A Designer's Day of Rest

I know I may not be saving the world and being a designer is not exactly rocket science, but yes, even such frivolous jobs as designing clothes can be exhausting to say the least. I finally decided to take a day of rest of sorts (actually only 2 hours of rest in between boxing orders!) My favorite, low-key spa here on the Westside is Willow Spa. Love, love their California bungalow setting with all the tropical bamboo, Moroccan seating, and tranquil music. They have their own little oasis in the back where you can sip your green tea, flip through InStyle, and have your feet soaked in rose petal water - what bliss! I had the 90 minute green tea/lime bamboo body balance massage - highly recommended by Me! I've tried all the Santa Monica hotel spas and Burke William's chain spa, but I still keep coming back to Willow. I like that it's small and intimate, almost like you're in someone's home or tropical backyard (I almost wish I could live in this cool little bungalow!)

The low-key spa atmosphere reminds me of my favorite spa back in Brooklyn, Area on Smith Street. Area was my neighbor, next door to my Brooklyn boutique, Stacia New York. There was nothing better than hopping next door for some yoga or a massage after work! A small, intimate spa, that you should definitely check out the next time you're in NYC. They also have expanded their retail storefront beyond the Dr. Hauschka products (love their lavender massage oil!) to include a full-on kid's store. Check out their site for more information - www.areabrooklyn.com - there isn't a product or service they don't provide; they do it all over there!

Unfortunately, I'm already due for another massage. After boxing up more orders (my back is killing me!) and hunching over my computer all night doing my Fall production order, I'll need to go back to Willow Spa sooner than later!