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Joey, Evan, and Cee hail from Charlotte's infamous west side. Best friends since childhood, they have experienced highs, lows, and everything in between together. Evan is one of the country's most sought-after wedding and event planners. Cee is an A-list celebrity hairstylist. Joey is the East Coast's most popular female club promoter. Combining their talents, they form The Luxe Group Conglomerate. At the height of The Conglomerate's success, a series...

Luxury is not the first thing that may come to mind, when considering the lives of single mothers. If you are a single mom, have you ever felt that there was something missing in your life? Sometimes in the midst of earning a living, we stop living, and; start merely existing. Buildings exist, they don't live. As a woman, it is your birthright to experience life, and, to do so luxuriously. Is it farfetched to believe that no matter what your station...

This episode of My Retreat features two incredible properties that define opulence and tradition – then and now.

Soothe stress, heal the body, and smell fantastic with lush DIY bath products including meditative, chakra, and astrology blends-and even mixes for men. A revitalizing bath will transform your day, mood and health like nothing else. Homemade Bath Bombs, Salts & Scrubs offers 300 easy, fun recipes. These personalized creations utilize fragrant petals, powerful essential oils and exotic ingredients like: • Sage • Rose • Lavender • Sandalwood • Patchouli • Peppermint • French...

Candles are a beautiful way to light up a room. They give off a special feeling of warmth and comfort that only they can. Candle making is a beautiful yet simple craft that has been around for centuries. Are you interested in learning how to make your own hand dipped candles? What about layered container candles? Perhaps you want to learn more about the advantages and disadvantages to using different types of wax? If you answered yes to one or more...

SPECIAL NOTE! -- ANNE WILL PERSONALLY ANSWER ANY QUESTION OF YOURS AFTER READING THIS BOOK. ASK ON HER WEB SITE, AND YOU'LL NORMALLY HEAR BACK WITHIN HOURS! Do you love the feel of a good lotion but find yourself unhappy with the cost, or wary of the chemical ingredients? Do you ever wonder if you could make it for yourself at home? Are you afraid to try because the lotion might not turn out well, or might even be unsafe? Anne L. Watson's "Smart Soapmaking"...

Are you tired of the same old bars of soap at the grocery store?Would you like to try something new but you can't seem to find anything you'd like to try out?Are you interested in making your own bars of soap at home in a few simple steps?Then you might want to check out this eBook on how to make homemade soaps!In this book, I'll tell you:The basics of soap makingInformation about lye, equipment, additives, and how to clean up after you're finishedHow...

Make our own liquid soaps and body products right in your kitchen. Catherine Failor shows you how to use her simple double-boiler technique to create luxurious shower gels, revitalizing shampoos, energizing body scrubs, and much more. Step-by-step instructions teach you how to turn basic ingredients like cocoa butter, lanolin, and jojoba into sweet-smelling liquid soaps. You’ll soon be experimenting with your favorite oils and additives as you...

In this classic drawing room mystery, Chief Inspector Armand Gamache is looking forward to celebrating his wedding anniversary at the remote, luxurious Manoir Bellechasse. As Gamache's holiday becomes a busman's anniversary, he learns that the seemingly peaceful lodge is a place where visitors come to escape their past, until that past catches up with them.

In this issue of Videofashion Collections, Carolina Herrera evokes timeless elegance while still looking to the future for Fall 2016, embroidering her collection with three-dimensional jasmine cutouts that seem to float above the fabric. Marchesa designers Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig are inspired by the opulent paintings of John Singer Sargent for their luxurious, red carpet-ready collection. Plus, with luxurious brocades and frock coats, Ralph...