Shake off those mid-winter blues with these DIY natural beauty solutions for dry skin and hair. In most corners of the country, folks are bundled up from head to toe and shoveling snow. Not here in Phoenix. No sir. Valley dwellers are out and about and making the most of our excellent winter weather. Only […]
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3 DIY Body Treatments from Luxury Spas
Three celebrated resort spas share their secrets for bringing the spa home. Spa at L’Auberge, Sedona, Arizona L’Apothecary Clear Mind Scrub This Spring, the Spa at L’Auberge de Sedona will debut L’Apothecary, a place for guests to concoct and design their own bath salts, body scrubs, oils and masques from elements found in Sedona, including rosemary, […]
DIY Spa Facial
About the only thing I crave more than a soothing, expert spa facial is a slab of double-fudge chocolate cake drizzled in icing. And because I don’t indulge in either as much as I would like to, I find that creative substitutions keep the cravings in check: Cocoa-covered almonds for a daily chocolate fix, monthly […]
4 Tips to Transform Your Bathroom into a Spa Oasis
Give your bathroom a dose of spa with these design inspirations. From soothing treatments to aromatherapies, the atmosphere at a spa whisks you away from your daily stresses. Life gets busy though and penciling in a day at the spa is a rare treat. But what if you could have a spa day, everyday? Whether you’re redecorating on […]
Luxury Spa Pedicures: Splurge or Save
To splurge, or not to splurge on that luxury spa pedicure? Now that’s a question we can answer! Find yourself digging out those closed-toe shoes because your toes are in serious need of attention? Been there, done that! While a pricey pedi can put a hurtin’ on your pocketbook, sometimes a girl’s just got to […]
Home Spa Beauty Recipes Seen on 12 News Valley Dish
If you missed our home spa segment on Friday’s 12 News Valley Dish, here are the beauty recipes seen on the show. These DIY concoctions are simple to whip up at home with ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen. And yes, that is the gorgeous and fearless host Tram Mai, decked out Spa […]
Experience Eat, Pray, Love through the Spa
For fans of Elizabeth Gilbert’s bestselling book, Eat, Pray, Love, the movie premiere on August 13 has been a long time coming. The novel and soon-to-be released film staring Julia Roberts chronicles a woman’s spiritual journey through three exotic locations: Italy, India and Indonesia. And while not many of us have the time or means […]
Sweet Dreams
According to the National Sleep Foundation, adults need an average of 7 to 9 hours of sleep per night. Easy for them to say. Racking up your daily dose of shut-eye is no easy feat with life’s everyday stresses traipsing through your head as soon as it hits the pillow. When counting sheep doesn’t bring […]
Spa Spaces: How to Create a Spa Vibe at Home
I’ll never forget the first time I stepped foot into the Golden Door Spa at The Boulders Resort (now the Waldorf Astoria Spa). A Zen garden bubbled just outside the doors. The reception area was spacious, uncluttered and adorned in natural hues and textures. At every turn, the spa spoke of nature and harmony. I […]
Go For Glow
Lackluster skin, feet the texture of 40-grit sandpaper, and elbows so scratchy they could cut glass all mean one thing: time for a springtime scrub-down. And lucky for us, spas do come in a jar. Prepare to go bare with these energizing, spa-inspired body scrubs. You’ll find one to please every taste and for every […]
