The Amayori Sento

The Story & Inspriation Behind the Cherry Blossom Ritual

March 15, 2015

In Japan, cherry blossoms are known as “Sakura.” The trees bloom their beautiful flowers in late March through early April. Once fully bloomed the flowers last about two weeks be...

Amayori | Self-Love through Scent and Self-Care

February 14, 2015

Today I want to talk about self-love. I created Amayori to help women bring beauty into their lives through scent and self-care. I hear so many women say that they don't have the ti...

My Favorite Spa Water Recipe

February 11, 2015

As a self-confessed water addict, I am always amazed when I hear people say they struggle to get their 8-12 glasses down every day. Drinking water can be life changing in many ways. I fin...

A New York City Walk in the Woods

February 08, 2015

The other day I was walking around New York with a good deal on my mind. I though it would be wonderful if I could go for a long walk in the woods to think and sort through my thoughts. ...

Embracing the Beauty of Uncertainty

January 25, 2015

One of the things that I decided to work on in 2015 was my fear of the unknown. Rather than look at this fear as something I need to "fix" within myself, I am putting a positive spin on...

How To Have a Zen Morning

December 18, 2014

Most of us are not morning people. Like many, I used to cringe and pull the blanket over my head when the alarm rang. Over the course of many years this has changed. I now wake up around 6:00 ...

Too Good Not To Share: Persimmon and Pomegranate Salad

December 08, 2014

Early winter is persimmon season in Japan. Persimmons, also called hoshigaki, are commonly given as gifts to friends. Many countryside houses feature their own persimmon tree. This delicio...

Staying Grounded During the Holiday Season

December 04, 2014

It all starts with Thanksgiving. The food. Then the shopping and the social obligations. It is so easy to get disconnected and off track during the holidays. We are all super busy and wind...

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