Ever struggled to find a gift for someone? Whether it’s your best friend, partner or parent. I always find it challenging to narrow down what to buy within a specific budget. Wonderkind takes all the pressure of gifting on their part and gives more in the way of spreading kindness. Wonderkind is an online gifting service, which started in 2019 by Tara Cochrane and Shawna Pereira. Each woman brought their area of expertise, Tara – […]
Shopping second-hand often gets a negative reputation as being someone else’s discarded pieces. When in reality, it’s completely different. Haven’t you heard of the saying, “one person’s trash is another person’s treasure,” and in the case of La Osa Jewelry and Vintage you’ll find a closet full of treasures that you’ll want to keep forever. This eclectic seventies and eighties curated vintage fashion store located in the heart of Stratford, Ontario is a gem to […]
You don’t need a grand plan of what you want to do with your life. Sometimes, your path just falls into your lap (like that great idea you thought of in the shower). You may not even realize when your summer side hustle becomes the thing that fuels you every day. Sarah of Viv Jewelry started making her pieces in the summer of 2019 – as she wrapped up 3 years in OCAD’s illustration program. […]
Meet four amazing entrepreneurs each bringing unique skills to create a successful and inclusive beauty brand Vasanti Cosmetics. Pinki Gosal The product development genius who creates every makeup and skincare item Her favourite Vasanti product: Liquid V02 Orange colour correcting concealer (the most popular product) Monal Patel The business and finance whiz who makes sure the operations side of the business is under control Her favourite Vasanti product: Brighten Up! Exfoliator Priti Patel The marketing […]
I know what you’re thinking – who even wears a watch nowadays when everyone has a phone? Call me old fashioned but I love watches because I don’t have to rely on my forever-dying phone battery. And they look so cool! Especially the ones designed by Jord. Sneaky giveaway coming up, so keep on reading. I love Jord wood watches. In fact, this is my second wood watch (third in the household). Watch my Frankie […]
As Eid approaches, we scramble to find the perfect outfits. This year I made the conscious decision to shop my closet and I encourage you to do the same. The looks I’m sharing, have basic silhouettes that I’m sure you have similar options for. If you still want to feel like you’re wearing something new – accessorize! I find accessories to be an instant look-booster. Plus, these three looks are perfect for festivities in the […]
Historical and quaint, Ottawa is Canada’s capital city. Space-wise, it’s not big (most people call it a town) but it is made up of lots of small neighbourhoods. A weekend is enough time to get a taste of Ottawa. My Easter weekend trip was just that – jam-packed, full of food and experiences. So here’s a 24-hour guide to help you plan your trip to Ottawa. Where to Stay For the last three years, I’ve […]
I love Toronto and everything it has to offer. Moving from Pakistan about three years ago was challenging but living downtown has allowed me to never feel alone or bored. Every day and every area feels like a new adventure. This series will focus on 5 of my favourite features of a Toronto area. Today I’ll be covering the quaint and ever colourful Leslieville. It feels like a charming little town (very Stars Hollow-esque) where […]
A workshop, a meet-up, a class, an experience? I’m not sure what exactly to call the last four weeks at her-people but I would say it was a culmination of all four and then some. I signed up for the “course” not knowing anything about who would be conducting the workshops, where they would be held or even the people behind the idea. Which for me is pretty scary. I am not an online shopper […]
In my personal opinion, this winter has been horrible – two major snowstorms, a whole lot of ice and barely any sunshine. If you’re craving happiness (or just something fun to do in the city), check out the newest insta-worthy spot in downtown Toronto – The7TO. Seven unique photo-op spaces take over the 7th floor of the Hudson’s Bay – Queen Street. Best part – it’s completely free! These immersive spaces or “rooms” can certainly step […]