RESCUE FOR THE HANDS & FEET

OH MY GOSH...might there be a little relief for aging hands & feet?? I was thrilled to try out iluminage - Skin Rejuvenating Gloves & Socks. Since I've been digging in the dirt from the age of one, I'm willing to try anything that could turn back the clock just a teeny weenie bit. In fact, I'm wearing the gloves and the socks as I'm writing this blog post.

I've worked with my hands my entire life, from gymnastics, cleaning the barn where I kept my horse, swimming, sunning, flight attendant, jewelry making, etc... and they are showing their history, which I'm proud of but I left out the hands, the feet oh yeah... and the NECK! Anyone with me?? After my second week of using the gloves & the socks, I must say I am seeing a bit of softness, and a fewer spots. Here's a look at the technology behind iluminage.

iluminage™ is a luxury beauty brand founded in 2011 by Unilever Ventures. It is the new intelligence in beauty solutions, architects of high-tech, innovative and you can wear them while you're working, sleeping, driving... create your own schedule for turning back the clock.  You'll have relaxation, rejuvenation, and productivity.  

Jazz Hands just got a little smoother

Carefully embedded with patented Copper technology, these gloves are clinically proven to reduce the appearance of hand wrinkles and age spots. Improve skin tone and texture, changing the look of your hands in just four weeks. It's nice to know there is another solution besides injecting the hands. I'm not ready for that, for now I'll choose to be deligent about wearing my gloves and socks.

When I was growing up until a few years ago I never thought about the skin on my feet (don't know what I was thinking) It changes right along with the hands...and the neck if you're not moisturizing along with adding sunscreen.  I think I'll try the pillowcase next, I do sleep on a silk pillowcase every night, along with traveling with one (2) in case it disappears, and I know that makes a difference, but the more I learn about copper the more I'm understanding the technology.

- Copper is a well-known essential mineral with skin enhancing properties

- Copper is naturally found in skin and known to play an important role in skin’s renewal process

- Copper has been used in makeup, face creams, and other skincare products for many years

- One of the properties of copper is its ability to promote the natural growth of proteins in the skin.  Copper is a mineral. It is found in many foods, particularly in organ meats, seafood, nuts, seeds, wheat bran cereals, grain products, and cocoa products. The body stores copper mostly in the bones and muscles.

It doesn't make time disappear, but if you're younger than me you can get a head start on turning back the hands of time.  

   You can't turn back the clock, but you can wind it up again...   Bonnie Prudden

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MEET LIFESTYLE BLOGGER JESICA RYZENBERG

 One sunny "la la" afternoon I went to a friend's design shop, filled with fun, hip, and savvy girls where Jesica was working at the time, and we were chatting about style, decor, travel and my friend informed me that Jesica wrote a lifestyle blog. I was about a month away from launching The Grateful Gardenia and Jesica offered to help out if I needed it, I instantly said yes! I would love it, so we exchanged numbers and the following week we sat down together and she took me from A to Z on tips for starting out.  I was so grateful for her incredible advice, Jesica literally walked me through everything!  We continued to meet on the weekends for a few months and I said: "One day we'll figure out some way to collaborate, we'll figure out a way to have some fun"  This May it will be two years since I published my first blog post and just as I'd hoped we are now creating content together.  Say hello to Jes.

LEONA

Hey there everyone! I am delighted to be a contributor for the Grateful Gardenia and look forward to giving you my perspective on all things fashion, beauty, lifestyle, and of course -- wellness. Though I have my own lifestyle blog, www.ryzenbergon.com, I am honored to be part of this fantastic online destination. 

So let me share a little bit about myself -- I was born and raised in Lima, Peru before my family moved to Florida in the early 1990s. After college (Syracuse University – go Orange!) I landed a job as a segment producer in Miami and three years later, with many lifestyle stories under my belt, the Golden State came calling. A decade, two big cities, and one fiancé later, I’m still here and there is never a dull moment!

Machu Picchu, Peru 

I am currently based in Los Angeles, after seven magnificent years in San Francisco and enjoy pretty much everything this city has to offer. The beaches are awesome, the skies are blue almost every day, the hiking is second to none, and there is always something new to discover — whether it’s a cool neighborhood or a newly opened cafe!

Cafe Gratitude in Venice

When it comes to style, I am definitely a boyfriend jeans and tee kind of gal and have a penchant for stripes. I also have a soft spot for dresses and high heels, so it all depends on my mood! I guess it’s really what makes you feel your best. 

A self-proclaimed travel junkie, collecting passport stamps is one of my hobbies! Some my favorite destinations include the beaches of Croatia, Vancouver, and the Swiss Alps. Some places on my bucket list include Cartagena, Colombia, Japan, and the English Countryside — but I hope not to stop just there.

Isle De Burano, Venice

One thing that I forgot to mention is that I am five months from tying the knot, so I am in full-speed wedding planning mode. I look forward to sharing all of my pre-nuptial adventures, as it’s quite an experience to fully navigate this bridal bliss (or blizzard)!

I am forever grateful to have found Janet — an empowering and incredibly inspiring woman who no matter how difficult the situation or how big the challenge, always has a way to lift my spirits. Thank you, my friend!  Can’t wait to share more adventures with you!!!!!

Jesica's Instagram

 I'm thrilled to collaborate with Jes, she's fun, innovative and I love her passion for creating content. Exploring ideas & opportunities have been exciting since day one. Growing The Grateful Gardenia just got a little greener & a little more grateful.

CREATE + COLLABORATE  =  YOU NEVER KNOW WHERE THE JOURNEY TAKES YOU

I FOUND MY TRIBE - JADEtribe - SPRING BREAK -BOHO-CHIC

Are you looking for your next clutch or tote bag? Last Summer I was on a mission for a clutch bag that would give me that "island feeling" I wanted something fun, lightweight, easy to pack and that went with everything.  When I came across JADEtribe, I was thrilled, I loved the mix of colors and fabrics and when I held it, I literally felt happy...you know, like I'd found "my tribe" 

Meet Kimberly Hartman, the designer and CEO of JADEtribe, and a fellow Texas gal. Kimberly has an impressive fashion background under her belt — having worked in Los Angeles, Dallas, and Paris, and New York. In 2008, she left the Big Apple and embarked on a solo trip to India and South East Asia that ended up transforming her life. While in Laos, she was so captivated by the craftsmanship of the women weavers in this tiny village, she literally employed the village!  They say "it takes a village." These bags have a great energy about them; you feel it when you carry them. Kimberly shares not only her collection with us but her passion for giving back.  Exclusive colors and patterns have become the foundation of the JADEtribe handbag collection.

These travel bags are lined so no need to worry if anything leaks.

 JADEtribe clutch bags and totes are so colorful, you really don't need much else. 

Tropical Inspiration

Toss this tote over your shoulder and feel tribal.

If you are looking for a chic, yet bohemian bag to tote around this summer, look no further than JADEtribe. A few weeks ago, my beautiful "fashionista partner"  Mellisa Meyers and I ventured to downtown Los Angeles for the Brand Assembly trade show and we chatted with founder Kimberly Hartman on our Glow and Grateful Facebook Live show about the inspiration behind this colorful ethically made accessories line. You can see our video below of our interview with Kimberly. 

Thank you, Kimberly, for creating an authentically beautiful collection that empowers the female artisans who contribute to JADEtribe. I'm sending loving vibes to the women & their families in Laos. Women like you make a difference for all women. 

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