A.K.A. "The woman cave." We turned our 11 year old entertainment center from Ikea into an open armoire and used the matching console table as my vanity. It's all Ikea in here. Glamour on a budget, baby!
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February 09, 2012
My New Dressing Budoir
November 19, 2011
November 08, 2011
Aloha from Hawaii -- Indulging in island beauty rituals
The indigenous Pineapple Pedicure at the Turtle Bay Resort in the North Shore is to die for. Here, my legs are exfoliated with Hawaiian Sea Salt, Kukui Nut Oil and raw coconut, then drizzled with Hawaiian Honey and a layer of crushed Pineapple. Next, my legs are wrapped in warm towels so my beach weathered skin soaks in the island goodness while I listen to the sounds of the ocean. BEST Tuesday morning EVER! -j
September 06, 2011
2011 Summer Beauty Wrap-Up
This summer, I got hooked on Sula's peel-off nail polishes, then became obsessed with their new beauty line. The brand is still small and boutique-y, prices are just right, and their idea of beauty is on par with mine: simple, natural, easy. Thanks to Sula, I do my own nails now, and use only their nail polish for a better-for-you manicure. Thank god because I don't think I can take going to another non-English speaking salon. (Sorry, I know that's bad, but it's true.) My faves: Champagne Sugar Perfume, Paint and Peel Duo in Azure, and the blushes in Forget Me Not and Girl Next Door.
Get ready for the ultimate Summer pedicure! My friend just got back from Greece and told me about this insanely strange spa treatment called the "Fish Spa." You basically submerge your toes in a fish tank where tiny little fishes go to town on all your calluses, hangnails and whatever dead tissue you have on your feet. Here's the description:
A natural pedicure method originating from Turkey and practiced all over the Far East. This unique skin treatment massages your feet using Garra Rufa fish. It is a great individual or group pampering experience which is something new that feels fantastic.
Your feet will feel amazing, refreshed and healthy. These clever fish can also stimulate acupuncture points helping to rejuvenate the nervous system, relax the body and release fatigue. Your blood circulation and flow is also greatly increased during the treatment.
She said it didn't hurt, actually tickled, and when she pulled out her feet, they felt like silk. Don't believe me? Check out the website for yourself. (There are pictures!) Can't wait for this to come to the States. Sigh. The things we (I) do for beauty.
My Favorite Summer 2001 Beauty Purchases:
1. A spa membership at Burke Williams. $79 a month gets you credit you can use for any of their spa services at 25% off. Need I say more? Let's just say, the day I redeem my credit is a day I look forward to all month. Where would my (currently) silky-smooth skin be without my monthly Hunter's Retreat treatments?
2. Aveeno. Not the new facial stuff. The OG body lotion stuff in the beige bottle with green pump. I have been slathering that stuff on all summer, and my skin has never looked and felt better--including my face! And you know what's funny? After using it I realize there is no difference between using the expensive stuff vs. the affordable drug store variety. If it works it works, regardless of how much you paid for it or where you bought it. Thanks Aveeno, for saving me a ton of money.
3. I used my hard earned eBay Bucks to snag this baby--it's called the TopStyler. Instead of rollers, it uses ceramic clam shell-shaped clamps. You set a pin curl and clamp it on. That's it! Once it cools (about 10 minutes is all I need) you take them out and you get gorgeous curls that eventually turns into sexy waves. Now, I can wash my face, brush my teeth and get my hair and makeup done in 30 minutes flat. Now that is a serious beauty accomplishment!
July 21, 2011
I've been Spotified!
The great thing about working with dotcom designers is you get the scoop on the latest websites/apps that make your life so much easier. Case in point: Spotify
For $9.99 a month, you get access to millions of albums that you can listen to on all your computers and your mobile devices. You can create playlists that can be shared with friends (the modern day version of a mixed tape LOL), and best of all, shop tons of music before making the commitment to buy the CD. It's brilliant.
Apparently, it's huge in Europe and recently just landed on U.S. shores.
Lucky us.
Right now, I'm listening to Foster The People. I mean, seriously, how cute are these guys??? Pumped Up Kicks--can't get enough of it. I can't wait to see them live:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDTZ7iX4vTQ
June 16, 2011
June 09, 2011
My Modern Life: A Look I Love For Our Eichler Home
Last November, Brandon and I became the proud owners of an uber modern home built by renowned architect Joseph Eichler. Seven months in, we are still so enamored with our biggest purchase ever, but furnishing it has had it's challenges. He loves clean and modern, I love homey and modern. Here's a look I love for our atrium, mostly for the natural materials and the colors of the three pieces shown, but I would pass on the swing and make it a regular couch since we have four huge skylights on the ceiling that let's lots of natural light in. It's the perfect spot for morning coffee or reading as you hear the birds chirping outside. Our atrium is our little slice of heaven!
June 06, 2011
Clicking My Heels
There's no place like... Feather Down Farms in Illinois. This is definitely going on my to-do list! Fresh air on the farm, making homemade butter and cheese, eating gourmet dinners by the fireside--sign me up!
June 05, 2011
Genius Idea
...an IKEA laptop workstation as an in-closet vanity. Love it! (Real Simple June 2011)
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