April 15-21, 2018 is National Volunteer Week in Canada. Organizations, agencies, and societies across the country are celebrating and showing appreciation to the generous and hardworking individuals who make the lives of others a little easier. Volunteering is part of the curriculum at my son’s school. It never was when I was growing up, but knowing what…
I occasionally receive messages from readers bemoaning the fact they live so far away and are unable to access my personal styling services. They’d like help purging their closet and remixing their wardrobe. They’d like to know if an outfit is appropriate for an event or which shoes go best with a particular pair of pants….
Mama on a Mission As any parent of an adolescent knows, connecting with teenagers becomes increasingly difficult as they naturally crave more independence. The desire to hold on to my kid while simultaneously letting the leash out is something I’m sure most parents go through. These complex feelings are inciting my mission to find activities for…
I must, I must, I must increase my bust! Many of you will remember that famous line from Judy Blume’s Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. It’s the humorous and sometimes uncomfortable story of a young girl navigating her way through early puberty. I was right there with Margaret when I was that age; chanting while…
Last week I went with my family to Las Vegas for a hockey tournament my son was playing in. While Vegas was never a destination I dreamed of, when the chance to check it out fell in my lap, I wasn’t exactly going to pass it up. Because my theme word for 2018 is “intention” one…
It has been 20 years since I moved to Vancouver from the Centre of the Universe (aka Toronto). About six months in, I started noticing myself say “We” whenever I referred to something positive about the city. I’d say something like “We sure are lucky to be surrounded by nature”. On the other hand, I…
I first met our Feb 2018 Style Crush at a photo session over a year ago and have since run into her several more times at various soirees, female entrepreneur events, and networking parties. This woman is everywhere! She’s a savvy businesswoman and girl-about-town. Her busy work and personal life keep her on the…
Keep It Under Your Hat In honour of National Hat Day, I took a field trip to Granville Island Hat Shop, one of Vancouver’s most beloved and iconic stores where I spoke with owners Andrea Rose-Innes (aka the South African one) and Deb Hilton-Wright (aka the English one) about everything hats. Conveniently located inside the Net Loft…
THANK GOODNESS THAT’S OVER! (jokingnotjoking). I’m not a huge fan of Christmas. Sure, I enjoy some aspects of it. It’s the stress and emotional baggage that accompanies the holiday season I could do without. On the other hand, New Year’s is something I look forward to. As much as I fancy a good party, the…
I have written about personal style and aging before, but it recently hit me hard. This Wednesday marks the day I am officially 50 weeks away from turning 50 years old. I’ll be 50 in 50. I’m excited and a little anxious, but determined to greet this milestone with pride, joy and peace. I…