This October, we're revelling in fall's outdoor splendour, from colourful lakeside walks to cozy BBQs and Thanksgiving gatherings.
Libra season inspires us to find balance with our favourite books and TV shows, all while enjoying hearty dishes and pumpkin-flavoured treats. We can't wait to celebrate this beautiful blend of outdoor adventure and indoor coziness as we welcome the spirit of October.
USING
Jenny: Tata Harper Water-Lock Moisturizer which doubles as a primer, Davids Sensitive + Whitening Toothpaste and Health Hut Hand & Body Lotion in Vetiver, Black Pepper, Peru Balsam.
Rachel: Corpus No. Green Deodorant and Margin's The Active Moisturizer a perfect for an extra layer of moisture in my nightly Vintner's Daughter regimen, it's also a really nice morning moisturizer under makeup.
Tara: Health Hut Hand Soap & Body Wash and our new Health Hut Hand & Body Lotion in Eucalyptus, Vetiver, Petitgrain.
Melissa: Vintner's Daughter Active Botanical Serum and Salt & Stone Saffron and Cedar Candle.
Mary: Leslieville Market Mulberry Silk Eye Mask for deep sleeps after busy days. Ritual Alchemy Daily Ritual Oil to smooth frizz on my hair and nourish my hands and cuticles.
Nat: Monastery Aloe Hyaluronic Moisture Boost, Vintner's Daughter combo and F. Miller Eye Oil!
Jeronnie: Salt & Stone Bergamot and Hinoki Body Wash and Living Libations Copper Tongue Cleaner.
Jenna: Salt & Stone Santal and Vetiver Body Lotion, Monastery Attar Floral Repair Concentrate and Living Libations Zippity Dew Dab Ozonated Beauty Balm.
DOING
Mary: Taking in the fall colours lakeside with family on beautiful Treaty 20 Territory.
Nat: Going on runs, seeing all my fave people in concert and getting my fall BBQ ON.
Jenna: Trip to Thornbury to enjoy a mini fall retreat and baking comforting treats.
Rachel: Thanksgiving feasting and a couple of fall weddings at the end of the month!
Tara: Soaking up this endless summer sunshine by reading on patios while drinking coffee and wine.
Melissa: Seeing friends who are visiting from out of town.
Jeronnie: Mini putt and hitting the driving range.
Jenny: Celebrating Libra season, going to the cottage and hosting candlelit dinner parties.
READING
Nat: All the Claudia Dey I can get.
Melissa: My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh.
Jenny: The Years by Annie Ernaux.
Jeronnie: Finishing Roz Weston's memoir.
Mary: Venco by Cherie Dimaline.
Rachel: Those Who Leave and Those Who Stay, the third book in Elena Ferrante's Neapolitan quartet.
Tara: The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt.
EATING
Jenny: Loving the avocado toast at Kupfert & Kim.
Jeronnie: Pesto pasta.
Nat: Grilled cauliflower with tahini, chickpeas and wild rice.
Melissa: Pistachio Tart from our neighbours, Mercatino E Vini.
Mary: Pumpkin everything!
Tara: Gnocchi with kale, mushrooms and parmesan and hearty salads with garlic-y dressing.
Jenna: This easy chickpea curry, I add cauliflower & carrots and serve it with jasmine rice.
Rachel: Pumpkin and cinnamon oats for breakie every morning.
WATCHING
Jeronnie: Malcolm in the Middle
Tara: The Bear, Season 2
Nat: Insecure and the new season of Love is Blind with my BFF.
Mary: Reservation Dogs, Season 3
Rachel: Gua Sha tutorials on TikTok.
Jenny: Practical Magic and Love Is Blind
Jenna: Sex Education, Season 4
Melissa: Rewatching Broad City!