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THE DISH • A LITTLE BIT OF THIS, A LITTLE BIT OF THAT

Snow Suit • Meet a ceramist who puts a festive spin on her signature monochrome palette.

Read the Room • Everyone on your list wants the same thing this season: permission to get lost in a great book. These 10 recent releases—which run the gamut from buzzy memoirs to gorgeous cookbooks to singular works on identity—provide just that.

Crème de la Crème • Seven Canadian-made cream liqueurs to give this season (or just savour yourself).

Let The Island Heal You • The St. Kitts Reset

Do You Need to Take a Multivitamin?

Gifts That Go Beyond the Holidays • From cozy comforts to the latest tech to small culinary appliances, thereʼs something for everyone on your list—including you!

Is the Oura Ring Worth It? • The sleek health tracker is suddenly everywhere. Here’s what you need to know.

THE $14O TRACKER THAT TRULY IMPRESSED ME

Why La Malbaie in Charlvoix Should Be Your Next Family Destination • Enjoy the natural winter beauty and cozy charms for this Quebec region

All the Trends to Have on Your Radar This Winter

MEOW FACTOR

Well Plaid

NEW BEAUTY BUYS

SPOT THE DIFFERENCE

Warm Wishes

New Year, New Hue • Every year, leading paint brands and decor experts make their Colour of the Year announcements, an insider look at the hues that will define how we decorate for the months ahead. Without further ado, here’s your 2026 colour forecast.

Why Women Should Stop Blaming Themselves For Obesity • Debunking common myths and societal biases to uncover the true nature of obesity and why medical support is vital

Copenhagen • A joy-sparking guide to the happiest city in the world.

SOUVENIR SHOP

A Clean Break • I thought my relationship with my father was over. But cutting off a toxic family member, as I discovered, doesn’t have to be all or nothing.

Table for One • I’ve built up my moxie from years of dining solo. It’s a practice I suggest everyone get comfortable with—you never know when hunger will strike.

Shop Canada this Christmas with 42 glorious gifts from homegrown makers and brands.

LAST BUT NOT LEAST

LOCAL LOVE • Need more gifting inspo? Check out these editor-loved Canadian boutiques.

WELCOME to the JOY Club • Whatever type of year you’ve had, we bet you wouldn’t say no to squeezing a little more joy out of 2025. For inspiration, we asked 27 of our favourite Canadians—including comedian Ann Pornel, whom we’ve appointed president of the Chatelaine Joy Club—to share their most exuberant moments of the year. Here’s what they told us.

Highlights from the 2025 Chatelaine Wellness Retreat • The annual event—held at a serene, Finnish-inspired Nordic day spa—is dedicated to relaxation, self-care and personal growth.

The Great Canadian Cookie Road Trıp

Feliz Navidad! • Spending Christmas with family in Western Mexico while I was growing up was identity-forming for me. I loved the colours, the flavours and the way everyone in the neighbourhood seemed to take nochebuena (Christmas Eve) festivities more seriously than December 25 itself. It’s hard to recreate the experience for my own kids, who have never spent a holiday abroad—but cooking from those memories gets me pretty close.

A Good Nosh • Put together a classic Hanukkah brunch with this guide from the owners of the always-bustling Arthurs Nosh Bar in Montreal.

Your Winter Wellness Guide to Better Sleep • Sleep deeper, ease stress and feel more grounded...