Art of the Spa

In honor of the Superbowl, we decided to ferret out sports arenas with spas.  Can you believe there are only two in the world? Let’s get on the ball, really owners, is this not the perfect place for ladies to lounge while hubs is taking in the game? First up: Spa LaQua at the Tokyo [...]

This bathroom is all about warmth!  From the rich wood shelving and accents to the surround of the window which mimic a sauna.  And though you won’t want to touch it literally, the see-through fireplace warms you & the surfaces you connect with via it’s flames.    Originally featured in California Home & Design Magazine.

Lookie what I found over on Meet Mina’s blog. . . a cozy living area in white and lavendar.  Dig the moody painting and iron fixture in the mirror which make white warm.  And, breathe in deeply, can you smell the roses?  

We LOVE all of the hugging you have given our Spa House Daily Spots!  But you know, it’s a New Year and since we are all about style that moves our senses, we’ve decided it would even more fun to spa them up.  (Don’t forget to read our invitation to you below for how you [...]

Anika Organic Luxury spa treatment products sent me this gorgeous e-card. Just had to share – you can experience the line at top spas like Badrutt’s Palace in Switzerland & The Augustine in Prague!

The Hotel Mont Blanc’s starlit snowy facade welcomes guests to the mountain retreat and spa with glamour and warmth.  Even the window boxes flaunt red and white underlit plants!

I can’t think of a better way to unwind during the holidays than beside a candlelit fireplace like this cozy one at Grove Park Inn in Asheville, NC.  The robe is available in their online boutique.

I know I’m going to hear some boos and hisses, but “cringe” here goes anyhow. . . I do not like Turkey! It just always seems so dry and I’m not a gravy fan so I always take a few token bites on Thanksgiving, then that’s it. SOOOO, I’m always looking for alternative Thanksgiving recipes. [...]

Did anyone watch the new HGTV show My House, Your Money last night? All I have to say is what a spoiled brat! Wouldn’t it be awesome if all of our parents could buy us $400,000 houses? That lapse in judgment aside, the lofts they toured were way cool bachelor pad material. My favorite element, [...]

This ranch retreat boasts loads of warm woods in mixed finishes and textures. Even where color is introduced, it is used as a wash so the wood shines through uniting the decor.  Do you wed your woods?  If you love cozy, go for it!