Images by Diamond Spas, Elle Decor and House Beautiful Sinks have come along way in the last 50 years? I know at my grandma’s house she had this lovely wall sink that had separate hot and cold water dispensers. Trying to get warm water was…a challenge. Looking back at it now, there was character to it..Nostalgia and old world charm. […]
Lucky The Goldfish at the Kimpton Boutique hotels are trying to lure sophisticated clients who like the finer things in life..away from the big boxy chain hotels. People are looking for highly personalized service, and the hotels are trying to suit a particular customer’s lifestyle. Supplying the guests with the finest things is alluring many guests to return, blog about […]
If you are in the market for a motor yacht with all the exotic fixtures and you have a cool 38 million to spare, then check out this motor yacht. Mr Terrible..Yes that is the name. Named after the owner’s company, Terrible Herbst, who owns casinos, service stations and motorsports teams. The interior, a Polynesian paradise, invokes a sense […]
Have you heard of Houzz? If you are a lover of interior design like me, you will be addicted to this site! I have a dedicated folder in my home office for all the torn out pages of design magazines of “home remodel projects”. Houzz is a website where homeowners and design professionals can upload images of their latest projects […]
Nelly said it best..”It’s getting hot in here, so take off all your clothes”. The temps around the country are a tad bit on the hot side wouldn’t you say? With that being said, your probably not stripping your clothes off and jumping into a steamy hot tub. Not unless that hot tub is a hybrid spa by Diamond Spas. […]
In the latest issue of Luxe, you will see this magnificent master bathroom complete with Diamond Spas custom copper sink and custom copper bath tub. I love how the designer used woods, brick, different metal finishes and even marble! The exposed brick looks really great with the copper. We get asked a lot about mixing up elements in design. Many […]
A Reflecting pool is a water feature found in gardens, parks, and at memorial sites. It usually consists of a shallow pool of water, undisturbed by fountain jets, for a calm reflective surface. This reflecting pool found in Singapore, demonstrates how a water feature can add not only design elements but also aid in paying the utilities. The priority of […]
I love my nightly baths..and yes I take them EVERY night. For me, my bath ritual has nothing to do with washing and getting clean. It has everything to do with soaking, relaxing, de-stressing and escaping from the hectic issues of the day. I thought I was a one of few that has this bath addiction, but talking to my […]
Traditional pool pumps have operated at a standard of one or two speeds leading to higher energy usage and faster wear. The vast majority of a pool’s energy expense can be attributed to its pumps. The development of variable-speed pumps, however, have created the opportunity to reduce energy consumption through smarter pool designs that use only as much pumping power […]
Spas are not offering the same ho-hum treatments of the past such as sports and Swedish massages. Todays treatments are much more of a ritual experience. Many spas are helping their clients relax but with some of these new treatments, they are also aiding in aging process. Here are some of the new trends in spa treatments: The Hammam is […]
