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doors open at the body shop
I've been a fan of The Body Shop for three decades, and next Friday I'm honoured to co-host the grand re-opening of the Rideau Centr


stylish specs in the 613: part i
Need new glasses? Designer shades? Contacts? This week I visited Eyemaxx Optical Studio and I think you'll be smitten with this local Ot


city of om
This June one of Ottawa's best-loved festivals returns to the capital: the City of Om Yoga Festival. Grab my pre-sale promo code and win


ins & outs of essential oils
Let's dive into essential oils, shall we? Ellie McMillan is a local yoga teacher, essential oil practitioner, and doTERRA stockist, and


making time for date night (reader deal)
Life's been busy of late and I've been craving a date night with hubby. I found the perfect place at Andaz Ottawa. And til March 30


sultry spring scents (giveaway)
I've rounded up five of my favourite scents for spring and I'm giving away a bottle of MUGLER Angel Muse perfume! Contest open Canad


ladies night for harmony house (giveaway)
Passionate about supporting women? Thought so! Win a pair of tickets to a fundraising event that supports vulnerable local women: Ladies...


throwing down lattes
Coffee. Nectar of life. Lucky for us, Ottawa punches above its weight for top-notch independent coffee shops and talented baristas. So...


put a bow on it (reader deal)
I love bows. I have necklaces with bows, shoes with bows, shirts with bows, and of course, headbands with bows. In fact, it's probably my...


sand + sun essentials
Heading south this winter? Good for you! I just got back from beautiful Tulum, Mexico; my first beach vacation in a decade. A few things...
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