Beauty

Naeem Khan: The Alchemist of Dreams

It’s easy to believe in magic and synchronicity after spending time with the world-renowned fashion designer and artist Naeem Khan. His life story reads like a fairytale entwined with a historical novel.…

Events Calendar: March / April 2023

“In like a lion, out like a lamb.” The proverb reminds us that spring brings a robust season of galas, events, music, dance, film, theater and more. Note: Recognized by the United…

Seeing 2023 in a New Light

Discover the latest in lighting, featuring hand-picked collections from world-renowned designers.

Blue Scorpions and Beautiful Skin

MRVL® Skin Solutions leads with healing venom Throughout history, the term “scorpion” has meant defender and intense protector, and if you ever dated a Scorpio, you know that to be true. This…

Wine Time: Three Unique Wine Country Estates Await

Sometimes you don’t have to travel far at all to find a further flung nook. And sometimes you don’t have to stay in a 5-star hotel for top-of-class service. Proving that, these…

Beauty From the Inside Out: This Makeup is Good for the Soul

They call themselves the small brand with the big heart. Twice chosen by Oprah for a coveted space on annual Oprah’s Favorite Things list, beauty brand 2.4.1 Cosmetics,  founded in 2018 by…

Design Inspiration: Special Items For Your Home or Office

“Form follows function – that has been misunderstood. Form and function should be one, joined in a spiritual union,” said the great Frank Lloyd Wright, underscoring the fact that we love beauty,…

Landscape Design Trends

Just as home design styles come and go, landscape design also changes with the times. A local landscape designer details what’s ‘in,’ and how to get the most from your yard or…

From Wine Walls to Wardrobes, StudioBecker Fulfills Design Dreams

When designing or redesigning a home, great attention is typically paid to central spaces dedicated to entertaining. Smaller spaces are often an after-thought. But it’s within some of these more diminutive regions…

Spinning the Color Wheel

Six local experts on 2023 color trends Isn’t it remarkable how a global event—in this case, a pandemic—creates giant ripples that bring change to so many aspects of our daily lives? More…

Finding Beauty Beyond Boundaries

Dr. Karen Horton shares her life’s triumph through her family’s tribulations     For Karen Horton, M.D., relocating to San Francisco was an American dream come true. The Toronto-born surgeon had heard…

Beauty From the Vine: Vinotherapy Help for the Skin

And you thought wine was for sipping?  As it turns out there’s another use for wine good enough to turn a few heads. It’s called Vinotherapy. Redefining happy hour, the practice doesn’t…

Swill in Style: These Wine Glasses Await Your Pour

We all have our favorite wine glass, the one we reach for each day. It’s as much a part of the happy hour ritual as the wine itself. Some of us choose…

The Art and Science of Breast Lifts

Breasts can start drooping for a variety of reasons, such as pregnancy and breast feeding, increased age or significant weight loss. One potential solution is a mastopexy, or breast lift. Mastopexy Surgery…

Reålea Skincare

Men and women discover natural, alchemical skin care From work outdoors to weekends at the beach, the blazing sun and harsh elements take a toll on the skin. While women are more…

Best Non-Surgical Treatments for Spring

What are the best non-surgical skin treatments for spring? I sat down with my amazing Nurse Practitioner Emily Sespaniak to ask. She believes skincare should be personalized to realize each individuals vision…