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An old soul is someone who is wise beyond their years. They tend to prefer meaning over novelty. The founders featured in this week’s issue of the newsletter share these qualities. Each of them has put a new spin on an old concept and I love the results. I hope you do too.
The Holiday Discovery Box is now on sale! I’ve curated items for the woman who does everything to make her family, friends and colleagues feel special during the holidays. Sound familiar? Treat yourself! You deserve it.
This week’s newsletter is sponsored by Guru 2026. As always, I appreciate the support. Now find a cozy spot, maybe grab a blanket (it’s getting cold out there) and take a moment to yourself to learn about these incredible entrepreneurs and the products and services they have brought to life.
Enjoy!
Look closely, and if you see dips and divots in this solid gold jewellery, they are there by design. The designer is inspired by history and wants each piece to look like it was unearthed in an archeological dig.
After learning the story of two sisters in Quebec who infuse love and warmth into each bottle of olive and seed oil they sell, I may never indiscriminately choose a bottle of oil off the grocery store shelf again. Their commitment to quality starts with deep relationships and a belief that the age old way of making oil is the best way.
If this treatment room is what you need right now, read on. There’s so much more where this came from. Literally. Read the story of the founders whose vision of a wellness sanctuary includes every wellness modality you can dream of and how their conviction about offering it all has paid off.
The founder of this skincare brand grows and harvests wildflowers, medicinal herbs and other regional flora to create her products. She chooses ingredients based on the movement of the moon through the constellations of the zodiac. The result is a perfect harmony of ancient teachings and modern skincare.
If this image stirs up memories of a time when the experience of sharing your thoughts on the page required deliberate thought and action working in perfect harmony, then this story is for you. Meet the women who design stationery inspired by simpler times and invite you into their stores to type to your heart’s content.
Cecily is the person in your life who makes all of the holiday magic happen. She does all of the shopping. She decorates for the season. She keeps family traditions alive, cooking up a storm and entertaining friends and loved ones. She’s even the “elf” at the office who plans the Secret Santa and spreads holiday cheer to one and all.
Can you relate to Cecily? The Holiday Discovery Box was curated for you.
Treat yourself this Holiday season. Enjoy little indulgences from woman-owned brands who see you and want you to have a Holiday moment to yourself.
And if there is a Cecily in your life, the Holiday Discovery Box is the perfect way to thank her for everything she does to make the Holidays so special for you.
Watch this space for five quick things to make your life a little richer.
Looking to add a vintage handbag to your wardrobe? Here’s a little secret for you. Try eBay. Japanese eBay.
Bookmark this for your holiday entertaining. I made this crowd pleaser as an hors d’oeuvre at Thanksgiving and will make it on repeat through the holiday season. It is oh so good and only takes 25 minutes to prepare.
Move over Barbie, the Celine doll is here! If you’re a fan of Canadian pop icon Celine Dion, this replica of one of her most iconic looks may just be the gift to yourself you didn’t know you needed.
Are you a horror film junkie? (the vision of the twins in The Shining will be forever engrained in my brain). Find out why the genre endures and get some modern day horrors to add to your watch list.
Even if political memoirs aren’t your thing, this spicy conversation with Christia Freeland may just prompt you to pick up her book Unreliable Boyfriend.
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Last week’s issue of the newsletter featured brands that bring joy. If that makes you happy, be sure to read the stories behind these wonderful woman-owned brands:
Get the entire issue here.
Stay tuned in the coming weeks for Gift Guides featuring Canadian woman-owed brands to help you gift with intention this Holiday season.