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Normal Never Was
What the future of the restaurant industry may look like… Read More Normal Never Was
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Things To Do While Self-Isolating
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know that due to COVID-19, most of the world is currently either on lockdown or enforcing self-isolation right now. People all over the world are being asked to stay indoors for a minimum of 14 days to help prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus. While having… Read More Things To Do While Self-Isolating
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A Glimpse into Reiki with Emily Opal Smith
In the hospitality industry, where I work, I am constantly meeting creative and inspiring people who either have their own business, are starting a business, or are already established and successful in their ventures. This spurred the idea and creation of a series to dive into their world and learn a bit more about what… Read More A Glimpse into Reiki with Emily Opal Smith
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Your problems are not more important than anyone else’s
Your problems are not more important than anyone else’s. Yes this might sound harsh and you may beg to argue, but hear me out. The encompassing feeling of stress, anger, sadness or general frustration that comes with being dealt a band hand, suffering a loss, struggling financially, or any other rough situation in life, is… Read More Your problems are not more important than anyone else’s
Lashes 101
Who doesn’t love to feel sexy and rock some fluffy lashes? I was getting a lot of questions about the lashes I wear and how to apply them so I decided to fill all you guys in! If you feel like watching the YouTube video tied to this video, I will have it linked down… Read More Lashes 101
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Valentine’s Day Gift Guide
Yes, it’s already February, and that means the “non-holiday” Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching. If you are someone who finds yourself in a pinch for a gift or you need an idea on how to woo that special someone, then this post is for you! In true Pacific Beauty fashion, I’ve kept this gift guide… Read More Valentine’s Day Gift Guide
Vancouver Finds: Hundy
On Kitsilano’s West 4th Ave. lies a new hidden gem boasting delicious burgers and fries à la In and Out, but with more class, in my opinion. Hundy is the third restaurant/cafe space opened by Jeff Parr (AnnaLena). During the day, at the same address, you’ll find Their There, an aesthetically pleasing, Instagram-worthy cafe that… Read More Vancouver Finds: Hundy
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How to Get Out of Your Winter Funk
When I had the idea for this post, I was clear minded— in a great space. But as I sit here, starting to write this, I realize I have indeed, fallen into my own winter funk. I don’t know if it was hormonal timing, or the almost expected and punctual feeling of “new year, new… Read More How to Get Out of Your Winter Funk
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Your Life Is Not About You
Wow wow wowwwww… It’s been a minute. BUT I feel like I say that every time so let’s just get to it… I’ve had a lot of time over the last few months to grieve, self-reflect, get my heart broken and all the fun things that come with being an adult— Oh joy! But it’s… Read More Your Life Is Not About You
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30 Things I’ve learned in 30 Years
Hey guys, I wanted to start with a little update before we get into things here in case anyone has wondered what I’ve been up to lately or where I’ve been. I needed to take time off to work on my mental health, grieve the loss of my friends who passed away in July, and… Read More 30 Things I’ve learned in 30 Years