Art of the Spa

Remember the funky partially submerged home we shared earlier this week?  The one inspired by Dr. No’s lair?  Well, if you don’t feel like submerging your stress at home, how about at this underwater spa in the Maldives? Yup, Huvafen Fushi’s Lime Spa operated by Per Aquum has the world’s first underwater treatment rooms where [...]

Today’s Spot On Sense-ational Style is all about the WOW factor – you won’t forget to dot your “eyes” with this punchy and fun wall treatment – any more stimulation would be overload and so un spa!  Found  via CapstonePainting.com

When I look at this bicycle for the bath, I can’t help but think of how nifty it would be to run my fingers along the spokes of the wheels – and how the cool metal mimics the feel of the faucets.  What do you think?  What part of the bike would you touch first? [...]

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. [...]

Yes it’s less than a week til Turkey Day and there’s still so much gorgeous Turkish decor to gobble! The map on the ceiling of this bath demonstrates love for pattern, playfulness & brave color combos. Do you have an overhead view you’d like to pretty up? image via Sotheby’s.

This is not what I was going to share with you today. But when I ran across the Esquire Apartment, a collaboration between top designers & brands, I HAD to change course. You see, the Esquire Apartment is designed as the ultimate bachelor pad – but it also screams spa style! Cozy, whimsical and retro [...]

I’m envisioning dangling my toes in the sunken tub perched on these seats! Do you have seating in your bathroom? Even a stool by the tub makes tasks like shaving legs much easier & glamorous.

Tag Front designed Le Posh Salon and Spa in West Hollywood with an indoor birch garden – a nod to their signature treatment the Seaweed Birch Wrap!   Le Posh Salon & Spa by artofthespa on polyvore.com  

The casual lines of the sofa, whimsical lamps & lemon pillows keep this room from being stuffy with the piano and formal chair. Ideal for lounging with a cappuccino! How can you marry formal + casual at home?

One key element to bringing spa ambiance to your abode, is to have a transition piece. It’s the thing that says goodbye world hello me. It could be a fountain on the patio, fragrant jasmine at the door or a supersoft rug in your foyer. At Ananda Spa, guests are welcomed by a herd of [...]