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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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!…
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)…
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…
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…
