Wellness at the Bacara Resort and Spa I recently had the pleasure of visiting the Bacara Resort and Spa in Goleta, Ca. I now know why most wealthy people are happy, thin and run marathons for fun. I’ve lived in Southern California my whole life and had never even heard of the Bacara, it’s …
Wedding fashion: What NOT to do
Wedding fashion: What NOT to do I married into a Persian family and some of the valuable things I’ve learned as a wife is to always have nuts, fruit and tea available for impromptu guests, greet everyone with a kiss on EACH cheek and if they criticize you blatantly be happy; for it means …
Sweat Sesh
Sweat Sesh Yet another brilliant idea of mine involved high heat, thick socks and lots of reality TV. Sweat lodges have been around for ages and are now super trendy and accessible yet again. I snagged a three-sweat session voucher online and happily awaited my upcoming appointment. Walking in I immediately noticed the yogi …
Lashes for Days
Lashes for Days I have the smallest eyes you’ve ever seen. Seriously, I make beavers look bright and doe-eyed so I’ve always been a bit obsessed about enhancing my eyes. I go dramatic on my eye makeup most days, I don’t stop slathering on the mascara until Tammy Faye Bakker would be proud and …
Let’s Diffuse the Situation
Let’s Diffuse the Situation I remember the first time I spotted an essential oil diffuser being used. I was at my accountant’s office and the pristine, modern décor was made even better by the soft wisps of lavender floating next to her. That scene from Alice in Wonderland came to mind, where the allure …
Touch me. Why massages are non-negotiable.
Touch me. Why massages are non-negotiable. I regularly pay strangers to rub my nude body with oils until my guard is down and I’m incredibly vulnerable…you should to. Touch is a powerful thing. The benefits of massage are endless and the combination of the physical relaxation and mental de-stressing is the ultimate goal. Regular …