I’ve been waiting for the July 4th sales to pick up a couple of things I need or want. And my patience seems to be paying off in spite of the fact that there seem to be fewer sales than usual. One of the Friends & Family sales that I took advantage of is Tatcha. …
Korres Foaming Cream Cleanser
Korres, a clean skincare brand from plant-based ingredients from Greece, is rapidly becoming one of my favorite skincare brands. Recently, I wrote about my very positive experiences with Korres Velvet Skin Drink (review here) with Santorini Grape (Resveratrol). It is the most lightweight yet hydrating oil I have ever used! So when I had the …
My Version of Strawberry Milk Mani
I’ve been reading lots of articles about the new trend in manis called “Milk” or milky manis. A milky mani is supposed to look like milk. In some articles, the key identifier is a translucent polish. In others, the polish can range from translucent to opaque. This return to mani simplicity can encompass different styles …
City Lips Night Oil Is Back & On Sale Now!
In March, City Beauty launched their new Night Oil for Lips. In fact, it did so well, it sold out! Well, now it’s back in stock and here to stay. To celebrate, it’s at the heart of City Beauty latest sale. Check out my review here, but in the meantime, to refresh your memory, …
City Beauty Pre-Holiday BOGO Sale on Beyond Mascara
I guess you could say I was asleep at the wheel. But I totally forgot that City Beauty’s buy one, get one free sale for their fabulous Beyond Mascara. Beyond Mascara adds length and volume to lashes while conditioning them to help them grow longer and stronger. In fact, check out my review and results …
End of June ’23 Beauty Spotlight Team
Tonight, Jeff and I are going to the Rockport Chamber Music Festival at the stunning Shalin Liu Concert Hall in Rockport MA. Below is the view out the window of a piano recital we went to in early May. I’ve been going to concerts at the Chamber Music Festival for more than 20 years. Tonight’s …
This And That 6/23
Yesterday, I took the train to Boston to go to Sassoon to get my hair recolored. Since I got to town (what people call the city in Boston) an hour early and it was a sunny day, I walked the two miles to the salon. As I cut through Boston Common, I smelled the divine …
More Sleepshirts and Slippers from Soma Intimates
Cool Nights Summer Edition I didn’t realize that Soma added so many new patterns or designs to their lineup of Cool Nights sleepshirts. They always seem to have new additions seasonally to their collection. And that’s not all, they also have pajamas in a variety of styles. In addition to the traditional sleepshirts, …
Eclat Rose Water: The Most Delightful Toner!
Months ago, I was sent a bottle of Eclat Rose Water Toner to try out. Before I had a chance to use it, I ended up in the hospital which led to several months of being sick, having surgery, and generally feeling under the weather. I knew I put the Eclat Rose Water somewhere, but …
My 5 Faves Right Now
It’s easy to go through periods with staple products and then all of a sudden discover something new that you just love. I know that there are some brands/products that I stick with for ages, and other brands/products that come along and make me switch. Here are 5 brands/products that I’m loving right now: I …
Father’s Day Weekend Beauty Spotlight Team
Tonight (Friday), Jeff and I went to the opening cocktail party at my beach club. The crowd was definitely the biggest since before COVID. Actually, it may have been the first opening party since before 2020! It was nice to see everyone. And the food from the new caterer was fabulous. Because it’s supposed to …
Cucumber Sandwich Nails from Olive & June
Because I’ve been working so hard in my garden, it just didn’t make sense to paint my nails. The bluestone and marble chips that I was putting onto my walkway did a number on my nails. I ended up having to file them down, but they sure do look better than they did. I love …
My Team SPF Box from Paula’s Choice
I received a new box of skincare goodies from Paula’s Choice just in time for warmer outdoor weather. Inside the box was a beige baseball cap with Team SPF (a $25 Paula’s Choice value) on the side. The best parts about the baseball cap (that I can always use) is that it: Inside the box …
My Spring 2023 Garden
Since I spent the entire day mowing the lawn and working in my garden (it’s 8pm now), I thought I would write about all my gardening projects. Last summer, I spent most of the time replanting grass primarily in my backyard. I had a yard and a half of loam delivered to my driveway, and …
Dr. Hauschka Facial Toner: A Double-Edged Sword
For months, I gave up using spray toners because the spray hurt my post-surgical jaw. I continued to use my Innisfree Green Tea Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Toner that I still love. Because it’s a hydrating liquid without a spray, I can just splash it on and it feels so soft. Recently, I decided to shop …