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Last weekend we went to San Francisco. My daughter was on a school exchange there, so my sister and I decided to do a girl’s weekend, to fetch her, from her amazing host family. We had such a great time, though I think I wore everyone out with my list of things we HAD to do!!!!!!!! Here are some highlights from a great long weekend on the opposite coast!!!!
There was a cable car stop right outside our hotel!! I loved seeing them running all day!!!!
We were so confused at Starbucks!!!!!!!
Our hotel was so beautiful…It is a SF landmark The Sir Francis Drake…..
How beyond were the outfits of our doormen? I got the biggest kick out of them…I had to share!!!!
Entrance to Chinatown…the largest in the US
The Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory is a MUST DO!!! We made our own and were treated to right out of the oven hot cookies!!!!! SOOOOOOO GOOOD!!!!
We took a boat cruise around the harbor and under the Gold Gate Bridge!!
We saw Alcatraz from all sides!
More views of the incredible Golden Gate!
The Fairmont Hotel is so grand…also a SF Landmark AND remember the TV show “HOTEL” which played immediately after Dynasty? It was filmed here!!!
We went to one of the oldest diners in San Fran complete with the most amazing kitschy vintage decor…the milkshakes were the highlight!!!!
Oh and so was Elvis!!!!
Lombard Street was a favorite…we drove down it TWICE with our tour guide!!
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More gorgeous views!!!
Japan town was so beautiful and lucky us, we got to see some of the blooming Cherry Blossoms which lined the streets!!
The sea lions at the pier were fascinating!!!!!
Of course I have to show you the beautiful Flood Mansion, the Convent of the Sacred Heart school in San Fran.
Pacific Ocean Bluefin Tuna!!
The Coit Tower the highest point in SF!! I was too chicken to climb to the top of the narrow tower!!! Maybe next time!!!
The Tonga Room and Hurricane Bar in the Fairmont Hotel! The band plays on the floating boat and it “rains” over the pool every 15 minutes!! Sooo cool!!!
The amazing drinks at the Tonga Room!!
This was one of my favorite things we did…the original conveyor belt sushi restaurant, Isobune, in Japantown. The Sushi Chef makes the sushi and he places it on small trays in wooden boats that float and rotate in front of you for your choosing. INCREDIBLE!!!!!
This week an awesome package arrived at my home. Our first delivery of Green Blender, farm fresh ingredients for Superfood Smoothies. Each box comes with 5 new smoothie recipes and all the proportioned ingredients to make 10 smoothies!! All the ingredients come from local and organic farms. Green Blender is offering 20% your first order for all readers, just use the code NSLIFESTYLES and click HERE for more information or to order!!
We LOVED the Ginger Cantaloupe Smoothie. Here is the recipe:
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 oz collard greens
- 1 zucchini
- 4 oz grapes
- 4 oz cantaloupe
- 1/2 inch ginger – peeled
- 1 tbsp hemp seed
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup ice
A great vegan source of healthy Omega-3 fatty acids, hemp seeds are known as a “perfect protein” because they contain 20 amino acids; particularly the nine essential amino acids our bodies don’t produce on their own. They’re also full of fiber and calcium. Whole ginger root contains an abundance of gingerol, a natural chemical that contains ginger’s abundant anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Combine these two superfoods with polyphenols from grapes, fiber from cantaloupe, and vitamins A and C from collard greens, and you have the perfect low-calorie smoothie for your brain, immune system and complexion.
Also Green Blender tells you how to make the perfect smoothie….Who Knew???
This is a sponsored post but as always, the thoughts and opinions expressed above are my own!
Yesterday I went to Freeze914 Cryotherapy in Rye Brook, for a whole body freeze and freeze facial. I have to admit it was not the easiest thing I have ever done and it was REALLY COLD!! But, the 3 minutes went by really fast (I was shocked) and afterwards I felt so relaxed like I just had the best massage EVER!!!! I also had the 10 minute Cryo facial and I absolutely LOVED it. It felt great and the results were amazing, immediately afterwards. My skin was glowing and looked incredible. Here are some frequently asked questions about Cyrotherapy and for even more info or to make an appointment, visit http://freeze914.com. Hurry for the introductory “first time” pricing!!!!
What is Cyrotherapy?
“Cryotherapy is a special type of whole body or localized exposure cold therapy, where your body is immersed in sub-zero temperatures to turbo–charge its ability to heal… in just 3 minutes. Your body is absolutely magical, it’s capable of healing itself from so many of the ailments that plague you. All it needs is the right environment. Reaching temperatures as low as -120 Celsius (-184ºF), makes cryotherapy an effective alternative to traditional ice baths for individuals seeking improved health and faster recovery.”
What are the benefits?
“Some of the many benefits of cryotherapy include decreasing muscle soreness, decreasing pain, reducing swelling and inflammation, increasing range of motion, improving sleep, boosting energy, accelerating metabolism, strengthening immune system, increasing endorphins, mitigating anxiety and depression, reducing signs of aging, improving skin, and relieving joint disorders, rheumatoid diseases and fibromyalgia.”
How does it work?
1. Step Inside
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You’ll enter the cryo spa and your experience is supervised by a cryotechnician.
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The cryo spa will fill with dry Nitrogen mist which drops the temperature to -180F to -220F degrees and the skin’s surface to 32 degrees.
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Sessions last up to 3 minutes and the spa’s door is always unlocked so you can easily exit anytime.
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I received a complimentary Cyrotherapy facial in exchange for this post. As always, all of the options and thoughts expressed above are my own.
This is the last of my spring color postings (I promise)
but I really wanted to give you a bunch of colors
so you can add a little punch to your wardrobe. I
just bought a dress in this Lapis Blue color for an
upcoming event and family wedding. It is so
outside of my comfort zone but I decided to throw
caution to the wind! I really do love this blue and
how crisp it looks with black and even white.
but I really wanted to give you a bunch of colors
so you can add a little punch to your wardrobe. I
just bought a dress in this Lapis Blue color for an
upcoming event and family wedding. It is so
outside of my comfort zone but I decided to throw
caution to the wind! I really do love this blue and
how crisp it looks with black and even white.
Another color for spring is Primrose Yellow. I love this
color but never really take the plunge. I am thinking
perhaps a pair of shoes to wear with white jeans or
even a statement necklace to wear with a white
blouse or dress. What do you think?
color but never really take the plunge. I am thinking
perhaps a pair of shoes to wear with white jeans or
even a statement necklace to wear with a white
blouse or dress. What do you think?
As I previously wrote, we met up with so many people during our vacation to Florida. We were so lucky to be able to spend the day at the beach and dinner with my husband’s aunt and cousin. Tom’s aunt’s house was so full of heirlooms that were once his grandparents. It was so awesome to see a little bit of our family’s history. I loved the decor of this charming Florida beach house. It was so beautifully eclectic and every gorgeous item painstaking collected throughout the years. Bon Weekend!!!
Don’t you love the Tiffany Blue front door?
The outside courtyard was so lovely!!
The arch way leading to the Master!
Paintings done by my husband’s grandmother many years ago!
Some books and blue and white ceramics displayed on a bedroom windowsill.
More paintings of my husband’s grandmother!
A cool basket and decoy collection displayed beautifully on shelving in the kitchen!
A corner in the Library
Another Library corner!
The Living Room.
A secretary holds a precious blue and white collection!
How chic are these lucite end tables and vintage backgammon sets?
A family portrait
Love this coffee table arrangement!
And the homeowner’s prize possession!
