Xavier Joly

A Surprise Daughter Date!

Xavier Joly 30 janvier 2019 Motherhood Parenting

I had never been very close with my own mother growing up. When I lost her to cancer at the tender age of 8, I had always wished that we had more time. Since the day I saw the double lines on my pregnancy strip appear, I imagined taking my child on special dates – just the two of us. Then I found out my little nugget was a girl. I cried. I could feel my mom with us right there.

I would honour her and do what she wasn’t able to. To whisk my little girl away from school in the afternoon and take her out for a special surprise treat to the fancy baker’s downtown. We’d sip herbal teas and clink our teacups after the many practice sessions I received in the playroom. Walking through the high tea room hand-in-hand, I gulped the lump in my throat and smiled. I knew my mother was sharing this moment with us.

Easy Peasy Fruit Cakes

Xavier Joly 28 janvier 2019 Food Cake

My four best girlfriends and I keep a monthly afternoon coffee and cakes date. When it was my turn to host, I had forgotten to reschedule two appointments to leave time for cooking and cleaning. Then I remembered my Grandmother’s homemade fruit cakes that, from prep to decorations, were a total of 25 minutes!

Of course, we fancied up her classic recipe and put a little decorative gusto into it, but the little ones had fun helping me top them, and my ladies all exclaimed at how beautiful and pretty they had turned out.

The Ladies’ Hawaii Travel Guide

Xavier Joly 26 janvier 2019 Travel City Viewing

Aloha! Mahalo. Komo mai e ai. Greetings! Thank you. Come in and eat. These 3 basic Hawaiian expressions can get you very far on the islands of this beautiful and other worldly place.

But what’s the best way to travel, where to go, what to do, and what to pack? I’ll help you with my thorough guide to get you through the early planning stages to the actual destinations of your dreams. Come with me as we explore beautiful Hawaii together!

Spring Blossoms

Xavier Joly 23 janvier 2019 Beauty Facial Care

As the winter’s cold gives way to a gentler spring, pamper and prime yourself to slaw off the winter blues for good, and welcome in the mild and sunny weather. Taking care of your skin is almost as important as taking care of your mental health.

Gently exfoliate away the beating of the winter with a little yoga session or mindful meditation. Take in some quiet time, sip on a clarifying tea, and reintroduce the joy and good vibes of the spring you’ve been missing all these months.

Glamour On A Budget

Xavier Joly 21 janvier 2019 Lifestyle Healthy

During my post-University days, working as an intern at Vogue, job-hunting on the side – I learned to keep up with the fashion elite, while being financially savvy. No lipstick, perfume, dress is worth forking over tons in interest fees to your credit card of choice.

How did I do it? It wasn’t easy – but over time I accumulated tips on finding the best deals, including when to buy and where. Trust me – you can have your cake, and leave your fat wallet too! Let’s start with the basics.

How I Lost 10 Pounds

Xavier Joly 20 janvier 2019 Lifestyle Healthy

Et harum quidem rerum facilis est et expedita distinctio. Nam libero tempore, cum soluta nobis est eligendi optio cumque nihil impedit.recusandae. Vero eos et accusamus et iusto odio dignissimos ducimus qui blanditiis praesentium voluptatum deleniti atque corrupti quos dolores et quas molestias excepturi sint occaecati cupiditate non provident, similique sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollitia animi, id est laborum et dolorum fuga.

The Breathtaking Bahamas

Xavier Joly 18 janvier 2019 Travel City Viewing

Nam libero tempore, cum soluta nobis est eligendi optio cumque nihil impedit quo minus id quod maxime placeat facere possimus. At vero eos et accusamus et iusto odio dignissimos ducimus qui blanditiis praesentium voluptatum deleniti atque corrupti quos dolores et quas molestias excepturi sint occaecati cupiditate non provident, similique sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollitia animi, id est laborum et dolorum fuga. Et harum quidem rerum facilis est et expedita distinctio. Nam libero tempore, cum soluta nobis est eligendi optio cumque nihil impedit quo minus id quod maxime placeat facere possimus, omnis voluptas assumenda est, omnis dolor repellendus. Temporibus autem quibusdam et aut officiis debitis aut rerum necessitatibus saepe eveniet ut et voluptates.

The Perfect Summer Sweater

Xavier Joly 17 janvier 2019 Fashion Clothing

Have you ever had that one perfect sweater that went from beach picnic to dinner date in one go? That type of sweater basically never leaves my car! Especially while we lived in California, the West Coast breeze is something to keep up with.

Well ladies, look no further. I’ve found your (and my) ultimate, perfect sweater! Chunky, but also free flowing, loose in just the right places, tight in all the right places – wear it falling off the shoulder, or pull it in tight for a cozier feel, over a dress, or wear it atop casual jeans. The hunt is over!

Easy & Stylish Brunch Ideas

Xavier Joly 15 janvier 2019 Food Healthy

In consequat rutrum nisl quis condimentum. Sed eget tincidunt nulla, posuere elementum ligula. Nulla facilisi. Nemo enim ipsam voluptatem quia voluptas sit aspernatur aut odit aut fugit, sed quia consequuntur magni dolores eos qui ratione voluptatem sequi nesciunt. Neque porro quisquam est, qui dolorem ipsum quia dolor sit amet, consectetur, adipisci velit, sed quia non numquam eius modi tempora incidunt ut labore et dolore magnam aliquam quaerat voluptatemPraesent luctus, neque dictum feugiat maximus, sem enim maximus ipsum, sed ullamcorper est urna suscipit massa. Cras commodo eros nec eleifend vehicula. Praesent auctor augue in massa porta gravida. Nullam et ex eget diam mollis hendrerit id dignissim sem. Suspendisse viverra nibh a fringilla viverra.

Hosting a Sunset Dinner Party

Xavier Joly 14 janvier 2019 Lifestyle Relaxation

Temporibus autem quibusdam et aut officiis debitis aut rerum necessitatibus saepe eveniet ut et voluptates repudiandae sint et molestiae non recusandae. Itaque earum rerum hic tenetur a sapiente delectus, ut aut reiciendis voluptatibus maiores alias consequatur aut perferendis doloribus. Vero eos et accusamus et iusto odio dignissimos ducimus qui blanditiis praesentium voluptatum deleniti atque corrupti quos dolores et quas molestias excepturi sint occaecati cupiditate.

About Xavier Joly

Posts by Xavier Joly: