The American flapper has her icons — Clara Bow, Louise Brooks, Josephine Baker — but Canada had its own modern women shaping beauty, fashion, nightlife and culture in the 1920s. Their names may not widely known today, but their influence helped define the uniquely Canadian version of the Jazz Age. 1. Mary Pickford (Toronto-born) ThoughContinue reading “Canadian Flapper Icons You May Not Have Heard Of”
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Tori Wesszer Inspired: Pancetta & Butternut Squash Pasta
Cozy • Elevated West‑Coast Comfort Enjoy this Pancetta & Butternut Squash Pasta! A cozy, creamy pasta layered with sweet roasted butternut squash, crisp pancetta and delicious Parmesan. It’s rustic, warm and deeply comforting — the kind of elevated home‑cooking Tori Wesszer is known for. A dish that is perfect for Autumn. Prep 15 min CookContinue reading “Tori Wesszer Inspired: Pancetta & Butternut Squash Pasta”
Winter Flappers: How Canadian Climate Changed the Look
Canadian flappers faced a challenge: Winter. Real Winter. Snowbanks, icy sidewalks, freezing winds and months of cold that demanded practicality — even in the most modern decade of the Jazz Age. This climate shaped the Canadian flapper look in ways that made it instantly recognizable. Hemlines rose in the 1920s, but Canadian flappers often balancedContinue reading “Winter Flappers: How Canadian Climate Changed the Look”
Audrey Le Goff (Pardon Your French) Inspired: Chicken & Leek Fricassée with Butternut Squash
A silky, rustic French countryside classic — tender chicken, buttery leeks and sweet roasted squash in a creamy wine‑kissed sauce. I love Audrey Le Goff’s recipes. If I have to choose one that is my favourite, which is hard to decide so there really isn’t just one favourite, in that case I would have toContinue reading “Audrey Le Goff (Pardon Your French) Inspired: Chicken & Leek Fricassée with Butternut Squash”
Myrna Loy’s Milk‑Based Masks
Myrna Loy’s complexion had a serenity that set her apart from the high‑glamour stars of her era. While other actresses relied on heavy powders and studio tricks, Loy built her glow from the skin outward — beginning with her beloved milk‑based masks. This routine came from her early dance training, where milk was used toContinue reading “Myrna Loy’s Milk‑Based Masks”
The Thin Man Phenomenon: Myrna Loy and the Birth of Intelligent Glamour
When The Thin Man debuted in 1934, audiences expected a clever mystery. What they didn’t anticipate was a cultural shift — one that would redefine glamour, marriage and modern femininity, to what it was at the time. At the centre of this phenomenon was Myrna Loy, whose portrayal of Nora Charles became the guideline forContinue reading “The Thin Man Phenomenon: Myrna Loy and the Birth of Intelligent Glamour”
