Spa Scotta Bridal Soiree

Spa Scotta held a Bridal Soiree on Sunday, February 22nd, and it was a great success. We partnered up with vendors we love, recommend to others and have personally used for our own events.

Brown's Catering provided delicious appetizers. The food is always first rate from Brown's Catering , that's a given, but the fact that they always leave my place looking cleaner than when they arrived is fantastic. The team that Chef Anthony Brown has created is a joy to work with before and during an event. We have recommended this caterer to many, many people and have never had anything but glowing reviews. Four stars all the way.

Bamboo Beats provided the background music for our event. When I win the lottery, I am going to have DJ Tecumseh follow me around to provide my personal theme music. Jojo, Bamboo Beats' event coordinator, is a dream to work with, very personable and really invested in making sure we got the vibe we were looking for at the party.

Moms, Maids and More provided the bridesmaids' gowns for the evening. I've known Erin Green, owner of this gorgeous store, for many years and she continues to amaze me. She is an incredibly gracious and graceful lady and I always steer brides to her store to check out the incredible selection of Mother of the Bride, Bridesmaids, Flowergirl dresses along with shoes and accessories.

Linda Cummings, owner of Flowers!, provided all the floral arrangements for the party. Linda's wonderful arrangements offered splashes of color throughout the spa.

Laura Totten of Totten Photography documented the entire evening. Laura is another person I've known for years and have long admired her ability to truly capture the moment on film. She has a wonderful spirit and an incredible talent.

Sandra Watson of sewbride and Go2Girl Event Planning & Design displayed her original ringbearer pillows. It's the little details that make your special day unique and sewbride offers many creative options. Sandra also custom designs other fabric items for your wedding like ceremony kneeling pillows.

Spa Scotta is designed to host parties and we especially love our bridal parties. We provided mini spa services including polish changes, mini massages and brow waxing during the Bridal Soiree. It gave us a chance to meet with the brides and their friends, moms, fiances and get to know them. We had a blast!


Raina Green, one of Spa Scotta's resident makeup artists, worked some magic on the lovely Bridal Soiree attendees. Raina was responsible for all our models' makeup and showcased her skills during the event.

Spa Scotta would also like to thank Seattle Bride Magazine and Seattle Bride & Groom Magazine for providing issues for our goodie bags

Sleep Vs. Me

Sleep and I have never been on the best of terms. As a child, I was in and out of bed like bunny hopped up on goofballs. Why my parents didn't invest in a tranquilizer gun is beyond me... come to think about it, the omnipresent bottle of Benadryl of my childhood memories makes sense in hindsight.

As an adult, sleep and I have continued our game of cat and mouse. I resigned myself to sleep as solid as a slice of swiss cheese.

Enter the dragon...Murad's Sleep Reform Dietary Supplements. A supplement formulated to encourage the onset of sleep, improve the depth and duration of sleep and support your skin's cellular repair cycle. Long story short, this supplement works. I fall asleep easily and miracle of miracles, I stay asleep.

I literally can't remember the last time I slept through the night. I don't wake up groggy or feeling that druggy hangover you can get from OTC sleeping aids. Honestly, I'm feeling a little Y2K about this stuff- I want to dig a shelter an stockpile cases of it...and I have the energy to do it thanks to my much improved sleep.

We Nailed It...OPI's Axxium Gel Lacquer

I can't keep polish on my fingernails. I'm good for about eight hours before the nail lacquer starts to peel off. Blame it on oily nail beds, frequent hand washing or bad karma, it just won't stay put.

Jenny Richer, OPI educator and Spa Scotta nail technician extraordinaire, recently broadened my horizons and polished my nails with OPI's Axxium Gel Lacquer. She gave me a basic manicure and then applied the base coat, colored gel lacquer and top coat, curing each layer under a UV light. This polish lasts up to two weeks.

Imagine the possibilities...for moms, business women, brides, on vacations or business trips. Fabulously shiny nails and no fussing for at least two weeks. Spa Scotta nailed it!