Muskoka Moments

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There’s nothing quite like summertime by the lake. The quiet mornings with nothing but the sound of trees rustling, birds singing, and water lapping on the shore. Fun-filled days enjoying watersports, cruising the lake, or relaxing on the dock. Late afternoon get-togethers with friends for drinks and dinner. Then wake up and do it all over again.

The bliss of lake life is the inspiration for this week’s newsletter. Each story is either set in cottage country or offers ways to enhance your cottage experience. We feature a young woman whose old-school hobby became a thriving business; we chat with a Gin brand founder who offers up an entertaining tip for cocktail hour on the dock; we feature a BC-based pillow brand with some celebrity connections; an Indigenous mother-daughter duo making modern art with a symbol of their heritage; and a beautiful photoshoot in Muskoka from one of our favourite brands.

Thanks to AG1 for sponsoring the newsletter this week. Now grab a coffee, take five minutes to yourself, and enjoy our stories about some incredible women entrepreneurs and their products, all fit for lake life.

Enjoy! 

It’s always sweater weather for this entrepreneur. Her knitting started as a hobby, and now her designs are the talk of the lakes in Muskoka. 

 When we asked the co-Founder of Laneway Distillers for a cocktail recipe to enjoy on the dock, we got so much more! Reagan Soucie dispelled some myths about the spirits industry and gave us a blockbuster entertaining tip.

Need throw pillows for the cottage? This founder got her start on Etsy, and she’s never looked back. (A certain John Legend may have something to do with it).

The mother-daughter duo behind these beautiful paddles want to share their culture with their art. Theirs is a modern take on a generations-old practice.

Muskoka is the backdrop for the latest campaign for Bleusalt, a brand we love for exceptional basics. Founder Lyndie Benson summers in Muskoka along with pal Cindy Crawford. Check out Bleusalt’s Insta for some gorgeous Muskoka moments, shot by Lyndie herself.

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

There are still a few weeks of summer left. If you’re looking for a place to go close to home, we found this list of stylish homegrown getaways.

Ever dream of owning a cabin by the lake? Read how the restoration of a dilapidated little cabin on Lake Huron became a stylish refuge for a writer and her husband.

Looking to up your floatie game? This company makes quality floaties for lazy days in the lake with Canadiana flair. Who wouldn’t want to lounge in the lake with a loon?

Are you  a fan of Canada’s new tennis darling? Victoria Mboko pulled off the improbable by taking first place in the National Bank Open this past week. Allez Vicky! We know you’ve got more where that came from!

Looking for a vintage piece for home or the cottage? We found a list of vintage decor stores across the country and we want to visit every single one.

Miss an issue? We’ve got you! Find quick links to recent issues right here.

Last week’s issue was chock full of summer finds from stackable bracelets to a new way to express your condolences. Get the Summer Finds Issue here.

Find out what you have to look forward to next Sunday in Genuinely Stellar!

We chat with the Canadian fine jewellery brand founder who put sustainability at the forefront in creating beautiful pieces to celebrate life’s important moments.