Holiday Pampering in San Francisco: Therapeia

As the go-to destination for Splendora editors in need of tension relief, Therapeia boasts a staff of talented bodyworkers who excel in the art of massage. If you've yet to indulge in the San Francisco locale's superb services, we suggest booking an appointment ASAP, or better yet, getting into the sprit of the season and purchasing a gift certificate for stressed friends and family.

From the moment you or your lucky giftee lies down on one of their heated massage tables, rest assured that aches and pains will soon disappear and you'll leave feeling sufficiently pampered. Check out Therapeia's signature Hot Stone treatment for a warm holiday delight. To learn more, or to purchase a gift certificate, click here. GET 15% OFF ON GIFT CERTIFICATES. USE THE PROMO CODE HolidayGCSplendora

'Olive', the World's First Smartphone Film

Olive is an extraordinary example of the power of modern technology. Using a specially-built camera, the film—the first of its kind—was shot entirely on smartphone and stars Academy Award-winner Gena Rowlands. Reflecting a true independent spirit, the project was funded entirely by independent, non-corporate means and is slated to hit theatres on Christmas Day.

The filmmakers need your help to make distribution a reality, so visit Olive's Kickstarter page to pledge your support. Donations are rewarded with bonuses ranging from a free DVD to a film credit, not to mention a do-gooder's glow. Tweet, Facebook, and text your friends to do the same…using your smartphone, of course. All they need is a few thousand people to donate $100 to make this filmmaker's dream a reality, so tell friends and HELP GET THIS FILM FUNDED.

Watch the first five minutes of Olive here.

Rodarte Cabinet de Curiosités

A must have for Rodarte devotees, Cabinet de Curiositiés is a coffee table book brimming with never before seen images from the inner creative sanctum of Kate and Laura Mulleavy. Peppered with photography by Catherine Opie and Alec Soth, the tome offers fans a slice of the sisters' singular take on California style in an artful, trend-resistant form. Put it on your holiday wish list or pick up a copy now at Brown's Fashion online.

TANKBOOKS Mini-Classics

Under normal circumstances we wouldn't advocate anything smoking-related, but take away tales by TANKBOOKS are an exception. Miniature-sized literary classics are housed in a cigarette pack-shaped shell, with no associated health hazard to speak of. Purchase titles such as Kafka's Metamorphosis and Tolstoy's Death of Ivan Ilych individually or in a mixed bundle of six for a bounty of literary fodder. For bookish types, this is the ultimate stocking stuffer.

What to Listen: Florence and the Machine, "Ceremonials"

The dog days are over for fans of Florence and the Machine. The band just released their sophomore album, Ceremonials, giving listeners a fresh crop of 12 songs with which to burn out their playlists. Frontwoman Florence Welch leads the crew in love anthems that inspire equal parts hip shimmying and soaring sing alongs. Lead single "Shake it Out" will see you triumphantly pumping your fist in the air as you croon along to its inspiring lyrics. Purchase it now on iTunes.