Greer's Blog

World Wellness Weekend at Glen Ivy Hot Springs

Image
By Greer Wylder
September 18, 2018

In honor World Wellness Weekend, September 22-23, at Glen Ivy Hot Springs, you can discover wellness through the transformative power of sound, mindfulness in movement and healing power of mineral water. Enjoy a series of additional services and amenities including chair massages in the secluded Secret Garden, and sunset yoga on the activities deck in the evening. Enjoy complimentary fresh pressed juice samples from The Chill Zone to start the day. Other plans include healing through sound and innovative exercise activities to leave guests feeling renewed and invigorated. General Admission is $70. Glen Ivy Hot Springs is at 25000 Glen…

Continue Reading

Building Block Foundation Fund’s “White Party”

Image
By Greer Wylder
September 18, 2018

The White Party will be celebrated at the Noguchi Garden in Costa Mesa on Thursday, Sept. 20 at 6:30 p.m. It’s one of the premier fundraising events produced by supporters of the Building Block Foundation Fund, an organization championed heavily by the commercial real estate industry. Celebrate and network with friends, colleagues and commercial real estate-related professionals as they recognize the collective work of Building Block supporters and community partners. Featuring a fashion show, sushi bar and champagne, the event will raise funds to support at-risk youth in Orange County. Wear attire, and cheer on friends and colleagues as they…

Continue Reading

Luxe Living Grand Opening Event at 580 Anton

Image
By Greer Wylder
September 17, 2018

You can join the Grand Opening celebration of 580 Anton, a new upscale apartment community, just across from the Segerstrom Performing Arts Center, and two blocks away from South Coast Plaza on Thursday, Sept. 20 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. with Champagne tours, live music in the Grand Salon, a Lamborghini showcase and a live demonstration by artist Diane Zinn from Orange County Fine Arts. There’s also an opportunity to win a limited-edition canvas print by artist Lori Gilbert, all proceed benefit Save Our Youth. RSVP at 580Anton.com. With top-of-the-line luxury finishes and amenities, 580 Anton by Legacy Partners is…

Continue Reading

Gorgeous, Glowing Skin within Minutes

Image
By Greer Wylder
September 17, 2018

There are so many sheet masks available on the market now, so how can you choose the right one for you? I just discovered Starskin, a Swiss-Korean premium skincare brand dedicated solely to sheet masks created in 2015 by Paul Hendricks and Nicole Arnoldussen. In a short time, they’ve launched 22 beauty innovations and in the first 1.5 years won 15 beauty awards. Starskin is a stand out from its ingredients such as brown algae, medicinal plants and soy proteins to better penetrate the skin. The line is also free from parabens, phthalates, mineral oils, sulphates and synthetic dyes. The…

Continue Reading

Bottom of The POt, Persian Recipes and Stories

Image
By Greer Wylder
September 14, 2018

LA’s award-winning writer and Persian food expert Naz Deravian debuts Bottom of the Pot, Persian Recipes and Stories on September 18 that introduces the vibrant smells and flavor of Persian cooking, adapted for an American home kitchen. If you love Persian cuisine, I highly recommend this cookbook. It has beautiful photographs, interesting and entertaining stories about her family, food, neighborhood and heritage. The recipes are easy to follow and you can enjoy some of your favorite Persian dishes  and discover new ones at home. Here’s a little back story about Naz: At eight years old, she fled Iran with her…

Continue Reading