Wednesday, April 27, 2011

New Product–OPI Pirates of the Caribbean

Ahoy mateys! Get ready to be swept away with the new, luscious colors from OPI’s Pirates of the Caribbean collection!

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The colors included in this collection are:

  • Mermaid’s Tears
  • Stranger Tides
  • Planks a Lot
  • Sparrow Me the Drama
  • Steady as She Rose
  • Skull and Glossbones
  • Silver Shatter

Click on the below video to learn more about the colors and the new “sure to sell out quickly” Silver Shatter!!

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The Pirates of the Caribbean collection is available at Green Valley Salon and Spa.

Monday, April 25, 2011

I Bar Walnut Creek Mother’s Day Trunk Show

Spend some quality shopping time with mom this upcoming Mother’s Day Weekend!

Join I Bar Walnut Creek on May 6 and 7 for a Trunk Show!  We have LOTS of new products that we want to share with you.

Mother’s Day Trunk Show

May 6th – 10:00 am to 9:00 pm
May 7th – 10:00 am to 7:00 pm

I Bar Walnut Creek
(Broadway Shopping Center)
629 Capewell Lane, Walnut Creek

925.279.1113
www.IBarWalnutCreek.com

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Friday, April 22, 2011

Facebook Fans of the Week

Congratulations to this week’s Facebook Fans of the Week!

Walnut Creek
Jill McDonald

Palo Alto
Meredith Hutchin

Emeryville
Julie Howell

Fresno
Deanna Hill

Green Valley Salon and Spa
Hillary Wykes

For a chance to become a fan of the week, simply become a fan of your favorite location.

I Bar Fresno

I Bar Palo Alto

I Bar Walnut Creek

I Bar Emeryville

Green Valley Salon and Spa

Thursday, April 21, 2011

Seasonal Foods and a Spring Recipe

We are fortunate in California to have such a vast array of seasonal foods. April is a great month with great flavor. Keep your eyes out for seasonal produce in April:

Artichokes, arugula, Asian greens, asparagus, avocado, beans, beets, bok choy, broccoli, cabbage, cardoons, carrots, cauliflower, celery, chard, cherimoyas, cherries, collards, dandelion/chicory greens, endive, fava beans, fennel, garlic, grapefruit, green garlic, guava, herbs, horseradish, kale, kohlrabi, kumquats, leeks, lemons, lettuces, limes, mandarins, mushrooms, nettles, onions, oranges, parsnips, peas, pomelos, potatoes, purslane, radicchio, radish, rapini, rhubarb, rutabaga, scallions, spinach, strawberries, tangerines, turnips, walnuts

Rhubarb is an “under-the-radar” type of produce that does not get much love!

Try this rhubarb cookie recipe and let us know what you think:

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Frosted Rhubarb Cookies Recipe

  • 48 Servings
  • Prep: 30 min. Bake: 10 min./batch + cooling

Ingredients

  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1-1/2 cups diced fresh or frozen rhubarb
  • 3/4 cup flaked coconut

  • FROSTING:
  • 1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tablespoon butter, softened
  • 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 3 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

  • In a large bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Fold in rhubarb and coconut.
  • Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-14 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 1 minute before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
  • For frosting, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Beat in the confectioners' sugar and vanilla. Spread over cookies. Yield: 4 dozen.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 126 calories, 6 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 11 mg cholesterol, 68 mg sodium, 17 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 1 g protein.

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Pamper Yourself at Home

Get ready to book your bathroom for an afternoon of skin, hair and nail pampering. We give you tips to create a relaxing, pampering experience at home. All you’ll need is a “Do Not Disturb” sign.

You know that incredible scent and sense of calm that you get when you walk into a spa? You can achieve that at home with:

1. Hot Tea – A cup of chamomile will help you unwind.

2. Slow Tunes – Play your favorite relaxing music to start feeling relaxed and tension-free.

3. Aromatherapy – Add a few drops of calming essential oil (like lavender) to your bathwater.

4. Soft Lighting – Dim the lights and light some candles throughout the bathroom for a calm, soothing affect.

5. Cucumbers  -  Drop a few slices into your ice water or place them over your eyes to sooth puffy bags.

Head to Toe Soothers

1. Soak in the tub – When you are feeling stressed, a 15 minute warm bath can help take the edge off. Maximize the skin-softening affect of your bathwater by adding gels, salts or oils.

2. Hydrate your hair – With daily blow drying, styling, and color treatments, your hair can dry out. Use a moisturizing hair mask to rehydrate your hair and give it that “so soft I can run my fingers through it” feel.

3. Exfoliate your skin – Buff away dead skins with an all over foaming sugar scrub. Before showering, massage a palmful of scrub all over your body in a circular motion starting from the neck down.

4. Moisture and massage – Take an extra few minutes after your bath or shower to gently massage moisturizer into your skin.  For extra softness, use an oil when your skin is damp to hold moisture on the surface of the skin.

Pedicure Tips

1. Calluses – Conquer calluses when your skin is dry. Exfoliate rough spots with a foot file then soak them for 15 minutes.

2. Scrub away – Use a grainy foot scrub or pumice stone to slough away residual roughness. After rinsing the scrub, dry your feet then apply a thick cream to the tops, soles, heels and nails.

3. Cuticles, clip and color  – Use an orange stick to push back your cuticles. Clip your nails and file them straight across in one direction to avoid ingrowns. Apply a nail color that is fun and flirty!

5 Minute No-Color Manicure

1. Get shiny – Smooth your nails with a buffing block. This will leave them glossy and looking like you applied a top coat.

2. Clean up  - Brighten the whites of your nails by cleaning underneath with a cotton swab dipped in nail polish remover.

3. Hot oil – Put your bottle of cuticle oil into a mug of hot water for a few minutes then apply to your nails. It is a perfect hydrating finisher.

Scent of the Week–Gin & Rosewater Handcreme

Unexpected essences are crushed & distilled then blended with extracts of Japanese Green Tea, Mimosa Bark & Dandelion and enveloped in moisture-rich Shea Butter to create this coveted treasure.

Key Ingredients: Japanese Green Tea, Mimosa Bark and Dandelion with rich Shea Butter.

A beautiful balance: Citrus Zest, Rosewood, Mimosa & Mandarin

Saturday, April 16, 2011

Happy 1st Anniversary, I Bar Fresno!

Today is a special day for I Bar Fresno! One year ago today, they opened their doors at Fig Garden Village in Fresno.

Thank you to the many guests that have supported us in our first year in Fresno. Your happy faces have helped to make this first year a success!

Please stop by today between 12 pm and 4 pm and join us for refreshments and snacks.

It is our small way of saying THANK YOU to our valued guests.

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1st Anniversary Special

Throughout the month of April, guests can enjoy

15% Off
ALL Retail Products

This includes all jewelry, OPI nail lacquers, eye pencils and accessories.

Please print the coupon below and present at time of purchase to receive this special offer.  Offer expires April 30, 2011 and is valid only at the I Bar Fresno location.

(Click on the coupon to print)

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Friday, April 15, 2011

Featured Service–Cupping; Meet Rubin Solis

No, Gwyneth Paltrow has not been abducted by aliens and those are not scars from alien probing.

She was photographed at a movie premiere with the mysterious dark circles on her back - a temporary result from Cupping.

From Olympic swimmers to the Hollywood elite, Cupping is a form of treatment sought after for its benefits.

Cupping is one of the oldest forms of traditional Chinese medicine. It assists in pain reduction (for instance, back and shoulder pain) as well as draws toxins from the skin.

The process is painless, though, intriguing to watch.

Glass cups are warmed using a cotton ball or other flammable substance, which is soaked in alcohol, lit, then placed inside the cup. Burning a substance inside the cup removes all the oxygen, which creates a vacuum.

As the substance burns, the cup is turned upside-down and placed over a specific area. The vacuum created by the lack of oxygen anchors the cup to the skin and pulls it upward on the inside of the glass as the air inside the jar cools. Drawing up the skin is believed to open up the skin's pores, which helps to stimulate the flow of blood, balances and realigns the flow of qi, breaks up obstructions, and creates an avenue for toxins to be drawn out of the body.

The red, circular marks are temporary and diminish over time.

In China, cupping is used primarily to treat respiratory conditions such as bronchitis, asthma, and congestion; arthritis; gastrointestinal disorders; and certain types of pain. Some practitioners also use cupping to treat depression and reduce swelling.

Contact Green Valley Salon and Spa with questions regarding Cupping or to schedule an appointment. 707.425.6100

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Meet Rubin Solis
Certified Massage Therapist

Ruben Solis

Ruben's goal is to alleviate pain and help clients live pain free.  He graduated from Milan Institute in Fairfield, CA in 2009, with certifications in Swedish, Deep Tissue, Prenatal, Hot Stone and chair massage.

In addition, he has been trained and certified in cupping therapy.  He has been practicing cupping therapy for over 10 years and feels that this type of therapy can relieve many common pains and loosen tight muscles.

Schedule a service (any massage or cupping therapy) with Ruben and receive 15% off your service. Please print the coupon below and present it at time of service to redeem this special offer. Offer ends April 30, 2011.

(Click on below coupon to print)

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Facebook Fans of the Week

Congratulations to this week’s Facebook Fans of the Week!

Walnut Creek
Nanci McFarland

Palo Alto
Annalise Tahran

Emeryville
Vanessa Grover

Fresno
Valerie Henderson

Green Valley Salon and Spa
Janice Gogona

For a chance to become a fan of the week, simply become a fan of your favorite location.

I Bar Fresno

I Bar Palo Alto

I Bar Walnut Creek

I Bar Emeryville

Green Valley Salon and Spa

Thursday, April 14, 2011

Scent of the Week–Tokyo Milk Let Them Eat Cake Hand Creme

From storefronts to food trucks, cupcakes are the hottest food item right now!

Why not carry that sweet scent with you all day without the guilt of calories?

Unexpected essences are crushed & distilled then blended with extracts of Japanese Green Tea, Mimosa Bark & Dandelion and enveloped in moisture-rich Shea Butter to create this coveted treasure.

Key Ingredients: Japanese Green Tea, Mimosa Bark and Dandelion with rich Shea Butter.

A touch of decadence: Sugar Cane, Coconut Milk, Vanilla Orchid & White Musk

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

OPI Color of the Week–San Tan-tonio

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This tan color suits a variety of skin tones and looks flattering even on paler skin tones.

San Tan-tonio is a toffee tan shade that is predicted to be huge this coming season!

New Product–Tokyo Milk Hand Creme

Based on the scents found in Tokyo-Milk’s perfumes, these seven creams include authentic floral, citrus, and musk notes. Mix and match to personalize your fragrance.

Tokyo-Milk’s perfumes

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These luxuriously scented hand crèmes come in a variety of scents that match the delicious perfume scents.

Stop by  our I Bar locations (except Fresno) or Green Valley Salon and Spa to check out this hot new hand crème.

Monday, April 11, 2011

Coming Soon to Walnut Creek– I Bar 2

I Bar is excited to announce that in the coming month, we will be introducing I Bar 2 to the Broadway Plaza Shopping Center!

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I Bar 2 is our new concept that expands the I Bar experience into a relaxing spa environment.  It will feature our signature elegant décor and provide expertise service for:

  • Facials
  • Massages
  • Full Body Waxing

In addition, I Bar 2 is collaborating with Norcal Medical Spa to provide our guests with the additional services of:

  • Botox
  • Restylane
  • Juvederm
  • Perlane
  • Radiesse
  • Zerona Laser Fat Removal
  • Weight Loss Program

I Bar 2 will be located between Boudin and Nordstrom at 21 Broadway Lane.  For more information, please visit I Bar (located next to Macy’s Woman).

We look forward to introducing I Bar 2 to you soon!

Thursday, April 7, 2011

OPI Color of the Week–Last Friday Night

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This week’s color of the week is from the Katy Perry line. Last Friday Night.

In the bottle it screams out blue, but don’t fear. Once on your nails, it has a light blue finish.

Monday, April 4, 2011

Spray Tanning Special at Green Valley Salon and Spa

Spray on tans is a form of sunless tanning that is becoming increasingly popular as sun worshippers face both a time crunch and a fear of exposure to UV radiation. A spray on tan has no UV exposure and is completely safe from the risks associated with tanning beds. The main advantage of a spray on tan is that it is easy to apply evenly leaving behind fewer tan lines and leaving a warm radiant glow lasting for 7 to 10 days.

For
Only $39

you will receive a
Full Body Spray Tanning Session!
Spray Tanning Special Expires 4/30/11

On April 23, 2011 Green Valley Salon & Spa will be hosting a FREE spray tanning session held outside our salon between 10am & 4 pm when you purchase ONE regular priced tanning session. Buy one get one free!!!!! No appointments taken for the FREE tanning, it is a first come first serve basis. Please follow all tanning protocols for a great tan. Please call for further questions.

Call or stop by Green Valley Salon and Spa to schedule your first Spray Tanning Session of the Spring!

Green Valley Salon and Spa
1630 Gateway Blvd, Suite E
Fairfield, CA 94533

707.425.6100

www.GreenValleySalonAndSpa.com

Friday, April 1, 2011

April Education Event and Special - HydraFacials

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April 2, 2011
10 am to 4 pm

Join Green Valley Salon and Spa on April 2nd to learn more about HydraFacials. Personnel will be on hand to answer your questions.

What results are to be expected with the HydraFacial ?

  • Visibly reduced fine lines & wrinkles
  • Diminished hyperpigmentation (melasma / brown spots)
  • Improved acne-prone skin; less oily
  • Refined skin tone & skin texture
  • Reduced under-eye puffiness
  • Hydrated skin; improved suppleness & elasticity of skin

The HydraFacial exfoliates dead skin cells and extracts impurities with a vacuum-based skin abrasion tip while simultaneously bathing the healthy underlying skin with active serums that cleanse deeply, exfoliate thoroughly, hydrate completely and provide residual antioxidant protection

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April Special

Throughout the month of April, enjoy a HydraFacial for

Only $120
for a 60 minute treatment

Call Green Valley Salon and Spa, 707.425.6100,
to schedule your HydraFacial.

 

Green Valley Salon and Spa
1630 Gateway Blvd, Suite E
Fairfield, CA 94533
707.425.6100
www.GreenValleySalonAndSpa.com

Facebook Fans of the Week

 

Congratulations to this week’s Facebook Fans of the Week!

Walnut Creek
Linda Martin

Palo Alto
Chris Zaroor

Emeryville
Alison Coombs

Fresno
Leticia Abreu

Green Valley Salon and Spa
Mary Jo Coan

For a chance to become a fan of the week, simply become a fan of your favorite location.

I Bar Fresno

I Bar Palo Alto

I Bar Walnut Creek

I Bar Emeryville

Green Valley Salon and Spa