I attended the Good Goddess Friends & Family Class, an exclusive preview of The GG Method Lymphatic Series. The session took place at their new HQ, The Swan House on Wellesley Place. The venue was absolutely stunning with high ceilings, crown moulding, warm wood accents, and a cozy fireplace. It was the perfect place to spend a chilly morning. 🤗
The Experience
This 90-minute preview combined two of their signature workouts, Lower Body Burn and Upper Body + Core Cut. It was a full-body experience that blended movement, mindful self-massage, and education. Before class, we had a Lymphatic Detox Binder Shot that boosted our energy and supported the flow.
Upper Body + Core Cut
The first part of the class focused on arms and abs. This high-energy session paired strength work with thoughtful self-massage around the torso. Every sequence, from movement to breathwork, was intentionally chosen to activate and drain through the midsection. It was a great burn!!
Lower Body Burn
This class began with lower body sculpting paired with guided self-lymphatic drainage. It was such a cool combo! The mix of booty burn and self-massage made my legs feel lighter and more energized. The method is designed to reduce inflammation, release fluid retention, and smooth the hips, legs, thighs, and glutes. I definitely felt it!
Lymphatic Drainage
One of my favourite parts of the event was learning more about lymphatic drainage. I’d tried it before in a massage, but this was the first time I did it on my own. I left feeling lighter, refreshed, and noticeably more open through my body. If you want to try something similar at home, here is a link to a similar tool we used.
By the end of the 90 minutes, I felt sculpted, sweaty, and totally recharged. The Good Goddess team created such a great experience, I left feeling energized!
Looking forward to future Good Goddess events, thank you to Caleigh & the team for having me! Follow @goodgoddessdaily on Instagram for upcoming events and check out the website at goodgoddess.com.
Some cities just have *it* when it comes to style, that indefinable something that makes you feel more fashionable just by breathing the air.
I’ve been lucky enough to visit quite a few places, and there are four destinations that absolutely blew me away with their fashion scenes. These aren’t just pretty cities (though they’re definitely that too). They’re places where fashion lives and breathes in the streets, shops, and everyday culture.
Paris, France
Paris really does live up to the hype. Walking through Le Marais on a Tuesday morning, I watched a woman in her seventies effortlessly pull off a vintage Chanel jacket with modern sneakers. That’s Paris for you—making the impossible look easy. The city doesn’t try too hard, which is exactly why it works so well.
You can’t help but people-watch here. Grab a coffee at any sidewalk café and you’ll get a masterclass in French style. No Instagram tutorials needed. The locals just get it—whether they’re rushing to catch the metro or strolling along the Seine, Parisians make everything look intentional.
And don’t get me started on the vintage shopping. The flea markets at Clignancourt are pure gold.
Milan, Italy
Milan surprised me. I expected fashion, sure, but I didn’t expect the city to feel so alive with creativity. The Quadrilatero della Moda is stunning, obviously. But what really got me was stumbling into smaller ateliers where craftspeople were actually making things by hand. You can feel the history of Italian craftsmanship everywhere, it’s not just about the big names.
During Fashion Week, the energy is electric. Even if you’re not attending shows, you can feel something special happening. The city transforms. Street style photographers camp out on corners, and suddenly everyone’s dressed like they’re ready for their close-up.
Plus, the aperitivo culture means you can discuss the day’s fashion sightings over perfectly crafted cocktails. What’s not to love?
Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo broke my brain in the best possible way. Harajuku is wild, yes, but it’s just one piece of the puzzle. In Ginza, you’ll see impeccably dressed businesspeople who treat clothing like armour—everything precise, intentional, powerful. Then you hop on the train to Shibuya, and teenagers are wearing things that shouldn’t work together but somehow create pure magic.
I spent an entire afternoon in a tiny vintage shop in Shimokitazawa, digging through racks of perfectly curated pieces. The owner didn’t speak much English, but we communicated through fabric and fit. Fashion really is a universal language.
What struck me most was how Tokyo doesn’t follow Western fashion rules. It creates its own. Mixing traditional elements with futuristic touches isn’t just accepted, it’s celebrated.
New York City, USA
NYC hits different when you’re thinking about fashion. SoHo on a Saturday afternoon is basically a real-life runway show. You’ve got Wall Street types in perfectly tailored suits walking past art students in thrifted vintage, next to tourists trying to figure out how New Yorkers make black jeans and sneakers look so effortlessly cool.
The Garment District still hums with activity. You can watch the fashion industry at work: designers sketching, patternmakers cutting, seamstresses creating. It’s not just about the glamorous stuff you see in magazines.
Fashion here isn’t about exclusivity, it’s about expression. Much like how Americas Cardroom brings together diverse players in one exciting space, NYC unites fashion lovers from everywhere, each bringing their own style to the mix.
The energy is infectious. You can’t help but walk a little taller, dress a little bolder.
Ready to Go?
These four cities changed how I think about fashion and travel. Each one taught me something different about style, creativity, and self-expression.
Fashion tourism isn’t just about shopping, though that’s definitely part of the fun. It’s about understanding how different cultures approach style, beauty, and creativity. These cities don’t just sell fashion, they live it. So where will you go first?
Well, it’s officially cozy season! We had our first snow of winter this weekend, and it feels like the perfect time to settle in. ❄️🌨️❄️
I spent the past few days packing and moving into my new home, a beautiful loft in the West End, with my BF. I’m so excited about this new chapter, a fresh space, new routines, and a whole lot of good vibes. ❤️
I start a new job next month, and honestly, I’m really looking forward to spending a nice, calm winter at home. This weekend, I had lunch with a friend, we made roast chicken and salad, and then curled up with blankets to watch a movie. It was perfect. Also stopepd by the CAFTCA wardrobe sale and got a great pair of vintage leather boots. 🤗
I’m not totally sure what we’ll do for Christmas yet, but I’m excited to visit my parents and enjoy some quiet time. Here’s to cozy weekends, new beginnings, and the magic of winter ahead! 🕯️🏡✨
Tonight is game 5 of the World Series 2025! It’s so exciting to see our Toronto Blue Jays playing, and I REALLY hope they win. It would be so cool for them to win the World Series.
This photo is from 1993, when the Blue Jays last won. It was such an exciting time, Mum took us out of school to go to the parade in Toronto. It’s wild that Game three went into 18 innings. It started at 8 pm and went until 2 am! We started watching it on our way home from Milwaukee in the Chicago airport and finished the game at home in Toronto.
Photos from the other day at RALLY Conference & Game 1 at Dog & Bear
This past weekend was Thanksgiving weekend in Canada, and it was such a nice one. I kept things pretty chill, spent time with friends, and soaked up the fall vibes.
On Friday night, I stayed in, relaxed, and ended up booking a trip. I’m going to Milwaukee! It’ll be my first time there, and I’m so excited to explore somewhere new.
On Saturday, I went to an arm wrestling competition (I know, random?!) at Henderson Brewery. Look at those pipes! It was definitely entertaining. In the evening, we went to the Danger Cats comedy show with a few friends. It was sooooooo funny. 😂
I had Thanksgiving dinner at Michelle’s mom’s house on Sunday, something I’ve done a couple of times before. It’s always warm, welcoming, and full of delicious food.
Then on Monday, I wrapped up the long weekend with a few walks, tidied up around the house, and watched the Blue Jays game with my friend Lorilynn. GO JAYS GO! Let’s hope they make it to the World Series! ⚾💙
I’m feeling grateful for friends, laughter, cozy meals, and the adventures to come!
I love how warm it’s been lately, but the cooler nights have me thinking about all about fall! I am 100% a summer girl, but switching things up and starting to layer with light jackets and different fabrics is always so fun. There’s no bad weather if you have a good outfit!
I haven’t been shopping much lately, but I was sent a gift card in collaboration with adidas, so I used that opportunity to pick up some new stuff for fall. I got a new pair of adidas leggings and found the CUTEST OUTFIT ever in the kids section. 😂
LOOK AT THIS SET. I can’t wait for it to arrive. Sometimes the best finds are in the kids’ section!
I love this outfit so much! I also picked up the Samba – Jane shoes that are just too cute! I feel like they will look great with just about anything and even tights in the winter.
One of my favourite workout items are these adidas leggings, they fit great and wash so well. Whether I’m walking around Queen West, rolling out my yoga mat, or working from home, they’re perfect. The adidas women’s leggings collection offers a wide range of options designed for movement, comfort, and, of course, style.
Here’s what makes them stand out:
High-rise fits that stay put during workouts.
Breathable fabrics that don’t get too sweaty!
Great styles that look chic with sweaters, hoodies, or even a blazer!
Functional details ex. hidden pockets or side pockets.
Exercise & Mental Health
Over the past few years, fitness has become an essential part of my self-care routine. It’s not just about staying active, it’s about how moving my body makes me feel. Even short workouts make a massive difference in my energy and mindset.
A morning run helps clear my head and sparks creativity for the day.
Weight lifting makes me feel strong, and I love that I know HOW to use weights now.
Yoga & pilates make me feel grounded and help reduce stress.
A walk through the neighbourhood is like pressing a reset button.
I aim for a minimum of 10,000 steps every day and try to fit in at least 20 minutes of exercise. I find fitness GREATLY improves my mood. It’s proof that exercise is just as much for your mind as it is for your body. 🤗
The right outfit also helps! When I slip on a cute workout set, I feel stylish, comfortable, and motivated to show up for myself.
In other news, I’ve been meaning to go to my storage unit to get some clothes that have been hiding there for months. Every time I think about going there, it’s been too nice out! I really hope these warm summer temps stick around for a few more weeks. I’ll make it to the storage unit once the temps start dippin’!
Here’s to crisp air, cozy vibes, and stepping into a new season feeling strong, inside and out. 💫
My friendNigel Scottpainted a jacket just for me, and I absolutely LOVE it.
Nigel Scott is a Toronto-based artist, born in Jamaica, whose work is very much in conversation with the sea and the colour blue.
One of Nigel’s projects I’m especially proud to have worked on was his collaboration with Weaver & Loom. We transformed one of Nigel’s artworks into a hand-woven, hand-knotted rug made with wool & silk, in his “Conversations in Blue” series. It’s beautiful how his art transformed into a beautiful piece of luxury home decor.
BLUE LOVE! 💙 THANK YOU NIGEL!
if you don’t already follow Nigel Scott, I highly recommend you do → @nigelscottwave.
Last night, I popped around the corner to celebrate the opening of Small Talk, Ossington’s brand-new jazz bar and let me tell you, it’s gorgeous. The space was buzzing with besties, great energy, and some seriously chic Toronto style. Hi Jen & my new friend Ann!
It was nice to see friends, get dressed up, and sip something fancy. I took my new friend Ann Lambert on our first friend date ever. It’s kinda crazy how we met, my friend Ryan was in Dublin and saw her do karaoke and was like ‘OMG YOU ARE JUST LIKE CASIE STEWART YOU NEED TO MEET HER’. He introduced us on Instagram, and when we met IRL, we were instant friends!
The evening had everything you’d want from a night out: good music, great food, and a little sparkle of something new.
A Few Highlights – Small Talk Jazz, Ossington
Menu by Afrim Pristine — luxe cheese & charcuterie boards, daily baguette sandwiches, and house-baked sourdough (so good).
Signature cocktails — yes, the Pornstar Martini is on the list 🍸 and they even have the onlyMoët & Chandon vending machine in the city!
Music vibes — live jazz, jazz-house, and a sultry soundtrack that makes you want to stay all night.
Design — by Block Plan Studios, featuring deep maroon tones, custom murals, vintage details, and cozy acoustics that make it feel timeless.
Monday nights — 50% off everything (food + drinks!) — Ossington finally has a reason to go out on a Monday.
Small Talk is open now at 110 Ossington Avenue, Thursday through Monday from 5 p.m. till late.
If you’re looking for a spot that’s equal parts chic, cozy, and vibey, this is it. Can’t wait to go back for another martini, great snacks, and live music.
Homemade bread & butter with fresh honey! We love a good martini!
Well, hello there! It’s been a minute since I’ve updated here, my last post was back in JULY (!!).
Since then, I’ve been on a little unintended blogging break, thanks to some behind-the-scenes website stuff. Long story short: I had to update my GoDaddy storage plan, and shortly after renewing, I got hit with a notice that my blog was suddenly over the storage limit.
This blog has been my digital home for 20 years, 5,000+ posts, 20,000+ photos, some videos etc, she’s a thick site, haha, 💻✨ What followed was two months of back-and-forth with GoDaddy, running security checks, fiddling with firewalls, and trying to understand how my site had gotten so massive overnight. When it finally came time to “upgrade” to the plan I supposedly needed, it was SO EXPENSIVE.
I thought there had to be a better way. So, I did what any blogger would do: I asked the internet. I posted on Threads to see what other bloggers were using, and the recommendations led me to Hostinger. 🙌 I made the move, and I’m so glad I did. I was able to get a solid plan for a couple of years at a much more reasonable cost (aka not a million dollars lol).
👉 If you’re looking for hosting, here’s my affiliate link to Hostinger.
Now that the back end is sorted, I can finally get back to sharing life updates, stories, and little bits of sunshine. This summer has been a good one, lots of time with friends, long walks, lazy afternoons in the park, plenty of boat days, motorcycle rides, and endless sunshine. I’m heading into fall feeling happy, refreshed, and ready to write again.
That’s it for now, feels good to be back. Thanks for sticking around, missed ya! 💖
Last week I went to the most unexpected event… an opera about frozen pizza.
Yup, you read that right.
Dr. Oetker launched a new premium frozen pizza called Suprema, and to celebrate, they put on a custom-written, one-act pizza opera at the TD Music Hall in downtown Toronto. It was funny, quirky, and brilliant, a theatrical blend of food, humour, and modern flair (one of the characters was an Alexa, lol).
I went with a couple of friends, and it was the perfect excuse to dress up a little fancy and do something fun together. Why am I like this and how is this the only group photo of us? 🤣
Why am I like this? lol
The opera itself was about 14 minutes long and genuinely entertaining. One of the highlights for me? As soon as the announcer (who also played the piano) started speaking, I clocked her accent; turns out she’s from New Zealand, so we had a lovely little Kiwi connection after the show. 💕
After the performance, we tried all four Suprema pizza varieties: Calabrese ‘Nduja with hot honey, five-cheese blend with DOP Grana Padano, roasted vegetable & balsamic glaze, and spicy salami & caramelized onion.
That sweet and spicy combo? Obsessed. The Calabrese ’Nduja was my favourite, especially with a drizzle of honey from the toppings bar. I love it when a brand activation goes the extra mile to make an experience feel elevated.
If you’re into unique events, free pizza, or want to say you’ve seen an opera about frozen pizza, this is your chance. Bravo, Dr. Oetker. 🍕🎶
