Hey Y’all! Part of our “In Search of the Spa Life” series, I went to the holy grail of spa events: The International Spa Association (aka ISPA) 2014 conference! I have never seen so many gorgeous complexions in my whole life, so even though the show was in Vegas, it’s a safe bet this is […]
Looking at the stars at the spa is de rigeuer & wicked cool, so we’re spinning the music “Vintage Telescope” by Troupe for you to gaze by. This electronic hypnotica tune sends me hanging by the pool watching the stars with martini in hand at a retro fab spa like the Ciel Spa at the […]
One of my favorite parts of what I do is discovering the town and culture that surrounds the spas I visit. I mean, really, the best retreats are true in their style and swagger to their environment. And what better way to understand the soul of a spa than find out what energy and spirit […]
Walking in the rain – the original rain shower head! Are y’all enjoying April showers? Whether it’s raining or sunny where you are, we’ve got your music for a rainy day! Today’s spa spin, Rain by Quaid is a virtual downpour of funky, asian, oriental piano notes. It reminds me of something you might […]
This week instead of going to the spa, we’re whipping up spa inspired Easter cuisine that will surprise your guests & tingle their taste buds. Justin Marx , CEO of Marx Foods, whips us up a meal with an ingredient he actually foraged stinging nettles! Stinging nettles are not only delicious and nutrient rich (high […]
This week’s spa music song is inspired by last week’s Spa Brunch episode where I reflected in the Golden Door’s Japanese gardens while giving you a virtual tour and met founder Deborah Szekely. It’s by Japanese recording artist ASA called Wind Focus. It’s mellow with a touch of electronic funk! Perfect thinking music, so if you’re […]
Note: Chef Curtis Cooke gave us this recipe and it is also on the Golden Door facebook page! Thanks guys yum! For the Blueberries: 1 pint organic blueberries 1 tablespoon maple syrup ¼ cup orange juice (fresh squeezed) 2 teaspoons lemon juice (fresh squeezed) In a 1 quart sauce pot, combine all of the ingredients. […]
Today I decided to forego many of the activities on my list for meditative things. And it was a real eye-opener! I skipped the cool walking meditation (at end you walk the labyrinth and burn a worry with a symbolic sage leaf) and started slow with blueberry pancakes! (How to’s under the Recipes tab.) Tune in […]
Nope. That’s not a typo! I actually met and danced with Karina Smirnoff of ABC’s Dancing with the Stars! We will be broadcasting video from the event and my interview with her when our […]
Hey You! Yes you, check out our new series, SB Spin where we dish up music guaranteed to spa up your week. And fitting enough, this weeks’ tune is “Hey You” by French musician Moabi. It’s a blend of electronica, retro lounge with an asian overtone, and I love how unpredictable the melody is. It […]
