When I compare my two pregnancies, I see a difference like comparing the sun with the moon. Both luminaries are synonymous with us humans for different reasons. One teaches us humility and awareness of ourselves; the other points out to draw on the unlimited and surrenders to life as if there were no tomorrow. Both…
In Conversation With Photographer & Muse Ashley Klassh ft. Bravado Designs
How are you feeling? I’m right in the middle of my second trimester, and I feel the best I have yet: Emotional (in a good way), positive, excited, and comfortable in this new body. What has surprised you most about being pregnant? A lot about what I thought it would feel like … I definitely…
In Conversation With Wedding Planner & Mother of Two Lotte Groosman
How are you feeling? Exhausted but energized, as ambivalent as that might sound. I’m exhausted after more than ten months of extremely broken nights. Luckily, slowly but surely, our nights are getting a little better, and we are going back to feeling ourselves again. At the same time, I feel very energized. Even though not…
My Birth Story, 5 Years Later
I remember the day my daughter was born as clearly as if it were yesterday. My husband and I had recently moved in with my parents during the last month of my pregnancy. We made this big move to save up to buy our first place together as a soon-to-be family of three. April 21st,…
Owlet: Navigating New Motherhood After Loss, Interview With Kayla Bottiglieri
How are you feeling? I truly feel in my element. I’m three months postpartum. Every time I type out “partum,” my phone autocorrects to “party” and I feel like the host with the most! As a mother, I am all things: food source, entertainer, soother and the comfort of the womb on the outside. We…
Luka, my Light
If you’re reading this, you have decided to have a baby at some later point in your life (you are not even four years old as I write this). I cannot assume how you will do this. Whether you will carry it in you or someone else will, if your baby will, in fact, be…
Comfort Food & Comfortable Bra’s, In Conversation With Muse Mickey Mundindi
What inspired you to focus on meals catered to the whole family vs. just littles? In Indian & Congolese (my daughter is half of both) culture, it’s nothing new to feed your baby whatever the rest of the family is having. You’ll see a baby eating roti dipped in curried lentils or plantains and foufou….
No Travel, No Problem: How to Plan a Covid-19 Staycation
This summer is still going to look very different for all of us while COVID-19 remains. Physical distancing guidelines and travel restrictions have been put in place to keep communities safe and healthy, and they’re encouraging us to think outside the box when it comes to our usual summer plans. While taking precautions to keep…
Postpartum & Maternity Cottagecore Dresses Handcrafted by Tayma Martins
The cottagecore aesthetic implies notions of nature, rusticity, and romanticism. You love to pick flowers and stroll through quiet meadows, bake treats and wear blousy dresses and shirts, and you’re very kind-hearted and super sweet. Cottagecore has invaded social media with billions of hashtags shared worldwide by many women. The trend has now spread to…
Owlet: New Motherhood & Anxiety Interview With Laïla B. Potvin Founder & Designer of Harly Jae
What do you do for a living? I am the founder & designer of harly jae; a line of feminine and vintage-inspired womenswear born from my desire to bring positive change to the fashion industry. All the garments are ethically manufactured right here in Vancouver and adopt the slow fashion framework by being timeless, versatile,…
