Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Staff Highlight: Ian Guthrie






Ian Guthrie is Assistant Spa Manager at
Urban Sanctuary. He assists in managing the front desk, oversees the scheduling and  flow of spa services, attends to clients' needs and looks after the well-being of the overall house. Ian is indispensable, and his personality is such that he's won the love and favor of many staff and Urban Sanctuary clients. We are very fortunate to have him with us.

One of Ian's favorite aspects of his job is researching and vetting new product lines and merchandise to carry in the store. He is really talented at it! In the past few years, Ian has successfully introduced stylishly aromatic bath and body lines. Level Naturals is one and Herbivore Botanicals is another. Ian looks for quality eco-friendly household items as well. Soap and Paper Factory is one of Ian's best finds.

Most of the merchandise in our online store has been uploaded by Ian. He edits and compiles the blog and community books that you'll find in our waiting lounges. Ian records our community donations and sponsorships. And he even cuts and arranges flowers from our garden in all of the spa rooms, restrooms and waiting rooms. He keeps Urban Sanctuary happy and beautiful.

Ian has been with Urban Sanctuary for less than three years, but he's lived in Athens forever.
Below, we share some fun facts about him.


Favorite Athens Hang-Outs:
Hi-Lo, Old Pal, Normal Bar, Go Bar and Broad River

Favorite Places To Shop:
Hobby Lobby, Athena Jewelers and Urban Sanctuary

Best Restaurant:
Last Resort

Things To Love About Athens:
Halloween, summers, the Ginkgo on Prince Avenue in the fall, the Broad River and all of the activities within walking and biking distance.

Favorite Holiday:
You guessed it! Halloween...

TV Shows:
Walking Dead, American Horror Story, anything with Rupaul and Six Feet Under

Movies:
Death Becomes Her and The Craft

Creative Outlets and Hobbies:
Ian has a knack for fantasy makeup and costumes. He loves baking, cooking, drawing, painting and container gardening.

Family:
Ian comes from a family of artists and musicians. He and his sister, Sarah, are five years apart in age almost to the day. She works as a family counselor. Ian's two nieces visit Urban Sanctuary frequently to get their nails done with special designs. They are nine and five years old...how cute!

Ian's mom, Tina Guthrie, was an art teacher for 13-plus years. She has a Masters in Drawing and Painting and has dabbled in welding. She's currently the program director at Georgia Conflict Center, specializing in non-violent communication. 

Ian's dad toured Europe extensively as a drummer in a band with his brother. They played in the band together for 40 years. Mr. Guthrie traveled to Uganda several times to do humanitarian work.

What an amazing family!

Pets:
Ian has a hairless Chihuahua: Ouija has lots of little doggy sweaters which he loves wearing. 

If you are planning a spa party or spa day for a special occasion, or just simply need to unwind, Ian will help you. Call (706) 613-3947, and Ian or one of our other fabulous hosts will advise you, mixing and matching our services to your heart's delight!  




 


Tuesday, February 3, 2015

10 Flirty Valentine's Gifts For Her $12 And Less

Lavender Lemon Body and Room Mist is made with pure essential oils and available at Urban Sanctuary for $11.

At Urban Sanctuary, you'll find hundreds of choices in body sprays, room mists, bubbles, butters, gels,bath bombs, salts, candles, soaps and soaks for $12 and less. We have many flirty scents to choose from such as brown sugar vanilla, passion fruit guava, grapefruit bergamot and more. Here is a list of 10 fun and flirty Valentine's gift ideas:


Sunday, February 1, 2015

12 Great Sweetheart Gifts

Romantic Escentual Love Soy  Candles contain no perfumes or dyes, 100% clean and pure.

Gifts from the spa for Valentine's Day have soared in popularity in the last decade. The word is out that a relaxed Valentine is a happy Valentine. Pamper your Valentine this year with some lovely gifts from
 Urban Sanctuary.  Here is a list of some of the most cherished gifts:


Urban Sanctuary was voted Athens' Best Day Spa. You can count on us to take excellent care of you and your Valentine.

Shop our services and check prices online. We have more than 40 varieties of aromatherapy candles,body scrubs, soap and bath soaks in our store.Select bath and body products and house and home items are available online. We are Man-Friendly, Eco-Friendly, Organic and Natural. Be kind to yourself. Unwind at Urban Sanctuary.