When international travel opened up in February of 2022, I was excited about a trip to India I had canceled due to Covid. The flight was scheduled to leave Los Angeles on March 20, 2020, the very day we all went into lockdown. As soon as the word was out that India had opened back up, I booked my flight immediately. I needed to unravel the last two years of the Pandemic. Life had been so strange. I wanted to unpack and ‘reclaim my life’. During the lockdown, I kept sane (literally) by staying connected to an amazing group of people on Zoom. They gathered from all over the world: The Canary Is ..read more

“We’re shutting down”. The text came through as I was closing my business for the day. It was a dark rainy day in Westlake Village and my final client for the day had left a few minutes prior. The rain drummed louder on the office window when another text came through. Something about toilet paper? I’m a small business owner in the 805 area. My boutique, Skin Evolution, has a loyal clientele and a lot of those clients have turned into good friends. My business created its own bustling community that keeps me busy! I’ve never really advertised, because ‘word of mouth’ seems to work really well ..read more

As you know, one of my ‘go to’ treatments is providing outstanding results with the CACI Microcurrent. Microcurrent immediately contours the jawline, smooths fine lines & lifts the cheekbones. It is the ideal facial to have before a party or event. But did you know that Microcurrent can actually make injections look better? It’s true! Botox, Dysport & Xeomin injections soften the ‘Elevens’ (frown lines between the eyes), smooth crows feet and lift the jawline. All good, right? However, years of injections can have a downside such as causing the face to lose fullness. Imagine a child o ..read more

“What are you doing Thursday night?” my friend,Pam, asked in her sweet Texas drawl. “I don’t know...why?” “Come over and breathe with me. You’ll love it.” Had it been a different person, I may have passed on this invitation. My business is always busy on Thursday evenings, filled with clients wanting plump pretty skin for weekend parties and events. But this is Pam. Nickname: “Same Same”. Three years ago she spontaneously invited me to take a trip to China with her and it was an exceptional experience. One of the best journeys of my life, really. Travel can be stressful and strains the most s ..read more

After the fires and this dismal rainy winter, I’m looking forward to summer fun! I appreciate the internal aspect of winter, but BBQs, beachin’ it & music in the park make me feel vibrant and more connected to my community. I love the warmth and the power of the sun, but I stopped sunbathing years ago! This alone has preserved my skin. Try it this year! Make it a #sunlesssummer and take note of the health of your skin in the fall. It will look smooth, supple, and younger!!! One summer with safe protection from the sun’s rays can take years off of your skin. My favorite dream team for the ..read more

“Oh no.” My friend, Jennifer crinkled her small freckled nose. We are flying down the 405 together, headed home after carpooling to a soothing yoga class. Traffic is flowing and it’s a beautiful California afternoon, in spite of the sun’s early fade due to daylight savings time. It’s 4:30 and the gold and orange hue of sunset is sweeping the landscape of the San Fernando Valley. “What?” “There’s a fire at Rocketdyne.” “Where’s Rocketdyne?” “Right by my Mom’s house.” This is a loaded answer. Jennifer’s Mom had recently passed away. The grief and struggle of saying goodbye was overwhelming. Jus ..read more

Have you ever asked a couple how they met? I love hearing the details of that fateful moment, that spark of attraction when two lives have collided; never to be the same again. The answers vary: an awkward party, a relative’s wedding, a casual conversation in the supermarket line. No matter how dramatic or mundane the circumstances, most couples inevitably light up and become very animated when telling their story! They finish each other’s sentences, playfully contradict their mate's version of the circumstances and usually have a good laugh. It's a fun conversation that leaves a smile on eve ..read more

“I’ve been asked to sign autographs at a Comicon in Germany.” Tim hangs up the phone and tosses it on the bed. “Oh really? Cool. For Star Trek? X Files?” “Ghostbusters.” “Wasn’t that, like 89 years ago?” Tim portrayed Sigourney Weaver’s Sine-Aid sniffing violinist boyfriend in the hit movie, sporting a bad mullet. “Yeah. I guess the movies’ still a thing in Germany.” “Oh, I’m getting in on this action,” I thought. I booked my flight that night. We were received at the airport in a tricked out Peugeot Ghostbusters mobile, complete with the Ghostbuster’s red logo, bullhorn and a miniature versi ..read more

A few months back, I caught my husband rearranging the tools in the basement. This sent off the wife-o-meter. He was in trouble. In a bad way. You see, actors in Los Angeles spend a lot of time waiting around for auditions and jobs. In Tim’s case, he was between episodes of his current role portraying the Attorney General on the new hit Paramount Network series “Yellowstone", featuring Kevin Costner. I was keenly aware upon marrying an actor that I was dealing with a different breed of man. During my own career in the tv & film business, I had one rule: Do not date actors! They are undoub ..read more

So far this Summer, I’ve created a variety of ways to survive the energy zapping brutal heat wave of Southern California: kayaking, matinees, Netflix binging, museums, live theater, perfecting a good cobbler recipe (future blog!) and going to the beach, of course. With temperatures on the rise, our skin is under attack. Heat, sweat, and air conditioning create a perfect storm that can cause dehydration, irritation, and breakouts. Here are a few suggestions that might help! Oily skin: In heated climates, sebaceous glands tend to be more active, so if you have a tendency to break out, now is th ..read more