FROM THE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
T o me, spring is about rebirth and renewal: from the fresh buds on the trees and the emerging spring flowers, to the rebirth within ourselves as we strip off the layers (both physically and emotionally) of winter. This is the time for self-care, and self-appreciation. This winter was particularly hard here on the Island. It started early, and it lasted for what felt like an eternity. But now we’re on the other side of things, finally. It’s time to pack away our winter boots and parkas, and embrace the fresh spring air. With all this in mind, our focus for this issue is renewal. Remembering to take care of YOU is so important, especially after a long winter. But renewal can mean many things to many people. So, whether your focus is self-care or personal growth, this issue has something for everyone. Welcome to springtime here at PEI Living!
Editor-in-Chief: Story Sheidow Copy Editor: Rebecca Spinner Home Editor: Susan Snow Style Editor: Kimberly Rashed Art Director: Jacqui Chaisson Lead Photographer: Evan Cerretti
Photography Evan Ceretti Photography Buffie Boily Photography Amy Parsons Photography Caley Joy Photography Bruce Jollimore Photography Susan Snow Heather Ogg
Contributing Writers Annika Borg
Patricia Foster Kristen Johnson Alana Lauren Evan Patkai (EA Financial) Darren MacKenzie (EA Home Builder)
Jacqui Chaisson 902.394.7499 jacqui@pei-living.ca Story Sheidow 902.313.0359 story@pei-living.ca Advertising Inquires Allan MacNeil 902.313.0359 allan.peiliving@gmail.com
▲ Story Sheidow, story@pei-living.ca (Photo: Buffie Boily Photography)
We’re excited that our Food & Drink section includes a new restaurant profile feature, in which we take a closer look at some of the best dining the Island has to offer. With menu samples, tons of stunning images, and more, these features allow you to step inside each business. Feel like trying something new? This is a great place to look for culinary inspiration. From beautiful homes to trendy interior design, our Home & Cottage section has got it all. See our Home Editor Susan Snow’s home profile for her take on a bold, crisp, and minimal design. It’s absolutely stunning, I assure you! Our Style section offers the first of many contributions from our new Style Editor, Kimberly Rashed. In this issue she talks about the eight essentials of a chic wardrobe, from a power dress to the perfect pair of jeans. In Health & Wellness, we’re following our “renewal” theme with an exploration of the “zero waste” movement. With many local businesses embracing this shift, it’s now easier than ever to make the change. We’ll give you tips and tricks to make your transition to a greener life virtually seamless. We can’t forget our cover story: Women In Business! This annual spring feature is by far one of my favourites. With an abundance of incredible businesswomen here on the Island, we can’t wait to share these inspiring stories with you!
Amber Bagnell sales@pei-living.ca
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And of course, check out this issue’s Book Report by Kristen Johnson, and our “10 Things To Do,” both in our Family section.
So find an empty chair on one of the Island’s many great outdoor patios, order a latte or sangria, and relax with this issue of PEI Living. For those looking to take some well-deserved “‘me time” this spring, we can certainly help with that!
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