Posts for The Knack


Marvis Toothpaste in Amarelli Licorice Is Simply Divine!

From the knack
February 3, 2012 at 11:01 am
Just a few months back, I tried the impeccable Marvis Toothpaste for the first time. But oh how it has ruined me - In a good way!  I cannot go back to regular toothpaste ... (more)

Live in Canada? Want to Feel Lighter, Feel Better? Do the Total Cleanse!

From the knack
February 2, 2012 at 9:59 am
It's February, but that doesn't mean it's too late to keep your resolutions of wanting to lose weight, eat healthier and get back on track. Especially when you've got Total Cleanse ... (more)

Come Sail Away with Bath & Body Works Island Paradise Signature Collection

From the knack
February 1, 2012 at 11:03 am
Though this has been a reasonably mild winter, it's still February,  I'm still stuffed into my puffy coat and I still ache for a relaxing, sunny vacation somewhere. Until ... (more)

Fight the Signs of Aging with Paranormal-EFX!

From the knack
January 31, 2012 at 12:23 pm
The name says it all. Paranormal EFX is no ordinary anti-aging serum. This is a complete game changer. Smooth this light, lemony serum on your face, neck, forehead, under your ... (more)

Wholesome Sweeteners Help You Move Away From White Sugar

From the knack
January 30, 2012 at 10:07 am
  I am overhauling everything in my life - my work, my home, my goals and my health - and one of my big goals is to consume less sugar. One of the few lucky folks in the ... (more)

Celebrate the Year of the Dragon with Passage Food Sauces

From the knack
January 29, 2012 at 10:10 am
I crave Chinese food a lot, but I find that I can never duplicate the flavours at home, no matter how hard I try. So I stopped trying. I try not to buy packaged sauces because ... (more)

See Spot Run. Run Far, Far Away with Philosophy’s Miracle Worker Dark Spot Corrector

From the knack
January 28, 2012 at 9:32 am
As an adult, you might not be experiencing acne as you did as a teen. Now, it's dark spots you've got to worry about. Whether it's due to sun exposure or age, frankly, it's not ... (more)

Fill Your Home with Monorail Studio’s Breathtaking Artisan Prints & Paper Goods

From the knack
January 27, 2012 at 11:23 am
We moved just before Christmas and are only now getting around to putting stuff up on the wall (we had to get some furniture in there first). And truthfully, we have outgrown ... (more)

More From Kat Burki’s Tete a Tete Collection

From the knack
January 26, 2012 at 10:13 am
Before the Christmas holidays, I introduced you to Kat Burki's amazing Lilac & Rosemary Lotion. Now there are 2 other scents you've got to try. Again from Kat's wonderful ... (more)

Put a Ring Around Your Neck with Daisy MARC JACOBS

From the knack
January 25, 2012 at 10:24 am
We all have our go-to perfumes, the ones we can wear all day, every day because they make us look, feel and smell incredible. One of my all-time favourite perfumes is Daisy MARC ... (more)

Get Glowing with Estée Lauder’s Illuminating Powder Gelée

From the knack
January 24, 2012 at 9:13 am
I have fallen head over heels for the new Estée Lauder Pure Colour Spring 2012 Collection by Tom Pecheux.  And so naturally, the Limited Edition Pure Colour Illuminating ... (more)

Eleven Madison Park: The Cookbook - Making Dinner Will Never Be The Same Again

From the knack
January 23, 2012 at 12:07 pm
It has taken eating in a lot of restaurants and interviewing a lot of chefs to get my head around to considering attempt modernist cuisine in my own home. After all, I'm all about ... (more)

Bee a Natural Beauty with Meadowlake Farm’s Artisianal Skin Care

From the knack
January 22, 2012 at 10:44 am
I use honey in my tea and in my toast because of its powerful healing properties. So just imagine what those nutrients and vitamins would do if placed right on your skin. Honey ... (more)

St. Tropez Tan Mousse - The Most Fabulous Tan Comes in a Bottle!

From the knack
January 21, 2012 at 12:42 pm
I have always been pale. As a teenager, friends nicknamed me "Spook" because I was so white. In summertime, I wore a jean jacket and pants because I was embarrassed of how ghost-like ... (more)

Impart Fresh Flavours with Olive & Olives Organic Olive Oils

From the knack
January 20, 2012 at 11:18 am
I have figured out the best and easiest way to cook well is to have a well-stocked pantry. This takes time as you'll want to find good ingredients, but this way, you will almost ... (more)

Delight in the Venetian Countryside with Bottega Veneta Parfum

From the knack
January 19, 2012 at 11:51 am
  January is a tough month to try and get through - it's cold, snowy and everything feels stale and flat. That's all about to change now that you've got Bottega Veneta Parfum. This ... (more)

Step It Up This Valentine’s Day with Taza Chocolate!

From the knack
January 18, 2012 at 10:30 am
Although it seems like Christmas was just a few weeks ago (it kinda was), it's time to start thinking about Valentine's Day. Now you could do what you always do and go to the ... (more)

Philosophy’s Purity One-Step Facial Cleanser Removes Even the Most Stubborn Makeup

From the knack
January 17, 2012 at 11:20 am
I won't even buy makeup anymore that doesn't come off with just water.  Because despite their bold claims, many cleansers don't work off that waterproof mascara that you ... (more)

Bring the Garden Indoors with Alighiero Campostrini’s Bath Collection

From the knack
January 16, 2012 at 9:50 am
Things tend to get a little stale in winter - the windows are sealed shut, air circulates at a snail's pace and everything seems to smell a little bit like roast squash. That's ... (more)

Estée Lauder’s New Pure Colour Gloss in Citron Kiss is Poppin’!

From the knack
January 15, 2012 at 11:30 am
There is a wonderfully fun song by L'il Mama called "Lipgloss." She raves about various lipglosses that she's coveting.  If I could do one, I'd do it about Citron Kiss, ... (more)

Say Hello to Softer, Smoother Skin with Olivella’s Hand & Body Creams

From the knack
January 14, 2012 at 11:34 am
My skin need a lot of extra attention in winter. Since I don't drive, I walk or take transit everywhere. Which often means my skin's right out in the elements - snowstorms, rain ... (more)

Cooking Up A Storm Cookbook Keeps Recipes of New Orleans Alive

From the knack
January 13, 2012 at 11:25 am
New Orleans is a treasured place and a lot of that has to do with the food. Hurricane Katrina took not only lives, but people's belongings and heirlooms. Just imagine if ... (more)

The Spa Comes to You with Appia Nomadic Spa!

From the knack
January 12, 2012 at 9:54 am
Recently I went on an incredible trip to Montreal where I was pampered with a facial in the comfort of my gorgeous Le Germain Hotel room by Appia Nomadic Spa. It was memorable ... (more)

In Need of a New Stylish Scent? Let JACOB Dress You Up!

From the knack
January 11, 2012 at 11:08 am
I have been wearing JACOB clothing since I was a teen and as I write this, I'm rockin' Runway Diva from their new Nail Collection. So when I got news that JACOB created  ... (more)

Things Get Mighty Delicious Thanks to Studio Oh!

From the knack
January 10, 2012 at 11:29 am
My life pretty much revolves around food and cooking. So when I discovered Studio Oh!, I knew I'd found my home-away-from-home. Featuring products for all your kitchen needs, ... (more)