The Cottage Issue

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Hello friend,

Are you at the cottage this weekend? For many people Victoria Day weekend is the unofficial kick off to summer. If you’re opening the cottage and preparing for the summer months of fun in the sun, this issue of the newsletter is for you! 

We feature a brand that crosses the intersection of leisure wear and ready to wear and it’s a treasure trove of cottage ready basics for your summer wardrobe; we feature your favourite TV chef and her new cookbook with recipes designed for fast and fresh dinners on the deck; we feature a bug repellant brand that you will be proud to share with guests at the cottage to keep the bugs at bay; we feature a sunscreen that won’t pollute the lake with nasty chemicals and nano-particles; and we feature an artist who paints her Muskoka surroundings, which might just stir some memories of summers past. 

This issue of Genuinely Stellar is sponsored by Pique Life. Be sure to click on the link to learn about its teas that promote health and beauty. We’ll take a cup please! 

Enjoy! 

Cottage days call for comfort and layering. We turn to a label that made a name for itself with sleepwear. Now it’s so much more than that!

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This newly released cookbook was years in the making; the chef’s love of family and cottage living is felt on every page.

Bug bites begone! The founders of this bug repellant want you to make it part of your skin care routine and keep pesky bugs away for good!

When two engineers get together to tackle plastic pollution, one of the products they come up with is a lake friendly sunscreen that’s as good for the earth as it is for your skin.

Nature is at the doorstep of this painter in Muskoka, Ontario. Her work stirs emotions and memories of places so dear to our hearts.

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

If you’re heading north for your Girls’ Weekend let Wink and Wave get you “dock-ready” at the cottage! This established business brings Beauty and Wellness services right to your door, in the city, but also in some of the most popular cottage destinations.

Nothing says summer like a refreshing Sparkling Honey Paloma cocktail (or mocktail!) Here is how you can make it for a crowd then sit back and enjoy the sun!

Looking to keep everyone off their phones while at the cottage? Here is a list of fun outdoor games that everyone can enjoy!

Thinking of buying a cottage? After years of skyrocketing prices, it might just be a good time to get in the market.

Summer travel season is nearing and if cottaging isn’t in your plans, why not see the country by staying at one of many new, chic and revamped motels from coast to coast.

Do you have a stellar find? Share with us at [email protected]

Did you miss last week’s newsletter? We celebrated Mother’s Day with Mother/Daughter Founders who are charting paths to greatness together. Get the Mother/Daughter Issue.

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When you shop women-owned, you are also supporting an entrepreneur who likely funded her business from personal savings. Only 4% of Venture Capital dollars go to women in Canada. Your purchase fuels their growth.

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