This is the first With Love Archive post by contributing writer Elisa Nguyen, a journalist and editor based in Toronto. Subscribe to our Substack to receive more newsletters that spark creativity, intentionality, and to hear from our community! Midday light seeped through the cafe’s windows and spotlighted the brown...

Winter invites us to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with ourselves. In this guide, explore ways to embrace the season’s stillness, from cultivating mindful routines to finding creativity in quiet moments. Let winter be a time for intentional living and growth.

Nareka Jacques is a Victoria-based lifestyle influencer with a focus on home, motherhood, and the beauty of everyday moments. Her creative routine is rooted in mindful practices, blending nature and reflection to spark inspiration and cultivate a sense of calm.

Audrey Liira is a home and lifestyle influencer based in Vancouver, British Columbia. She creates digital content and user generated content. As a certified health coach, she focuses on helping people step into freedom & confidence in your wellness journey through primary food nourishment, self-connection, and sustainable lifestyle shifts. You can read more about...

Raised in the rural outskirts of Toronto, Elisa Nguyen is a journalist and editor known for her warm, authentic, and thoughtful approach to storytelling. This year, she was published in a book titled What Happened: Mississauga Histories, a collection of historical features used as a teaching resource at the University of Toronto Mississauga,...