Local craft distillers are making their mark with distinct spirits to be enjoyed year-round By Jeffery L. Peterson. Let’s talk about gin. Though many think of drinking gin in the summer months, there are many classic gin cocktails that can be enjoyed any time of year. Gin, a clear, distinctly flavoured spirit, has been loved […]
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Belt Bags, Barely-There Sandals & Prints for Days
Fun is the name of the game this summer Canadian summer has arrived. After many months of colour starvation, stylish trendsetters will be strutting their stuff like birds of paradise—the brighter and louder the better! FASHIONABLE FEET Strappy mules and “barely-there” sandals take a step forward this season to lead the way. This dainty shoe […]
Stuff We Love For Your Home, Health & Happiness
Kiss Me This three-in-one plumping, moisturizing, and colour-boosting lip balm from Givenchy is encased in pretty pink leather and designed to give you the perfect pout this spring. Lips appear suppler, softer, and fuller upon application and their natural colour is subtly heightened. The genuine leather sheath makes it the perfect beauty accessory. Givenchy Le […]
Healthy Tips To a Plant-Based Approach & The Hormone Diet
Tips and modifications to make a plant-based diet work for you, by Dr. Natasha Turner. Have you ever heard someone describe their diet by saying they “don’t eat anything that has a face.” If not, I am sure you are familiar with “vegan” or “vegetarian” diets. The current trend is to refer to this style […]
Interior Inspiration is Everywhere: A conversation with L.A. designer Patrick Delanty
A conversation with L.A. designer Patrick Delanty, by Janette Ewen. We recently sat down with highly sought-after L.A.-based interior designer Patrick Delanty. Delanty is known for his well-trained eye and design work for celebrities, including Halle Berry and Ty Pennington. His work has been featured on the Oprah Winfrey Show, Rachael Ray Show, Good Morning […]
Spring Cleaning 2019 Beauty Tips
Declutter your beauty essentials. It’s spring cleaning season and that extends to what’s INSIDE your cupboards too. Your skincare and beauty products work hard to help you look and feel your best. This spring, take an afternoon to declutter, clean and organize these beauty essentials, and give them the care and attention they need to […]
Summer Is Over: How To Get Back To Following Your Healthy Habits
So, are you looking at following more healthy habits now that summer is over? Sure, you’ve had a great summer, but maybe let a few things slide off your to-do list, gained a few extra pounds or put your exercise regime on hold. It’s time to take control and get back to a balanced life. […]
Keep It Wild This Thanksgiving: Try Some Yummy Seafood
Yes, it’s Thanksgiving and this is a special occasion to enjoy some tasty seafood. The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has teamed up with chef Charlotte Langley to inspire new traditions around the Thanksgiving table, all centered around eating more mindfully and keeping it wild with certified sustainable seafood. Historically focused on celebrating the fall harvest, […]
Embrace Change: How To Survive A Breakup And Move On
Fall means back to school, cooler weather, beautiful autumn colours and, for me, a little sadness. Like most people, I can’t help but feel melancholy when summer is over—darkness comes faster and winter is coming. Oh, and there’s also this: my marriage of 15 years fell apart at the end of September 2015. And just […]
Top Ten Tips To Slow Down
Hey you – slow down! It’s never been easier to connect with someone on the other side of the world, yet it’s so easy to feel disconnected from the people closest to us. We have more tools than ever to simplify tasks and accomplish more things quickly, yet our to-do lists have never been longer. […]
Great Health Is Not Complicated: Six Habits All Healthy People Share
The truth is great health is not complicated. It really comes down to a couple of habits (the good ones) that people consistently abide by. This is above the big four we know already, which are: move your body; eat nutrient dense, real food; don’t smoke; and maintain a healthy weight. Here Is What Healthy […]
Feed Your Beauty: Three Key Nutrients That Flip On Your Innate Anti-Aging Magic
Your heart pumps, nails grow and wounds heal all without you thinking about it. Now what if you could tap into those same internal innate abilities to flip on your anti-aging magic? Unleashing our own body’s ability to slow down the biological clock and fight aging internally is far easier that you may think. And […]
Hey Canadian Moms! Stream Time is the New “Me Time”.
It’s the summer and Moms across the country are feeling the pains of having the children at home around the clock. So in today’s day and age, how are moms de-stressing? According to a recent Canadian study from Netflix, “stream time” is the new “me time,” with 9 out of 10 Canadian mothers saying that watching great TV […]
‘Tis the Season to Sparkle
It’s no bubble: Champagne’s stocks are on the rise. Where there were once only two options—the real deal or total plonk—we now have a host of excellent “middle-ground” alternatives, many of which are probably just as good as bona fide French Champagne. And a whole lot cheaper. That’s happy news for those of us who […]