I loved looking through all the shops and getting inspiration for my own. 

Seattle was also filled with inspiration for me.  Spring is such a time of renewal and growth and seeing all the colour at Pike Place Market and all the funky shops around the city made me excited to come home to my pretty little boutique and share all my spring-y items with you! 

And of course, there was the food!
Lemon drop martinis in our hotel lounge, dinner at Purple Cafe and Wine Bar, Brunch at the Dahlia lounge (so ridiculously delicious!) and their homemade donuts for dessert (so fresh and amazing that we had to go back for more the next day!).  And then there was the World’s Best Macaroni and Cheese at Beechers at Pike Place Market! 

It was a fabulous weekend and a great getaway.  Now I’m back and ready for Spring! 

Oh…And… Zumba is calling:)

So…opening this email this morning reminded me about why I do what I do and why I love helping and meeting all you lovely ladies!  Thanks Lori!

Hi Lorna,
I am just back from Cuba and want to let you know how much I loved having my new outfit!  I wore it several times with different accessories and scarves – it felt wonderful and looked great. So thanks for helping me find it - and also the tunic was easy and fun to wear.
I have told many people about my very positive experience with you and your shop. Have a groovy day! 
Lori

I’m back at Zumba and I really love it!  It’s danc-y, the music is latin and loud and nobody looks great doing it except those beautifully bronzed instructors in the videos.

But…the more I go, the more I shake my booty, the better I feel – booty and all!  It seems the secret to my success is to keep it fun, mix it up and turn up the music.  Anyone care to join me?

(we don’t look like this…)

NEW! NEW! NEW! fantastic fashions and accessories in-store for you…

CHALET!  Over 70 new items in the crinkle Chalet just arrived this week!

(Until the end of January…buy one Chalet item and receive 20% off any Chalet bottoms!
All Chalet french terry items are now 50% off!)

Oka B ballet flats are in!
Anti-macrobial, reflexology inspired design, recyclable, non-slip and non-marking, machine washable and colourfast – blah blah blah:)
Those are all fantastic features but the best part?

…these are sooooo freakin’ adorable and comfy and come in the prettiest blue box I’ve ever seen
(I do have a thing for boxes)!
only $46 retail
(fit reminder – these flats do have a narrower fit so don’t work well on a wide foot)

(not all colours available)

and…

Sweeten up for your Valentine with these yummy Principessa plumping lip glosses!

check out this review on Beauty Booty…

and so much more!
bamboo leggings, beaded necklaces, locally made fascinators (you have to see to believe!), 50% off paper products including all stationary/journals/file folders and a chock-a-block full 70% off rack!!!

Don’t forget, I’m always happy to take orders over the phone (Gibsons # is 604.886.4119 and my cell # is still 604.970.4393) if you can’t make it in and will ship within a day of receiving your order.

Hope you all had a fantastic holiday season!  I had a lovely 2 days off to spend with friends and family and of course – indulge in some turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes…

Just a quick reminder that the Bodacious Boxing Week SALE starts today at 11 am!!!

If you’re not on the coast but interested in shopping, just email me or call at 604.886.4119 and I’d be happy to ship.

I will try to post pix on facebook throughout the day of sale items so check in there if you can.

Now…carry on enjoying your week!

There may even have been some spontaneous Bodacious dancing on the sidewalk Saturday night which, rumour has it, may turn into a weekly event;)  Gotta love a small town!

I have a LOT of fabulous new product in the store as you’ll see pix of below but before we go there, I just want to wish you and yours a …

Me in my Chalet!

Looking for that perfect gift ?
Shi pendants are BACK and as beautiful as ever!

Sox trot socks are here!  Several patterns to choose from and at only $12 – a great stocking stuffer!

and so much more…including hats, journals, bath products, locally made handbags, jewelry, handknit scarves (by me:) and MORE!

And arriving any day…insert drumroll here…these yummy flats by Oka b shoes! So excited!!!

Don’t forget, I’m always happy to take orders over the phone

Working in the Gibsons store lately has re-opened my eyes to the challenges faced by so many women (including myself many days) in loving our bodies – unconditionally.

I’ve been in this business 11 years this year and have had hundreds of conversations with women about ‘celebrating your curves’, walking tall, focusing on the best parts of …yourself.

BUT I’ve been feeling lately that women need more support, more reminders, more challenges to stop wasting time looking and focusing on the negative.

Our bodies carry us through this world – they create and nurture babies, work at important and life-changing jobs, hold hands with friends and lovers, dance, play, strut.

Let’s acknowlege and love the differences (lumps, bumps and curves) of our bodies.

They tell our stories. They are roadmaps to how we got here and who we are today.

I’ve wasted years of my life waiting to be the perfect size before I would take a risk at looking stupid or fat in an activity. (there was that perfect moonlit night on a glassy lake when I wouldn’t get into the double kayak with my boyfriend because I thought I was too fat.

I wasn’t! In fact I’m much bigger now and have been kayaking many times and have never got my butt stuck. I missed out on a magical opportunity while watching my boyfriend paddle off into the moonlight!)

NOT doing those activities/living life/trying new things only led me to feel stupid and fat.

(Oh, and the other thing that is interesting is that you can be ANY size and still hate your body!

This isn’t an exclusive club – anybody can join.)

It’s not easy when society/media still regularly sends out messages that thin with boobs is the only normal but there are things you can do to challenge that.

Help yourself feel good by wearing a colour that makes you sing or a fabric (have you tried bamboo?) that feels like butter on your skin. Get fitted and wear the right size bra. Stand up tall and look people in the eye! Own your space. Swish those hips!

Speak clearly and demand to be heard!

And here’s one more thing you can do…

When your daughter, mom, girlfriend, bestie complains to you about their body – don’t engage!!!

Instead, tell them they’re beautiful. Tell them you don’t see them as unlovable parts but as a whole, strong and beautiful person. And maybe the next time you look in the mirror, remember those words and repeat them loudly to yourself.

You are beautiful!