Discover the Cutting Edge Healing Retreat Summit Garden Wellness

summit garden wellness logo

At Summit Garden Wellness, we view healing as an intricate art form — melding ancient wisdom with contemporary practices, all while fostering a profound connection to nature. Our aim is to curate a transformative retreat experience for individuals craving a holistic reset of their body, mind, and spirit.

Located amidst the verdant rainforests of Costa Rica, this retreat goes beyond a simple escape; it’s a meticulously guided journey into natural well-being, incorporating plant medicine, healing modalities, and serene spa experiences. Our goal is to help you reconnect with your inner self and emerge with clarity, tranquility, and renewed purpose.
Continue reading Discover the Cutting Edge Healing Retreat Summit Garden Wellness

Remodel Your Kitchen the Right Way

kitchen island with yellow walls
Image Credit

The kitchen is often the heart of the home — a space where meals are prepared, conversations unfold, homework gets done, and family and friends naturally gather. With so much daily life happening there, it should be a room that feels both functional and welcoming. If your kitchen is starting to look dated or the layout no longer works for the way you live, it may be time to consider giving the space a refresh.

Continue reading Remodel Your Kitchen the Right Way

Ten Most Adorable Small Dogs I Met at AKC’s Meet The Breeds!

all you need is love and a dog photo by gail worley
All Photos By Gail

It’s that time again for my annual review of the American Kennel Club’s Meet the Breeds event at Javits Center. When people see my coverage here and on social media, they often ask, “Gail, don’t they have any large breeds at this show?” And of course, the answer is yes—lots and lots of large breeds.

However, my strategy for the show is to focus on the small dogs, mostly because of the off-the-charts cuteness factor, which is irresistible to me. They’re also a little easier to get close to, and thus easier —not necessarily easy — to photograph. The photography challenge is always the same: trying to capture a clear shot of a moving, energetic puppy while dozens of visitors are reaching in to pet them simultaneously. Photos that seem like they’re going to be adorable sometimes end up a little blurry, with plenty of hands and arms in the frame. But that’s life when your mission is to bring back photos of many charming little pooches that you might just find yourself wanting to have as a pet of your own.
Continue reading Ten Most Adorable Small Dogs I Met at AKC’s Meet The Breeds!

4 Mistakes People Make When Designing Their Backyards

elegant outdoor lounge with sunlit patio in dubai
Photo by AJ Ahamad on Pexels.com

A great backyard can completely change how you experience your home. It becomes an outdoor living room, a place to gather with friends, relax with family, or simply enjoy a little fresh air at the end of the day. But while the idea of a dream backyard is exciting, getting there takes more than just a few plants and a patio set.

The truth is, many backyard projects go slightly off course — not because people lack good ideas, but because a few common design mistakes sneak in along the way. In this post, we’ll highlight some of the pitfalls homeowners often only notice once the project is finished. Learn from these missteps now, and you’ll be far more likely to end up with a backyard that looks beautiful and works exactly the way you hoped.
Continue reading 4 Mistakes People Make When Designing Their Backyards

Eye On Design: Balmain’s Beaded Time Capsule

beaded balmain dress front view photo by gail worley
All Photos By Gail

This black, heavily embellished dress from House of Balmain, designed by Olivier Rousteing for the Fall/Winter 2012–13 collection, feels less like a garment and more like a moment preserved in time.  An unapologetic show-stopper, it reads as both armor and ornament —structured, deliberate, and unapologetically intricate. Continue reading Eye On Design: Balmain’s Beaded Time Capsule

Bringing You The Best Of Art, Design, Pop Culture and Lifestyle Since 2004!