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Santa Maria Novella Brings Centuries of Craft to South Coast Plaza

By Greer Wylder

October 08, 2025

South Coast Plaza is now home to a celebrated Italian brand, Santa Maria Novella, one of the world’s oldest pharmacies established in Florence, Italy in 1221 by Dominican monks. Known for its historic perfumes, skincare products, and herbal remedies that have been sought out for generations. When you shop at Santa Maria Novella, you can find enchanting scents and gift items that any recipient is sure to treasure. Must have essentials include Acqua Della Regina – Eau de Cologne that’s renowned for being Santa Maria Novella’s oldest fragrance. Born of love, it was created in 1533 as a royal wedding gift…

A Botanical Bug Spray That Smells Like Summer

By Greer Wylder

July 29, 2025

Say goodbye to bug bites—and that unmistakable bug spray smell.Gudrun Snyder, founder of Chicago’s Moon Rabbit Acupuncture, created a botanical bug repellent that doubles as an elegant eau de parfum. Inspired by Traditional Chinese Medicine, this functional fragrance blends Chinese herbs and essential oils to keep pests away—without harsh chemicals or synthetic scents.The fresh, gender-neutral mist is crafted with fir needle, grapefruit, lemon eucalyptus, patchouli, sandalwood, jasmine, citronella, rose geranium, orange, vetiver, and Bi Cheng Qie (Litsea Cubeba), all in a base of organic cane alcohol.I tried it at home and in my backyard, and I’m happy to report—it’s keeping…

Pacific Waters Spa Introduces Innovative Wellness Therapies at Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach

By Greer Wylder

July 11, 2025

Pacific Waters Spa at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa is elevating the wellness experience with a series of new, advanced treatments designed to promote healing, reduce stress, and support overall well-being. Set within the resort’s serene, Spanish-style grounds, the award-winning spa blends technology and holistic healing to offer cutting-edge therapies that go beyond traditional spa services.Among the new highlights:Halotherapy Infrared Sauna combines the detoxifying power of infrared heat with the respiratory benefits of salt inhalation therapy. This dual approach supports muscle recovery, improves lung function, and naturally promotes relaxation and immune health.Luminova Illuminating Wellness with Light features…

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Dr. Jennifer Armstrong: Subtle, Beautiful Results That Make All the Difference

By Greer Wylder

March 25, 2025

When it comes to aesthetic care, I believe Dr. Jennifer Armstrong is the best of the best. She’s a leader in her field, not just because of her expertise and experience, but because of her philosophy—helping people age in a way that feels empowering, graceful, and completely natural. You won’t walk out of her office looking like someone else. You’ll look like you—refreshed, radiant, and confident.What I admire most is her dedication to offering the most advanced, non-invasive treatments available. Dr. Armstrong does the research, so you don’t have to. She only brings in what’s proven to work and always…

Escape to Relaxation: A Spa Day at Pacific Waters Spa

By Greer Wylder

March 20, 2025

A spa day at Pacific Waters Spa at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach is the kind of escape everyone deserves. Tucked inside this Spanish-inspired resort, it’s a private wellness retreat with everything needed for total relaxation.They just launched a customizable facial featuring the French skincare brand Codage Paris—known for its powerful, nutrient-rich formulas designed to target specific skin concerns. This facial combines unique lymphatic drainage and sculpting techniques to refresh and brighten the skin, leaving it looking and feeling incredible.But a visit to Pacific Waters Spa is more than just a treatment—it’s an experience. Guests can take advantage of the…