La Belle Province

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Hello friend,

When I think about Quebec, I think about culture, European sensibilities, and style. In my two years writing about woman-owned brands, there have been many from La Belle Province. I thought I would revisit a few of them and introduce you to some new standouts as well.

Meet the milliner from Montreal with a passion for hatmaking so strong that she carved a path to success from humble beginnings. Get a sneak peek of the spring 2026 collection from the made-to-order Montreal brand that gets better and better with each season. Embrace the no-makeup makeup look with a cosmetics brand that masters the art of the natural look. Learn about the art of home fragrance from a new brand that will touch your heart and embolden your outlook on life. And add a piece of indigenous culture to your home with the creations of a mother-daughter team from Wendat First Nation in Quebec.

If you’ve added your name to our waitlist for our inaugural Summer Discovery Box of woman-owned brands, please watch your inbox this week. We are ready to launch and thrilled that you are among the first to pre-order. It’s a limited edition offering, so you can still get on the list if you would like first dibs.

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Enjoy!

  A hat is the cherry on top of a perfect outfit according to this founder who built a career in millinery against the odds. Find out how her lifelong love of hats kept surfacing, even in life’s most challenging moments.

The textile work of artist Louise Bourgeois is the inspiration behind the soon to launch Spring collection of Montreal designer Andrea Golman. She was kind enough to give us a sneak peek!

I’ve always been a fan of the no-makeup make up look. The Founder of this Montreal-based cosmetics brand is too. She mastered the look as a bridal makeup artist and decided to create a line of her own.

A career spent creating art for luxury brands, and the lessons learned along the way have manifested in a luxury art-driven brand of home fragrance from the Montreal-based woman who seeks to empower others, one slow burn at a time.

A mother-daughter team from the Wendat First Nation in Quebec is sharing their indigenous culture by transforming a symbol of their heritage into a modern art form. It makes a statement as an eye-catching home decor piece.

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

While we’re on the topic of Quebec, add this fine dining must-visit restaurant in Quebec City to your bucket list

Slingbacks are the “it shoe” for spring. From past experience, I call them slipbacks. Here are some hacks to keep this iconic shoe in place.

You may not be able to plant yet, but if you’re itching to get in the garden, here’s a list of things to do now to get ready for gardening season.

Prebiotics and probiotics are probably among the supplements you take. Here’s a quick read on why they are so important for your health.

Flowers make everything pretty, even a glass of sparkling water. Get tips on how to make ice cubes with edible flowers, right from your garden.

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The Genuinely Stellar Discovery Box is coming soon! As a subscriber, you have the opportunity to take advantage of special pricing for the inaugural box. It is a limited edition - we are only selling 50 of them - so join the wait list, if you haven’t already. I’m excited to put some of my favourite woman-owned brands and their products in your hands for summer.

Last week, we celebrated Earth Day with some eco-friendly brands that put sustainability at the forefront. Get the Earth Day Issue here.

If your running shoes are not giving you the performance you’re looking for, chances are they were designed for a man’s foot, not yours. Meet the woman entrepreneur who has cracked the code on performance shoes for women with her brand of running shoes that address your every need.