Life Style
Dolls – Supermodels for over 600 years
The Crossroads Doll and Teddy Bear Show & Sales What is a doll and teddy bear show/sale all about? The Crossroads event brings contests, demonstrations and an international group of high profile artists who share their creations. This lighthearted show and sale is for enthusiasts of all ages, with a sales floor packed with dolls, […]
Custom Vintage Masterpiece Furnishings Receives Honors
The American Society of Interior Designers, San Diego Chapter, (ASID) has honored fine artist Concetta K. Antico as the 2012 Award Winner for her Best Use Of Textiles for her “Vintage Masterpiece Furnishings.” Antico has developed a unique technique of reclaiming period furnishings and reusing and repurposing them by re-upholstery with cotton duck canvas fabric and […]
Kick off the New Year with Blossom
by Aubree Lynn Writer/Stylist/Producer www.StylishlyAubreeLynn.com The New Year is an opportunity to start fresh and get rejuvenated. How about some old fashioned pampering for the skin you wear. A little over a years ago I had the pleasure of meeting esthetician Tricia Beel of Blossom Organic Skin Care. Since then, she has kept my skin […]
Avian Angels and Devils in your Garden: Part I
As I grow older, my interests expand. Living across the canyon from a “birder” couple, I have become more aware of birds. However, when Mike Matherly from the San Diego Audubon Society spoke to Mission Hills Garden Club members, that awareness rose to a new level. I am now fascinated by and curious about our […]
Transformation Instead of Resolutions
It’s another new year, and another fresh start. The first days of January have a special quality and are full of promise. Although I am a professional in habit changes and it is my passion, I am not fond of New Year´s resolutions. Too often have I seen them just ending up as empty promises […]
What Now? We’ve Been Floored!
If there’s one thing you shouldn’t do, domestically speaking, it’s buying new carpeting. Just keep the carpeting you’ve got, y’know? Never mind the age, its stains, the wear, the kids, the dog. Especially the dog. In our case, Barney. Don’t go listening to your kids: “Maaaaaa, your old carpeting is to embarrassing!” Just go out […]
The Artful Spirit – The Joy of Living Creatively
by Concetta Antico Learning how to see the beauty in our planet earth and in others is an artful skill that will bring greater joy to anyone who wants to experience life in a positive perspective. A new year is ahead of us and we have the opportunity to appreciate the vast offerings in our […]
Go Out and Play in the Yard
We often refer to a person as being “well-grounded” when they seem stabile, reliable, practical and calm. That metaphor may turn out to be far more scientifically descriptive than literary. Recent research into the electrical field influences on our body functions has determined that we need to actually ground ourselves to the surface of the […]
A New Year and a New Home
My landlords called and said they would like to meet with me in person. Not good, I thought. They could tell me on the phone if they were raising my rent or changing their minds about the new carpet. Wanting an in person meeting could only mean one thing, they are selling and I will […]
Give a Gift That Treats the Body, Mind and…
Mediterranean Style Spa The Bella Tosca Day Spa and Salon is a luxurious 14,000 square foot Mediterranean style spa located on the beautiful grounds of the Town and Country Resort Hotel (500 Hotel Circle North). The spa features 12 treatment rooms, separate men’s and women’s area complete with locker room, dry sauna, steam room, whirlpool […]
