Jewellery designer Ona Chan’s led a colourful life so far, from cycling in Bhutan to sailing in Columbo. She’s lived in Toronto, Sydney, Hong Kong, New York City and now » Read More
LIFESTYLE
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March 21, 2016
Spanish shoe company El Naturalista has a long tradition in shoe making. Since its inception 14 years back, their shoes are now sold in over 40 countries, exporting 90% of » Read More
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March 16, 2016
L’Occitane products are always high on our list when it comes to fragrance, hand lotion, lip care and shower gel. I was recently invited to try two L’Occitane products from » Read More
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February 29, 2016
GAIAM has been a trusted lifestyle brand specializing in yoga, fitness and wellness products for 28 years. The company is based in the USA and offers an extensive assortment of quality » Read More
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February 16, 2016
We’re deep into winter season and Vancouver’s local ski resorts have had some pretty good snow dumps already. Getting out in the snow should be fun, not a struggle to » Read More
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February 9, 2016
Last year, I was finally faced with needing prescription eyewear. My husband’s been a long-time contact lens customer at Clearly, but I’m not (yet) comfortable with the idea of putting » Read More
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February 2, 2016
For foodies, there’s nothing like cracking open a new cookbook and noting what recipes to try first. We’re also recipe and food photography lovers, but there’s times when you try » Read More
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February 1, 2016
A couple of wonderful ideas for the travel-minded woman in your life — from comfy, practical fingerless gloves to beautiful gold-plated tribal jewelry from Mali, West Africa. Ayla Bamboo Gloves » Read More
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January 28, 2016
With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, I thought a fragrant gift guide would be in order. One of our favourite brands, L’Occitane, just happens to have a great assortment of romance-minded » Read More
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January 26, 2016
Chocolates, red roses, jewellery and greeting cards. These often come to mind when thinking of Valentine’s Day gifts. While we tend to stock up on candles for the winter holidays, » Read More
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December 15, 2015
Hitting your 40s means you’ve reached middle age, at least chronologically speaking. But when it comes to state of mind, your fourth decade translates to a new beginning, a chance » Read More
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November 20, 2015
Ready for whatever winter’s got to throw at ya? The new KEEN Elsa Boot is not only cute, but it’s warm, cozy and waterproof, in other words, perfect for wet » Read More
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November 13, 2015
Renowned fashion retailer Simons and celebrated Canadian novelist and artist Douglas Coupland have partnered to bring 3DCanada, a first of its kind, crowd-sourced art initiative to its stores. Between 2015 » Read More
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November 6, 2015
When planning social outings online, we’re often indecisive and overwhelmed with choices. Vague star rating sites lack relevancy, specificity and a personal touch. Daters, travellers and corporate patrons short on » Read More
