Skirts, horses, golf, cats — many things are amazing when mini. For some reason, the appeal of tiny guest-sized bars of soap, wrapped in fancy wax paper or intricately printed cardboard boxes is irresistible to me. The best ones are made by Classico & Fantasia, by Claus Porto, which include 100% Pistachio Butter and come wrapped in archival prints and engraving from the brand’s archive, Read more

The post-holiday doldrums of January can be rough, cold, and not so pretty. That doesn't have to be the case with your beauty routine, though. This month, it's all about hydration: drinking enough water, moisturizing your skin, and avoiding drying products. I've found six items to help you do just that and more. For a rundown of each product, just read more Read more

Claus Porto Twelve Months of Soap is a wonderful and thoughtful way to pamper yourself or someone you love this holiday season. These fantastic smelling shea butter infused soaps (the fragrances come from natural oils made in Grasse, France - the fragrance capital of the world) really relax you after a stressful day. These soaps lather up to a sudsy froth and make your skin feel unbelievably Read more