It's finally here, the sun, the warmth, the summer. Baina pool towels are being thrown into bike baskets, travel-worthy skincare is tucked into luggage and the seeds of spring are starting to bloom in backyards.
This month, the HH team is lathering mineral sunscreen, playing with 19/99's bright colours and throwing open the doors of the original hut up in Muskoka — now open every weekend in June, 10-5.
USING
TARA: Getting ready for summer with a Baina Pool Towel in Caper and Chalk, a spritz of LESSE Regeneration Mist and 19/99 Fiore Precision Colour Pencil on my lips.
NAT: Monastery Aloe Hyaluronic Moisture Boost Serum and Attar Floral Repair Concentrate for post-sun repair. Tata Harper Hydrating Floral Essence and Vintner's Daughter Active Renewal Cleanser. On the body I am layering Salt & Stone Natural Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 with Living Libations Everybody Loves the Sun Tanning Oil for a golden glowwww.
MARY: Vintner’s Daughter Active Renewal Cleanser as a morning mask, Suntegrity Moisturizing Mineral Face Sunscreen Primer Broad Spectrum SPF 30 mixed with Health Hut Hand & Body Lotion - Basil, Peppermint & Blood Orange on decollate, shoulders, arms and hands for these summer sun days. Abel functional fragrance Pause — I've been loving the centered calm this scent brings me.
JENNY: Living Libations Everybody Loves the Sunshine with Zinc, 19/99 Rozsa Precision Colour Pencil, Monastery Attar Floral Repair Concentrate.
JERONNIE: Lohn Candle in Feu, Lovers Oil from Province Apothecary and LESSE Regeneration Mist.
SARAH: Vintner's Daughter, the full routine and NatureofThings Hair Cleanse Concentrate.
MELISSA: Vintner's Daughter Active Treatment Essence for my face and Abel Natural Room Spray - Scene 02 for my space.
DOING
TARA: Visiting the south of France to celebrate my in-law's 50th wedding anniversary.
NAT: Spending as much time in the sun as possible, spending time in the Beaches and planning a trip to the Muskoka hut.
MARY: Watering the garden and watching it grow!
JENNY: Visiting Portugal and lounging at the TD Toronto Jazz Fest in Yorkville.
JERONNIE: Bowling at Splitsville.
SARAH: Biking, long neighbourhood walks and enjoying the beautiful spring weather!
MELISSA: Bike rides along Cherry Beach.
EATING
TARA: Fresh veggies from the market, baguettes and French cheese.
NAT: Homemade green bean salad with roasted broccoli, chickpeas and a balsamic dressing. Also craving peanut butter, always, and slapping it onto my homemade banana bread.
MARY: Fresh lemon balm from the garden for iced tea.
JENNY: Dreaming about the ice tea vegan ice cream at Willard's in Hamilton.
JERONNIE: Homemade Korean Cucumber Salad and matcha lemonade’s.
SARAH: Fresh bagels and sun-dried tomato cream cheese from Nu Bügel in Kensignton Market.
MELISSA: Everything on the menu from Fruitful Market.
READING
TARA: Greta and Valdin by Rebecca K Reilly.
MARY: Bird Suit by Sydney Hegele.
JENNY: Prairie, Dresses, Art, Other by Danille Dutton.
SARAH: The Limerence — beautiful painted illustrations in this little book!
MELISSA: Still on the hunt for a summer book!
WATCHING/LISTENING
TARA: Groove Armada
NAT: Blonde by Frank Ocean, on repeat.
MARY: Bodkin on Netflix.
JENNY: Pasang: In the Shadow of Everest at Hot Docs Cinema.
JERONNIE: Civil War in Cineplex VIP Theatre.
SARAH: Baby Reindeer on Netflix — SO good!
MELISSA: Charlotte Day Wilson's latest album, Cyan Blue.