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shop for a cause this christmas
GUYS. I am so pumped to share this with you. Y'all were fans of my Friends & Family deal with The Body Shop so I'm bringing it back,...


holiday tea time (giveaway)
During this busy season there are few things I enjoy more than curling up on the couch with a blanket, a cat, and a cup of tea. So cozy...


local escape at brookstreet (giveaway)
Fancy a getaway but don't have time or cashola for a big trip? I hear you. Planning (and saving) for a vacation can be tough, so I'm...


now open: pot & pantry (giveaway)
Full disclosure: this post is totally 100% biased. Here's why: one of my best pals just opened a downtown kitchen boutique called Pot &...


canuck gifts at drake general store (reader deal)
This week I popped by Drake General Store to get a jump on my Christmas shopping, and boy oh boy, do I have a deal for you. Now through...


playing tourist in the ottawa valley
You know those local spots you pass all the time but never visit? You make a mental note, something like "man, I really should check out...


east meets west: giselle via shanghai (giveaway)
Since its first performance in Paris in 1841, Giselle has become one of the world's great classical ballets. I first saw it at the...


loving the skin you're in (giveaway)
I have too many freckles. I'm too pale. My fine lines make me crazy. Why do I still get zits?! Why are my eyelids so damn purply? Why are...


what to wear when you meet sophie grégoire trudeau (reader deal)
Recently I've had a few black-tie events in my calendar: first the grand opening gala of the Infinity Convention Centre, then the...


fall beauty faves from scarlet & julia (giveaway)
Fall is here and as the seasons change, so do my skincare and beauty routines. I reach for richer creams, bolder lipsticks, and stash my...
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