The April Showers Issue

Hello friend,

We’re not even a week into April and the weather has us tied in knots. One day it’s warm and sunny – a prelude to better days ahead. The next day it’s teeming rain. The promise that April showers bring May flowers is somewhat of a consolation, but we’ve found more reasons to embrace these unpredictable, rainy days of spring. 

In this issue of the newsletter, we feature a woman entrepreneur from Newfoundland who has designed a raincoat that’s as functional as it is stylish; an Ontario woman who is making hay with soup mixes that warm your soul on rainy days; a facialist whose hydrosol mist is a shower of pure goodness for the skin; a Vancouver candle brand with nostalgic scents that provide the perfect escape from the rain; and a Canadian country singer who offers a different perspective on rainy days. 

We are always proud to bring you exceptional Canadian women-owned brands each week. If there’s a brand you love, reply to this email and let us know about it. We may just feature it in a future issue of Genuinely Stellar.

Enjoy!

 When your raincoat is made of the same material worn by fishers in Newfoundland and Labrador, you know it offers protection from the elements. When it looks this good, you’ll want to get one before the rain hits again!

Soup is good for the soul, especially on a rainy day. The woman entrepreneur behind this line of healthy soup mixes wants soup to be your go-to convenience food.

As they say, April showers bring may flowers. They may also grow the natural and highly potent ingredients in this Canadian waterless skin care line.

When it’s rainy outside, the scent of a candle can conjure memories brighter days. These little moments of escape have come with big payoffs for the Vancouver brand behind everyone’s favourite candle.

This indigenous country singer from London, Ontario is crooning her way to the top of the charts. A song about the rain may be just what you need at this time of the year.

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

If going to the movies is a favourite rainy-day pastime, you may be interested in learning about the most beautiful cinemas in the world.

We consulted Vanessa Monardo aka The Wreath Coach for inspiration for our holiday urns. We thought we’d check in to see what she’s doing for spring and we’re so glad we did!

Butter yellow is “the new black” according to fashion prognosticators who are forecasting spring colour trends. Will you wear it?

Entertaining this month? We found some beautiful tablescape inspiration that will wow your guests and fulfill your floral fantasies!

Feeling nostalgic? Let Judy Garland help you manifest May flowers from these April Showers.

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Did you miss last week’s newsletter? You can find The Cosmic Issue here.