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The Pampered WIFE: La Prairie Spa

La Prairie Spa at Hotel Bel Air

I thought LA was severely lacking in it’s spa choices, until my recent trip to The Hotel Bel Air’s Spa by La Prairie. The luxury Swiss beauty company has set up shop at the illustrious hotel and recently under gone a multi million dollar renovation. The spa can now addresses every relaxation and beauty need with seven treatment rooms, including a spacious suite with outdoor space to accommodate groups of two and more, and a private nail salon. From the moment you arrive you will experience the ultimate in service and the finest comprehensive menu of treatments including: customized anti-aging facials for men and women, unique body treatments, pampering nail services and European, Asian and therapeutic massages. Continue your indulgence of downtime by having lunch poolside or enjoying Wolfgang Puck’s on site restaurant.  -Taryn Cox for THE WIFE

L’Ecole Van Cleef & Arpels

L'Ecole Van Cleef & Arpels

  Have you ever been curious about how intricate diamond necklaces are constructed? Wondered what’s inside your rose gold watch that makes it tick tock? Or been interested about Cleopatra’s gallant gold jewelry? Then your in luck… Van Cleef & Arpels has created a one of kind school to give insight and understanding into the very secretive world of jewelry and watch making. Shedding a unique light on the experts and their exceptional materials used to craft of these rare jewels. Making this the perfect Wife activity on your next trip to Paris, succeeding French pastry classes.

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10 Tips for THE WIFE: Monogramming

Tips for Monogramming

Whether your monogramming something for yourself, your home or a wedding gift there are guidelines to follow. Monograms can add personal style to stationary, linens, jewelry and tailored shirts. Below is the correct etiquette when considering your next personalized project -Taryn Cox for THE WIFE

1. Monogram Style: Single-letter monograms are more casual and multiple letter monograms tend to be more formal. Children’s monograms are often the first initial only, except for keepsake items, which should have a full 3 letter monogram. For married couples using the single monogram, choose the last initial for joint household items and the first initial for personal individual items.

The Domestic WIFE: Picnic in Style

 Tiffany & Co. Central Park Picnic Basket
Every little girl dreams about the little robin’s egg blue box that will transform her life into the title of WIFE. Once you have the sparkling ring on your ring finger, why not have the picnic basket to match. Tiffany & Co. introduces their Central Park Picnic Basket to enjoy picnics in the park this Spring with your better half. The Tiffany Central Park Picnic Basket comes in natural wicker and Tiffany Blue® leather, with Tiffany Weave china, sterling silver cheese knife set, cork screw, bottle stopper, crystal tumblers with cutting board, striped canvas napkins and wool blanket. $3,600.00 at Tiffany & Co.

Valentine’s Day Wish List: Stacked Rings

Stacked Rings
It’s time to start dropping hints to your husband about what you want for Valentine’s Day and stacked rings are just the gift! Stackable rings allow you to create layers of gold, texture and a variety of sparkle with any collection you choose. Also giving you endless options to wear just one if your feeling simple or combine as many as you wish to go with your individual style. Mix and match different hues of rose gold and white gold or pick out colorful gem stone combinations to be extra creative. Click “Continue Reading” to get more stackable ring inspiration. -Taryn Cox for THE WIFE in collaboration with LoveGold.
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