Eyenvy: To Longer Lashes

A few weeks ago I observed, my friend, Laura's eyelashes. I noticed immediately how large and full they were. I thought she was wearing some kind of new mascara since her eyelashes looked humongous. She informed me that they were her real lashes and she just started using a product called EyEnvy. Without hesitation, I knew I had to have a bottle of my own. Within a week I was holding my very own bottle of which I took home, ripped open the package and immediately applied my first layer onto my eyelid.

EyEnvy promises it's formula will improve the length, the volume and the thickness of your eyelashes. The product has a combination of vitamins and strengthening peptides to stimulate growth naturally.

It has only been a few days since I've tried the product and I find the product very easy to use. I apply it to the base of my eyelids every morning and the nice thing about the product is shortly after the product dries, I can then apply my normal eye makeup. 

The process of applying EyEnvy is simple. Your eyelids must be clean. Shake the bottle first and then remove any excess product. Finally you apply EyEnvy to the skin of the eyelid from the exterior of the eye to the interior. The results to longer lashes takes roughly 3 months and then every other day for maintenance. 

For store locations near you, please check  www.eyenvy.ca

I will take a picture of my eyelashes after the first four weeks of application and then again in another four weeks to note the progress. Please check back to see my results. Thank you!

By: Sara Mody

South Hill Designs

I first discovered South Hill Designs in Port Credit at the Southside Shuffle. What I liked about the jewelry is you can express your style by selecting jewelry pieces based on your interests and preferences. I created my own necklace choosing a round pendant covered in Swarovski crystals. The pendant resembles a locket which can be opened. South Hill offers a wide selection of different charms that can be placed into the locket and are also interchangeable. I feel that for the quality of the jewelry, the price is reasonable.

As seen in my picture I chose a round circular "tree of life" and a tiny airplane charm that represented my passion for traveling.

On their website they offer jewelry from bracelets, necklaces, wraps, earrings and dog tags. The company also offers business opportunities or hosting jewelry parties. 

Get inspired and host a party of your own and enjoy and evening with your friends, food and shopping.

Visit www.southhilldesigns.com for more information.


By: Sara Mody

Bistro 77

Bistro 77 is located on 77 Victoria St. E. in Alliston Ontario. This casual dining and intimate restaurant features fresh local and organic radiance from around the area. I had the pleasure of meeting the master behind all of the dishes,Ryan and getting a small tour of his restaurant. I sampled maple glazed scallops and a delicious vegetarian lentil dish with corn and salsa. Bistro 77 offers both casual dining and live entertainment on their intimate patio. There is live music every Friday and Saturday night. Bistro 77 offers catering to weddings, dinner parties and corporate functions. Thank you Ryan for your hospitality and for the great conversation. The Travelling Jacket loved your bistro.

Ryan, you are inspiration!
By: Sara Mody 

Your Feel Good Company

Your Feel Good Soap Company is an all natural soap and lotion bar. It is located on 616 Queen St. W., Toronto, at the corner of Queen Street and Markham Street. This adorable little shop offers handmade soaps and lotions for everyone. This unique soap shop allows you to select from a variety of different textures of lotions while selecting your desired scent from essential oils.

Karina, the shop owner, was inspired to create this business by her grandmother who made homemade lotion and planted and grew her own herbs to create her own unique lotion called grandma's special.

There are three easy steps to creating and designing your very own lotion number. First you need to select a base. They have a variety of different unscented bases to choose from. Next you need to pick from all of their wonderful essential and aromatic oils. Lastly, let them know which container size you would like to purchase. They will be able to take care of the rest. 

Your Feel Good Soap Company also offers gift cards, custom labels for birthday or anniversary events, gift packages and reusable and recycle bottles. Their products are homemade, SLS and paraben free. 

Your Feel Good Soap Company offers body lotions, creams butters, shampoos/conditioners, body and hand wash and of course who could forget lip balms. 

When I visited Karina and Scott, I created a combination of chocolate and lemon grass. The amazing scent lasted for hours after application and I received many compliments on it. 

Please visit www.yourfeelgoodsoap.com for more information. They also accept  orders online.

Karina and Scott, you are inspiring!

By Sara Mody 

MyOlive

I bumped into this gorgeous little olive oil tasting bar one afternoon walking along the streets of Port Credit. The store was closed but I was able to peer into the window and see the endless selection of large tanks of balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Rob and Sandy were kind enough to see my curious face peering into the window and they both came outside and unlocked the store for me. He welcomed me into his shop and gave me information on his new business. After a brief discussion, they invited me to gather 10 girls to an evening in the store where he would give us a brief seminar on his oils and allow us to walk through his store tasting different types of balsamic vinegar and olive oils. A couple of weeks later I had 10 girls visit the shop where we all sampled different types of balsamic vinegars and learned about pairing them with different sorts of meals and mixing them with salads, meats, and even desserts. This cute little store offers reusable glass bottles and a rewards program. Rob offers wonderful recipe suggestions, educational tips and the importance and health benefits of using olive oil and balsamic vinaigrette from all over the world. 

Thank you Rob and Sandy for a great evening.

Get inspired to try something different by visiting MyOlive and learn something new and inspire your cooking senses.

MyOlive delivers premium olive oil and amazing customer service in a friendly and comfortable environment.

Please check out www.MyOlive.ca for more information.

By Sara Mody

Cleansing out your closet

Today I was inspired to cleanse out my closet and remove belongings from my home that I did no longer need or use to my local Value Village. It felt good donating belongings back into my community and supporting the Canadian diabetes. At the same time, I went into Value Village and purchased a brand-new pair of Guess red shoes for $14 of which I had a 30% off discount card. Today get inspired and cleanse out your closet and give back to your community. Remember one man's junk is another man's treasure.

By Sara Mody

Czehoski

I visited Czehoski restaurant located at 678 Queen Street West, in Toronto. Walking into this restaurant, I could not help but look around and acknowledge that it used to be a butcher shop in the 1950’s with the original hardwood flooring and butcher block countertops. For the meat lovers and Toronto supporters, Czehoski’s offers all of its meat, bakery and ingredients from markets in the local area, such as Kensington and St. Lawrence markets and a bakery called Ace Bakery. Czehoski wants to provide its patrons with food straight from the farm or garden to the table feeling and maintaining the importance of freshness and quality.

To start my experience, I sampled two salads from the menu. First, a traditional ceasar salad with toasted fresh, light, citrusy and the croutons were homemade. I also loved the crunchy parmesan crisp placed on the top. I enjoyed the roasted beet salad which had two types of beets, orange slices, roasted walnut and a delicious crème fraiche all around, perfect for dipping. For my main, I could not help myself but try the comfort food of a good old ‘mac and cheese’ that sparked my tasted buds since it was made with a traditional rarebit. Rarebit is usually made and melted for toast and it is creamy and rich in butter, milk and farmhouse cheese. My mouth was watering. I had to have this dish. To this date, I don’t think I have tasted a better ‘mac and cheese.' My girlfriend ordered the perogies, which were made to perfection and filled with sweet potatoes and cheese and surrounded with tasty, braised red cabbage and crème fraiche, instead of sour cream.

The kitchen is open in the middle of the restaurant, the washrooms are clean, and the employers are very friendly. The photography displayed around the restaurant of women are to be inquired about and admired. This is a perfect restaurant to experience with your friends for good food, a taste of Toronto’s history and a place to engage in inspiring conversations. Get inspired and check it out! Housed in a former butcher shop that dates from the 1950s, Czehoski is a favourite in contemporary dining. Feast on our delicious, locally sourced menus and check out our unique interiors. From the original hardwood flooring with knife-drop details, butcher-block countertops and glass deli case we have preserved a piece of Toronto history.

By Sara Mody

A proud member of the farm to table movement, Czehoski uses as many local, organic and sustainable ingredients as possible.  From our fresh breads from Ace Bakery, our quality meats from St. Lawrence and Kensington Markets, and delectable desserts by Auntie May, we always strive to bring the freshest ingredients straight to your plate.

Once a family run butcher shop, Czehoski still holds the original attention to detail and warmth that made the name Czehoski synonymous with quality in the first place.  

So come, drink, eat and enjoy.

Housed in a former butcher shop that dates from the 1950s, Czehoski is a favourite in contemporary dining. Feast on our delicious, locally sourced menus and check out our unique interiors. From the original hardwood flooring with knife-drop details, butcher-block countertops and glass deli case we have preserved a piece of Toronto history.

A proud member of the farm to table movement, Czehoski uses as many local, organic and sustainable ingredients as possible.  From our fresh breads from Ace Bakery, our quality meats from St. Lawrence and Kensington Markets, and delectable desserts by Auntie May, we always strive to bring the freshest ingredients straight to your plate.

Once a family run butcher shop, Czehoski still holds the original attention to detail and warmth that made the name Czehoski synonymous with quality in the first place.  

So come, drink, eat and enjoy.

Housed in a former butcher shop that dates from the 1950s, Czehoski is a favourite in contemporary dining. Feast on our delicious, locally sourced menus and check out our unique interiors. From the original hardwood flooring with knife-drop details, butcher-block countertops and glass deli case we have preserved a piece of Toronto history.

A proud member of the farm to table movement, Czehoski uses as many local, organic and sustainable ingredients as possible.  From our fresh breads from Ace Bakery, our quality meats from St. Lawrence and Kensington Markets, and delectable desserts by Auntie May, we always strive to bring the freshest ingredients straight to your plate.