It’s About More Than the Purchase

Prefer to listen? Click below. Some people think luxury is the opposite of poverty. It is not. It is the opposite of vulgarity. A few weeks ago, I hit State Street in Santa Barbara with some friends on a mission: to find something beautiful to buy that delighted my heart.  I tried on shoes, sniffed […]

How to Cultivate Your Exotic Appeal

Prefer to listen? Click below. The person who follows the crowd will usually go no further than the crowd. The person who walks alone is likely to find himself in places no one has ever seen before. Do you ever look in the mirror and feel like you need to massively alter something in order […]

The Power of Lipstick (A Story of Beauty & Death)

I believe in manicures. I believe in overdressing. I believe in primping at leisure and wearing lipstick. I believe in pink. I believe happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe that tomorrow is another day, and… I believe in miracles. Mary Anne, a beautiful, vibrant 63 year old woman, was dying of breast cancer. […]

10 Ways to Live with More Ease

Prefer to listen? Click below. Is it just me or does our society promote and encourage a hard life?  It’s no wonder that we are so busy chasing, pushing and resisting our lives that we’ve disconnected from peace and ease. That’s why I feel compelled to start today’s post off with some Abraham Hicks: WHY do […]