturizing Cleansing Bar (deluxe); and Creme with Silk Groom for hair. $193.50.

FASHION
LV IN CHEVY CHASE

Finally! Louis Vuitton has opened a new store at The Collection at Chevy Chase. The location will be the largest Louis Vuitton in the Washington, D.C., area and will carry leathergoods, men's and women's shoes, watches, jewelry and accessories. The boutique will feature the Louis Vuitton Damier pattern in addition to watch and jewelry offerings, and two unique scenic vitrines designed by artist Gerard Cholot.

Store Hours: Monday–Wednesday 10:00am-6:00pm;
Thursday-Friday 10:00am-8:00pm;
Saturday 10:00am-6:00pm;
Sunday 12:00pm-6:00pm.

ARTS
FAMILY WARHOL

Move those special family photos from the refrigerator to the wall with Custom Canvases, an online design studio that can turn your favorite photos into works of art. It's easy: upload an image, select a canvas size, and pick out a color scheme. The rest is taken care of by the in-house creative team, who will convert your shot into a personalized, Warhol-esque wall-hanging. You can also divide a picture into multiple canvases for a larger, more modern look. Andy would be so proud. Normal delivery time is 2-3 weeks. www.customcanvases.com

FASHION
OLD TOWN NEW LUXURY

Stylephiles take note: The second annual Old Town Boutique Warehouse Sale will be held at The Campagna Center in Alexandria on Saturday, February 18, 2006, from 9am to 4pm. The much welcomed sale will feature deeply discounted merchandise from Old Town's premier fashion boutiques including Hysteria (LAMB, 3.1 by Philip Lim, Development, Cacharel, and Diane von Furstenberg); The Shoe Hive (Marc Jacobs, Easy Spirit by Tara Subkoff, Bettye Muller, Cynthia Rowley and Lulu Guinnes); Romance for the Senses (lingerie); Tickled Pink (Lily Pulitzer), Mystique Jeweler, Gossypia, Queen Bee Jewelry, In By Ten, Remix (vintage), and more. Arrive early for the best selection! 418 South Washington Street, Alexandria.

FITNESS
ROCK-N-YOGA

Free your inner rocker! Whether you are into The Stones, U2, Fugazi or the Ramones, you won't find it much of a stretch (well, actually you will) to enjoy Alexandra Luzzatto's Rock and Yoga classes at Hot Yoga. Luzzatto, a former D.C. punker and Xena action hero, teaches yoga at the White House and the CIA, and has traded in her sanskrit mantras for AC/DC. Her class mixes standard yoga poses with dancey moves, while the constantly changing playlist ensures you'll never get bored… just don't pull out your concert lighter during downward dog. 3408 Wisconsin Avenue NW. (202) 468-9642