By Margaret Luce

Each issue I want to bring to you experiences both bold and benign, luxe and leisure, for long-time residents and transplants alike. South Florida has much to offer, and I want to be your personal guide. Follow me as we begin this journey together because if you haven’t, you should...

One of my favorite movie lines is “I want to be left alone” said by the great actress and mysterious recluse Greta Garbo - if only she were alive today her wish would be granted. I must confess that Greta and I have that feeling in common sometimes. What better place to find solace than in the comfort of your own home? Given the events of the past nearly two years, you must think I am crazy for suggesting you stay in, but I’ve learned there is a better way to curate your own luxe experience from a good sweat in a portable sauna spa, to getting an at-home blowout, to having your own personal in-home rave you can sweat, get dolled, up, and rock out all without leaving your own home.

The Higher Dose infrared blanket came at the perfect time. Higher Dose is an incredible company whose sales are soaring. It’s easy to see why, you don't need space just roll out on the floor, the sofa, or bed, and voila! Detox baby and boy can you purge toxins with this blanket. Their motto is "stay high on your own time." I have used infrared technology for over twenty years. I credit it with keeping my skin young, my joints healthy, and a quicker way to purge toxins.

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You see I found a way to combat the blues by enlisting a good sweat, now a blow-dry is in order to fix that sweaty hair. Fortunately, Air Bar was only closed for a short time during Covid. Air Bar is my go-to blow dry bar. Nothing like a great blow-dry to perk you up. And they even come to your home. Perfect for that night in. Now get in that closet and put on your best - those pleather Rick Owen pants you bought on Net-A-Porter at 2 am (Guilty). After all, no one is looking and you might as well own your look.

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Josh aka DJ Supreme has been on the EDM scene for over a decade and is known to bring his infectious enthusiasm to any venue he headlines. He is a naval submarine veteran who loves DJing because it is a solitary experience with a crowd. Josh reinvented how people could experience club music during the Pandemic by hosting virtual house parties. Josh is also available for smaller house parties as we have gotten used to less being more.

I highly recommend relaxing with your own infrared spa, getting a good blow-dry, and then dancing the night away outside on your lawn. Burn calories, boost your endorphins, blow out your hair, and bust a move in those pleather pants. You have curated your surroundings and those that surround you. Good vibes is my motto. Reimage the art of staying in and just love yourself.

I recently lost a beautiful girlfriend to cancer and my friend Rita suggested we write letters to Franchesca for her husband to read to her. I reflected on how little we can express ourselves to loved ones that are not in our daily lives but mean so much. Write to a friend that is living and let them know that you love them.