Cheaper Than a Shrink and Much More Satisfying.

Cheaper Than a Shrink and Much More Satisfying.

Ex- veterinarian, Sarah Lavely, has recently founded the perfect business for these trying times, a chic little downtown boutique called Sarah’s Smash Shack. Got canned from work? Unceremoniously dumped by you sig-other? Did your only other single friend just announce her engagement and you’re feeling majorly STRESSED? Trying to feel better by practicing yoga, chanting…

Need a Special Valentine’s Day Gift? Tsar Nicoulai to the Rescue.

Need a Special Valentine’s Day Gift? Tsar Nicoulai to the Rescue.

…with a darling 1 ounce container of Reserve California Estate Osetra, 2 demi mother-of-pearl spoons, packed in your own custom caviar cooler. If you really wanna be a sport, add their blini mix (and blini pan) and whip up some warms ones to feed each other. California’s Tsar Nicoulai harvests all their caviar from organically…

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Join an Artista Creative Safari
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Carmel-by-the-Sea: Join an Artista Creative Safari

Our friends at Artista Creative Safaris are back again with special offers for February. These three-day workshops, held in beautiful Carmel-by-the-Sea, are a great opportunity to explore your creative side, even if you’ve never held a paintbrush before. Here are their rates for the February class, which will be taught by accomplished abstract painter Lauryn…

Santa Fe: Valentine’s in the Romance Capital of the U.S.
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Santa Fe: Valentine’s in the Romance Capital of the U.S.

I’m delighted to share these amazing tips for a trip to my hometown, Santa Fe, New Mexico! Apparently, Santa Fe is considered one of the most romantic destinations in the U.S. and couples flock here for Valentine’s Day. Frankly, my memories of dating in Santa Fe are less “romantic” and more, say, “mortifying” (hey, I…

Jumierah Beach Hotel: Opulence, Decadence or Just Plain Ridiculous?

Jumierah Beach Hotel: Opulence, Decadence or Just Plain Ridiculous?

At $650 a night – the cost of a pair of Manolo Blahnik every 24 hours, Jumierah Beach Hotel sets itself up for some high-flying expectations. It is not as famous as its big brother icon the 7-star Burj Al Arab, which is a gold bullion’s throw away. But the Jumierah Beach Hotel is also…