Oh what I wouldn't give for a spa weekend at Indian Springs. You stay in private little 1920's bungalows with depression era kitchens and great front porches at the foot of the wine country hills and spend your day spa-ing---I had a life changing massage there. The entire place is impeccably designed, like a Gatsby-era CA getaway. I love white washed walls, the zen-ed out pond at the back and adore the pictures of the swimsuit pagents that were held there in the 20's. But the crown jewel of the compound is the geyser fed, Olympic size pool which naturally stays anywhere from 92-100 degrees. It's perfect to relax between treatments or for a late night swim after some croquet and mini corndogs at Taylor's Refresher down the road. Trust me you will leave positively glowing.

 

There's been so much buzz about the Superhero exhibition at the Met that many are forgetting that there is a giant gleaming balloon dog in the house. Three of Jeff Koon's lighthearted, larger than life sculptures; Yellow Dog, Sacred Heart and Coloring Book will be living on the roof of the museum through the end of October. So when you need a little break from the Rembrants and Rubens head to the roof for a little sun, some cheery pop art, and a stellar view of Central Park.

If you live in the SF Bay Area and are an expecting mother, this escape is for you! The Four Seasons Silicon Valley in Palo Alto has an amazing rooftop pool with cabanas and a first-class spa. Next weekend, they are offering a luxurious one night Wellness Escape designed especially for pregnant women Friday, May 16th.

Friday, May 16th
3:00pm Arrival at the Hotel
3:00pm Luxury time: nap, relax at the rooftop pool
4:00pm Pre/postnatal Yoga in the Ballroom
5:30pm Luxury Time: Spa services, nap, dinner on your own

Saturday, May 17th
9-11:00am Poolside reception and breakfast with pregnancy experts Stacy Denney and Shantell Herndon
10:00am Pre/postnatal Water Fitness (rooftop pool)
11:00am Spa Mama demo
12:00pm Luxury Time: Spa treatment,nap, relax at the rooftop pool
2:00pm Complimentary Late Check-out

Escape rates begin at $350 single occupancy, and $600 double. To reserve your Escape please call 650.566.1200 or email spa.pal@fourseasons.com

                       

For any magazine monger and fan of fashion photography I recommend stopping by the Staley Wise Gallery in Soho. A veritable one-stop shop for the masters behind those iconic images that graced the pages of Vogue, Bazaar and Vanity Fair; Avedon, Ritts, Klein, Horst, just to name a few. Currently they are showcasing 12 platinum prints from Lillian Bassman. The images of gamine, couture clad ladies make you wonder how that the entire population of NY in the 1950's seemed to be so effortlessly chic and fabulous.

Were you swooning when Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova performed “Falling Slowly” at The Oscars? You can experience the chills all over again, because the dynamic duo from the movie "Once" is on tour! Playing under the name The Swell Season, the concert will play all the songs from the sleeper hit. The tour will hit Oakland, Coachella, NYC, and many other cities across the country. Most of the shows are already sold out, so work your connections or start bidding on eBay. This is a show you won’t want to miss. Check out dates here.