Life's a Holladay

Today we're making Hawaiian spa inspired snacks & at home spa masks and treatments to cool you off, satisfy your sweet tooth and moisturize your skin. No kidding these popsicles and face and body treats double as serious chill pills!  Even after last week's ice pedicure , I'm still burning up!  My parent's house has an older air conditioner which we need to replace.  So I'll just be working and su...

This morning, I've got a quick DIY spa pedicure (no polish required) that will wake you up fast, have you cucumber cool all day and put a bit of energy in your morning. A fun abbrevieated version of my Fire & Ice Foot Treatment.     Did y'all know that the temperature of your feet can help determine how hot or cold you feel? Who couldn't use a dose of um "cold feet" during these dog days of summer...

You are going to have the California Dream signature body treatment at the Four Seasons Westlake Village Spa with me! And I've got a few spa at home DIY s for you. So let's relax and say goodbye to dried up summer skin.     I'm trying to not feel like a pancake on the griddle, by reminiscing about a  cool spa treatment I had at Christmas!   Anyone else burning up on this steamy August day?  Or may...

Today, I'm getting a massage. . . from a sweater - Talk about holiday stress relief. And a "grumpy cat" Christmas sweater at that!     Today I've got a StyleBuyte gone spa for y'all. We produce a show called Style Buytes, which is like a virtual shopping and styling trip, but this supercute christmas sweater with a fun, grumpy cat on the front does double duty as a self-massager so I wanted to sha...

This week we're having massage therapy that energizes and relaxes, while helping TMJ toothaches. Plus a self massage technique for headaches, computer neck stiffness and more. And a spa daycation in Chattanooga! Body Wisdom is nestled at the foot of Lookout Mountain, Chattanooga, TN. Buddha's words below greet you on Body Wisdom 's website, but they truly capture the essence of Body Wisdom's locat...

Want to decompress from your week with dancing, relaxing, mingling and pampering (& don't forget the champagne!)?  Then come along to a Happy Hour at a spa in the City of Industry, California, Pacific Palms Resort!   They've got special facials, massages & nail treats, a DJ and a gorgeous patio with a mountain view. And don't forget to bring your signficant other . . . this spa offers manly option...

One of the questions I'm asked most often, is how do I treat my mom to spa time? This week I've got a very special show in honor of my Mom, Joyce Ash.  Mothers Day is this weekend and this one is very special because Mum passed last year and I was lucky enough to spend her last Mother's Day with her.    Then I stumbled upon this radio interview where I dished ideas for pampering our Mum's on Mothe...

    Come into my kitchen for a spa along episode where we do a skin rejuvenating lightening and smoothing spa treatment that takes less than a minute. And you can do it while you cook your breakfast! All you need is an egg.   It's Like Paper Mache for your skin! Candy Holladay, "Egg on Your Face" Episode LifesAHolladay.com   Bonus! How to amp up this beauty treatment with a Band Aid If you'd like...

Today I'm taking you back in time to the Golden Door spa trip and a mindfulness lesson that inspired a philosophy we can all wake up to.  And I'm including unreleased recordings of my arrival.  Super excited about new show launch it's called Style Buy-tes it's like a little fashion snack for your ears.  And the coolest thing is that you can shop right in the show notes - I always find more than I...

Today I'm going to transport you to a luxe spa with a DIY therapy that will clear brain fog and silkily your skin - inspired by a therapy done at spas worldwide.     Last night we started restoring the deck out back, and I'm having trouble focusing, I'm so distracted about everything that needs to be done.  Also, I've been thinking a ton about French morning habits because of our Instagram theme S...

The delish & decadent breakfast recipe I developed is fast & gives you 3 servings of veg to start your day.  It was inspired by the many spa breakfasts I've indulged in and my year living at the Westin Hotel!   Not only will you feel like you're on a vacation, you'll be more satisfied & I even lost weight. Truly something to get up and look forward to every morning.    Recipe: Spa Frittata: Fill a...

"There is no wine in the world as heady as applause; and it has the same effect. It temporarily subdues anxiety and restores confidence."  ― Khushwant Singh, I Shall Not Hear the Nightingale Morning loves! I've come up with a plan to use sound effects to motivate you in the morning & feel happier the rest of the day! Hear the clapping? Take the applause wake up challenge and let me know how you're...

Mornin' Y'all! Body Brushing is a surefire way to say "Good bye Grogginess" in the morning. Yup, it will seriously help you wake up. If you thought you've heard it all before, I've got some Candyfied, as my friends say ; ) tips to take to take your morning brushing routine to a whole other level - plus the untold truth of body brushing. I also give the skinny on what's happening on Candy Holladay...

Morning Y'all! Welcome to the launch of our Mornings series. Getting out of bed can be tough, but mornings can make or break your day.  What to do? We're serving up fun ideas to treat yourself so you'll want to leap out of bed! Get ready with me and try health, outfit and beauty tricks so we'll flourish the rest of the day, like we woke up at a spa! This episode find out the crazy twists & turns m...

"When I exercise, stress is minimized and I've done that my whole life", Sheila Cluff The Oaks at Ojai is one of the grand dames of spas – and founder Sheila Cluff is the grandmother of aerobics!  Come along as we discover it's gorgeous surroundings – pep up our skin with a VitaD facial – […] The post Ojai! Rejuvenating Escape to Oaks Spa in historic Ojai, California appeared first on Life's a Hol...

In this episode of our Golden Door spa series, I experienced acupuncture for the first time and improved my mental focus by learning the olympic sport of archery!  Our lookbook will have tools to help you emulate acupuncture at home with acupressure and archery sets for your own robin hood moment.   The post Pointy Objects: Acupuncture & Archery at Golden Door Spa appeared first on Life's a Hollad...

Happy Labor Day weekend y'all!  In honor of getting our noses back to the grindstone after Monday, I'm sharing my secret spa sauce for a digital detox and how to rewire your work so you won't need one in the future – best of all it brings the pleasure back to work.   It's kinda […] The post Back to Spa School Digital Detox Reduction Plan. . . plus Bee / Wasp Sting Healing Pedicure appeared first o...

Hey Y'all!  What's a primpcast you're thinking?  Y'all inspired me by listening to the show while you're getting ready in the morning – thank you!  Well one morning, as a I was trying to follow a youtube makeup tutorial I thought, wouldn't this be much easier if I could just listen? Then aha! moment Primpcast! […] The post Primpcast: Sunscreen Queen How to Apply Along With Me appeared first on Lif...

Our LIVE interview with Karina Smirnoff of Dancing with the Stars!  Join us as she talks about fitness and relaxation philosophy, her dvd, fave spas and the homemade treat she takes to the spa! Plus, this week's show lookbook features dancing and workout fashion inspired by her cool, edgy workout outfit, the Westin hotel bed […] The post Talking Spa & Fitness with Karina Smirnoff of Dancing with t...

This week I was challenged to turn a hot mess into a chill time!   It literally felt like we went from the frying pan into the fire when our air conditioning broke.  Then whilst escaping the heat at a coffee shop ran into a wildfire! Hear what is was like to be so close […] The post From the Frying Pan into the Fire: Wildfires, KonMari & Cool Summer Skincare appeared first on Life's a Holladay .

Cheerio y'all!  Take a virtual spa trip to the UK with me – a spa day fit for a princess!  The Rhinefield House is part of the Handpicked Hotels group, that takes stately homes and transforms them into suptuous retreats.   Rhinefield is in a pastoral New Forest setting, you might think Robin Hood will […] The post My Cup of Tea: A Private Spa Castle in England Rhinefield House appeared first on Li...

Hey Y'all! In this show, I share the custom weight training and fitness routine (bore proof!) that my trainer at Golden Door Spa created for me (you can also see the exercises on our youtube channel link below), the Golden Door Skincare routine I tried, why I'm a fan of the Golden Door bathhouse and […] The post Beauty, Barbells & Bathhouses: Golden Door Spa appeared first on Life's a Holladay .

In this episode, we launch HolladayMakers series!  Folks who know how to have fun in style no matter what obstacles life gives them!  First up, Phil Keoghan host of TVs The Amazing Race and travel host Samantha Brown!  Plus we've got 2 adventure spas discovered at Los Angeles Travel Show one in Alaska and one […] The post HolladayMakers: Phil Keoghan, Samantha Brown & Spas at LA Travel Show appear...

Thanks for hanging with me!  In this episode, I explain why we changed from Spa Brunch to Life's A Holladay, tell you how I'm staying cool & moisturizing my skin in June and share my fourth of July fix to have a more intimate, fun holiday involving the amazing Ojai Valley Inn and Spa! If […] The post On Par for Spa "Fireworks" at Ojai Valley Inn and Spa appeared first on Life's a Holladay .

  Ahh trade show season. . . the networking! the product launches! the lectures!  All fun, but also tiring and mind boggling!  Buhhht, guess what?  The Four Seasons and I have a spa antidote, that I put to the test right in the convention capital of the world. . . Vegas baby!  Tune in to […] The post Trade Show Antidote! Spa at Four Seasons Las Vegas appeared first on Life's a Holladay .