Taking the time to stop for a cocooning moment is a must in autumn. From a change of look to a tasty Friday cocktail, from home sweets to short getaways, there are a thousand and one ways to take care of yourself. Here are some ideas to find yours.
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FORENA PACKAGES
Let relaxation envelop you
Immerse yourself in the worlds of Förena! Discover rituals and traditions inspired by Iceland, Germany and Russia with their four packages: Water, Wind, Earth and Fire. Each package includes access to saunas, baths, terraces and rest areas, a massage or beauty treatment as well as a 2 or 3-course meal that will transport you on a distinguished culinary journey at the foot of Mont Saint-Bruno .
COCKTAIL BOMB SHOP
Explosive appetizers
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Treat yourself to an original, fun and delicious gift, made in Montreal. Cocktail Bomb Shop offers drink mixes in the form of bath bombs. Add a bomb in carbonated water and watch it dissolve, sparkling, then enjoy, in a mocktail or in a cocktail by adding alcohol. Take a look at the Holiday Varieties box which includes six extraordinary cocktail bombs, ideal for tasting with friends or to give as a gift.
C-CONCEPT
Hair Tricks 101
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Looking for ideas and tips to take care of your hair? Whether it is to manage to tame your mane or to finally achieve perfect curls, Concept C comes to the rescue. Easy-to-make tips and tutorials are offered daily on their Instagram page, @conceptcshop. It’s even possible to get personalized recommendations for the right routine for your hair by asking questions on private messaging. Also take a look at their website for even more content.
LE DUVET DE BIANCA IN WHITE GOOSE DOWN
Sleep in a cloud
Discover the goose down duvet designed in Montreal by Dolce Bianca. With an 850+ loft, it offers one of the highest lofts on the Canadian market. Certified cruelty-free by DownPass, this beautiful duvet can be used in both winter and summer thanks to its high breathability factor. Similar to a snowflake, the goose down gives a puffy and light character to the duvet ensuring you softness and freshness. Finally, its satin cotton shell promises restorative sleep worthy of a night in the finest hotels.
LODGES
Thermal healing in the forest
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Experience a complete thermal circuit in the privacy of a private chalet! Each of the lodges has its own dry sauna, steam sauna, spa and cold waterfall. The Scandinavian-style units are located on a large wooded lot in Fitchbay, in the Eastern Townships. With a fully equipped kitchen, a wood-burning fireplace and a massage therapy service, everything is in place to offer you a cozy space and a memorable relaxing stay.