Journal

Love Your City is a series where people share stories about their city and what it means to them. Avery shares his experience with Toronto.

"I was lucky enough to move to this city at the naive age of 10 after moving here from a small town. Even then I had this crazy idea that anything would be possible: all of my hopes, dreams and wildest desires could be pursued and accomplished when I got to Toronto."

Once you have completely enjoyed your HNDSM candle, follow this easy guide to help you repurpose the vessel. Keep enjoying the vibe and get creative!​ The vessel is perfect as a pen or cotton swab holder, a vase or even for a quick cocktail. 

Love Your City is a series where people share stories about their city and what it means to them. Here is John's experience with New York.

On August 12, 2012, I moved out of California to New York City. Prior to COVID, everyday I felt like a transplant and most days I had to remind myself that “I’m living in NEW YORK CITY.” During COVID, I witnessed New York City shut down around me – around all of us – and despite how grim I felt, I witnessed how tough New Yorkers were everywhere I looked.

One of the easiest ways to improve health and wellness is by putting in a little more effort into daily breathing exercises. The best past is that you can do this anywhere, at any time and all you need is a few moments to yourself to change how you feel

We are kicking off our wellness series with the most important piece of the puzzle: water. Most of us are dehydrated without realizing it. Sweaty workouts, lots of caffeine or sometimes simply just forgetting to grab a glass of water here or there, leaves us feeling thirsty and sluggish.

Love Your City is a series where people share stories about their city and what it means to them. Vancouver is a city that is easy to love. Here is Anna's experience with her city, Vancouver.

"When talking about Vancouver there is a rightfully obvious highlight, the nature that surrounds and immerses the city. I am in awe of it daily and I hope and expect never to get used to it. No matter where you are in town you can catch a glimpse (at least) of the ocean, the mountains, or likely both at once. No matter what season you can find flowers blooming. Coming from the prairies, it never ceases to amaze. 

Martin Rouillard, the E-commerce Manager & Buyer at Centre Commercial, is a friend of HNDSM. We have had the pleasure of getting to know Martin on our bi-annual trips to Paris. Enjoy this Peer Portraits interview for insight into his professional journey, favorite spots in Paris and what he recommends everyone should experience in their life. 

Introducing a new weekly series entitled, 'Balance'. This year, more so than ever before, it has become apparent how necessary physical, mental and spiritual wellness truly is. Living in the...

Kyle, the founder of Gramparents, is a friend and colleague of HNDSM. He is kind, calm and one of the most sociable people we know. You can catch him cycling through Brooklyn or on an adventure in Colorado. Check out his interview below! 

Since these holidays are about staying at home, slowing down and spending a lot of cosy time on the couch, we compiled a list of some of our go to movies and TV shows. This is a random mix of moods made to either help with your scrolling fatigue or inspire the thought of another movie that ultimately wins the bid. Enjoy!

Once again, here is a short list of books, movies, music and podcasts we have enjoyed this year. While we consumed much less content this year than previously, we wanted to share what inspired us or made us reflect, laugh, cringe or cry. Enjoy our selection and please hit us up with suggestions as we head into the holidays for some downtime and quality entertainment.