2019 Holiday Gift Guide: For the Traveler
Our first gift guide of the year is here! What to buy the avid traveler on your list. Read more to find out!
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How to Pack for a Short Business Trip - Carry On Only!
If your job requires you to constantly be traveling, on short flights, for only a few days at a time, you’re likely a little bit frustrated with packing and...
How-To-Style a Pencil Skirt 7 Days, 7 Ways
As an introduction to the Dressy Sweatskirt, we challenged ourselves to really put the versatility of this product to the test. Here is how we would style the Dressy Sweatskirt...
Woman Crush Wednesday: Meet Ashleigh Norris from the Soulful Sprout
After being diagnosed with Thyroid cancer at the age of 27, Ashleigh realized it was time for her to make a change. Ashleigh turned to Holistic Nutrition to heal her body and get...
5 Easy Prints that Everyone Should Incorporate into Their Capsule Wardrobe
… that aren’t black and white stripes.
13 Tips for How to Have a Relaxing Staycation at Home
Staycations are a great time to rest, recharge and put yourself first for more than just an hour or so. We want to help you have the most relaxing staycation,...
How to Wear the Colour Camel 5 Different Ways
Say hello to your new favourite neutral! The deep and rich sandy-beige tone dubbed “Camel” is popping up all over Pinterest and Instagram, and is definitely one of this year’s...
Surprising plastic alternatives that you don’t already know
We all know to bring our reusable bags with us to the grocery store and to carry a reusable water with us throughout the day! But, what about some other...
8 Essential Travel Tips for Dressing Modestly
One of the most beautiful elements of travel is the opportunity to learn about, and hopefully immerse yourself, in lifestyles that are different to your own: re-learning our appreciation for...
5 Summer Wedding Guest Dress Trends and Where to Buy Them
We've got you covered with 5 classic options for wedding guest dresses for 2019, and how to style them! Keep reading to see our favourite picks from some of our...
Woman Crush Wednesday: Meet Kat Gaskin, Founder of the Content Planner
Fed up with the comfortable routine of working a corporate job, Kat decided to quit. Seeking travel and adventure she worked as a freelance graphic designer while working on her personal brand, The Salty Pineapple, allowing...
Meet The Essentials Specialist Sewing Studio
Meet The Essential Specialists Sewing Studio located in Scarborough, Toronto’s East End. Managing Partner Ash is an ambitious entrepreneur currently managing multiple businesses, including one of our Sewing Studio’s.