February Finds

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Hello friend,

I really love what I do. Speaking with women entrepreneurs every week fills my cup. Getting to tell their stories and sharing them with you is an absolute honour. This week, I had the best conversations, with women who are true gems.

Meet the jewellery designer who left her job at the bank to pursue her passion after some interesting encounters with strangers. I’m over-joied to introduce to you a woman who is determined to paint the country pink, with gin! Travelling south? You’ll want to pack the mineral sunscreen recommended to me by a naturopath who specializes in skincare. And visit a new home decor shop that is a beautiful marriage of old finds and newly handcrafted pieces. And if you feel like your complexion is grey with exhaustion from the winter weather, I share the product I love that adds just the right amount of colour to your look from our fab friend in the cosmetics business.

This week’s issue of the newsletter is sponsored by AG1. We are grateful for the support! Time to dive in and discover some inspiring women and the businesses we are lucky enough to be able to shop.

Enjoy!

 With Valentine’s Day around the corner, this beautiful heart caught my eye. It’s the work of a Canadian fine jewellery designer whose path was forged by some unlikely characters.

I’m not exaggerating when I say my conversation with Tory Hines is a highlight of my year so far in 2026. The founder of this pretty pink gin is a hoot and her brand is a manifestation of the joy she lives and breathes.

When I interviewed Dr Olivia Rose, a naturopath with her own skincare line, I asked her to recommend a sunscreen. She didn’t hesitate when she mentioned LASPA. Find out why the lawyer and corporate executive who founded the company decided to leave her career behind to create the mineral sunscreen I now love.

This shop in Toronto’s east end is a treasure trove of storied finds and newly created decorative items artfully styled together in perfect harmony. Find out how the collector behind it, decided to open shop and share her talent for mixing old and new.

Melanie Cruickshank is a ray of sunshine. The Founder of da’lish cosmetics is the first person I think of when it comes to lip colour. She always goes bold and it’s always fabulous. My favourite tinted lip gloss is from her collection. Not only is the dark berry colour the perfect hue, but its moisurizing properties keep my lips soft and glistening in the dry winter air.

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

If you don’t follow @laurenwalkerlee for fashion inspiration already, do it now! Then check out her lesson on defining your personal style. Genius!

If you have Olympics fever, like I do, you are watching every event and getting to know the Canadian athletes, cheering them on as they ski, skate, slide and jump. What you may not know is that the cost of being an Olympic athlete can be significant.

Will you watch the Melania movie? It premieres at a time of chaos in the US and by the sounds of it, it was created in an equally chaotic environment. This writer addresses the question, is it entertainment, or propaganda?

If you have a crowd coming for Superbowl Sunday, we thought we’d look to a gourmet food magazine for suggestions on what to serve. Yum!

It’s not often I consult The Weather Network when researching stories to share with you, but I just needed to know if this winter weather was ever going to end in Toronto! Want to know when you can pack up the winter boots for good?

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Valentine’s Day is around the corner. This year, we say be your Valentine and treat yourself to something special to mark the occasion. Last week’s issue has some beautiful finds you will love!

Meet the beauty expert who is looking at beauty from an inner perspective with the launch of her superfood cafe.