Nudestix is an emerging Canadian brand that I’m really excited to share with readers looking for fuss-free ways to handle summer skin care. Their galloping success is SUCH a good …
self-care
Self-care, sustainable joy, and the scent of cereal
What a treat it was to open the door and be greeted with a handsome box of samples from Moonday. The Canadian company, launched in 2020, offers a delightful line …
Self-care never smelled so subtle
As with so many self-care products, consumers are increasingly concerned about the safety of the ingredient list of drugstore deodorants. Many now look to natural formulas that stop the stink …
Pair pretty with practical for the perfect gift
The most modest gifts—thoughtfully chosen—can draw a hugely happy response. Give me, for example, decent wool socks and we’ll be friends for life. Sometimes, though, the impulse is to make …
Custom candles are an accessible, affordable luxury
I recently chatted with Louise Abela, retail manager for KANDL, whose parent company has created candles for the likes of Jonathan Adler and Estee Lauder. It’s a compelling success story-the family-run business …