Summer in the City

Hello friend,

As much as we love to get away in the summertime, summer in the city can be just as enticing. Strolls in the park, meeting friends at a patio, and getting the family together for a backyard barbecue are rituals of the season. This week in the newsletter, I feature urban brands with cool factor and a summer state of mind. I also discover a new Friday night indulgence with a brand I’ve long admired.

Time is running out to purchase the Fall Discovery Box. Each item curated for the box was selected to help make your transition to Fall stylish, mindful, and a little indulgent. I just know you will love it! Treat yourself today.

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Enjoy!

 This downtown Toronto jewellery designer works from her studio in the Distillery District, handcrafting bold pieces from metal. Each piece tells a story, some of them from intimate moments in her life.

There’s something sexy and sophisticated about a classic cocktail. All the better when it’s made with spirits crafted with Canadian ingredients. The founders of this whisky met in the laneway of their Toronto neighbourhood and have been crafting beautiful spirits with Canadian flair.

This urban studio is a place where you can get your pilates with a side of mental clarity. The room is hot and dark. Music is pumping. It’s all by design, for alignment of mind and body.

I’ve been using the Cream Highlight Stick by this brand for months, and it delivers what’s promised: radiance and luminosity without glitter or heaviness. The women who founded this brand want you to define what beauty means to you. Not your age. Not the trends. Not the expectations of others.

This artist blends sport and fashion in her work to tell stories about the influence of gender and race in the history of the NBA. See how she uses lace and jewellery to reimagine symbols of the game she loves.

The Founders who partnered with me to bring you the Fall Discovery Box span the country: Montreal, Vancouver, Port Credit, Halifax, St Catharines, and Edmonton. They are all incredible, inspiring women whose stories are as compelling as their products.

The Discovery Box is an opportunity to try Canadian brands and discover new favourites. Each box has a $350 value but costs $189 when you subscribe to receive a quarterly box. It’s a great way to find the quality items you desire, while supporting women from your community.

Shop the box. Shop Canadian.

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

Here’s a necklace layering hack that will give you the perfect stack, every time. Why didn’t I think of that?!

Contemplating a home decor project? Consult your horoscope first.

Get ahead of Fall cold season with this fire cider recipe that’s said to boost the immune system.

It’s tomato season, and whether you grow your own or pick them up at your local market, fresh, homegrown tomatoes are a key part of summer’s bounty. Here are some ways to serve them.

Spotting a coyote running down your street is one thing. Imagine one curling up in your bed?

Last week, I featured woman-owned businesses based in the Hamilton, Ontario area, including Crown & Press, an art gallery and cafe from local artist Julia Veenstra; Parched Florals, a floral preservation business; Bebe Face, soft facial pads for babies and everyday messes; and Pondmere Estate, a unique dining experience in the rural outskirts of the city. Get the Hamilton issue here.

Just like good things come in small packages, the best art can come on tiny canvases. I can’t wait to introduce you to the artist who paints little landscapes you will love.