Spring Break
Sunshine pours down like golden honey on our private balconies. There are breathtaking views of palm trees. Sightings of celebrities. This note’s coming to you from Patti, Jessie, Karyn and me, and you won’t believe where we are! We’re not gloating… we’re sorry you couldn’t be with us at this luxurious Beverly Hills hotel. The posh rooms and park-like surroundings defy description, but, to give you an idea just how chi-chi it is, bellmen walk the guests’ dogs. That’s right, even the four-legged creatures staying here are so pampered, we expect to see them lying on the massage tables next to ours at the rooftop spa.

We’re getting own pampering, 24-7, which sure beats a winter spent dressing up as remote controls to get our husbands’ attention away from football games! Here, as we lie by the pool, our least little goosebump gets instant attention, and someone comes running to wrap us in a plush robe. (Doesn’t Patti look amazing with her new Brighton sunglasses and Shelby Straw Tote?)

This much-needed, magical Girlfriends’ Spring Break has us feeling like leading ladies living out every happy-ever-after fantasy – including dinner at a restaurant where world-famous people are famous for dining.

Luckily, before jetting into this land of stardom, we had stopped by our local Brighton retailers’ – and were ready to shine. Everybody was staring at us in our Brighton finery, like they thought we were the celebrities!

For her shining moment, Patti stepped out wearing Vienna Hearts jewelry. Jessie wore Uptown Girl Aviator Sunglasses to pretend she was hiding from fans. Carrying my new Diva handbag, I felt like Pretty Woman!

Like I was saying, I wish you were here. But on the bright side… since you haven’t overdosed on luxury, you won’t have to suffer from spa withdrawal, like we will!

“If we take care of the moments, the years will take care of themselves.” Maria Edgeworth, O Magazine, April'04