GARDEN OF ABI

The Abi Method

Noriko Hattori – founder & maker of Monte Sapo

I WAS INTRODUCED TO NORIKO HATTORI, FOUNDER AND MAKER OF MONTE SAPO SKINCARE ON ONE OF MY TRIPS TO YATSUGATAKE, A PLACE CLOSE ENOUGH TO TOKYO FOR A PERFECT WEEKEND ESCAPE. A LADY WHO HAS THE AGE AND WISDOM I ADMIRE. SHE CERTAINLY KNOWS WHAT’S GOING ON IN THE BEAUTY REGISTER. AFTER A CAREER IN […]

Cisco & the Sun by Cisco

MODEL, ENTREPRENEUR, ARTIST, FOUNDER OF THE TABLEWARE COLLECTION CALLED CISCO&THE SUN. ALSO CO-FOUNDER OF THE SLOW, CISCO MOVED TO BALI WITH HER HUSBAND GEORGE GORROW AFTER SOME TIME IN NEW YORK AND AUSTRALIA. SHE CALLS THE WORLD HER HOME. ALWAYS ON THE GO, INSPIRED, HER CREATIVE FLOW IS INVIGORATING. She changed her name from Franziska Tschurtschenthaler to […]

Dry Brushing for Beauty & Care

I recently read up on techniques to help reduce cellulite (yes, unfortunately it exists), and dry brushing came up at the top of the list. The benefits go far beyond what I imagined. What fascinates me most is how it combines beauty and healthcare in such a simple ritual. Have you ever tried dry brushing? […]

Founder of the IBU movement: Susan Hull Walker

WHEN WOMEN SUPPORT EACH OTHER, INCREDIBLE THINGS HAPPEN. THIS IS TRUE, SEE IT FOR YOURSELF HOW SUSAN HULL WALKER DOES IT. A GAME CHANGER WHO SPARKS THE BEAUTY OF FEMALE SOLIDARITY, HUMAN COMPASSION, THROUGH INDEPENDENCE AND STYLE. More than a brand owner, she is the founder of an inspiring mouvement. As a sustainable ethical company […]