Women Over 50—You’ve Earned Your Moment of Luxury!
What comes to mind when you think of a moment of luxury? Would it be a fine dining experience in a world-class restaurant? Perhaps you’d prefer to extend your moment and take a cruise around the Caribbean Islands or a trip through the wine country of France. Maybe you’d go for a luxurious day at a spa complete with a body scrub, facial, and massage. Or, maybe, you’d love to walk through an English garden when the roses are in bloom.
There is a fascinating series on PBS that explores just such luxuries and it’s a true feast for the senses. Bill Stubbs, host of Moment of Luxury, takes you around the world as he explores castles and gardens, mansions and vacation retreats, the finest wines and the most delectable chocolates, and much, much more. Best of all, you get to experience all the lavish outings and sumptuous delicacies from the comfort of your couch. What could be more luxurious than that?
Bill is a great choice for host—not only is he warm and engaging, he makes luxury accessible and fun. Bill also knows all about it: he’s is an award-winning designer with his own interior design firm, William W. Stubbs and Associates. In fact, Architectural Digest recognized him as one of the world’s top 100 designers.
According to Bill, experiencing luxury doesn’t need to be expensive. I interviewed him on Feisty Side of Fifty Radio and he shared his thoughts on simple ways we can add moments of luxury to our lives every single day. Take a listen to our interview and learn about his favorite Christmas tree. Hold on to your hat—this one cost him a whopping $2.50! And he’s got lots more tips on giving our homes that added flair and style without breaking the bank.
Be sure and check your local PBS listings for Moment of Luxury and don’t forget their website. There you can find and watch episodes of the show. Also, you won’t want to miss Bill’s great ideas for creating special moments of luxury in your own life. (He’s loaded with ‘em!)
After all, there’s no doubt about it, as women over fifty we’ve earned each and every moment of luxury we can get. So relax and enjoy—you deserve it!
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November 27th, 2009 at 3:40 pm
I think I’d lose it without those moments of luxury. I’m an aromatherapy bath and candles kind of gal. The ultimate is making time for meditation and reading, two of my favorite luxuries that are actual necessities that I need to honor more as such. It’s sounds corny, but taking time to smell the roses–watch the sunset or sunrise, feel kitty whiskers or enjoy a loved one smiling at me–I want to allow myself more! Thanks for the reminder that we can do so much to enjoy life without any fancy gear or ceremony, Eileen. You’ve helped me reorient at a time I need it most!
November 22nd, 2009 at 6:26 pm
For many years I traveled the country doing art shows in a motorhome. It did not have a bathtub (well, not one you could actually use anyway!). To me a long soak in a decent sized bathtub surrounded by nice smelling bubbles with a candle burning and an ice cold martini of choice is my idea of an everyday luxury!
Staying in bed all day and watching DVD after DVD while I eat things that are bad for my waistline is also something I consider a luxury – I try to do this at least every couple of months!
A professional pedicure – luxury! Reading a book by a warm fire – luxury! Chocolate Covered Strawberries – Luxury (and very easy to do!)
I think Bill is a very smart guy and I’m taking his advice and giving myself these more often!
November 22nd, 2009 at 2:26 pm
Thank you so much for sharing Moment of Luxury! More ideas for WE Magazine and for me!
You are the best,
Heidi
November 22nd, 2009 at 8:07 am
Awww, what a pleasant guy! I just watched a couple of the episodes from his site.. wonderful videos, I could easily let hours slip away viewing! I bookmarked to go back to later to see more. I love that Bill is all about luxury being the beauty around you and not status or money. I think that’s an ideal way to be.. to find these moments of luxury around you in your everyday life no matter where you are and what your situation is. They are there to enjoy. Thanks for sharing Eileen!
November 21st, 2009 at 5:52 pm
You know, I never considered a “moment of luxury” I even have a hard time spelling it. Now, I do take vacation moments. But they include Costco, Barnes and Nobles and Whole Foods. The only luxury is staying at Whole Foods long enough to earn a free bag.
But I like the idea of a “moment of luxury.” Thanks Eileen, something else for this Boomer to explore.