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A Merry Little Mint Room Christmas

I hope you all had yourselves a merry little Christmas… with an emphasis on the little this year. I know that celebrations were smaller this year and that many of us weren’t able to gather with those we love the most. Still, I hope you were able to find joy, make new traditions, and receive something special from Santa. If you are healthy this year, that alone is a gift in itself. We have so, so much to be thankful for. This year, I’m thinking more than ever about the small businesses that are the heart and soul of...

Moodboard: December 2020

Lifestyle

From couture feather robes to garland-lined stairs, winter whites and monochrome holiday decor, my December 2020 Moodboard feels neutral, muted, and cozy – just like the holidays this year. We’re all expecting a bit of a different holiday season, I know. Celebrations are smaller, there feels less of a reason to decorate, and certainly no occasion to dress up. Instead, I’ll mirror Anine Bing and throw a luxe coat over my loungewear. And why not allow myself an extra croissant if I feel like it and another coffee, too? Finally, I’m trading my traditional Boxing Day trek to shop...

Picturesque Places in PEC: The CAPE

Travel

I’d been Insta-stalking the most picturesque place in PEC for months before we went there – the CAPE is truly like a little bit of history in the County. Each room is different, with vintage chandeliers, big bay windows, and arched doorways. It is a vintage interior lover’s dream. I know that as an event venue, like most businesses in the wedding and event industries, it was hit pretty hard by the ongoing pandemic. At the end of the summer, they opened up their individual rooms for booking overnight stays. What a way to pivot in difficult times! It’s...

Shop Small This Season

Travel

While there is certainly a time and a place for Black Friday shopping (after months of Zoom calls, my AirPods have had it) for the most part, I’m choosing...

Where to Stay: Prince Edward County

Travel

I’ve been going on weekend jaunts to Prince Edward County for about a decade now, and the biggest question I get asked is “Where to Stay?”. Every year, my...

The Most Charming Dress

Outfits

I’m calling it: Eliza Faulkner’s Grace is truly the most charming dress I own. It’s the perfect oversized, tiered, pink confection, complete with puffed sleeves and bow details. And did I mention it’s both sustainably- and Canadian-made? I’m not sure it gets much better than that. As an added bonus, it certainly is a conversation starter. It’s no secret that I love this designer. Her pieces aren’t inexpensive, or even necessarily practical, but they’re like little dreamy pieces of art. Nothing makes me happier than seeing them hanging in my closet, even if I have nowhere to wear them...

Sephora Sale 2020 Shopping List

Beauty

If you’re anything like me, you wait all year for the holiday Sephora Sale – I think I’ve had my 2020 shopping list ready since last June! Of course, I always take this opportunity to stock up on my perennial favourites like Armani Luminous Silk, Ren Evercalm Cleanser, Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair and Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum. In past years, I’ve also used this as a time to splurge on higher ticket items like my NuFACE Trinity Microcurrent Device and the Nurse Jamie Beauty Roller. This year, my plan is to go for some of the gift...