MAY
2012
Surf & Sand Resort... Laguna Beach, CA

 

Just checked in and on my way to the spa. Reviews will be up on Tuesday!

 

 

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Jan Marini Travel Kit.... It's BACK!

I am ridiculously excited to announce the return of the travel kit! As a person that travels a lot... I have missed it. The new packaging is super cute and fits perfectly in my LV Aubergene Travel case.

 

 

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What to Eat Wednesday.... Sugar Body Scrub

This Week instead of something to eat I decided to share the recipe I received at the AquaTerra Spa last weekend.

STACK OF BROWN REED SUGAR
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A homemade, organic body treatment....

A Trip To ... AquaTerra the Spa at The Surf & Sand Resort in Laguna Beach

 

After a long drive and a long day in classes I checked-in to the AquaTerra Spa. It was close to closing time so I couldn't explore all of their services. After a quick browse of their menu and a little conversation with the front desk staff on...

So this year instead of my traditional jewelry or a Louis Vuitton
handbag my husband wanted to shake things up for Christmas.  Enter the
most fabulous gift ever!  A day at 3 of my favorite local spas Casa
Palmero at Pebble Beach, Aquista at the Hyatt Monterey and Vista Blue at
the Monterey Plaza Hotel and...

Now this is an old pic of the Duchess, but I just love this look and thought it would be the perfect introduction to my new Monday feature. Haute Look, my copycat looks of celebrity styles I love. Now I am not one to "style for less" bloggers so sorry if some pieces are a little pricey.

What to Eat Wednesday... Spiced Apples

There is nothing I love more than this recipe in the Winter. It makes the house smell amazing and tastes like the holidays!

 

4 large apples

3 tablespoons meyer lemon juice

1 tablespoon Vanilla

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ginger

1...

                  

 

 

A very Happy New Year. May 2012 be amazing and rewarding.

5. Clarisonic Skin Brush

Imagine a 1 minute routine that will leave your skin soft, clean and
tighter.  Clarisonic does that for me.  I discovered it a few years back
and have been very impressed with the constant improvements the company
is made.  I now use the PRO series,(can only be purchased...

I recently returned from an amazing trip to Italy and Croatia with my husband and his co-workers.  12 days of unbelievable food, wine and sites leave the body a bit beat up.  Enter the Ying & Yang Spa on board the Norwegian Jade.

Our first day aboard ship I knew instantly I wanted to hunt down the spa.  I was in...

My Favorite New Breakfast Shake... (from Women's Health Mag) I recently found this recipe and now start my day with it! Kale is a SUPER food for healthy skin and almond butter is my new love. Awesome Almond Blend 1 small frozen banana, sliced; 3/4 cup kale, lightly packed stems removed. 3/4 c almond milk, 3/4 tbsp almond butter and 1/2 tsp...
My Favorite New Breakfast Shake... (from Women's Health Mag) I recently found this recipe and now start my day with it! Kale is a SUPER food for healthy skin and almond butter is my new love. Awesome Almond Blend 1 small frozen banana, sliced; 3/4 cup kale, lightly packed stems removed. 3/4 c almond milk, 3/4 tbsp almond butter and 1/2 tsp...

So I loved my first treatment so much I went back for more the next
day.  Looking for a treatment to help with my tired muscles I opted for
the Muscle Therapy Seaweed wrap.  A 100 minute dream!

 

After
winning big in the casino the night before, I arrived over an hour
early and forked over...

Haute Right Now... Elemis Muscle Ease Body Oil

 

I discovered this beauty on a recent trip aboard the Norweigen Jade. 
I had previous experience (on another Norweigen Cruise) with Elemis and
found it a little lacking.  So when I showed up at my spa treatment an
saw the line, you can say I...

Here is my twist on a favorite I picked up in Italy.

Spaghetti al Peperoncini

I try not to eat pasta too much and recently discovered the joy of Spaghetti Squash.

 

1 squash will make enough for a large family or several meals for a small one so I freeze half after I cook it. 

 

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