Posts for The Knack


Accoutrer: Stunning Hand-Crafted Jewelry by Designer Paulette Martsolf

From the knack
May 16, 2012 at 10:28 am
Check out the picture above. Designer Paulette Martsolf of Allie-Coosh from Newfoundland, has got style. Times ten. And lucky for us, she sells her clothing and jewelry designs, ... (more)

Floris London - Luxury Perfumes for Men, Women & Home

From the knack
May 15, 2012 at 10:50 am
There is nothing worse than the smell of cheap perfume. So go luxe or go home, I say. And there's nothing more luxurious than Floris London Perfumes. They offer scents ... (more)

New Radiance Skincare Brings the Beauty Secrets of the Far East to the West

From the knack
May 14, 2012 at 8:58 am
 I am all for technology breakthroughs, but I am also a firm believer in old school techniques and traditions. So when it comes to skincare, it's nice when you find ... (more)

Thought Dried Fruit Had to be Dry? Not Fruit Bliss - It’s Fresh, Moist & Bursting with Flavour

From the knack
May 11, 2012 at 7:58 am
I have never been a fan of dried fruit. The leathery texture always sent me packing for the real thing. Occasionally,  I would give into a recipe that called for dried ... (more)

Fresh Produce Clothing Offers Stylish, Colourful Options for Spring & Summer

From the knack
May 10, 2012 at 10:08 am
Now that spring's here  - and it won't be long before summer's arrival -  it's the perfect time to update your wardrobe with pretty, fashionable, colourful, comfortable, ... (more)

St. Tropez Bronzing Gel Gives You An Instant, Even Tan. Really.

From the knack
May 9, 2012 at 10:31 am
Look, I was never a pro at applying self-tanners. I was always that girl with the weird orange-striped legs and then ghost white everywhere else. Sigh. It was a disaster.  And ... (more)

Veld’s Pure Pulp - Revolutionary Hydrating & Plumping Skincare

From the knack
May 8, 2012 at 10:08 am
Sometimes you need to break out to intense stuff. The stuff that you know is going to work straight away and fast. Veld's Pure Pulp delivers intense hydration to your ... (more)

Urban Moonshine’s NEW Organic Energy Tonic Keeps Me Going - Naturally

From the knack
May 7, 2012 at 10:21 am
  Despite going to bed early and getting up just 6 or 7 hours later, I still feel like I can't fit it all in. And I get the wicked dozies at around 2, like I could lay ... (more)

Popcorn, Indiana Is My New Favourite Snack - So Insanely Delicious & Addictive

From the knack
May 4, 2012 at 9:23 am
I have an intense salt tooth. You can have your cake pops and ganache, just give me some chips or popcorn and I'm a happy girl. But I've been feling guilty about the high ... (more)

Save Your Pilled Clothing with Gleener: The Ultimate Fuzz Remover

From the knack
May 3, 2012 at 9:11 am
It's awfully hard to find a winter coat that I 1. love and 2. can afford. So when I finally find one, I hang onto it for dear life. And basically wear it into the ground. So ... (more)

Physicians Formula NEW pH Matchmaker Makeup Collection Gives You Customized Colour!

From the knack
May 2, 2012 at 10:07 am
As you know, I'm no pro when it comes to makeup. I am in complete awe of women that can apply their makeup with ease and pick colours that complement their skintone. I ... (more)

Look Slim this Summer with Secret’s New Cool Comfort Shapewear

From the knack
May 1, 2012 at 10:11 am
The weather is getting warmer, which means tops are going to be shorter, skimming your middle like no winter sweater before. It also means no more big flowy pants to hide ... (more)

Do Better Thanks to the Do One Good Deed a Day: A Journal

From the knack
April 30, 2012 at 10:35 am
  I am always on the lookout for more ways to better myself and do more for others, but like most people, I get caught up in my own life and thoughts and sometimes forget ... (more)

Katy Perry by Eylure Lashes are GORGEOUS. And Addictive!

From the knack
April 27, 2012 at 11:01 am
Back in the day, my lovely, beautiful Mom  used to don false eyelashes as a young lady. Sometimes even 2 pairs - one on top of the other! Because of that, I've always ... (more)

From Gratitude to Bliss Journal Will Change Your Life

From the knack
April 26, 2012 at 10:53 am
I've tried to practice gratitude every day for the last decade or two, but recently I've felt like I needed a push, a little extra support and some sort of routine to ensure ... (more)

Norpro’s Grip-Ez Vegetable/Fruit Wedger is Your Own Personal Sous Chef

From the knack
April 25, 2012 at 10:28 am
  Do you often feel rushed trying to get a dinner on the table? Do you wish that you could entertain at the drop of a hat? How many times have you wished that you could ... (more)

Philosophy Hope in a Jar Advanced Skin Smoothing Body Lotion is Oh-So Nourishing!

From the knack
April 24, 2012 at 11:48 am
The temperature's dropped again and despite it being too hot to wear a coat or sweater last week, it's snowed. So much for spring weather! Which is why I'm all about ... (more)

Always Be Ready with the All-Occasion Notecard Set by Two Trick Pony

From the knack
April 23, 2012 at 11:39 am
I have learned the hard way that it's an awful feeling not to have an appropriate card at the ready. The panic of having to rush out to get something when you're already ... (more)

Congratulations, Quo Mother’s Day Giveaway Winners!

From the knack
April 23, 2012 at 10:05 am
Congratulations to Frangie & Lisa for winning my Mother's Day Giveaway - Quo Endless Beauty Deluxe Cosmetic Palette (Valued at $50)! Please email me your mailing address, ... (more)

Just in Time for Spring: Honeywell with Febreze Freshness Cool & Refresh Fan

From the knack
April 20, 2012 at 10:17 am
It's springtime and soon it will be summer. It's time to start thinking about a fan. But so many fans turn out to be wobbly pieces of plastic that don't even last ... (more)

Hem Gems - Rock Your Jeans No Matter What Shoes You’re Wearing!

From the knack
April 19, 2012 at 9:04 am
I find it really hard to get jeans that fit me. I've got longish legs, a small waist and a sizable bum, so searching for the perfect pair can be a lengthy process - either ... (more)

Discover Affordable Elegance with Hen House Linens

From the knack
April 18, 2012 at 6:00 am
It's been almost 4 months since we moved in this new house and I'm still putting the finishing touches on everything. It's been a fantastic opportunity to rethink our belongings ... (more)

L’Eau de ChloĆ© Perfume Makes a Wonderful Mother’s Day Gift

From the knack
April 17, 2012 at 6:00 am
Mother's Day is less than a month away, so it's time to get serious about thinking about a spectacular present. Because Mother's Day happens in Spring, I always like to get my ... (more)

Mother’s Day Giveaway - Quo Endless Beauty Deluxe Cosmetic Palette (Valued at $50)!

From the knack
April 16, 2012 at 6:00 am
Makeup is admittedly a lovely gift, but to me it doesn't get more indulgent than the Quo Endless Beauty Deluxe Cosmetic Palette, part of the limited edition Mother's Day Collection ... (more)

J. Fein Designs Creates Standout, Eco-Friendly Jewelry

From the knack
April 13, 2012 at 8:00 am
When I wear jewelry, I want it to get noticed.  That's why I'm enamored with J. Fein Designs, jewelry made by Jessica Feinsmith. This jewelry is a mix of materials: "vintage ... (more)