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The Joy of Skin Care

posted on : February 13, 2019 posted by : nicolesteinthal 0 Comment

New Year….New Skin…Here are some of my tried and true skin care products that I have been using constantly. Proper skin care is a chore. It is a combination of home care and in office treatments. I get regular derma-planing (every 6 weeks) at Skin Westchester and use the following to maintain at home. I think that consistency is the key to good skin. Whenever I stray from my routine, disaster strikes….Happy Cleansing!!!!

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This is known as the Hollywood 2 min facial.

I use this all the time…you put it on your face, wait for it to foam and then wash off…..the results are great!!!

I love this CC cream and it has an SPF

I use this a couple times a week..thanks to a dear friend who sent the recommendation to me..its great for aging skin!!

This is the BEST face oil..I go through bottles and bottles and use it all year round…

I also go through jars and jars of this cleansing balm….I use is as a face wash and a nightime mask while sleeping.I cannot say enough good things about it!!!!!

A sample of this mask was sent to me and now I am hooked..it makes your skin GLOW!!!!

This is my favorite tinted moisturizer!!!

I used this moisturizer after a facial treatment and fell in love..its great for winter skin…I use it at night!!!

This sunscreen is on the expensive side but it is the BEST facial sunscreen..it is for sun damaged skin and repairs while it protects…It is a must have….

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Kips Bay Show House Palm Beach

posted on : February 5, 2019 posted by : nicolesteinthal 3 Comments

Over the weekend I went to see the Kips Bay Palm Beach Show House. I have gone to the Kip Bay Show House in NYC for the past 5 years and when the second outpost opened in Palm Beach, it was on my list to eventually get there. I missed last year’s so I am so glad that the stars aligned and I was able to visit the house while I was in Florida for a quick get a away with my book club girls!!!! We all loved the decor. Every room was so cherry and bright. Such perfect choices for a Florida home. It was very hard to choose my favorite room but I do think that I narrowed it down for you!!!! If you are in the Palm Beach area, def stop by. It closes on Feb 20th!!!

This was my favorite room by NY designer Meg Braff Designs. I love her use of color and we absolutely fell in love with her closet filled with vintage caftans!!! Check out her site, her interiors are incredible and she has a stunning wallpaper line as well!!

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Gifts For All The Men In Your Life

posted on : December 16, 2018 posted by : nicolesteinthal 0 Comment

I didn’t want to leave the men out…here are some of my favorite picks for all the dad, sons, uncles, nephews, teachers on your list!!!!!!

My son actually put this on his list..such a fun idea for someone who likes to travel or travels for work!!!

This smart TV is incredible..it connects to your wifi and you can watch all of your movies, netflix, hulu, amazon..its incredible and really well priced…

My husband received this as a gift a while ago and loves it…perfect for a coffee or tea lover!!!!

Prefect for the grill master!!!

A gadget for dad!!!!

Men need pampering products too!!!!!

This could provide hours of family fun, make sure to get the accessories frequently bought together!!!!

My son’s favorite shoes….on sale too!!!!!

And all boys love their toys!!!!

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The Importance Of A Lighting Plan

posted on : November 28, 2018 posted by : nicolesteinthal 0 Comment

A lighting plan can make all the difference in home decor. Most people do not know how important it is. Having the proper mix of overhead lighting, wall lighting and table lighting can change the entire mood of a room. I recently visited the “Light Lab” at Patdo Lighting and was so impressed with all the elements they can add to each room in your home. Partner’s Mari Lou Nania and Gary Novasel are truly experts in their field. I was able to sit down with Gary and have him explain exactly what creating a lighting plan can do. Whether it is a new construction or simply just sprucing up one room, they can certainly lend a hand!!!!

One of the most enjoyable parts of being a Lighting Designer is when I work with a new client who has never used a lighting designer before. Throughout the design and specification process they are constantly amazed at the depth and breadth of the information and factors that we need to get into to create a proper design. There are questions about life style and family activities, artwork and collections (and protection from UV) , flexibility, furnishing style, finishes and placement, texture, wall, floor and ceiling finishes, structure and plenum, insulation, Electrical, Energy and Life Safety Codes, lighting’s effect on color, color rendition (CRI), color temperature, energy savings, dimming and control, flexibility, drama, functional and shadow free task lighting, the psychological factors of light, construction details and constraints, craftsmanship, budget, product lead times, fixture size, aperture shape and glare control, maintenance, environmental impact, security, and on, and on, and on…..It is this depth and diversity of required information that I think best defines the process and practice of Lighting Design.

“I had no idea!” Clients say, “ I just thought you just went to the Home Center and put a light in the middle of the room or have the Electrician go to the Supply House and install a couple of downlights in the corners”. This is what I call, “Lighting as a Commodity”.

Lighting is THE most powerful, yet UNDER-UTILIZED design tools available. When we treat lighting as a “commodity” we miss out on enormous opportunities to transform our environments as well as the joy of living and working in properly lit environments.

It is when our client’s projects are complete, furnishings and artwork are in place and Patdo has aimed and adjusted all of the lighting, that we get to hear the BEST comments, “Wow, I had no idea how beautiful my home could be.” I will NEVER build again without a Lighting Designer on board!” “I’m going to tell all my friends not to DARE do a project without Patdo.”

Frank Lloyd Wright called lighting, “the great revealer of form”. He made this statement in the context of the very crude and early lighting equipment available to him in his day. Just imagine the power of lighting now with today’s amazing new LED technologies and products at our disposal!

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Statement Earrings for Black Friday

posted on : November 24, 2018 posted by : nicolesteinthal 0 Comment

This Black Friday I plan on getting a Starbucks and spending the day online starting my Christmas Shopping. I feel like the list gets longer and longer each year. I will admit that I do wait for this day to get a few things for myself. I stock up on embellished sweaters….Saks Off Fifth and Last Call have great ones. Mostly, the ones that were in the store last season for $$$$ and they are both having huge sales and addition percentages off!!! It’s worth a check…but back to the earrings….I am going to buy a bunch of statement earrings for clients and friends. I know that there are gorgeous ones out there but wayyyyyy over my budget…here are some really fabulous ones for way less…you might even get a few for your self!!! Happy Shopping!!!!! (oh some even have coupons for additional $ off)