I must admit, I have never really been concerned about aging skin and wrinkles. I guess I have always assumed by looking at both my grandmother and mother, that if they have such gorgeous looking skin, it must be in my genes and I shouldn’t worry about it.
I have only recently started thinking about it when I noticed how often this subject comes up in conversations with my girlfriends. Somehow, the subject will focus on what’s the latest lotions and potions they’ve tried and what results they’ve seen.
I’ve researched the subject and here’s what I’ve found. I’m also …

With Valentine’s day just around the corner, I initially thought of writing about the colour red, but I’d rather talk about pink. I feel the colour better represents the meaning of that particular day.
Based solely on preconceptions, Valentine’s day is a girly affair. I have yet to meet the man who gets as excited as any woman to a night of romance, candle light dinners, and special gift shopping. Nor have I met one who gets excited about flowers, chocolates and hearts and rushes out happily to plan and shop …

It’s only been six months since landing in warm and wonderfully sunny Madrid, and so much has happened already – yet it seems so little. My toddler turned three in the fall and speaks Spanish better than I did 6 months into my first posting to a hispanic country. My husband, son and I welcomed the arrival of our little girl in October and I am discovering the joys of motherhood all over again – along with the sleepless nights and round-the-clock feedings (BTW – which part of our DNA makes us forget this part of experience?). I have, however, tried my …

This past summer was exceptionally busy. I have been kept away from my blog because I have flipped the page to a new chapter in my life.
My bohemian side and my thirst for new and exciting experiences have led me and my family to set sail towards Europe (to be sure, we took a plane!), and to settle down in Madrid for the next four years. During that time (in the next few days in fact) I will be welcoming my second baby into the world. As you can imagine, …

The Ottawa’s Vintage Clothing Sale returns to the Fairmont Château Laurier! don’t miss it
When: Sunday November 6, 2011.
What time: from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Where: The Fairmont Château Laurier
What will you find: 45 exhibitiors from across Canada will once again transform the Ballrooms of the Château into the ultimate shopping experience. Each will be selling their hand-picked selection of:

Men’s and women’s clothing from the 1900s to the 1970s
Accessories,
Antique jewelry
Linens, lace and collectibles.

Admission fee: $8/person
This year you can help the Ottawa Food Bank by bringing non-perishable food item or by making a …