Napa, CA: Milliken Creek Inn and Spa

This little luxury gem was such a lucky find that I had to write it up. Thanks to my buddy, Jessica, who heard about this spot from friends, it’s like staying at your wealthy friend’s private home along the Napa River, complete with a fridge stocked with sparkling (or flat) water and sodas just for you. Something between a luxury B&B and a spa, it’s right on the water, feels like a bucolic dream, and worth every penny with their pristine fluffy towels and chic modern amenities.

Milliken Inn and Spa

For a quick jaunt outside the city during Bottlerock, this property was quiet, luxurious perfection. I only wish I had more time to relax in front of the Napa River and enjoy the view with a good book in hand. Breakfast is included and had all the usual favorites for American – or European – palates. Scrambled eggs or chicken sausage, you got it. Oatmeal, croissants, or pastries, they have that too. Basically, they have everything you need if you’re looking for a B&B vibe that’s high-end and private. I’ll definitely be heading back on my next sojourn. They even have a complimentary wine tasting in the afternoon. Win win!

Astra Guestroom

From $575-$1,108

https://www.millikencreekinn.com

Redken: Buy More, Save More at Ulta.com

Redken Frizz Dismiss Sulfate-Free Shampoo

This just in so I had to share. Redken is offering a buy more save more deal for Ulta shoppers that you won’t want to miss. The current 2 for $30 sale offers the purchase of a Redken shampoo and conditioner from their wide range of lines, for only $30 total. To give you an idea, one bottle of Frizz Dismiss Sulfate Free Shampoo (10oz) is $23. Redken specializes in shampoos and conditioners that work for every hair type, so there’s something for everyone. 

Head to your local Ulta or shop on Ulta.com before this Redken sale ends on 10/23. Your hair and wallet will thank you!

Eco Friendly CBD Lip Balm by Eco Lips

CBD Me by Eco Lips

When an eco-forward CBD beauty company reached out about their products, how could I say no? Long known to help muscle stress and aid in relaxation, CBD is the latest green goddess to appear in beauty.

They sent me a selection of three different lip balm from Natural to Lavender Orange and Lavender Mint. I started with the Lavender Orange and I immediately felt the nice hint of orange in a lightly emollient stick balm tinted with essential oils and a very subtle green hint of hemp and lavender.

My favorite, however, was the cooling tingle of peppermint essential oil in the Lavender Mint. All featured 30 mg of broad spectrum CBD paired with certified organic hemp oil, Fair Trade Certified™ cocoa butter and coconut oil for an all-around lip moisturizing experience. Their hemp-derived, broad-spectrum CBD extract is sustainably grown through regenerative agriculture practices and CO2 extracted in Oregon by Klersun. It is thoroughly tested by 3rd party labs to qualify concentration levels. Products contain 0.0% THC. Oh well 😉

They also boast the finest cold-pressed Cannabis Sativa seed oil to deliver a natural balance of essential fatty acids (EFAs) and amino acids which are great for skin care applications.

At only $7.99, it’s a no brainer to try out

https://getcbdme.com/products/cbd-me-lavender-mint-lip-balm

Ingredients: *Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, *Cera Alba (Beeswax), *†Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, *†Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, *Cannabis Sativa (Hemp) Seed Oil, *Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Oil, Cannabis Sativa (Hemp) Extract, Mixed Tocopherols (Vitamin E), *Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, *Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Oil, *Calendula Officinalis (Calendula) Flower Extract. *Organic Ingredient †Fair Trade Certified Ingredient Size: 0.15 oz Certifications:Fair Trade Certified™, Gluten-Free, Leaping Bunny

RecyclableManufacturing:Manufactured in the U.S.A. with globally sourced ingredients. Eco Lips offset its manufacturing with 100% renewable energy and is a certified B Corporation.

Tokyo, Japan: The latest in Art… and SPA

Do you enjoy saunas and art? Who doesn’t? Take my favorite things: self-care, water, massage, and the inspiration found in immersive art, and Japan has just delivered one kickass experience to uplift us after the post-Covid blues! Pair an illuminating museum experience with a unique experience staying at some of Tokyo’s finest hotels like the Hotel New Otani Tokyo, complete with a waterfall! It has 1,479 rooms in a variety of types with fantastic views. 

The art collective teamLab has created an exhibition in Roppongi, the likes of which the world has never been seen before. This new exhibition gives you a nuanced experience as you view artwork in saunas. You’ll be able to enjoy several works, including a new group of pieces based on teamLab’s latest project “Supernature Phenomenon.” The exhibition runs until August 31. Tokyo is always the best place to enjoy the latest creations of teamLab.

Needless to say, teamLab Borderless and teamLab Planets, both of these are must-visit museums in Tokyo!

The show lasts until the end of August and June tickets are on sale now, so time to book your summer trip to Tokyo:

https://reconnect.teamlab.art/en