my notebook

May we tap into the infinite well of togetherness, to know we are not alone, we have each other, we are each other. It’s in the collaboration, the sharing, the vulnerability, the weaving together, that our true nature gets to be expressed. And it’s in these reflections, that I share some of my personal experiences and expressions as woman. May you enjoy and feel supported with the musings and teachings of my notebook.

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spring beauty edit

I’ve put together a few Counter beauty + hydration faves, moving from winter into spring. Since I’m still dry as a snake, this trio is my Hydration Station in the bathroom keeping me feeling silky. You may recall me sharing this a few times this winter. I’m obsessed.

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homestretch to spring

Enjoying the slower speed these days. Thank you for your care & dedication to your heart — to our collective heart. Stay tuned in to your heart, and to each other. May you feel nourished by these 5 rituals I have on rotation.

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11 rituals to soothe

When it feels like so much is coming my way, I reach for my essential oils. They’ve helped carry me for decade — they feel like an antidote. You can reach, too. It’s simple. We like simple. They’re powerful in a moment, and beyond the regulating, uplifting fragrance, they shift us biologically. 

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holiday gift edit

Gift-giving is my love language. Below you’ll find some of my favourite things; pieces created by women I love, brands I believe in, and treasures you can discover at Pop-Up House in Toronto.

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