Journal

Someone whose opinion I respect recently asked me a loaded question; “what does beauty mean to you?” Beauty of course is an enigma, an indefinable topic, a highly personal point...

When it comes to caring for the skin there are fundamental words of wisdom that get passed from mother to daughter - drink lots of water, use sun protection, avoid...

I went for a walk last week in Central Park with my friend Kathy. It was the first signs of an almost spring Friday. Among other things, we got to...

Revive, a spring renewal. (Moving Art by Louie Schwartzberg)   For centuries, poets and painters have romanticized the advent of spring – the parting of gray skies and budding of cherry...

"There is more to life than increasing its speed." -- Mahatma Gandhi One of the best days of my life was spent sitting watching the light of dawn reflect on...

red flower introduces vegan, gluten-free `flowers hold life’ body washes and lotions. By Shari Mycek  red flower‘s ‘flowers hold life‘ collection of purifying body washes and moisturizing body lotions was already close to perfect -...

Neurological studies prove that the mind relaxes while showering. This relaxation allows the brain to think more creatively. An interesting fact to embellish this idea is that many Nobel prizes...

My paternal great grandfather, haim behmoiras from edirne, turkey, was a lawyer and an advisor to the ottoman sultan. One of the few heirlooms that have been passed down through...

For some, it is a nightly ritual, a welcoming respite, embraced at the end of each day. For others, it is a rally against the dark and an obstacle to...

red flower package design for bath house inspired treatment collections: red flower’s three globally inspired therapeutic treatment collections are grounded in rich design and cultural heritage.  Each line- red flower japan, red...

Explore the origins of essential oils and the role they play in perfumery, aromatherapy and health. Observe the evolution and use of these powerful botanical extracts and profound effects they...

Gifts can impart deep meaning. Cultural rituals throughout the world have included the giving of gifts. Loves can be sealed, lives can be celebrated with the giving of a gift....