Merle Norman Cosmetics

Beautiful gift ideas abound at Merle Norman Cosmetics just out front of the entrance to the Durango Mall.

There are cosmetics of course, and a whole line-up of skin and body care products including washes, moisturizers and powders. Numerous designer fragrances are available as well as lovely jewelry and beautiful candles.

A great gift idea for any of the aforementioned items would be a gift certificate, but consider something a little more unusual such as a certificate good for a makeover, facial, or hand massage/treatment.

Trimble Hot Springs

When you give someone a gift that tells them to "go ahead, pamper yourself," you've told them how much you care. This area is very fortunate to have Nature's very special gift to us of hot waters bubbling from the ground and Trimble Hot Springs offers the ultimate in those hot, relaxing waters.

Suggested gift ideas from Trimble – spa body treatments (including mud wraps and massages and massage therapy), hot soaks, and one of the nicest things ever – a soothing, soak in the beautiful, ultra-private Redrock Pool. Ask about 10-punch passes, memberships and more things available from Trimble Hot Springs.

Trimble's attractive facility is lo-cated 7 miles north of Durango off Highway 550 (turn left from the highway).

First National Bank of Durango

The cash being held by pretty Noi Vaughan, Client Service Representative at First National Bank of Durango, may not be as attractive as she is, but it would certainly light up the eyes of its recipient during the holidays.

Besides cold cash in a pretty holiday currency envelope, there are plenty more ideas for gifts from First National. There are children's savings accounts to get them on their way to financial planning and awareness, collectors' coin sets and Savings Bonds. As usual, First National will have its Durango historical calendars at no charge, but keep in mind supplies are limited. First

National Bank is on Ninth Street between Camino del Rio and Narrow Gauge Avenue.

The Bottom Drawer

The Bottom Drawer is ready for this festive season with holiday outfits and shoes. This store is for women with an emphasis on juniors and it carries lots of fun things for holiday giving and wearing.

Accessories in-clude bracelets, earrings, necklaces, watches, purses and warm hats, scarves and gloves. The Bottom Drawer is best known for the several brands of jeans it sells, including Lucky, AG, Seven and Citizens of Humanity, to name a few. More gift ideas would be lotions and body scrubs.

The store is located at 801-B, Main Avenue.