Katieooo

Hi! I am so excited to be a part of this exchange and can't wait to see what thoughtful surprises this brings! I'm 37 and live in Canada with my husband, 2 year old son, and my sweet golden doodle named Pepper. I love to travel near and far, drink excellent cappuccinos, and eat delicious food. I love vegetable gardening and try to plant fun new things each year. (I'm all set for gardening supplies and seeds).

I'm always eager to try new things and learn new hobbies. Doing things with my hands is really fulfilling to me. I recently took a beginner's pottery class and had so much fun! I have always enjoyed doing crafts, and am loving being able to share this joy with my son too.

I have an obsession with advent calendars filled with unique things (like beauty items, tea, experiences, anything and everything!). They make every day feel like a little adventure!

I'm a quality over quantity kind of person and really appreciate locally made things. I would much prefer to have a single chocolate from a really nice chocolatier than to have a big box of mediocre chocolates, for example.

My perfect day with my family would start by enjoying breakfast at a charming local cafe, then going on a day trip to explore a new area together. We'd go on a little hike, stop at some cool local stores afterwards, and bring home some new finds. We'd come home and order something delicious for dinner. My husband and I would play a board game in the evening while munching on gourmet savoury popcorn. I'd then spend some time reading a book in bed to mellow out the night.

My perfect day all to myself? If I were to conjure up the ultimate me-day, here's what it would look like: I check into a hotel in Toronto. I wake up the next morning feeling incredibly well rested, and have the morning to do whatever. I. want. I start by ordering room service breakfast, and then get a manicure. Then I'd love to go on a guilt-free shopping spree and pick out things just for me for once haha. It seems that whenever I shop these days, it's for everybody but myself. After my shopping excursion, I catch up with a friend over lunch. Then I take myself to Body Blitz Spa for a few hours to relax and rejuvenate in their incredible therapeutic water circuit. I went a couple times about a decade ago, and it made my body melt with relaxation. I suffer from chronic pain from a car accident, and contrast waters do me so much good. I'd order a smoothie from the juice bar at the spa to give myself the energy to go to my next spot. I'd spend the evening going to a musical while I'm in the city and would then go home to a clean house, feeling completely restored and revitalized from my day.

I prefer spa-like/relaxing scents (think bergamot, eucalyptus, lavender, rosemary) over something sweet/strong/woodsy.

My current size is women's L. I'm a "true summer," and I gravitate to things in that colour palette! My ears are pierced.

I'm vegetarian, so no meat or fish products please and thanks! That includes gelatin. :) 

• Favourite coffee? Cappuccinos when I'm out, and I have an automatic espresso machine that makes me lattes when I'm home

• Favourite tea? Kusmi BB Detox

• What is your favorite candy? Good quality milk chocolate. One of my favourite chocolate stores is Soma Chocolate. I love discovering other places!

• Do you prefer sweet or sour? Sweet

• What is your favorite colour? Teal, purple, dusty pink

• Do you work out? I have a Peloton bike and am starting to get into swimming

• What is your favourite professional sport to watch? I'm not very sporty but do follow F1 - I went to the Spa GP and Montreal GP

• Do you enjoy any outdoor activities? I like to go on hikes, go to the beach, grow vegetables in my gardens, watch birds in my yard, and overall love to spend time outside as much as possible

• If you could splurge on one beauty/fashion item, what would it be? A spa day including a facial

• How would you describe your personal style? Classic/casual/mom chic

• Do you have a favourite type of flower or florist? Charmed Flowers in Waterloo Ontario always has gorgeous flower arrangements

• What is your favourite vacation spot? Slovenia and Croatia are incredible. Fun fact: my favourite thing to do every time I go on a trip is to visit the local grocery store!! I always find the coolest things there and learn so much about what the locals eat and cook

• Do you have a pet? My sweet and lovable golden doodle, Pepper, who has an incredibly gentle and empathetic spirit. She’s quick to learn new tricks too. We've been doing some basic agility training and Pepper can jump through a hula hoop like a champ haha