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June 23rd, 2010Last week, I began my 4-week test of the Lotus Wei Inspired Action elixir, a mix of five flower essences designed to inspire creativity, enhance motivation, and foster spiritual insight. I noticed the effects after the first day, and began to wonder exactly how flower essences are made and how they affect the body. So I turned to Katie Hess, organic alchemist and founder of Lotus Wei, for some answers. "Flower essences are made when flowers are infused in water by sun...
June 22nd, 2010In the July/August issue, we cover a number of products that we really want to share with you, so we're giving some of them away. First up, we have two products that help reduce the appearance of cellulite: Bliss FatGirlSlim and Guinot Double Slimming Targeted Treatment. You can read more about both of them them in our article on cellulite fighting products and spa treatments. Then, we have the Essie Resort Collection—a prize pack of four mini bottles of nail polish with shades inspired by...
June 22nd, 2010There’s really not anything spa-like about an oil spill, but the good feeling you get when doing something to help is definitely therapeutic. New Orleans jewelry designer Mignon Faget has redesigned pieces from earlier collections to benefit the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana. Featuring wildlife such as fish, pelicans, and oysters, the sterling silver pieces are meant to be worn as mourning jewelry. You can also send donations directly to LA Gulf Response, a coalition of nonprofit...
June 21st, 2010Going on a picnic always sounds like a good idea, but putting together the perfect picnic basket can be hard work. If you feel like picnicking on the beach in San Diego, the Sè San Diego will do all of the work for you. Check in and they'll provide you with a perfectly stocked picnic basket. Enjoy it at your leisure and then look forward to using a $200 spa credit the next day. Sounds like the perfect summer weekend plan to me. Deal: Sand & Spa Package Details: The package includes one...
June 21st, 2010Today's post is from Lori B. Rosen, who writes Spa's Zodiac Therapy. Monday 6/21: Happy Summer Solstice! Scorpio’s moon connects favorably with Cancer’s sun, Pluto, and Mars adding depth/introspection/passion to the longest day of the year. Be mindful to slow your pace down—breathe in love and breathe out peace. Wednesday 6/23: Sagittarius’s moon makes a cosmic connection with Jupiter and Uranus encouraging us to design our destiny by reaching for stars! Thursday 6/24: Moon in lucky...
June 18th, 2010Need an excuse to get away with the girls? To the Caribbean? If you're not afraid of bunking with your friends, Sugar Ridge has a Girlfriends Getaway package with some amazing rates (if you want your own room, you'll have to pay a bit more). You'll lounge in the tropical sunshine and enjoy a couple of one-hour spa treatments. Not bad! Package: Girlfriends GetawayDetails: Book a minimum of 2 rooms for 4 nights inclusive of full breakfast, lunch, dinner, house drinks, and wines. Enjoy...
June 18th, 2010One of the things I love most about the Bay Area is the abundance of farmers markets. And the Sunday farmers market at Jack London Square in Oakland, California is my favorite of them all. Not only is this waterfront gem a mere 8-minute drive from my apartment, it also has lots of free parking and an amazing array of fresh produce and prepared foods. This past Sunday, after strolling past a table of homemade pastas, Sukhi’s scrumptious samosas, and an almond man giving away samples of...
June 17th, 2010Our July/August issue of Spa magazine is just about to hit newsstands, and here is a peek at some of what took place behind the scenes of our Dream Spa Makeover photo shoot at Mii Amo, a destination spa at Enchantment. We were inspired by the amazing scenery in Sedona, and almost even more inspired by our incredible contest winner, Veronica Lynch. See our behind the scenes photo gallery.
June 17th, 2010Going to a spa always makes me wish I had an awesome bathroom to luxuriate in. My dream version is spacious and white and vintagey: hex tiles on the floor, wainscoting, pedestal sink, standalone tub, chandelier, large windows to let light flood in. And on the windowsill I’d put these gorgeous shell-topped bottles from Wisteria. They’re a bit of an investment ($150 for three), but I love that the combination of recycled glass and Mother Nature’s handiwork means no two will be the same.
June 16th, 2010Super deal alert! The Ixtapan Spa Hotel & Golf Resort in Ixtapan de la Sal (65 miles from Mexico City) is offering their Spa Classic package at a 30% discount. That means you can enjoy a week (or more) of spa treatments, fitness classes, golf, and serious luxury for as little as $539 for four nights. Check out the details! Deal: 30% off the signature Spa Classic PackageDetails: The package includes all meals, 12 or 18 spa treatments depending on duration of the package, daily exercise...
