The always elegant Olivia Chantecaille of the Chantecaille cosmetic line embraces a balanced lifestyle. Here's how the busy creative director unwinds from her whirlwind week:

Enjoying a better brunch. "100 Acres serves local, fresh food--they have the best scramble with peppers, onions and gruyere cheese. It's like home cooking, but better." 38 MacDougal St., (212) 475-7500, MAP

Calming down. "I look forward to my yoga sessions with Julia Chan at Soho Sanctuary," says Chantecaille. (You can try the Soho Sampler, three private 30-minute classes for $150.) 119 Mercer St., (212) 334-5550, MAP 

Getting a perfect ten. "My favorite place to get a manicure is Rescue Beauty Lounge. The space is very intimate and relaxing." (Check out their toulene- and formaldehyde-free polish selection!) 34 Gansevoort St, 2nd Floor, (212) 206-6409, MAP

Being in bloom. For spring's brightest buds, Chantecaille heads to Polux Fleuriste in SoHo. "My top picks right now are peonies and delphiniums," she says. 248 Mott St., (212) 219-9646, MAP