How Often Should You Do Pilates?
Two or three Pilates sessions a week suits most people, and once a week still helps. Pilates covers strength work, so add walking or another aerobic activity.
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Mat vs Reformer Pilates: Which Should You Choose?
Mat and Reformer Pilates share the same principles and differ mainly in what you work against. With a good instructor, either one is a good place to start.
Pilates for Beginners: Where to Start
Start with mat Pilates and a qualified instructor, and learn breathing and control before you build up. You don't need any experience to begin.
Your Gut: Weekly Motivation
Trust your gut. It's that inner voice you hear while making decisions, and it hardly ever fails us.
How to stay SAFE + HEALTHY as the Corona Virus spreads
In this video from March 2020, I share how I was staying safe and healthy as the coronavirus spread. It reflects what I was doing at that time.
Self Care: Weekly Motivation
Self-care isn't selfish. It's what keeps us sane, and it's how our batteries recharge.
Dubai: Where to go + What to wear
The most Instagrammable places in Dubai, from the Burj Al Arab and Miracle Garden to the desert and the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, and what to wear at each.
Celeriac (Celery Root) + Green Pea Risotto (Rice-less)
A rice-less risotto I learned from Chef Dominic at Casino Tremblant: tiny cubes of celery root instead of rice, with peas, cream, vermouth and Parmesan.
What I Did in Mont Tremblant!
What I did in Mont Tremblant: horseback riding, a helicopter tour, the gondola, a lake cruise, the Moment Spa, the La Corniche hike and cooking with a chef.
The Moncey: Luggage That Will Never Fail You!
The Delsey Moncey is a hard-case suitcase that's rainproof, not waterproof, and a lot stronger than your average hard case.
Dubai Through My Eyes
Dubai felt like two worlds at once to me, one very modern and one very traditional.
Luxuria is The Burj Al Arab
You can't just walk into the Burj Al Arab. You need a time-slot reservation with a partial payment in advance, so book ahead. For me, it was worth it.
Nearly 12 hours in New Delhi
Akshay and I had nearly 12 hours in New Delhi. We stayed at the Taj Diplomatic Palace and saw the Qutub Minar and the Red Fort in 41 degree heat.
Delsey: The Luggage That Has It All!
I took my Delsey Chatelet suitcase to Cappadocia. On the rocky ground at Sunrise Point, its Lock & Stop brake kept it standing still on a slope.
Daniels: Love Where You Live! | Say Hello To Wesley
Akshay and I are first-time home buyers, and Daniels' Wesley Tower might be our home.
Glossybox: Jan Edition
My January Glossybox had five products, and my favourite was the Zéa Facial Wipes.
5 Places In London I Love
My five favourite places in London: Les Senteurs perfumery in Belgravia, the pink Peggy Porschen cafe, the London Eye, St. Pancras and The Landmark London.
GlossyBox: December Box
My December 2018 Glossybox came with five full-sized products. My favourite was the Jafra Luxury Lip Liner in Victoria, a smooth, deep red.
Mushroom & Lentil Shepherd’s Pie
My meat-free shepherd's pie: green lentils, ground soy and vegetables in homemade mushroom broth, grilled cremini and brown butter mashed potatoes on top.
Winter Quinoa Salad
My Winter Quinoa Salad layers thinly sliced beets, quinoa tossed in basil olive oil and a feta and pomegranate salad.
Rosemary & Goat Cheese Tea Biscuits
My tea biscuits get their flavour from fresh rosemary, black pepper and goat cheese, which also helps the dough stick together.
Mini Ginger Spice Cakes
My mini ginger spice cakes get their flavour from ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, molasses and coffee.
Bûche De Noël Au Chocolat
My Bûche de Noël au Chocolat: a light cocoa sponge rolled around chocolate whipped cream, covered in chocolate frosting and dusted with icing sugar.
Christmas Markets!
The Toronto Christmas Market in the Distillery District is all fairy lights and Balsam Fir.
Holiday Skin Care
Holiday makeup and cold, dry air leave my skin tired, so I had a Classic Facial at Hand & Stone with nine Dermalogica products for dry to normal skin.
Holiday Gift Guide (Under $75)
Five holiday gifts under $75 USD from Amazon's top sellers, including a Fjallraven Kanken Mini, a Fujifilm Instax Mini 9 and a tea advent calendar.
Warmth Of Chai
My masala chai: water simmered with peppercorns, cardamom, cloves and ginger, loose-leaf tea steeped for 2 to 4 minutes, then milk and sugar to taste.
Rose Hot Cocoa
My holiday twist on hot chocolate: hot cocoa made with 2% milk, topped with rose marshmallows toasted golden-brown with a blowtorch.
Gooey Fudgy Brownies
My gooey, fudgy brownies start with a ganache of melted salted butter poured over 70% dark chocolate, cocoa, instant coffee, vanilla and pink Himalayan salt.
Holiday Sangrias
My three favourite holiday sangrias, made with Vinho Verde, Pinot Grigio and sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Grigio. Chill each one for 3 to 5 hours.
How To Grow
In any moment you can step out of your comfort zone or step back into your safety net.
Chunky Sweaters & Embracing Change
Every fall, the changing leaves remind me how beautiful change is. People have told me never to change, but change is how we grow.
Dreams & Sunflower Fields
For a whole year I wanted a photo in a sunflower field, and this summer I finally got it, at a 75-acre field in Hamilton, Ontario.
Father’s Day: A Gift Guide
Last-minute Father's Day gifts based on what your dad is like, from a #dadgoals mug and YSL cologne to a grilling book and fuzzy reading socks.
No Bake Cheese Cake
My no-bake cheesecake is made right in the glass: a graham cracker crust, a cream cheese filling with lemon zest and a layer of diced strawberries.
Happy Mother’s Day
Last-minute Mother's Day gifts based on what your mum loves, from Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue to a #MOMLIFE mug with Tealish tea and a Mindful Journal.
The Ultimate Chai Latté
The best café I found in Montreal is Tommy. Their chai latte comes topped with dried rose petals in a pink heart-shaped mug.
Valentine’s Gift Guide
This Valentine's Day, give your significant other the gift of being pampered. I've picked five gifts for him and five for her, and they're all under $100.
Valentine’s Date Night Dilemma
For Valentine's date night, I use my C³ formula: Chic, Comfy and Cute. Each look comes from pieces already hiding in your closet.
Quinoa Salad ‘SHARMA’ Style
My quinoa salad, Sharma style: quinoa with dried cranberries, red onion, cucumber, peppers, dill and cilantro, lemon, red chili powder and goat cheese.