Monthly Archives: March 2009

memories of the ’70s – Farrah Fawcett

Posted on March 31, 2009 by Waheeda Harris

Was she that girl? The one who made your heart beat faster, who made you think lascivious thoughts and dream of a night of ecstasy? She was the poster girl of the 1970s – a Texan girl who became a … Continue reading →

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New and made in Canada, pt. 4

Posted on March 30, 2009 by Waheeda Harris

  Escents Aromatherapy Bath and Body Collection     Who’s Behind It? CEO Jacqui McNeill, who started her Vancouver-based company with a 4×10 table at a local craft fair, offering custom-blended essential oils for aromatherapy use and giving information to … Continue reading →

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Black Rock Pub

Posted on March 28, 2009 by Waheeda Harris

An ideal spot for a drink – no matter what time of day – is easily found in St. Kitts, even if the spot isn’t found along a main road. This pub is found near the Black rocks – as … Continue reading →

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Modern camel

Posted on March 27, 2009 by Waheeda Harris

When you go to the Middle East, you want to see certain things. People dressed in caftans, a mosque and a camel. You conjure up in your mind that camels are everywhere, waiting for your camera to arrive. Of course … Continue reading →

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SPF – What’s my number?

Posted on March 26, 2009 by Waheeda Harris

Confused by the numbers? Not sure which SPF is right for you? Even though summer sun is just around the corner, it’s important to protect against sun damage year-round. Here are five things to know about sunscreen according to beauty … Continue reading →

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The Inspiration – The Ivy at Verity

Posted on March 25, 2009 by Waheeda Harris

Lovely blue wallpaper and dream-inducing bed  The newly-opened boutique hotel, The Ivy at Verity, offers glorious feminine design in small bijoux packages. I had the pleasure of visiting the hotel and working on a story for Canadian decor blog Style North – … Continue reading →

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memories of the ’70s – TaB

Posted on March 24, 2009 by Waheeda Harris

Coke or Pepsi? The cola wars were a constant obsession of North America circa 1970s, but in the same decade, girls got fixated with their own drink of choice – TaB. Produced by Coca-Cola, the diet soft drink was distinct … Continue reading →

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New and made in Canada pt. 3

Posted on March 23, 2009 by Waheeda Harris

 SALT MARSH SISTERS Bath and beauty collection   Who’s Behind It? Holly Gould Ferris, originally from Beaverlodge, AB, who saw the opportunity to showcase Maritime resources in bath, body and spa products through her home-based business in Musquodoboit Harbour, a … Continue reading →

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Urban spring

Posted on March 21, 2009 by Waheeda Harris

A wee bit of garden that snuck under the fence. Photo: lilies from Lora’s garden, Vancouver BC May 2007 by WH

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Hello Spring!

Posted on March 20, 2009 by Waheeda Harris

While travelling in Chile last September, I learned one of the local rituals of spring – kites! Locals celebrate their Fiestas Patrias (Chilean national holiday) buying a new kite – maybe a tradition we should consider adopting as the weather warms … Continue reading →

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