JANUARY PICKS
It's going to get cozier cozier in here. Light the candles, start another journal, and fill the tub—it's the new year!
January is here, and with it comes the glittery mix of fresh starts and cozy comforts. Whether this month excites you with new routines or you're craving extra rest and reflection, we’re here to help you take good care of yourself and your skin.
Now's the time to open the skincare you got for the holidays, and take a moment to check the dates on products that may have overstayed their welcome in your cabinet. We invite you to commit to your skin with a skincare routine that works for you and aligns with your skincare goals. Get curious and ask us questions, the year of your best skin is here.
USING
JENNY:
I'm loving the smell of the Good Juju Scalp Care Shampoo Bar. It leaves my scalp feeling clean and relived of winter dryness. I'm detangling my curls with the new Yves Durif Comb—so pretty! I'm pairing Tata Harper's Rejuvenating Serum with Vintner's Daughter Active Treatment Essence, and both are quenching my dry skin.
MARY:
Yves Durif Brush D'Or. I'm loving the luxurious look of the Brush D'Or's gilt bristles. It's the perfect brush for a gentle scalp massage at the beginning and end of each day. Health Hut Hand and Body Lotion in Basil, Peppermint and Blood Orange toes to shoulders daily to ward off the winter dryness. F. Miller Tinted Lip Balm in Tomato is the perfect red.
ISABELLE:
Ametta Brightening Collagen Mask, F. Miller Eye Oil and BAINA Bath Robe in Ivory.
TARA:
So. much. layering! Graydon's Face Food Mineral Mist, Tata Harper Fortifying Moisturizer, Vintner's Daughter Active Botanical Serum, Monastery Attar, Activist Mānuka Honey Lip Balm, RŌZ Milk Hair Serum and Santa Lucia Styling Oil.
MELISSA:
Layering Liis' Studied and Abel's Cyan Nori for the perfect sweet and salty fragrance.
LINDSAY:
RŌZ Foundation Conditioner and Santa Lucia Styling Oil are keeping my hair silky smooth during the dry months. Abel's Laundry Day is my scent of choice for the new year.
SHOP JANUARY PICKS
DOING
TARA:
Sinking into the winter with long baths, my cozy BAINA robe and early bedtimes.
JENNY:
Keeping up my annual new year tradition with the Year Compass.
ISABELLE:
Checking out the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibit at the ROM.
SARAH:
Staying cozy inside, doing puzzles, watching movies, crafts nights with friends.
MELISSA:
Cuddling my cat!
LINDSAY:
Treating myself to a birthday facial!
MARY:
Studying! My diploma program with Wild Rose College of Herbal Medicine has been on the backburner the past year and I'm excited to get back to completing my last two course and thesis.
EATING
SARAH:
Saigon Lotus lemongrass noodles and homemade soups.
MELISSA:
Baked Pears with Gorgonzola and Honey.
ALARA:
Claire Saffitz's Winter Crunch Salad.
TARA:
Homemade chicken, squash and rice soup, Mimi Chinese, black coffee from Morning Parade.
LINDSAY:
Nutbar's Harvest Miso Soup, my favourite treat on a cold winter day.
ISABELLE:
Sunday brunch in Leslieville at Maha’s.
MARY:
Recipes from Gaz Oakley's Plants Only Holidays made by my kiddos.
JENNY:
Homemade Persian Carrot Jam from Simpl Cafe on Blackbird Sourdough.
READING
ISABELLE:
Serviette Mag Issue #5
ALARA:
Fieldnotes by Jilly Frances! Lovely poetry book I picked up at The Wanderly. I've been loving starting my day with a couple of poems!
MARY:
Robin Wall Kimmerer's The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World
JENNY:
The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron
TARA:
Prophet Song by Paul Lynch
LINDSAY:
Lindsey Carter's Substack. Lots of great marketing tidbits in here.
WATCHING/LISTENING
SARAH:
High Maintenance on Crave
MELISSA:
The Submarine Original Soundtrack by Alex Turner
ALARA:
Normal Gossip podcast
TARA:
NYT Audio
JENNY:
No Good Deed on Netflix
ISABELLE:
Queer Eye Season 9
JANUARY EVENTS
TATA HARPER MINI FACIALS, LESLIEVILLE
Saturday, January 18, 12-6pm. 1025 Queen St E.
Experience a bespoke Tata Harper facial with extra attention on sculpting and lifting through lymphatic drainage paired with deeply penetrating essences, serums, and moisturizers. Share your skin concerns and goals and receive expert recommendations for an effective skincare routine.
