Make this summer extra special and memorable by indulging in nature’s beauty and whimsy. Get real with your skincare by utilizing the very best in botanicals and herbs and, most importantly, spice up your life. Yes, with actual spices. Whether they’re used for cooking, beauty, or skincare, our favorite spices make everything more flavorful and […]
Japan is one of the top countries in the world for active volcanos. Because of this, there are countless hot springs, and bathing in an “onsen” or natural spring is an integral part of the culture. This is an outdoorsy, exotic thing to do, but bathing in a public bathhouse (although still exotic) is definitely […]
Lullabies aren’t just for kids, you know. They also work for adults trying to get to sleep, only they vary slightly as we get older. Instead of counting sheep, there are some tried and true secrets for a full night’s sleep that don’t involve sleeping pills. Are you ready to become a member of the […]
Of course, all skin types are unique, which means some require different care than others, but we know some things for certain. First off, it’s important to wash your face every night before bed—whether you’re wearing makeup or not. If you are wearing makeup and remove it with a wipe or a liquid cleanser, your […]
“It is spring again. The earth is like a child that knows poems by heart.” —Rainer Maria Rilke The spring equinox or “Ostara” has arrived and was a gentle reminder to balance ourselves based on the earth’s natural rhythms. Nature is always the best teacher, especially when beauty is concerned. For a clean girl aesthetic […]
There’s a moment that happens every time I travel back to the Mediterranean. I sit down to eat, take the first bite, and think, Yes. This is it. Not because it’s fancy. Because it’s familiar in a way that doesn’t need explaining. The Mediterranean is one sea, but it feeds a surprising number of cuisines. […]
Pirates of the Mediterranean You stand on the deck, salt wind stinging your face, scanning the horizon for sails that may mean profit or peril. In the Mediterranean of the 16th and 17th centuries, the sea is not simply a trade route. It is a contested space where empires meet, religions clash, and survival depends […]
I live in the United States now, which means I have learned many useful things. How to schedule dinner weeks in advance. How to call something “late” if it happens after 8 p.m. How to receive concerned looks when I casually suggest eating at 9:30 (as in 9:30PM!). But I grew up in the Mediterranean. […]
The olive tree has been a symbol of peace and beauty for millennia and is native to the Mediterranean. It was the official emblem of Athens and was revered by the ancient Greeks; an olive branch is even depicted on the Acropolis. While we associate the olive with peace and prosperity, it also denotes victory […]
“Beauty begins the moment you decide to be yourself.” – Coco Chanel From age-old beauty secrets used by Cleopatra to more recent inventions, these tricks are tried and true. Perfection is never attainable, and realizing this early on is a good thing. A little imperfection is positively charming. The Mediterranean influence tells us that, when […]