I dig atmosphere. Really. Sometimes more than the food and drinks at a restaurant. But, one thing that can bring me down from that high is substandard service. That can really sober me up fast.
 
I love the atmosphere at The Pearl Hotel in Point Loma. Love it. The restaurant has an indoor/outdoor setting around the pool. During the summer, they show movies on a screen across from the pool on Wednesday nights. The décor is beautiful – modern, light, sleek – and with a mixture of manufactured and natural materials. …

This designer knows the three magic words that make designs turn-the-head flattering:

Con. Struc. Tion.
 

The clothes by Karen Millen are beautiful both in a subjective and technical way. The designs are deceptively straightforward on a hanger – but very body-loving on, and there is a lot of detail in each item. The pieces are classic without being dated or dull – and offer a lot of elegant sex appeal. The kind of sex appeal that has everything of importance covered up but points the viewer’s mind in the right direction. That, my …

Being a responsible citizen takes energy. Often more than I naturally generate. So, I turn to my friend coffee to close the gap between my natural self and the cat-like reflexes required to spot great accessories or hot spots. Bottom line: even the glam need coffee. And, drinking coffee and espresso should not be like taking medicine! No. It should be an oasis – a warm blanket of goodness – elevating us to our best selves. Unfortunately, that goal is often missed. And, when one is in that vulnerable state …