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Relaxing with the Snow Onsen

December 13, 2017

Sometimes I come across little pockets of joy in life and am so grateful to be able to have a way to share them with you. Recently I was relaxing after a bath with The Snow Onsen Silk Gauze Shiso B...

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Wellness Tips for the Holiday Season

November 22, 2017

Almost all of us wake up the day after a holiday party feeling a bit “off”. This time of year, we tend to eat out of character, drink a bit more alcohol than usual, and often, water is forgotten. ...

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Zen Morning Spa Water

April 12, 2017

I love making spa water and am always trying new things. Recently, I came up with a version using many of the ingredients that are used in Amayori’s Zen Morning fragrance. Blood oranges won’t be i...

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A Glimpse At 2017: Living a Calm, Beautiful Life

December 31, 2016

Greetings and Happy New Year from my new live / work loft in Philadelphia. How often is it that you get to begin a new year in a new home? I love this fresh start and can't wait to begin to fill t...

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Make New Year's Resolutions That You'll Keep

December 14, 2016

  The New Year is a wonderful time for a fresh start. By setting goals and intentions we set a road map for the year ahead. New Year's resolutions should be four things: realistic, challenging, ins...

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Remaining Calm & Mindful During the Holiday Season

November 26, 2016

The holiday season is officially in full swing. I have always loved the magic and excitement of this time of year – it is filled with joy and tradition. That said, most of us will find ourselves r...

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Nurture, Empower, and Relax with a Weekly Ritual

November 13, 2016

"Self-care is not selfish. You cannot serve from an empty vessel." - Eleanor Brown As women, we are constantly extending ourselves to others. We all wear many hats. By nature, we excel at multi-t...

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Discover the Healing Beauty of Hydrosols & the Kaori Sake Soak

November 10, 2016

You may have heard of hydrosols, usually referred to as floral waters. Most people know of their use as face mists and many are familiar with rose water and / or lavender water. Both are wonderful...

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