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29/12/2022

A new article is live called "A Guide to Winter Skin Care with Lydia Lukyanov." In this piece, Lydia introduces ways to care for your skin during cold weather and a simple routine for healthy skin.

As someone who moved to Canada from sunny California, I didn't think about winter skincare. I mean, do you really need a different routine when it's cold? It can't get that bad, right? — it can. After having extremely dry skin in California, I didn't realize it could get even drier up North — it...

18/10/2022

Take a deep breath, and focus on the present moment. Enjoy life where your feet are planted. Appreciate the friendships you have and the location you hold.

Allow worries and wishes for the future to melt away, and create space for the present. Ask yourself what you can do to create a better today, and how you can build a better week.

27/06/2022

A new article is live "Summer Skincare and Sunscreen".

We cover the most important factors in keeping your skin healthy and protected from the sun, and how you can incorporate sunscreen into your skincare routine.

When summer heat culminates and sun rays burn bright, it can be difficult to decide which kind of skin protection to choose from. Deciphering which SPF to choose and how to incorporate sunscreen into your skincare routine, can help protect your skin from sun damage and early aging. Sunscreen, Tannin...

25/06/2022

Always treat yourself with kindness and forgiveness as you move forward on your path.

21/04/2022

Blending family heritage with repurposing techniques, designer Allie Chamberlain creates joyful pieces that express personality, intention, and cultural storytelling. Allie speaks on seeing the beautiful potential in all things, the root of repurposing in Appalachian and Western Kentucky quilters, a...

21/04/2022

A new article is live featuring Allie Chamberlain of .creative . Allie speaks on seeing the beautiful potential in all things, the root of repurposing in Appalachian and Western Kentucky quilters, and her wishes for the future of fashion.

07/04/2022

16/02/2022

Soft textured movements with prominent displays of colour, painter Emma Ortiz speaks on how nature influences her art and brings beauty to each new day.

Soft textured movements with prominent displays of colour, painter Emma Ortiz speaks on how nature influences her art and brings beauty to each new day. Gabryel: How would you best describe yourself and your style of painting? Emma: I think the best way to describe myself is that I am just me, Emma....

10/02/2022

No matter what you're healing from, you don't need to have it all figured out today. Some days may come easier than others, and you will make mistakes as you learn and grow. During your healing, try to adjust your view of breakdowns to breakthroughs. You may need time to dissemble things you have learned to be built back up again.

22/01/2022

An article featuring ceramicist Camille David-Boudrault: "Critiquing Beauty Norms Through Clay With Camille David-Boudrault" explores visibility, inspiration, and friendship.

Sharing the beauty of laughter, appreciating her surroundings and critiquing eurocentric beauty norms through clay, ceramicist Camille David-Boudreault speaks on inspiration, friendship and the importance of visibility. Gabryel: How would you best describe yourself and how ceramics have shaped you?....

20/01/2022

Practice seeing others as beings with flaws and imperfections; as something to be appreciated and cared for instead of being made to feel inadequate.

Even without flaws, others have differences of opinion that should not be shamed, but listened to.

We must ask ourselves- do we seek reasons to dislike others with differing views or seek reasons to appreciate them?

03/01/2022

Be delicate to yourself

23/12/2021

Uplift the qualities within yourself that make you unique. 🪲

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22/12/2021

"A Guide to Vaginal Health" a new article for women. This article includes topics from hygiene to self-pleasure, and focuses on cultivating confidence through a health focused mindset.

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Let’s face it, our vaginas are not supposed to smell like flowers. Shape, colour, smell, taste, hair, no hair are various attributes we have probably questioned at some point in time. Cultivating confidence with a health focused mindset, choosing underwear that is not only sexy but breathable, and...

04/11/2021

"Long-term stress can have a negative impact on our physical and mental well-being. A low libido, poor immune system, and weight gain are several possible outcomes of prolonged stress. Finding ways to moderate stress is very important and can be done through food choices, exercise, and self-care practices."

Long-term stress can have a negative impact on our physical and mental well-being. A low libido, poor immune system, and weight gain are several possible outcomes of prolonged stress. Finding ways to moderate stress is very important and can be done through food choices, exercise, and self-care prac...

28/10/2021

27/10/2021

While curating images that I believe best represent this magazine and my values I often struggle to find photos of men. I wish to show happy men; men displaying emotion. I want to share positivity and acceptance towards all male body sizes. Oftentimes men are placed under expectations of what their physique should be and how they should display their emotions. We must encourage the men in our lives to express their emotions and love their bodies. A man is not defined by his shape, height, or body hair. Men have smiles and stretch marks; softness and emotion.

Photo by Tarik Carroll

30/09/2021

"Each of us wishes to build meaningful connections with others; for some of us this may be an easy task, but for others a meaningful connection can resemble a potential threat."

Each of us wishes to build meaningful connections with others; for some of us this may be an easy task, but for others a meaningful connection can resemble a potential threat. To avoid potential threats of anxiety, stress, or hurt, our mind deploys mechanisms to defend against these possible outcome...

06/09/2021

A wonderful and informative guide to growing mushrooms at home written by Sebastian Kent. If you have been curious about growing mushrooms at home or wanting to learn more about mushrooms this article is a perfect place to start.

Fungi are the unsung heroes of our ecosystems. Besides being delicious and nutritious, fungi break down minerals and organic matter so that other plants can grow. This guide will help you grow mushrooms on a small scale and is aimed at people with no mycological (that means mushroom) experience! Peo...

23/08/2021

Do you live life aligned with what you believe in and value?

Living a life that is unaligned with our personal values can be a common reason for unhappiness. If we are feeling as though our career and lifestyle leave us unfulfilled, an important step in finding what will fulfill us is creating a list of values.

By writing a list of values we can recognize what we hold important to ourselves. When we integrate those values into our lifestyle and career choices we can feel closer to our true selves and gain a feeling of fulfillment.

Two examples of values could be: having a career with purpose or leading a healthy lifestyle.

If these are two values we hold important, adjusting our career to be more purpose driven, and including exercise and eating well into our routine are two ways we could increase our mood and sense of fulfillment.

It is important for each of us to identify our own unique set of values to lead a happier life. 🌼

20/08/2021

Seeking perfection can at times halt us from beginning a task or taking a step toward our goals. We wish for our projects to begin in our desired outcome, instead of allowing our projects to begin naturally with flaws and imperfection. Whether it is art or business related it is normal to begin in a place of imprecision when first starting. Even the most incredible artists began in a place not producing work they were most proud of. Allow yourself to begin in a place of imperfection, and give yourself room to learn, grow, and improve over time.

18/08/2021

Let's explore four natural fabrics; cotton, h**p, linen, and silk and briefly touch on their environmental impact. 🌿

Do you ever consider the environmental implications behind the fabric of your clothing? Reading labels on garments to acknowledge what they are composed of should be a factor we closely integrate into our shopping habits. Avoiding synthetic materials that shed microplastics into our watershed and co...

01/08/2021

Exploring the story behind Montreal based hibiscus juice company Zamalek.

Sweet, floral and slightly acidic; Zamalek is the perfect beverage to put on your summer drink list. This hibiscus juice is a refreshing natural energy boost that is rich in antioxidants. It features a beautiful balance of hibiscus sabdariffa, cane sugar, and mint. The name Zamalek comes from the af...

13/06/2021

A new article has been posted interviewing Oregon based fiber artist Felicia Murray, and her beautiful artwork inspired by coral reefs and climate change.

Felicia Murray is a fiber artist based in Portland, Oregon that blends her love for fiber art with her passion for environmental issues. Her work focuses on the beauty and fragility of coral reefs. Gabryel: How would you describe yourself? Felicia: I would say that I am a maker that wears several ha...

08/06/2021

A new article has been published featuring jewelry designer Allison Asis. "I view jewelry as wearable forms of art that bring empowerment, joy, and self-expression to the wearer."

Timeless pieces that embody feminine silhouettes, sculptural softness, and natural elements; Allison Asis of Cadette Jewelry handcrafts creations that connect us to the beauty of the world around us.

23/04/2021

A new article is live featuring Alteration Space; a digital fashion charity project created to draw attention to the negative impact of the fashion industry.

Alteration Space is a digital fashion project with the purpose of calling attention to the environmental harm of the fashion industry. The project encourages us to question our personal environmental impact caused by clothing consumption. Alteration Space was created by Anna Nazaretskaia and Daria E...

15/04/2021

A new article is live on florals and wellness. In this interview we meet Toronto based florist Julia Shelton. 🐝

Rhododendron, dandelion, and sweet peonies; wildflowers that influence our emotions passively through their colour, shape, texture, and smell. Toronto based floral company 2Peonies hopes to influence positive well-being through integrating nature into our everyday lives. Founder and creative directo...

13/04/2021

A new article has been published interviewing creative Sara Camposarcone. Get to know her eclectic style and new resin ring company that flourished during the pandemic.

A virtual sit down with creative Sara Camposarcone in her colourful and flamboyantly styled apartment. Pairing a strawberry dress, cherry earrings and Burberry vintage check T-bar shoes, she says "why not" to dressing ethically in a kaleidoscopic way. Gabryel: Tell us a little bit about yourself. Sa...

12/04/2021

The Emotional Paradox of Men- exploring emotion, mental health, and body image in regards to men's health issues.

Exploring the non-consensus between what men are portrayed to be, what they are pressured to be, and what they want to be. Breaking down the barriers of emotion; a noun synonymous with weakness instead of strength. In relationships there can be dissonance between what is wanted from men- showing emo...