Introducing: CND’s “Flirtation” Summer 2016 Collection

Whereas CND’s Spring 2016 collection is all about the bright, bold and vibrant colours inspired by Miami’s Art Basel festival, the CND Summer 2016 colours are surprisingly toned down as a feminine pastel-centric collection appropriately named “Flirtation”. Sweet, creamy pastel shades like Lavender Lace, Honey Darlin’, Pink Pursuit, Skin Tease and Date Night evoke an “ethereal sense of beauty“, […]
Q&A Letterbox: Canadian Stationery Subscription Box

Cards and notes written on stationery provide tangible evidence that someone is thinking of you, and the idea of someone taking time to put pen to paper and write a message means a lot more than it used to.
Swedish Brand Fjällräven Brings Scandinavian Style and Durability to Canadian Adventures

In 2014, the brand made its Canadian debut, choosing Vancouver as its first Canadian city in which to open a stand-alone retail location. Shoppers like myself were intrigued by the Fjällräven brand, with its exotic Nordic ‘umlauts’ over the A’s, and its little Arctic Fox logo which seemed to suddenly show up on colourful backpacks all over the city.
Mail a Valentine’s Day Card Through Vancouver’s Just Greet

This February, Vancouver’s joyful new start-up JustGreet.com will be helping those across the country exchange paper valentines.
Birchbox Launches “ARROW” Beauty & Skincare Line for Girls Who Workout

Inspired by the evolution of the athleisure trend, ARROW features makeup, skincare and body products that are lightweight, long-wearing and refreshing – designed to enhance natural beauty during and after physical activity.
EVENT: 2016 BC Home + Garden Show (Feb 17 to 21)

This is BC’s second-largest consumer show, attracting 425+ local vendors, features and experts to bring real inspiration and advice to more than 55,000 visitors over five days.