Blackberry Farm in Walland, Tennessee lies on the border of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the most visited in the national park system. Ridge upon ridge of forest straddles this border between North Carolina and Tennessee. Last week-end... Continue reading →

Unless you’ve been living under a rock you’ve heard of Ibizan-born make-up artist extraordinaire Charlotte Tilbury. After working for years as a make-up artist to stars like Kate Moss, Penelope Cruz and Amal Clooney, this stunning Brit has achieved celebrity... Continue reading →

I wasn’t aware that this obscure holiday even existed until recently, but tomorrow marks the official celebration of cuppa, Joe, Jitter Juice or whatever name you like to call it.  If you love coffee and love freebies (and don’t we... Continue reading →

Nothing reminds me more of the bounties of autumn than scents of apple cider, pine cones,  maple syrup and pumpkin pie.  A perfect fall evening would ideally involve sitting in front of a crackling fire after enjoying a sumptuous feast... Continue reading →

  On one of my last days on a recent trip to Santa Barbara, CA, I managed to combine two very incongruous activities into one day. The day started early with an all-day fishing trip off the coast of Santa... Continue reading →

Before I go to sleep at night I like to read for a little bit as a way to relax. I used to watch TV but lately I find that this will often have the opposite effect on me, causing... Continue reading →

Here are a few sniff-worthy scents that are new additions to our fragrance  family. I haven’t personally sampled the whole list but am really excited to give them all a whirl 🙂  To make it easier for you to find... Continue reading →

For those who missed the memo, August 1 is National Girlfriends Day. This is a special day to share the love with those special girls and women who have touched our lives in a huge way and to acknowledge how... Continue reading →

Our sense of smell is linked to our sense of well-being. Aromatherapy is a type of alternative medicine that uses essential oils and other aromatic plant compounds which are aimed at improving a person’s health or mood. Aromatherapy is derived... Continue reading →

During the hot and humid New York summers I find myself taking daily,  even twice-a day, showers. The first thing I do after toweling off is to apply liberal amounts of my favorite body lotions. That soap and water clean... Continue reading →