photograph by Melissa Placzek When Jeff took me to Maui to celebrate my book “Chin Deep in Bubbles” coming out in paperback, he surprised me with a beautiful stay at The Ritz Carlton in Kapalua for our 10 day island vacation. After hours and hours traveling on planes to get from Minnesota to the island…
“I went to Maui to stay a week and remained five. I have never spent so pleasant a month before, or bade any place goodbye so regretfully. I have not once thought of business, or care or human toil or trouble or sorrow or weariness and the memory of it will remain with me always.”…
Jeff and I just LOVE wine and going to wine tastings. At a tasting last summer we happened upon a Sauvignon Blanc that knocked our socks off. It has been, for the last year, my favorite white wine. It’s called “Flying Kiwi” and its fabulous. Go get a bottle so we can compare notes 🙂…
While writing my book, “Welcome Home“, I decided to include a page on easy ways to implement Feng Shui in your life every day. Wikipedia definition: Feng shui- (fung-shway / fung-shwee in English) is an ancient Chinese practice believed to utilize the Laws of both Heaven, (astronomy), and Earth, (geography), to help one improve life…
This treatment will leave your hands silky smooth, and it really only takes a minute! One Minute Manicure- In a small bowl combine: 2 Tablespoons white or brown sugar 3 Tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons water Mix ingredients. Scoop some of the mixture out. Over a sink, rub all over hands and wrists for 20…
This is one of our favorite sandwich spreads and dips to serve at a party. Toasted Sesame Hummus: In a food processor, combine: 2 cans chickpeas (drained) 2 Tablespoons tahini sauce 2 fresh cloves of garlic, peeled 2 Tablespoons lemon juice 2 Tablespoons toasted sesame oil 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil salt and cayenne…
Door County Wisconsin For the last 10 years Jeff, the girls and I have been taking a short road trip to Door County Wisconsin . This year we decided to make the trek in the summer instead of autumn. Two of our closest friends will be honeymooning in “the Door” the same month that we’re…
photograph by Melissa Placzek I once heard a wise French woman say, “Two glasses of wine a day will keep the doctor away.” I believe her. Although most of my wine tasting notes are usually fun and light hearted, all about the pleasure of drinking wine, this post is focused on health more than anything.…
“Aromatherapy in Every Room” as seen on page 43 in my book “Chin Deep in Bubbles,” and on ivillage.com One of my favorite simple pleasures is taken from this page. Linen Spray. Picture yourself taking freshly washed sheets from your washer. Instead of mindlessly throwing them in your dryer (like we all have to do…
photograph by Melissa Placzek Spring Spa Tip from Melissa Placzek’s book “Chin Deep in Bubbles” Copyright 2001-FairWinds Press Well, it seems that spring is almost here (I’m trying to ignore all of the snow that recently got dumped on us.) Time to bring your hair and skin out of hibernation. I’m sure you’ve noticed that…
