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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a midlife moment

Over the past three years, I’ve consciously chosen to slow my professional life significantly. And yet in that moment, I couldn’t quite say this simple truth…

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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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winter wellness

As the first cold mornings roll in and the air takes on that unmistakable crispness, I can feel the energy in our home slowly shifting. Winter in Canada asks a little more of us – more intention, more nourishment, more rest.

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fave wintery things

So happy to be here with you, cultivating our inner peace together. And enjoying some of my fave wintery and cozy things during my birthday month! If you’re new, welcome. Sending you all a forcefield of love from my heart into yours. 

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