Secret Passageway to China
This is the final week and your last chance to see Chinoiserie table settings at their best, at Gump’s in San Francisco. The always-creative, tireless team at Gump’s are showcasing six Bay Area…
A Demo You’ll Never Forget
I would not pass an opportunity to learn more about skin care and the scientific advancements pertaining to it. Neiman Marcus in Palo Alto, California, is taking it up a notch for skin…
Best Gift-with-Purchase of the Month
For all you beauty elite out there: Get a free, full-size Guerlain Le 2 mascara valued at $36 as your gift with any Guerlain skincare purchase October 27, this Wednesday only, during Guerlain’s…
Not Just A Pretty Case
I cannot write about or endorse things I don’t love. I write about the things I feel passion for, the things I would give as a gift to a friend, the things I…
Not Just a Pretty Face
Every woman deserves a little luxury in her life, and Guerlain makes it so easy. Their history in fragrance, having defined the Oriental blend with the classic Shalimar, is impossible to deny. Their…
Ann Getty at Gump’s
Ann Getty and Associates redefine traditional Chinoiserie in their stunning vignette, ripe with visual poetry and symbolism, steeped in respect and elegance. A table of rarities is presented with restraint in an almost…
Kate Somerville at Neiman Marcus
Kate Somerville cares about your skin. That’s right, celebrity facialist Kate Somerville truly cares about your skin. How do I know this? Because her fascinating 345-page book told me so. Within just the…