Beauty

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…

Thanking Dad: Our Father’s Day gift guide

He’s our hero, so he better start dressing like one. Here’s to dapper dads on Father’s Day. We’ve rounded up a few things to show our appreciation and keep Dad on his…

Anti-Glare Glamour: These Sunglasses Set a Mood

It’s all about the accessories. But, sunglasses, something most everyone owns, ooze star quality more than most. Channel your best Audrey Hepburn or James Dean to flaunt your shady look. As Karl…

Top Plastic Surgeon Shares What’s Hot in Cosmetic Treatments

Dr. Karen Horton specializes in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery for women. She is well-known for providing beautiful, long-lasting, and natural- looking results at her private practice in Pacific Heights, San Francisco. Dr. Horton…

Coco’s Place: Fashionable Ritz Paris Reigns

Decades ago, Ernest Hemingway quipped “When in Paris, the only reason to not stay at the Ritz is if you can’t afford it.” Legendarily, the writer also dreamed of the hotel at…

Catwalk Beauty: Products and Tips for that Top Model Glow

Behind the gorgeous clothing, the creative designers, the well-draped models and the adoring fans, makeup  artists play an integral role at any fashion show. We met with  Bobbi Brown National Makeup artist,…

The Stavrand: A Luxurious Redwood Retreat

Peaceful and bucolic, the popular Russian River town of Guerneville has been a beloved weekend and summer retreat destination for San Franciscans since the 19th century. Today, this Sonoma County enclave, nestled…