As long as I’m living, Pilates it will be

by | Nov 30, 2017 | Fitness

I have been practicing pilates for about 15 years and have been a certified STOTT instructor for over 10.   I first started trying classes when I was training for an IRONMAN triathlon after I graduated from university, mainly for injury prevention. I knew with the...

My Favourite Mornings

by | Nov 22, 2017 | Health & Wellness

Setting goals are so important when we want to start making (or maintain) healthy habits in our lives. When we don’t have something to work towards it can be much more difficult to get where we want to be if we haven’t even really figured out where that is. In...

On Trend at Tulipe Noire

by | Nov 19, 2017 | Health & Wellness, Home

Michael Kors Lace Dress  Step into the Holiday Season with elegance, romance and style in this Michael Kors lace dress at Tulipe Noire. Simple and whimsical with a nod to the past yet ever so on trend. DESIGN Sheer lace and flirty bell sleeves instill this tactile...

November is the New January

by | Nov 16, 2017 | Fitness, Health & Wellness

November is the new January (starting today) First of all, before I get in to the November talk, I have to say that I really love Canada. I love my home, I am proud of where I come from, and I will always stand behind the red and white. Now that I have that out of the...

Simple Beauty

by | Nov 15, 2017 | Home

Simple Beauty I found this article on the European beauty in minimalism helpful for maintaining a lifestyle that goes with the home style. Let me first say that I am not a minimalist: my walls are covered in art from tame to eccentric and I am person who needs colour...

Give the Gifts of Safer Beauty this Holiday Season

by | Nov 14, 2017 | Counter

For the Trendsetter – BEAUTYCOUNTER Holiday Gifts Sets 2017 Gifts That Last Here’s to giving the gifts that mean the very most. Here’s to safer beauty. Take care of your loved ones with gifts that nourish, soothe, and revitalize. Join our mission of getting...

BEAUTYCOUNTER Christmas Coffee Morning

by | Nov 13, 2017 | Counter

Beautycounter Christmas Coffee Morning Jody Hollis Beautycounter Christmas Coffee Morning with…Kate & Campbell and Thorn & Thistle Thursday November 30th, 10 am-1pm 2559 Orchard Avenue Oak Bay Enjoy coffee and treats while you start your Christmas...

Beautycounter Meets Mercedes-Benz

by | Nov 10, 2017 | Counter

So many fun & informative Beautycounter Events coming up in the next few months and this one has me super EXCITED! I love sharing #betterbeauty with my partner & friend, Kari McLay of Tulipe Noire Boutique and we can’t wait to join Jennifer Karagianis...

Lobster PEI Style

by | Aug 26, 2016 | Home

Well, to have a great lobster dinner you have to start with the best lobster – PEI Lobster! We get our lobster at Water Prince Corner Shop (http://www.waterpricelobster.ca), the owners and staff are so friendly. I love that they know my dad by name, his usual...