The Spring Issue

Hello friend,

Spring is here and it feels so good! Longer days, warmer temperatures and a sense of renewal is in the air! This week in the newsletter we share five Canadian women-owned brands with springtime vibes and fabulous fresh products that will ease you into the new season in style and good health. 

We feature a fashion brand of timeless essentials you probably haven’t heard of, but you’ll want to know; a mother-daughter duo who bring their “welcome drink” to the masses; a Montreal-based beauty brand that is a pioneer in the no-makeup-makeup look; a supplement brand made with women in mind; and a young artist who is a breath of fresh air with her vibrant floral paintings. 

Greetings to the new subscribers we met this week at the Spring Cottage Life Show. It was a pleasure to meet you! Thank you for visiting us and learning about the Canadian women-owned food brands in our cottage pantry. Welcome to Genuinely Stellar! 

Enjoy! 

This Canadian women-owned brand of timeless essentials is something everyone should know about. Chances are you probably don’t. Find out why.

A mother and daughter welcomed visitors to their home with this traditional drink from their homeland. It was so well received, they started a business.

Looking for spring makeup ideas? The founder behind this Canadian cosmetics brand shares an on-trend look and how to achieve it.

Is your vitamin cupboard bursting at the seams? Do you ever wonder why you’re taking what you’re taking? The woman founder of this supplement brand offers a way to keep it simple.

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When we first saw this painting, it instantly reminded us of spring. When we met the young artist behind it, turns out she is a breath of fresh air too.

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

If you’re as addicted to Season 3 of The White Lotus as we are, you may be wondering how much it costs to stay at the real hotel(s) behind the mystery.

If you find that too much of your fresh produce goes to compost, you may wish to consult Fresh Grown, a cookbook that shows you how to store, use and make the most of your fruits and vegetables.

The change in the season is a time of renewal. If you’re looking for ways to embrace the Spring Equinox, we found a blogger with some ideas that will help you take a wellness-first approach to ushering in spring.

Are you underfueling before exercise? It’s not uncommon. Find out about the signals your body is sending if you are and what to do about it.

It’s the end of an era for The Hudson’s Bay Company. Whether you love it, hate it, or are indifferent, it’s a sad day when a Canadian institution falls. We found this conversation about The Bay to be interesting and touches on some of the feelings we all have about this retail icon.

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Did you miss last week’s newsletter? We featured five Canadian women-owned brands serving up canned cocktails, spirits and beer. In need of a new drink? Find the Take a Sip Issue here.