by Ava Roxanne Stritt | Nov 3, 2012 | Spa, Travel
Recently, many spas have been touting their availability of seasonal spa treatments. Pumpkin seems to be the facial theme of choice for fall spa specials. I have to wonder sometimes why, if seasonal picks are such a wonderful treatment, are they not on the spa menu...
by Ava Roxanne Stritt | Oct 30, 2012 | General Tips
Most likely you have heard of “Farm to Table” menus at restaurants, but how about a “Farm to Massage Table” spa treatment menu from The Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe? There is a new menu at The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Lake Tahoe with just as healthy ingredients as one can find in...
by Ava Roxanne Stritt | Oct 30, 2012 | Family Travel, Green Travel, Travel
Earlier this year Blowing Rock was one of a dozen locations selected by Travel & Leisure magazine for inclusion in its list of America’s Prettiest Winter Towns. The magazine’s editors said, ”The Blue Ridge Parkway passes by this century-old mountain town, whose...
by Ava Roxanne Stritt | Oct 21, 2012 | General Tips, Luggage, Travel
I pack a ton of stuff. Please refer to my steamer trunk rants and love of Tumi discussions in the past of packing tips, BUT this year I have added an addition to my can’t do without list when traveling. It is the most luxurious skincare product invented and is...
by Ava Roxanne Stritt | Oct 21, 2012 | Holiday Gifts
The Want You to Want Me is a kit within a clutch…a nod to the glam and decadence of the 1970’s. This set includes a deluxe eye shadow palette featuring an array of 70’s rock inspired shades for a beautiful holiday look. The mirrored compact with brush features nine...