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Health & Healing
To those who are worn down by the
everyday chaos of life, what could
possibly sound better than a
rejuvenating day at the spa! The thought
of soaking in a warm bath of your
favorite scents, surrounded by ambient
lighting and relaxing music, seems to be
the perfect atmosphere for unwinding.
Experience
So why is this necessary mind-body
healing an unimaginable luxury for many
of us? Maybe you are too busy to spend a
day at the spa, or don't think it is a
worthwhile expense. But what could be
more worthwhile than a refreshing
retreat to recharge your batteries?
Rejuvenate
Mind-body rejuvenation is the first step
to taking control of your busy life.
Imagine how much easier it would be to
make it through the work day, knowing
that such an experience is waiting for
you when you get home. One of the latest
and most practical trends is turning
ordinary bathrooms into spa-like
retreats with all of your favorite
amenities. In this way, bathing can be
celebrated and cherished as a break from
the hustle and bustle of our fast-paced
lives.
Soothe
There are many ways to turn your
bathroom into a soothing, beautiful and
highly functional, recuperative area.
Separating the bathtub from the shower
can make a dramatic difference, and
adding body spray jets can make
showering an even more soothing
experience. Other ways to create your
in-home getaway include adding a sauna,
heated floors, exercise studio, gas
fireplace, juice and coffee bars, under
counter refrigerators and warming
drawers for robes and towels, or audio
and video systems.
Awaken
In master bathrooms, making a separate
room for the toilet and having dual
sinks on opposite sides of the bathroom
can create a more private, comfortable
atmosphere. And if that isn't enough,
remodeling a master bathroom gives one
of the highest returns on investment
upon resale!
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1. Candles
- MELT L'Ocean Candles provide a true Spa
Experience. The
botanical-enriched wax, when melted, is
used to massage and moisturize.
2.
Bath Salts - SugarBath
Bath Cubes contain real brown sugar
historically used in folk medicine to
treat cuts and wounds and speed up the
healing process.
3.
Natural Soaps- Pacifica offers an
incredibly luxurious and beautiful
natural soap available in florals,
fruits, spices and woods and resins.
4. Music - Sanctuary of Rejuvenation: Music
for Spas by Aeoliah
5. DVD - zMovie, The eternal breath of the
spirit sea by Sleep Garden
6. Beverage - Tea Forte's Oasis is "a
healing blend of green tea, spring
flowers and citrus infusions. Naturally
high in anti-oxidants, a restorative cup
providing a respite from the stress of
everyday life" and it is low in
caffeine.
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CONTEST GIVE-A-AWAY
Includes:
- Color and Blow-dry by master colorist,
and stylist, Yasmin
- Body Polish
- Specialty Manicure
Description of services :
Color and Blow-dry by master
colorist and Stylist, Yasmin
Yasmin “loves making people feel
beautiful on the outside as well as
inside” and will discuss your lifestyle
and hair color with you to assure that
you look and feel great!
Body Polish
Your body is deeply exfoliated using the
salt or sugar of your choice,
cleaned with hot towels and followed
with a relaxing application of hydrating
body butter.
Scents change seasonally.
Specialty Manicure
Includes scented soak, scrub, mask, hot
towel application,
massage, filing, cuticle care and
polish.
Available Scents Change Seasonally.
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MELT
salon and spa
In April of last year, Melanie Tringali
opened the Newbury Street doors to MELT,
a refreshing addition to Boston's
crowded industry of salon and day spas.
A former interior designer with a love
for the spa experience, Melanie married
her two passions in MELT, a unique and
exciting spot for luxury and relaxation.
MELT offers a home to all those seeking
a break from Boston's fast-paced
environment with its full service menu
of facials, including its exclusive HydraFacial, recently featured in
InStyle magazine, massage, waxing,
nails, hair and makeup. Not only does
this respite cater to individuals, it is
also available on an as-requested-basis
exclusively to prom, bachelorette and
special occasion parties. MELT lavishes
high class luxury and leisure on all of
its clientele, offering robes that are
not only plush, but satin. Gone are the
days when a cup of coffee or a glass of
water with lemon would impress…at MELT,
where over-the-top indulgence is the
theme of the day, expect Italian
espresso or champagne with strawberries.
Now, while amenities at a salon and day
spa may be enough to make a good initial
impression, the services are what keep
people coming back.
Complete with a staff that would make
any New York City spa and salon blush,
MELT is honored to be the home of Master
Colorist and Stylist Yasmin Tricomi
Kfoury. Kfoury came to Boston by way of
New York City's bustling salon industry.
From the infamous Tricomi namesake,
Yasmin traded Manhattan's fast-paced
environment for an opportunity to create
more intimate and personal relationships
with her clientele at MELT. The spa's
atmosphere of cozy intimacy is one that
is not only conducive to, but is reliant
upon that interpersonal, client/staff
relationship.
When you enter MELT, you feel as though
you have been welcomed into a friend's
chic Back Bay apartment. An oversized
armoire sits at the entrance to the spa
to capture coats and bags, leaving the
space uncluttered by personal items.
Transported from Tringali's own home,
French country antiques pepper the main
lounge, salon and nail stations. The
soft glow from lamps on side tables
throughout the space spills onto warm
hardwood floors covered by colorful
Persian area rugs, marking a stark
contrast to the cold marble found in
other spas. Gem-colored pillowcases dot
the banquette where pedicures are
enjoyed and the fresh flowers are
impressive in their abundance. Each of
MELT's three treatment rooms features a
bed covered in satin sheets. This may
seem like a superfluous feature, but,
aside from the obvious luxurious comfort
associated with sleeping on satin, many
beauty experts extol the great values of
sleeping on a satin surface, from
decreasing hair damage and reducing
“sleep lines”, to helping to maintain
moisture balance in the hair and skin.
MELT's ambiance is one that is easily
replicated in the home environment.
Create your own personal sanctuary by
designating one spot in your home as a
“stress free zone.” Find unique small
furniture pieces that speak to you with
which to decorate the space. Compliment
them with soft lighting and calming
fabric patterns. Above all, make the
space warm and make it personal; this
should be your space to retreat to on a
hectic day. And when heading to bed,
take a cue from Melanie and invest in a
satin pillowcase…the benefits you see
will amaze you!
http://store.meltboston.com/satinserenitysatinpillowcase-dark.aspx
If you feel you've experienced all that
spas have to offer, we suggest you take
an afternoon to experience MELT. Allow
Melanie Tringali and staff to welcome
you into what is their home away from
home and discover the beauty of taking
time to nourish mind, body, and spirit,
allowing you to let your troubles MELT
away.
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Entertaining Kitchen - Client Design
Statement
Our client and her family live extremely
fast-paced lifestyles, where most every
minute of each day is filled with work and
other obligations. The family entertains
frequently, and typically hosts gatherings
of twenty-five people or more. Given the
amount of guests that attend each gathering,
we have been presented with the challenge of
creating the illusion of greater space,
while preserving the original footprint of
the kitchen.
While specifying a high degree of
functionality and versatility for their new
kitchen, our clients require increased food
preservation and cooking instruments to
simplify meal preparation. Prep areas, as
well as customized storage, and an
entertainment center, are emphasized as
well.
Equally important is our client's desire for
a space that is both inspiring and
welcoming; they would like to make every
meal something truly special for themselves
and for their friends and family. Although
our client's design aesthetic is apparent,
she finds that she does not have the time to
coordinate the selection of merchandise
necessary to design her dream kitchen. In
the end our clients' kitchen was selected as
a competition winner in a national kitchen
design contest.
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1. Kitchen Appears Larger
 
Photo by Richard Mandelkorn
Although PSV Design Group increased our
clients' storage capacity by 30% and
installed twelve appliances, the kitchen
appears larger with the redesign of the
cook top wall and new wrap-around
peninsula. A dramatic increase of
ambient, task and accent lighting lends
to this inviting space.
2. Greater Functionality & Versatility
Numerous work stations, including a
fresh fruit & vegetable preparation
area, a small appliance work station,
cooking and baking centers, coffee &
beverage stations, sandwich prep and a
cleanup center (to name a few), offer
easy access and efficient use of
available space. Increased storage for
fresh foods, dry goods, pots and pans
and utensils enhance our clients'
lifestyle.
3. High Quality Food Preservation &
Cooking Instruments
PSV increased food preservation and
cooking instruments by 75%. In addition
to the appliances discussed above, the
kitchen designed to accommodate large
gatherings is well served with the
inclusion of a built-in 48” side-by-side
refrigerator and an under counter
icemaker, both by Sub Zero. The plan
also includes a Wolf European style
frameless double oven and warming
drawer. Other appliances include speed
an oven/microwave combination unit,
built in coffee system, coffee cup
warming drawer, an entertainment system
and Asko dishwasher.
 
Photo by Richard Mandelkorn
In the existing kitchen, too many
components were installed on this wall,
making meal preparation difficult. With
the new floor plan PSV employed a
minimalist approach. We achieved
soothing symmetry through the artful
blend of wall cabinetry, stainless steel
and natural stone.
First, the natural stone tile installed
at the sink and cook top walls runs from
countertop to ceiling, creating the
illusion of greater height and width.
The clean lines of the tile are
reminiscent of the soothing, subtle
colors often found in nature. The tile
installed below the Best by Broan Hood,
adds interest and becomes the subtle
focal point of the wall.
We reduced the amount of wall cabinetry
used while increasing the cabinetry
height. The desired look was complete
with the incorporation of the 48” Wolf
cook top and Sub Zero under counter
refrigeration drawers hidden behind
custom wood panels.
The elegant styling and finish of the
cabinetry incorporate a modern
sensibility that inspires harmony when
paired with the gleaming stainless steel
appliances and accents. The warm golden
hue of the cabinet doors and drawers
embodies a richness of color that is
welcoming and encourages sociability.
5. An Enduring Investment
Our client has selected materials,
appliances and products that are made of
fine materials and are extremely well
crafted. They have created a practical
kitchen that caters to their needs and,
in the end, the simplicity of design
makes life far more enjoyable for this
family. Our clients believe that their
well planned and executed kitchen
remodeling will be an enduring
investment in their home. The end
result: A combination of elegance of
form and simplicity of line in PSV's
National Award Winning Kitchen.
Client Satisfaction
An excerpt from our client's
testimonial:
“Along with being functional, the
kitchen is beautiful! ...From start to
finish [PSV Design] made things very
easy. I really appreciate the time and
effort [PSV Design Group] put into
making sure my house came together in
such a short amount of time… with no
headaches to me!” (To read full
testimonial please visit
www.psvdesign.com
)
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