Easy like Sunday Morning

Hello friend,

Sundays are my favourite day of the week. It’s a time to slow down after a busy work week and take some time for myself. This week’s features have a “me-time” feel: a fashion accessory that stops you in your scroll; cocooning at home with luxurious skincare; the best kind of endurance fuel for a Sunday run; beautiful stationery for a handwritten note; and moments of contemplation, honouring the memory of a loved one in a meaningful way.

This week the Fall Discovery Box shipped and I’ve already heard from a few of you who loved it. What a thrill that is for me! Please do share your feedback, good or bad. I’m always keen to know how you enjoy the products I curate for you.

I hope your Sunday morning is starting slow and steady and that you find new inspiration in these incredible woman-owned brands.

Enjoy!

 This brand literally stops me in my tracks on Instagram. Every. Single. Time. So I finally decided to reach out to the Founder. Her story about how she turns vintage finds into modern statement jewellery is a guidebook on how to follow your passion.

Sundays are perfect for trying new skincare, taking your time to enjoy the process and letting it soak in. This face oil is infused with a potent anti-aging ingredient discovered right here in Canada. It’s one of the reasons the Founder believes Canada can be the gold standard for skincare.

If you’re like me, you don’t need an excuse to try a better-for-you chocolate with healthy ingredients. But get this, if you’re an endurance athlete, it might actually improve your performance.

The art of the handwritten note is not lost. In fact, I believe there is a resurgence as our world becomes increasingly reliant on technology. The two sisters who created this simple but beautiful stationery are onto something. Their epiphany came to them in the orchard on their family farm.

This bear was handcrafted to honour the memory of a loved one who passed away. The woman who makes them personalizes each bear using clothing provided by the family. Not only is she in the business of preserving memories, she is a wellspring of life stories.

Watch this space for five quick things to make your life a little richer.

Bookmark this: September 30th is National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. Our friends at Cheekbone Beauty are selling their For Future Generations Lip Kit that day and 100 percent of proceeds go to its Indigenous Youth Scholarship Fund. If they sell out, they will fund 25 scholarships. Shop the lip kit, or donate directly. Let’s help Jenn Harper and her team at Cheekbone reach their goal!

Renovating? This luxury interior designer has some great tips on where to splurge and where to save.

Did you know you can make your own beeswax food wraps? It’s easier than you may think.

If you love a beautiful Fall tablescape, try this pumpkin centrepiece idea for a rustic look.

Time to get your colour done? The prognosticators on Fall hair colour trends say the more natural, the better.

Last week, was the Fall Reset issue. I featured these brands to help with the transition to Fall.

Hilary MacMillan

Clink

Bunnyroo

Dr Lauren’s Teas

Christine Flynn Art

Get the entire issue here.

If you loved the Fall Discovery Box, you will adore the Holiday Box. It goes on sale soon. Think of it as a perfect gift for a friend, or a way to celebrate your team at work. Stay tuned here for more on the intentional gift supporting Canadian women entrepreneurs.