L’Occitane Ladies First

L’Occitane Ladies First

As far as body products go, if I wouldn’t eat it, I wouldn’t wear it.  Olive Oil is pretty much my go to product for body, face, eye make-up remover, hair and cuticle conditioner and anything in need of moisture.  Olive oil is cheap, non-toxic and it...
The Simple Pleasures are the Ultimate Luxury

The Simple Pleasures are the Ultimate Luxury

I’ve just returned from an idyllic trip in the Cotswolds, the English Countryside.  A great part of my trip was working for Volvo, “recording luxury through my eyes”.  (In the works, the ultimate, luxury SUV.) ELLENBOROUGH PARK HOTEL ELLENBOROUGH...
Time for a Big Girl Bed

Time for a Big Girl Bed

Anyone close to a toddler is familiar with the big boy/girl bed right of passage.  In an effort to minimize the “shock of the move”, a big deal is made out the bed, bedding, pillows, their design and decoration.  With the best of intentions,  brand new...
An Eco-Friendly Shampoo That Actually Works

An Eco-Friendly Shampoo That Actually Works

After searching for over five years and spending upwards of $30 a bottle on recipes that left my hair lifeless, I’ve finally found an eco-friendly shampoo that works. As if a 92% biodegradable formula containing no silicons, no dye, no parabens and a 50% post...
Well, West Elm’s Figured it Out

Well, West Elm’s Figured it Out

In the mid-priced budget, there’s less and less need for a professional designer when retailers like West Elm have nailed a look that reflects a well lived and traveled life. Have you seen their latest catalogue?  It looks like they robbed Nathan Turner’s...