In the heart of Chicago's downtown, theWit Hotel offers the discerning traveler and locals a respite at the boutique Spa@theWit. I had the opportunity to experience their new Detox Body Treatment, which used Eminence Organic Skin Care products.
It’s summertime and living can become hectic. Warmer temperatures and longer days encourage people to want to spend as much time outdoors as possible, whether working or vacationing, and take advantage of the extra sunlight. More time is spent a
Despite it being late-May, spring has finally arrived in my area. While spring often tends to take its time arriving each year, it seemed to take longer than usual this time around. During the winter to spring transition, I continued testing new p
“One of the earliest images showing a frozen Niagara Falls, in sepia tones, is thought to be from 1911 or 1912, though skeptics have questioned its authenticity because its photographer is unknown.”
With much of the nation in winter’s unrelenting gr
As the Polar Vortex continues its stranglehold on much of the nation, thoughts of traveling to a warmer clime have become imperative. As a spa aficionado, however, it’s not always practical to travel to a location that has a full-service spa, inclu
As the Polar Vortex continues its stranglehold on much of the nation, thoughts of traveling to a warmer clime have become imperative. As a spa aficionado, however, it’s not always practical to travel to a location that has a full-service spa, incl
This is the special time of the year when hope, joy, generosity and optimism converge with warm thoughts and fond recollections of memories from years gone by. In this spirit of the season, I’ve assembled some of my favorite things to consider as
Creating an at-home spa experience needn’t be an expensive investment. There are many products and implements available online and at traditional brick and mortar retail and drug stores that offer products with price points that appeal to many econo
As I write this, the weather is finally getting cooler with lower levels of humidity; both are a welcome relief. I’m sure there will be a few last gasps of summer over the next few weeks, but for now, I’ll revel in this seasonal break from summer.
On August 9th, I had the pleasure of sitting in on the dress rehearsal for the fifteenth annual Chicago Macy's Glamorama, “Fashion In A New Light”. Without a doubt, this is one of the city’s most important fashion extravaganza of the new season and
I’ve often written about the benefits of sensory engagement, especially in the context of a spa and wellness experience. Getting in touch with our senses is a way to refocus and get grounded in matters of calm and wellbeing. In particular, I’ve alw
Summer days may be waning with vacations, picnicking, barbecuing and other outdoor activities dramatically tapering off, nearly a month remains in the season. While summer’s last hurrah is gaining momentum, reminders like heat, humidity and blazing