My go to things - places ❤️

We all have our go to things that make us smile and fulfill us. i’ve always been a fan of beauty products, spas and more! More so now than ever. Nobody will spoil you as well as you can. Here are some of my favourites 😘

Gym

I am definitely not a health freak or gym rat, but I do enjoy a good session at the gym. Sure, I swear probably the whole time as it’s literally killing me, but deep down, I am super happy to be there. My face doesn’t seem to show my happiness, but I promise I am happy 😊. Going to the gym, biking and walking are the only activities I do where I stop thinking and that feels great. It lets me recharge and focus on me without my brain trying to focus on everything else. Walking was one of the first things I started to do a lot after my breakup. I could walk for hours and just listen to music. I felt and still feel at peace with myself while doing so. It’s great for the booty, legs and mind!

I started to do cross training a couple of years ago. I am not great at it, but I do enjoy lifting weights and the group aspect. Some movements I still can’t do, but still try. Some movements I master well and I am proud of that. My gym https://www.clubathletiquerosemont.com/ is great for the workouts they provide and also the training staff. I sweat my butt off each session and that does feel really great. Finding a gym where you fit is so important. Distance, people, price point; all things I looked at while joining this one.

Friends

I was always one to see my friends even if I was in a relationship. This obviously did not change while being single. I see them more and appreciate every moment we spend together. We laugh and cry and just live each moment together and enjoy! They elevate me, they give me the strength to go on, and they are my family. I make sure to plan activities with them, dinners, walks, hikes, weekends away, spa days etc. It’s so important for me to have a group of people that I can count on and share memories with. It’s a big part of my healing process. They make me better and I make them better. It’s a win-win situation.

Spa days

Spa days are my absolutely favorite thing to do in the whole world!!! I LOVE SPAS!!!

Some of my 👌🏻 Balnea (Bromont)

Strom - any location, but preferably where you see more trees 🌲

La Source (Rawdon)

Le Scandinave (Tremblant)

Bota Bota - For their Eminence body treatments 😍👌🏻 Spa Espace Nomad-Spa Montreal - Their pedicure is to die for! Honey wrap with flowers, it’s honestly just splendid!!

Tonic Salon Spa Aveda Academie - Ask for Jennifer, she gives the best facials, body exfoliator, mani-pedi! I am a big fan of Aveda’s natural aromas. Their signature scent has always made me calm and relaxed!

Soeurs de sang - https://instagram.com/soeursdesang?igshid=8bxfj47ebiwe - Frédérique is a master at mani-pedis and lash-lifts. Bonus, her sister is also a beautiful talented tatoo artist. Clinique Skinexperts (Griffintown) - Offers a wide range of treatments like laser hair removal, mani-pedi (Tanya is amazing), body exfoliator and a series of facials.

Medical Esthetique - Dre Geneviève Blackburn (Old Port). Dre Blackburn and her amazing staff are honestly the best. Beautiful, sweet, professional and oh so knowledgeable. Camille is a skin life saver. They offer a range of treatments. My go tos, Dysport, peels and hydrafacials. A must try without a doubt! They carry Alumier MD, a wonderful medical grade line. Spa Véronique (Hudson) - Try their facials! They also carry the Coola line. Bonus, Hudson is very pretty and lovely to discover! When you go, tell the owner I referred you, it will surely make her smile ❤️

My top beauty treatments remain facials, peels, body exfoliators, mani-pedis, and massages. Treat yourself once in a while because you DSERVE IT❤️.

There are so many other places I need to try and write about! Soon 😊😊

Hair

I only trust the beautiful and talented Veronique, owner of Les Coiffeuses on St-Laurent. She is most likely fully booked, but if ever you can get an appointment, you will adore her! The salon is beautiful, small and perfect.

Beauty Lines

So so many make me happy

111skin - in love with their products

Eminence Organics - The products smell like heaven. Check beautysense.ca as they carry many of their products.

Alumiers MD

Coola

Bum Bum Sol de Janeiro - My secret weapon to smell divine and keep my body extremely soft. You must try their cream!

Aveda - Beautifying Exfoliator is 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻 So many other amazing products!

Cocooning Love - Local

Bkind - Local

This is Cela -Toronto brand. Body exfoliator is the best I’ve ever tried. The aroma, texture; divine!!!

Sunday Riley

Vivier

Skinceuticals

Caudalie

Fresh

Kate Somerville

Herbivore

Nelly de Vuyst

And I think I could go on and on. If you can’t tell; I adore beauty products. I simply cannot have enough!!! It’s my biggest vice, well that and beautiful men, white wine and gin!

I am discovering other lines, if I adore them, I’ll let you know! Intrue transparency, I wish someone could just pay me to try products non stop 😍

Jewelry

Stella and Dot - Add Nora Simko as your stylist, she is the best!!!

Jenny Bird - Toronto company - Love everything she does.

Last but not least, New Fashion Finds

During one of my work trips in Vancouver, I discovered Oak + Fort https://ca.oakandfort.com - I feel in love with their simple lines, and amazing prices. I meet the sweetest person in their store, so helped for me to love them even more! Def check them out, plus they are Canadian!

Well I could go on and on about other things I love and that keep me smiling. Pampering myself makes me happy. It always have. If you have the time and the means to do so; please do. It really helps and lets be honest, we all deserve it!

Happy discovering and pampering 🥰