The Tiny Note

A Journal devoted to rest, ritual, and returning to yourself.

Jamie East Jamie East

Surrender to the Season: Inside Our New Fall Facial & Massage

Surrender to the season with our new fall facial and massage. Discover warming turmeric, pumpkin enzymes, chai tea, apricot oil, cranberry pomegranate scrubs, barrier-supporting kombucha essence, and deeply soothing heated therapy—all thoughtfully woven into two restorative autumn rituals.

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Don’t Get So Busy Making a Living…

Inspired by Dolly Parton’s beautiful reminder, we reflect on slowing down, making room for the life happening around us, and welcoming fall at The Tiny Spa with our new seasonal facial and massage.

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A Fond Farewell to Summer

As summer slowly gives way to fall, we’re reflecting on the herbs, fruits, flowers, and botanical rituals that made this season so special. Join us for one final week of our summer seasonal facials and massages before we welcome a softer season of surrender.

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From Abundance to Surrender: Fall Is Coming to The Tiny Spa

Fall is coming to The Tiny Spa in Winston-Salem, and with it arrives our new seasonal theme: Surrender. Discover the inspiration behind our fall facial and massage experiences, created to help you slow down, soften your grip, and return to yourself.

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Breathe, Laugh, and Let Them Go

Back-to-school season is a tender mix of new beginnings, hurried mornings, and learning to let go. I’m sharing my own experience of sending Grayson to preschool, along with a gentle reminder for parents to breathe, laugh, and make space for rest during this emotional transition.

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Don't Let August Slip Away

Every August, we begin looking ahead to fall, but summer still has so much beauty left to offer. In this week's edition of The Tiny Note, Jamie reflects on slowing down, savoring the final golden days of the season, and why August may be inviting us to linger just a little longer. A gentle reminder to notice the beauty that's still blooming—and to celebrate summer before it slips away.

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Your Skin Is Thirstier Than You Think

Is your summer skin thirstier than you think? Discover why hyaluronic acid is one of my favorite ingredients for plump, radiant, healthy-looking skin and what makes Eminence Organic Skin Care’s Strawberry Rhubarb Hyaluronic Collection so special. Plus, I’m sharing the hydrating ritual I reach for after long days in the garden, sunshine, and salty beach air.

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Sleep is Sacred

Sleep is one of the greatest investments we can make in our health, yet it's often the first thing we sacrifice. Jamie reflects on turning forty, navigating perimenopause, motherhood, and learning that caring for our future selves begins with something beautifully simple: rest. Discover the science behind restorative sleep, gentle bedtime rituals, breathwork practices, and why sleep may be the foundation of healthy aging, radiant skin, and overall wellness.

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The Lost Art of Being Cared For

What does it truly mean to receive care? In this heartfelt summer essay, Jamie shares a personal story about rest, connection, and the healing power of small daily rituals. Learn how simple moments, paired with nourishing Eminence Organics skincare like Yuzu Solid Body Oil and the Stone Crop Collection, can help you return to nature, return to yourself, and embrace healthier summer skin.

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Freedom Looks Different Here

As our lives become increasingly connected to screens, finding moments of true rest has become more important than ever. In this essay, Jamie East reflects on the quiet freedom of unplugging, the nostalgia of a slower childhood, and why The Tiny Spa is embracing a phone-free environment that encourages guests to disconnect from their devices and reconnect with themselves. Discover simple ways to practice a digital detox, embrace mindful self-care, and return to the present moment.

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Lessons from The Coast

Jamie’s family trip to Beaufort, North Carolina inspired reflections on slowing down, embracing summer, and caring for your skin. Discover why Stone Crop from Eminence Organics is our favorite botanical for hydrating, healing, and brightening summer skin.

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The Gift of Summer

A reflection on the summer solstice, seasonal living, and the simple rituals that help us slow down, reconnect, and receive the abundance of summer.

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The Facial I’ve Been Searching for All Along

After twenty years as an esthetician, Jamie East reflects on experiencing The Tiny Spa's Summer Seasonal Facial and discovering the indulgent, restorative facial she'd been searching for all along.

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