by Jody Hollis | Jun 26, 2026 | Olive Tree People
“Sometimes the best innovations aren’t new at all—they’re rediscovered from nature.” What if the secret to caring for a baby’s delicate skin wasn’t found in a laboratory, but in a tree that has nurtured families for over 4,000...
by Jody Hollis | Jun 24, 2026 | Olive Tree People
Retinol has long been considered one of the gold standards in skincare, loved for its ability to improve the appearance of fine lines, uneven texture, discoloration, and dullness. But if you’ve ever experienced redness, peeling, or irritation from traditional...
by Jody Hollis | Jun 23, 2026 | Olive Tree People
There’s something special about slowing down and turning skincare into a ritual. One of my favorite ways to do that is with a face mask. Whether my skin needs detoxifying, gentle exfoliation, or calming nourishment, Oliveda has a mask for every mood and every skin...
by Jody Hollis | Jun 22, 2026 | Events
There are evenings that stay with you long after the last course has been served, and our recent experience at The Courtney Room, nestled inside the elegant Magnolia Hotel & Spa in downtown Victoria, was one of those unforgettable moments. We gathered for a...
by Jody Hollis | Jun 19, 2026 | Events, Style
There’s something special about Oak Bay Avenue. Maybe it’s the charming storefronts, the walkable streets, or the feeling that time slows down just enough to appreciate life’s little moments. And recently, I had the pleasure of experiencing all of that during a...
by Jody Hollis | Jun 8, 2026 | Events
Some birthdays are about the cake. Others are about the people. And some are about creating an experience you’ll remember long after the candles have been blown out. That perfectly describes Debbie Luo’s birthday celebration. With a beautiful Coastal Blues...
by Jody Hollis | Jun 5, 2026 | Places
Some trips are packed with sightseeing, restaurant reservations, and busy schedules. Others invite you to slow down, breathe deeply, and enjoy life’s simple pleasures. My recent stay at the Wedgewood Hotel & Spa in Vancouver was exactly that—a beautiful...
by Jody Hollis | Jun 2, 2026 | Fitness
There are a lot of reasons to exercise. Better health. More energy. Stronger muscles. Stress relief. But after years of fitness classes, I’ve discovered something even more powerful than the workout itself: The women you do it with. Every weekday morning at 5:30am, a...
by Jody Hollis | May 27, 2026 | Health & Wellness, Olive Tree People
For the past decade, clean beauty has transformed the skincare industry. It changed how we read labels.It made us more intentional about ingredients.It invited us to ask better questions about what we’re putting on our skin—and why. And while that movement sparked...
by Jody Hollis | May 26, 2026 | Events, Places
There are some spaces that become more than what they were built for. Over the past two years, the pickleball courts at Uptown became one of those places. What started as a place to rally quickly became something much bigger—a gathering place for friends, families,...
