Category: Lifestyle Blog
-
Montecito’s Beloved Tre Lune Arrives in Hollywood — and It’s Already a Star
There’s a new name lighting up the Sycamore District — and if you’ve ever spent time in Montecito, it’s a familiar one. Tre Lune, the iconic Italian restaurant long adored by locals and celebrities alike, has officially opened its doors in Hollywood. And just like its northern counterpart, the new location is poised to become…
-
8 Non-invasive Alternatives to Botox
On a quest for more youthful-looking skin? This guide to non-invasive alternatives to Botox gives you the lowdown on some beloved and effective options when it comes to pampering your skin and preserving a healthy glow—sans injections. Botox 101 When Botox (also known as botulinum toxin, a neurotoxin) is injected, it blocks nerve signals to…
-
Moon Mapping: How to Plan Your Life Using the Lunar Cycle, According to an Astrologer
When it comes to planning your life with more flow and intention, few tools are more powerful than the moon. Moon mapping—a practice of aligning your goals, routines, and rituals with the lunar cycle—is quickly becoming the go-to framework for spiritually curious wellness seekers and astrology lovers alike. This lunar planning method helps you harness…
-
Invasion of the Body Snatchers
Millions of Canadians live with an autoimmune disease, of which many cases are undiagnosed. The rates of the most common autoimmune diseases in Canada, including type 1 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and multiple sclerosis, are on the rise. From prevention to treatment, autoimmune diseases may feel like a mystery to many―but there is hope for…
-
The Ultimate Kitchen Glow-Up: 5 Chic Essentials That’ll Make You Fall in Love With Cooking Again
I used to think I just wasn’t a “kitchen person.” I liked the idea of cooking—an aspirational vision of golden-hour pasta making and perfectly plated salads—but the reality was always… less poetic. My drawers were stuffed with mismatched Tupperware, my pans flaked after a few months, and every meal started with a sigh and ended…
-
Strawberry Coconut Cream Pots with Mint and Black Pepper
The simple presentation of these strawberry coconut cream pots hides sophisticated flavour. Ripe berries are macerated with a dash of sherry vinegar, maple syrup, mint, black pepper, and a hint of salt which helps to bring out the flavours. They’re then combined with coconut cream before being layered over a nutty buckwheat and almond base.…
-
Basil, Ginger, Green Tea, Turmeric Cooler
This refreshing cooler has layers of delicate flavour and just a hint of sweetness. An infusion of basil, ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, and turmeric is combined with gently steeped green tea. Make this well in advance to allow time to chill the drink prior to the picnic. Keep it cold in an insulated container or cooler.…
-
Living Well with Ffern Founders Owen Mears and Emily Cameron: On Scent, Storytelling, and the Quiet Beauty of Seasonality
We recently fell head over heels for Spring 25, Ffern’s latest seasonal fragrance—a lush, luminous ode to violets that somehow bottled both fairy-tale nostalgia and a sunlit forest floor. (If you missed that feature, catch up here) But the more we learned about Ffern, the more we wanted to pull back the curtain on the…
-
Our Favorite Clean Fragrances for Spring That Are Anything But Basic
Products are selected with care by our team. Some of the links in this story are affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission if you choose to purchase—helping us continue to share mindful, inspiring content. Spring cleaning isn’t just about reorganizing your pantry or finally tackling that closet you’ve been side-eyeing since January.…
-
Broccoli and Carrot Slaw with Miso Dressing
This hearty salad has the soul of a stir-fry with flavours of garlic, soy, miso, ginger, and chilies. And it makes use of every part of the broccoli by including the flavourful stem. Edamame gives this fibre-rich salad a punch of protein. The best thing is that this slaw keeps well and gets richer in…