Benefits of Dry Skin Brushing

Dry brushing is an age old method of brushing your skin with a natural bristle brush, it helps to stimulate the skin, it feels great and has added benefits as well!  Dry brushing your skin regularly helps stimulate the normal lymph flow within the body, as well as helping the body detoxify itself naturally.  Also the process of brushing your skin with a brush helps to loosen and remove dead skin cells, naturally exfoliating the skin. Choose a brush with natural bristles and brush once or twice daily for best results.  I choose the morning, before my shower! Always use a gentle pressure and brush towards your heart.  Start at your feet and work your way up....try it, you may get hooked!!!

Signs of Spring on my Daily Walk

This beautiful Spring weather makes it a pleasure to reach my goal of 10,000 steps!!!

The Perfect Sandal to complete my Summer Wardrobe!!!!

I was very excited to find the sandal I was looking for at Alexandria Shoes.  It will be great to take on my upcoming trip to Sicily, where there will be plenty of walking on uneven cobblestones.  The thick rubber sole will make walking comfortable and safe, while also being very stylish!!!

Planning your Spring & Summer Wardrobe

It's that time of year, to change your closet from Fall & Winter to Spring & Summer!!!
Before you begin, take a moment to assess your lifestyle.  Do you need clothes for business,
casual, dressy or a combination of all three?  Your wardrobe should reflect those choices.
Start by taking everything put of your closet.  Store all of your out of season clothes.  As
I put clothes back in my closet, I like to put together outfits that I feel good in by arranging
each outfit on my closet door, along with accessories. By doing that I now know exactly how
many wardrobe changes I have.  When you place your clothes back in your closet, hang your
hangers backwards.....when you wear an outfit turn the hanger the opposite way...that is
how at the end of the season you know what items to discard. How many outfits do you need?
If you have 15, you wear each outfit only twice a month....any more than that, you are not
getting your money's worth.  Try to buy the best quality you can afford!  Make a list of the
items you need to round out your looks, including accessories, shoes and handbags etc.
By having your closet well organized with items you feel good in, you can relax and enjoy
the season knowing you look your best!!  Happy Shopping!!!!!

Pussy Willows at the market

The best selection of pussy willows was found today
at the St.Jacobs market.....already to take home!!!!!!

Pansies for Spring

A beautiful display of pansies at Warren Greenhouse
Can't wait to plant some on my balcony 🌼🌼🌼

Caprese Salad

Caprese salad ....Meaning salad of Capri, is a simple salad of fresh mozzarella,
tomatoes and green basil....seasoned with olive oil and balsamic vinegar

Fresh Produce from the Market in Provence

It is always a pleasure visiting the markets in Europe!!

The food is not only fresh and delicious but visually beautiful !!!

Beautiful Avignon in Provence, France

The bridge of Avignon is one of the most famous monuments
in the world....the song Avignon is sung by children of many
countries including Canada.

Welcome to my blog

I would like to share with you my love of travel, fashion and healthy lifestyle!!!
Over the years as director and owner of Cameo Models in Waterloo, Ontario I
have accumulated a lot of knowledge with regards to the industry.  I love to travel
and have had the opportunity to visit some amazing places that I would like to
tell you about.  I enjoy cooking and sharing delicious healthy recipes, as well as attend
workshops in both Canada and abroad. A new passion is acrylic painting that I enjoy
very much.  I would appreciate hearing from you with regards to any suggestions you
may have!!!!