FEBRUARY PICKS
February is all about deep nourishment for the skin. As winter lingers, we’re leaning into rich body care, replenishing dry, chapped skin with soothing balms, hydrating lotions, and SIDIA Hand Serums—now in two new scents. It’s the season for slowing down, taking care, and making time for the rituals that bring comfort.
Beyond skincare, we’re embracing all things cozy: homemade soups simmering on the stove, heart-shaped chocolates shared with loved ones, and thoughtful Valentine’s Day gifts celebrating connection.
Whether you’re indulging in a little extra self-care or treating someone special, our team’s picks for the month are here to inspire moments of warmth and well-being.
USING
TARA:
Graydon Supermoon Serum and a thick layer of Monastery Attar two times per day, which leaves my skin glowing.
ALARA:
Salt & Stone Hand Cream in Santal and Province Apothecary Lavender Incense.
MARY:
Natureofthings Cleansing Body & Scalp Polish—I love that it's working for the whole family. As well, spritzing The Apartment by Abel (a love note to my self).
KENNA:
Liis Bo Eau de Parfum, F. Miller Cleansing Oil, Tata Harper Superkind Refining Cleanser and LESSE Soothing Lip Balm.
SARAH:
LESSE Regeneration Mist and Vintners Daughter Active Botanical Serum.
JENNY:
SIDIA Hand Exfoliant—my hands are feeling so much better! A thick layer of Egyptian Magic on my face, hands and heels before bed.
LINDSAY: Salt + Stone Body Mist - Bergamot and Hinoki, Health Hut Organic Cotton Bath Mitt, SIDIA Hand Serum - Wired.
SHOP FEBRUARY PICKS
DOING
ALARA:
Taking a trip to the Grand Canyon! I'm so excited to take it all in and soak up some warmer weather.
MELISSA:
Watching potential Oscar nominated films like The Substance, Anora and Nosferatu.
KENNA:
Knitting! Plus, lots of walking and ice skating.
TARA:
A quick trip to Montreal for a 40th bday party, snowshoeing outside of the city and a ton of reading.
JENNY:
Walking out to Winter Stations on Woodbine Beach, on from February 17th-March 17th.
EATING
MARY:
Strawberry Love Heart from Parkdale chocolate maker Soma Chocolate.
TARA:
Homemade spilt pea soup, the cornish hen with chanterelles up the street at Chanteclar, a celebratory dinner at Bar Prima.
LINDSAY:
Trying recipes from Alex Snodgrass' Dinner Tonight cookbook.
MELISSA:
Elk Sliders and Polenta Gratin from Union.
ALARA:
Fresh pasta. I'm trying to master making the "trofie" pasta shape...still working on it, but I'm getting there!
SARAH:
Konjac Jelly's from PAT Korean Supermarket.
READING
LINDSAY:
My book club’s pick, Grief is for People by Sloane Crosley.
SARAH:
Browsing book reviews in The Literary Review of Canada for some new reads.
KENNA:
Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: An Inquiry into Values by Robert M. Pirsig.
TARA:
Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar.
MARY:
It’s just the right time to re-read John O’Donahue’s Anam Cara.
WATCHING/LISTENING
JENNY:
Severance and White Lotus, it's a good time to get into a regular face mask routine!
MARY:
The Pear Blossoms play old time rags in the desert sunsets.
ALARA:
Severance season 2!
MELISSA:
I Need A Job...So I Can Buy More Auto-Tune by Swamp Dogg.
SARAH:
Magic Lessons podcast with Elizabeth Gilbert.
LINDSAY:
I just found out Suits LA starts at the end of this month..?! Can't wait.
VALENTINE'S GIFT PICKS
JENNY:
Can't wait to give friends the fun pairing in the VDay Gifting Bundle.
SARAH:
SIDIA Candle in Braless.
LINDSAY:
Our VDay Gifting Bundle, of course!
MARY:
Health Hut + Akai collaboration Candle Holder Dish in Cream paired with homemade hand dipped beeswax candles and an embroidered love-note talisman.
KENNA:
Living Libations Rose Glow Complexion Mist.
ALARA:
Facile Lip Jelly Tint in Rouge.
MELISSA:
Salt & Stone Candle in Fig and Violet, a Dried Flower Bouquet by Botanette (in-store exclusive) and a magazine from The Issues Magazine Shop Outpost.
