She did what??............

Spa party post - Wed. night - come have fun!

2009-06-12T19:18:47Z

We're celebrating Summer and our 1st Anniversary!

Come have a little wine, a few canapes and play with some fun spa products!

JUNE 17TH 7-9 PM!!!

Come play with Motives make-up and discover Isotonix vitamins and supplements..... the world's most advanced nutraceuticals.

We'll look forward to seeing you there!

Skin Beauty Bar
11239 Ventura Blvd. studio 38 in Chess & Burman
Studio City, CA. 91604

818-406-7791

www.skinbeautybar.com

Wine and make-up party! Girls Night In!!

2009-06-09T00:26:45Z

Hello all!

I'm So excited to say that June 1st was our 1st Anniversary of re-opening

at our Studio City location!

To honor that we're having a Wine and make-up Party!!

Come sip something lovely, nibble on a few tid bits and play with Motives Make-up as well as Isotonix vitamins and nutraceuticals!

The success of Intraceuticals simply speaks for itself with our happy gorgeous clients!

Thank you to all our friends, family and clients whom we hold dear.

And Let's Party! See you there!

JUNE 17TH from 7-9 PM

Skin Beauty Bar
11239 Ventura Blvd. studio 38 in Chess & Burman
Studio City, AC. 91601

818-406-7791
www.skinbeautybar.com

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reply to Willow's post

2009-03-12T04:01:49Z

food

Food is a big deal for me. I think it's one of the earliest sense memories we learn (I know it's smell but that proves my point) I'm sure I can ask you to name a food that brings back childhood and that memory will flood back viscerally. For me, it's jelly roll eggs and little pancakes.
Food can be comforting, healing, nurturing,sexy, transcending..... or miserable, horrifying, nightmarish and ghastly.....but it makes an impact.
I want to write about it and experience it all.

travel

When I havent' travelled in a while I start to feel....complacent.....in a rut... I feel like travel keeps up open to new things while it reminds us who we are. Something about it gives me a vitallity that I don't experience when I'm stuck in one place to long. That being said.. I also very much need a home....a foundation...my own home base to come back to.

cosmopolitan

I like the description..... I like feeling like I can be comfortable anywhere...I like being a woman of the world....not bound by culture, region, religion.....I am grateful I have traveled so much and lived in such different communities around the country.

full of feeling

I wouldn't have it any other way.I am grateful I have learned to also communicate about it more successfully over the years. My tears don't betray my strength or weaken me.....nor does my elation make me frivolous. People have used this fact about me to be predatory..or to try and tear me down... I am learning to refuse them any space or power or breath in my world.

done more in one life than I thought possible

I am a jack of all trades,.....master of one....but I am also sure that I love all of my experiences....and I look forward to more. I am writing the book... I need a good, patient editor. I enjoy that fact that I can travel within many worlds and cultures...but I am learning as well that I deserve to live in the circles in which I was raised. I don't need to apologise for it or hide it....and I should own it more.

Skin Beauty Bar - gives great FACE

2009-03-07T22:37:13Z

so come get some.............

check out the menu of fabulous skin care treatments............

www. skinbeautybar. com

Beautiful Happens..... Here.

818-406-7791

need a new computer.. halp....

2009-01-02T14:11:00Z

This poor anemic thing is on it's last legs.....

I'm asking for halp from my amazing computer genius friends.....

Help me build a computer? I'll pay ya good money......

I just can't keep waiting 5 minutes to change screens.......

flargh...............

ping me please!

belle chat at aol . com

Happy New Year!!!

2009-01-01T09:12:08Z

Happy Happy New Year everyone!!!

quote from Tara!: May the worst year of your future

be no worse than the best year of your past.

I love it! xxoxoxox Happy Healthy and Joyous 2009 everyone!!

Skin Beauty Bar Holiday Sale - Intraceuticals!

2008-12-28T18:05:21Z

Hurry before it's gone! Holiday Sale and HUGE savings!!!!!

Intraceuticals Hyperbaric Oxygen Infusion therapy

When you order the 6 week course of Rejuvenate or Opulence serum BEFORE New Years -

Get 300$ OFF the regular price AND get a FREE Atoxelene Infusion!!

Get 20$ OFF the Atoxelene line wand!

www.skinbeautybar.com

come in. relax. be beautiful.

818-406-7791

I am wearing more dry wall than is at all necessary.....

2008-12-28T03:06:48Z

today was the first day of demolition in our new spa space.. we're knocking out three walls and then plumbing and painting etc....

wow.... my hands hurt... my body will hurt tomorrow.. I have dry wall in places doctors will have to invent names for.....

it's time for a very long hot shower..... but the feeling of accomplishment is grand.........:::;cough:::hacks up dry wall::::

Merry Holidays everyone!!!

2008-12-26T04:17:55Z

It's been a wonderful Christmas......... today I'm finally resting, cozy with the cats,playing WoW...and staying warm and dry while watching the grey weather outside.

and now... for some cookie baking! mmmmmm.......

tomrrow is.... DISNEYLAND!!

2008-12-18T01:54:55Z

DISNEY DISNEY DISNEY....................

I'm gonna let myself eat whatever i want- within reason - .... even if it's just a bite to taste it.

and rides.. and the carolers....and the lemon drop ride!!

and snow!!! and Napa Rose...mmmmm

Doctor frustrations...

2008-12-17T20:07:17Z

This gastro guy seems to have a handle on the SIBO treatment. He tells me it's aggressive.

We'll see.

He wants an endoscopy to "look for burning of the esophagus from reflux and to check for cancer"

I'm thinking...I just HAD two CAT scans in the last month and blood work that said no cancer.

Then they call me to say the blood work they have is not recent enough for this scope.

(my blood work is from this MONTH..so..wtf?)

I tell them to cancel the procedure then.

This doc also told me that my weight has nothing to do with my SIBO. I wanted to tell him to get a freaking CLUE.

To not be believed by your doctor is such an invalidation and disregard.

I'm too gun shy about bad doctors to know how to handle this but it seems like I may have another fail on my hands.. and that just...sucks.

He wanted to send me to the doc that treats the biggest loser patients.
Just to walk in his door it's 2 grand..... and he doesn't take insurance.
How offensive is that?! I dont have tv studio money to throw around..... nor should anyone need to pay that much to see a doctor.....ever.

I'm just disheartened...... I just want to see the end of all this.

But tomorrow is DISNEYLAND...and there will be cake.....

End of the yearmeme - a year of quotes

2008-12-17T05:37:13Z

Go to your archive. Find the first entry from each month this year (that's not a meme), & post the first sentence.

January: Well it's a new year............new chances, opportunities.......adventures.......joys.. I wish these for all of my friends.

February: A favorite observation of my Father's: "You ever notice how all the people that work in health food stores..... always look sick?"

March: I can't beleive I yelled at a State Trooper, but I did.

April: GRIN! What a day! It was soooo great to take my pal Dave - an adult who deals in tough 70's muscle cars - on rides for the first time - EVER!

May: the ghosts that fester....... in the dusty, abandoned rooms in my head, are hungry.............

June: This is the new little creature I rescued yesterday!

July: So..... Vegas never happened...... the girl I was driving with.. another Esthetician where I have my place... calls me at 10:30 the night before we're to leave.

August: Hello again fellow adventurers....................

September: note to self..... do NOT buy peaches at Costco.. for 1 person.....

October: We've slashed 25$ off all the facials and facial packages on our hip and groovy menu!!

November: To all my friends, I am preparing myself for the hardest thing I'll ever have to do.

December: The ultimate in oxygen facials to lift and smooth away fine lines is at SKIN BEAUTY BAR for the Holidays!!

Well, that's not too bad..not too terribly interesting.... but not horrible or woeful either.

wow... birthday randomity!

2008-12-17T05:19:20Z

So my life is always a large pendulum swing of randomity... good and ....unusual....

Today is no different. I started off the day starting to get a bit emotional about this birthday..... 40... FOURTY for kripsy christs sake.... shit.. where has the time gone...

I'm not where I need to be in my life for this age.. I VETO THE FOUR OH!!

Then friends talked me down a bit...(I wasn't high up on that ledge..just trying to grasp it, really) and then alot of clients and friends cancelled and postponed meetings,drinks, get togethers. I was like- what IS this? Cancel week?

It's not like I've had huge plans for this anyway.... I haven't enough to show for these years to make it worth a huge bash.....

then this evening I got amazing news..... I feel very Steel Magnolias right now.

(Truvy's West - "I'm a chain!!")
Well, not actually a chain.. but my own stand alone location- a real store front on Vineland!!! For LESS rent than where I am now!!! (ca-CHING!)With two hair stylists.

This is a little bit scary, a little bit exciting, and a little bit good gods what are we doing?

I don't have a crackling fire,or a warm someone to curl up next to.... but this year I have a gorgeous apartment, 3 wonderful critters that time share my lap,one great big spastic love bug that's bonded to like his Momma was, and good friends around me with a promising career.

After all the heartache and hard things I've been through.....it looks like I'm finally coming out of that and moving into some time that's all Mine.

Time to head into that bright new year....

Thank you to everyone for a great Open House party!!!

2008-12-13T22:43:12Z

It was a great day! I was nervous that no one would show up - but they did!

And when other ladies SAW the wonderful change that the infusion treatment creates- they signed up for a few 6 week courses of it!

It really is like watching magic happen as I do this. I kept doing half their faces and letting them see the difference from one side to the other.

I even had a gent sign up! yay!

Thank you again for all the words of support and well wishes and presents and company!!

It was a wonderful day! Now I can't wait to show more folks how incredible this treatment is!!

I still have Holiday Specials going on and you have to feel this atoxelene wand to believe it!!!

It's my new crack. I swear I see differences in my crows feet from two days!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS MY FRIENDS!!!!

xoxooxoxo, Liisa

Open House for Intraceuticals at SKIN BEAUTY BAR!! Dec.12th 4-7pm!

2008-12-11T23:53:47Z

Come have a cup of Holiday cheer and get a free mini facial demo!

The ultimate in oxygen facials to lift and smooth away fine lines is HERE for the Holidays!!

www.skinbeautybar.com

no needles - no injections

just radiant skin!' Come experience Intraceuticals for yourself!!

FRIDAY DEC.12TH at Skin Beauty Bar - 4-7PM!

11239 Ventura Blvd. studio 38 inside chess and burman.

plenty of free parking!

Call to RSVP 818-406-7791

................you're going to love this.................

Open House at Skin Beauty Bar for Intraceuticals!!

2008-12-04T18:27:46Z

The ultimate in oxygen facials to lift and smooth away fine lines is at SKIN BEAUTY BAR for the Holidays!!

www.skinbeautybar.com

no needles - no injections

just radiant skin!' Come experience Intraceuticals for yourself!!

OPEN HOUSE DEC.12TH at Skin Beauty Bar

11239 Ventura Blvd. studio 38 inside chess and burman.

plenty of free parking!

Call to RSVP 818-406-7791

................you're going to love this.................

the black album - I'm not......

2008-12-01T02:19:08Z

Your rainbow is strongly shaded white and violet.

What is says about you: You are a contemplative person. You appreciate beauty and craftsmanship. People depend on you to make them feel secure. You are patient and will keep trying to understand something until you've mastered it.

Find the colors of your rainbow at spacefem.com.

Maybe I'll be on tv........

2008-11-29T17:44:22Z

I sent in my story of medical mishaps and mysteries to Mystery Diagnosis......

let's see if this is wierd enough for them......

I just wanna get fixed!! HOUSE!!!!!

"The List"

2008-11-27T22:19:57Z

The List. My gift to all of you..a little Holiday tale.
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:::::: Thanksgiving ::::::::::

Now, this Holiday is wonderful., no doubt about that. Generations lovingly reunite around a groaning board filled with delectable fare and sweet treats that families look forward to all year long..... Traditional things... Harvest and home.... warm fires and full bellies and football and pumpkin pie and the promise of the Holiday Season.

But there is something that no one talks about.....
A secret... an annual event that horrifies men, brings nightmares to even the strongest....and keeps them from the joys of football, beer and Summer Sausage until this dreaded task has been completed.

It is……….. ::::::: THE LIST ::::: ::cue ominous music:::::

You can recognize these desperate Pilgrims easily....and you can sympathize with them...but only THEY can fulfill this quest...alone.... with only meager, minimal help along the way....

Husbands...boyfriends...cousins... but mostly Husbands, are sent....Thanksgiving morning.... with the threat of failure looming dark above their heads.... for failure will mean Shame... Disgrace... Nagging... and WORST of all......NO Football.

The bleary eyed stare is clear in the fluorescent glow of Supermarket Aisles across the country... like lemming... they go......they must get :::: THE LIST :::

This List contains all the items Mom ...Grandma...Sweet Heart…Honey...darlin'-in-law ....forgot at the store the day before when she got all she thought she needed to produce this prodigious Holiday Feast.
And if he fails at getting EVERYTHING on this list…. exactly as specified....Shame and Horror Shall befall them.

They will be Doomed to walk these aisles forever... as half men...for they cannot return home with out every one of these precious, precious things.

I strolled the aisles confidently.. I had no list... I was safe...and I watched these poor menfolk., like zombies.. lost in a world of badly lit gustation....not knowing where these items were...wandering in a harried daze... pale lips… frightened eyes...worried brows... not daring to ask for direction because, as Men, …. they cannot.

I managed to help one lost soul. He was looking for cranberry sauce.
He was big, burly, manly; wearing a football jersey and a similar expression, I would guess he might bear, if he had been sucked up into an alien space ship.
Fear. It makes them panicky and flighty.

I pointed him in the direction of the small cans that would save his life.... he was grateful for only a moment – then blinked nervously and looked back at me with a lost pleading stare, : "There are different kinds? I see different kinds here..."
Jellied and whole. Light, sugar free, Low sodium. He was sinking.... lost in the visions of what would happen at home if he brought back the wrong kind.

I kindly, and slowly, so as not to frighten him further, suggested he get one of each- or a few. I didn't dare point out the fresh cranberries in the produce aisle. I didn't want to need a defibrillator on aisle 9. He gingerly scooped up his small prizes with bear-sized paws.. gently blinking grateful eyes.... it must have been a speck of dust.....

He left happy, buoyant, going to the light at last. The checkout line.... full of hope and glory.. and the promise of football....and praise.. and beer... and football...and turkey dinner with all the trimmings.... and football. For he had conquered :::The List:::
And yet……
...There will come a Season....when he may not be strong enough…. have fed enough....he is too old to keep up....and he will be taken down.
A proud buck...finally stilled... in the baking supplies aisle.

starving for dessert... don't know what!

2008-11-23T04:31:33Z

this is makin me crazy..............

want something light and healthy......completely at my wits end as to WHAT.....

and ideas???? anyone?...Bueller.................

In defense of Stuffing.....

2008-11-19T03:25:45Z

I'm aghast! I'm shocked! Alton..The Alton..... hates a stuffed bird?

::::blinking:::: blasphemy!
(I'm watching the Food Network T-day show and I'm also flabbergasted that both he and Giada chose russets to mash - not Yukon Golds?? More shock and dismay! but that's another blog...)

Now, I have great respect for The Alton, and to think he eschews that sublime journey of textures that is... The Stuffing ....makes me feel like the girl at the dance who never gets asked.

I love Thanksgiving.... let me re phrase that. I LOOOOOVE Thanksgiving.

And all the evenings of prep and discussion, pouring over recipes to see if there's a technique, a new flavor or trick that I've missed. The glee of reading and comparing ingredients, eyes glazing over at the glossy pictures of fantasy Holidays that look the American Dream. Imagining the table,laden with deliciousness. The long hours chopping, dicing,mixing, basting,and lovingly pouring my heart into those dishes that would feed upwards of 28 each year at my parent's place....well..... I look back on them with loving pride and nostalgia.

One of my favorite indulgences on that dinner of dinners IS the stuffing!

Why is this night different from any other? STUFFING!

I adore bringing out that golden masterpiece and swatting at hands that magically appear to eagerly pick and peck, trying to swipe a crunchy bit of the ambrosia that's spilling out of that beautiful bird.

A few reasons I love The Stuffing:

1. the fantastic gastronomic journey of textures as you get farther and deeper into the cavity. Each spoonful has a different density and moisture level as well as an infusion of roast turkey flavor as the juices soaked in.
I love the crunchy basted top bits, I love the picture perfect middle that has an equal balance of crunch to moisture. I love the deepest parts that are pure moist goodness that becomes stuffing pudding loaded with juice and turkey flavor that I have to dig out of rib cavities with a spoon.

2. The flavor the stuffing itself imparts to the bird, as well as the moisture level.I think it keeps all that succulent dark meat the juiciest it can be.Oh, that gorgeous aroma of the stuffed bird slowly perfuming the house until it reaches that flavor peak and you knwo it's done as those ingredients merge into greatness together.
Don't argue..I've made up my mind.

3. The simple yet awesome beauty that is...the perfectly roasted stuffed bird.

4.I hate dry stuffing!! When I get served that casserole dish of stuffing... it make my heart sink a little. Gone is that extra flavor of the bird. Gone is the extra moisture. Gone are those heavenly variations of texture and flavor.
Oh woe to that poor dish of anemic stuffing!!!! What did that stuffing ever do to you!
(As Emeril would cry.) I also find most dish dressing is too salty as well. That stuffing longs to be reunited with it's mother ship!

5.I think an unstuffed bird is a lonely, barren thing. I also think it's too dry and the dark bits over cook. (as I've said previously. Hey- it's worth sayin' again!) And I am a lover of the dark bits.

I make mine with cornbread and just the right amount of onion, celery and a few other favorite add ins. (nope, ya can't have my recipe!)

I'm also a stuffing purist. There can only be so many add ins.

Oysters? I do not want phlem balls in my beautiful bird.

Sausage? Why over power the turkey goodness as well as adding extra grease and un-needed calories to an allready calorie laden supermeal?
I've heard of it..but I don't prefer it.

Ham? no thank you. That goes in the beans, the grits or the mash taters.

Spinach? Oy....it is not tradition! (and probably would make the stuffing have an odd texture and moisture)

Also..no fruit. Fruit is a food group reserved for salad, dessert and cranberry sauce. My stuffing is a good balance of savory and sweet due to the cornbread so no need. I've heard of cranberries in.... but I don't think I'd need it with my version.

But...I'm not really sure how I feel. Can you tell?

So Alton.... I must gracefully disagree.

I'll keep my stuffing and you can brine your bird.

That is my scripture on The Stuffing.........

challenge accepted from Mel!!

2008-11-17T21:44:09Z

Here goes:

1. Post or link to a picture that makes you laugh. A lot. Like, every time you see it.
2. Name at least one person you are grateful for. Family, friends, entertainer, artist, public figure... whatever. Why are you thankful for them?
3. List 3 things you've done that still bring you joy. Something you're proud of, a goal you've reached, an enjoyable memory, etc!
4. List something funny a friend has said. I know you people; this is a gimme.
5. List at least one thing in your future that you're REALLY looking forward to. A movie, seeing someone you miss, a concert, a trip, administration changes, anything!

1.

2. Beth (but there are alot more!)She is like family to me in the best way and she is one of those friends who shows up.

3. my dancing/performing ability (and the standing ovations I've gotten) , riding my horse, the memories of those amazing meals with friends in Vegas.

4. " I have a new word for the drinking ride at Disney: Vodcation!"

5. the 3 D's for my birthday!! Disney, Dickens, Dinner!! (and no I didn't mean Dickencider!..but that would be fun too)

skin care - free of charge to wild fire survivors

2008-11-17T20:17:22Z

To all the victims of the wild fires here in L.A - I'd like to offer free facials and skin care to any one who's lost their homes.

I know it's not a huge thing... but a little comfort, energy work, and clean air in this awful time is something I can give.

For everyone else - remember the FALL SALE is going on and all facials and packages are 20% off.

Be safe and well , Skin Beauty Bar

11239 Ventura Blvd. studio 38
@ Chess & Burman
Studio City, CA. 91604

818-406-7791

Skin Beauty Bar FALL SALE!!

2008-11-14T17:45:28Z

Because everyone deserve a little luxury.. and a little affordable luxury as well!

www.skinbeautybar.com

20% OFF ALL FACIALS AND PACKAGES!!!

Cutting edge skin care in a relaxed and groovy atmosphere.

FACIALS WAXING TEETH WHITENING EYEBROWS MASSAGE

A hip little mini spa on Ventura Blvd. in Studio City- there's even lots of free parking.

Call and book your treatment today!

818-406-7791

in the pike.........3 x 3 x 3

2008-11-12T04:45:18Z

THREE NAMES YOU GO BY:
*Liisa
* ma'am
*Blondie Mc Boobs

THREE THINGS YOU'VE DONE IN THE LAST 33 MINUTES:
*Watcted mystery diagnosis
*petted the cats
*Blogged

THREE THINGS YOU LIKE ABOUT YOURSELF:
*I make people laugh
*I love deeply and truly
*I'm a dancer

THREE THINGS YOU DISLIKE ABOUT YOURSELF:
*I second guess myself
*I am too gullible
*I want my health and body back

THREE THINGS YOU'RE AFRAID OF:
*spiders
*heights
*flying

THREE THINGS YOU ARE WEARING RIGHT NOW:
*ugg slippers (ahhhhh)
*A black lycra camisole
* cozy black sweats

THREE OF YOUR EVERYDAY ESSENTIALS:
*vitamins
*sunblock
*lycra shelf camisole

THREE IMPORTANT OBJECTS:
*My horse
*My computer
*My cats

THREE OF YOUR FAVORITE BANDS/ARTISTS:
*Faith Hill
*Little Feat
*Aretha

THREE WAYS TO BE HAPPY:
*Spending time with my horse
*Spending time snuggled on the couch with the critters
*dancing ( the best things.......)

THREE OF YOUR FAVORITE SONGS AT PRESENT:
*Chicken fried
* Rain on a tin roof
* last name

THREE NEW THINGS YOU WANT TO TRY IN THE NEXT 12 MONTHS:
* writing more
* aerial work
* wine tasting in Napa

THREE THINGS YOU REGRET:
* letting haters stop me
*He-Who-Shall-Not-Be-Named
* not spending enough time with Ellie

THREE THINGS YOU WANT IN A RELATIONSHIP:
*Laughter
*Respect
*Fidelity

THREE IMPORTANT THINGS YOU'RE GIVING TO THE WORLD:
*creativity
*beauty
*Belvedere

TWO TRUTHS AND A LIE (in order):
*I'm cozy
*I'm tired
*I'm living in my dream house.

THREE PHYSICAL THINGS YOU LIKE IN THE OPPOSITE SEX:
* sexy eyes
* whiskey voice/accent
* beautiful lips (he should have them!:::bows:::)

THREE EMOTIONAL THINGS YOU LIKE IN THE OPPOSITE/SAME SEX:
*A great sense of humour
*strong enough to know when to be weak
* good ethics and great communication

THREE THINGS YOU JUST CAN'T DO:
*skydive
*Eat spiders
*Bungee jump

THREE THINGS YOU MISS FROM YOUR PAST:
*My house in Orlando Fl.- those days
*My body!!
*My days dancing in NYC

THREE GIFTS YOU WOULD LIKE TO RECEIVE:
*A cure
*A bar cabinet for the living room
* saddle that fits me and Bel

THREE REASONS WHY YOU ARE WHO YOU ARE:
*I am a dancer
*I've traveled a adventurous road
*I grew up in beautiful places

THREE OF YOUR FAVOURITE HOBBIES:
*Reading
*Riding
*Camping

THREE THINGS YOU WANT TO DO REALLY BADLY RIGHT NOW:
* make the meds work!!
* have someone to hold
* watch the gorgeous full moon with a glass of wine

THREE CAREERS YOU'RE CONSIDERING:
* voice-overs
* esthetician
* Writing

THREE PLACES YOU WANT TO GO FOR HOLIDAY:
* Disney World
* Napa wine country
* Vegas!

THREE CARTOON CHARACTERS:
* Huckleberry Hound
* Bugs Bunny
* Belvedere!!!

THREE BOY’S NAMES:
* Beau
* Buzz
* Asher

THREE GIRL'S NAMES:
* Bellora
* Lilly Sky
* Bree

THREE THINGS YOU WANT TO DO BEFORE YOU DIE:
* find real love
* create my own wealth and a home of my own
*Travel alot