Author Archives: Colleen ODea

About this Post: Dorothée Rosen is a Halifax goldsmith who’s an absolute GEM of a human being! In this post, I chat about the ring I had made from a gem I’ve been hanging on to for many years. Read Continue reading Dorothée Rosen…a Gem of a Goldsmith!→

About this post: Are you looking for some down time with friends, a romantic afternoon with your partner, some one-on-one time with your favourite child? Sensea Nordic Spa is the place to go! I visited, and will go again…and then Continue reading “What a Wednesday” – My Visit to Sensea Nordic Spa in Chester, Nova Scotia→

About this post: Is there a dream that’s nagging at you? Do you wonder how to make it a reality? After watching my daughter reach for the stars…here’s the advice I can offer. #LivingCreatively #LivingtheDream #ChaseYourDreams Continue reading 5 Things that Help when Chasing Your Dream→

It’s the middle of April and this is my first blog post OF THE YEAR!!!  My goodness the world is upside down isn’t it?  I’ve been trying to figure out why I haven’t been writing and I think it comes Continue reading I got nothing…→

It was sometime in October that my oldest daughter began preparing me with the idea that she wouldn’t be home for the holidays. I wanted no part of the conversation. After all, I’ve had 29 Christmasses with my girl…29 years Continue reading How to Enjoy a Virtual Family Christmas→

About this Post: For ten Wednesdays leading up to the holidays, I’ll share with you some of my favourite things in these “Wish List Wednesday” posts. Click on the links where you can purchase online, or visit their shops where Continue reading Wednesday Wish List (Week 8)→

About this Post: For ten Wednesdays leading up to the holidays, I’ll share with you some of my favourite things in these “Wish List Wednesday” posts. Click on the links where you can purchase online, or visit their shops where Continue reading Wish List Wednesday (Week 7)→

A few weeks ago, I received a message from a friend, asking if I could contribute to a book she was writing about RESILIENT women in Nova Scotia…stories about 2020…and how we’ve all pushed through a difficult year. After a Continue reading We are Unbreakable…→

About this Post: For ten Wednesdays leading up to the holidays, I’ll share with you some of my favourite things (ala Oprah Winfrey) in these “Wish List Wednesday” posts. Click on the links where you can purchase online, or visit Continue reading Wish List Wednesday (Week 6)→

About this Post: For ten Wednesdays leading up to the holidays, I’ll share with you some of my favourite things (ala Oprah Winfrey) in these “Wish List Wednesday” posts. Click on the links where you can purchase online, or visit Continue reading Wish List Wednesday (Week 5)→

About this Post: For ten Wednesdays leading up to the holidays, I’ll share with you some of my favourite things (ala Oprah Winfrey) in these “Wish List Wednesday” posts. Click on the links where you can purchase online, or visit Continue reading Wish List Wednesday (Week 4)→

About this Post: For ten Wednesdays leading up to the holidays, I’ll share with you some of my favourite things (ala Oprah Winfrey) in these “Wish List Wednesday” posts. Click on the links where you can purchase online, or visit Continue reading Wish List Wednesday (Week 3)→

About this post: How’s this “new normal” working for you? If you’re like me, there’s been a lot of overthinking and not enough relaxation so with that in mind, I’ve come up with a way to help you CHILL OUT! Continue reading You need to CHILL OUT!→

About this Post: For ten Wednesdays leading up to the holidays, I’ll share with you some of my favourite things (a la Oprah Winfrey) in these “Wish List Wednesday” posts. Click on the links where you can purchase online, or Continue reading Wish List Wednesday (Week 2)→

About this Post: For ten Wednesdays leading up to the holidays, I’ll share with you some of my favourite things (a la Oprah Winfrey) in these “Wish List Wednesday” posts. Click on the links where you can purchase online, or Continue reading Wish List Wednesday (Week 1)→

About this post: I’ve hit a little snag in my #wellnessjourney! In this post, I give you all of the details of what’s going on with me, and how I believe my healthcare is best dealt with from a team Continue reading Taking a team approach to my #WellnessJourney…→

I have a BRAND NEW DESIGN in my Etsy shop for the “Things We Love About You” artwork! How did it come to be and where did I get my inspiration, you ask? Well…it comes down to the simple fact Continue reading Shake your palm palms…and help me celebrate!→

At the end of the day, I’m useless to my friends, family, and clients…unless I take care of myself. Quarantine did something to me…I came out of it feeling unsteady, uncomfortable…foggy. I didn’t quite feel like myself and didn’t seem Continue reading Seven things you can do to put yourself first and TAKE CARE OF YOU!→

About this post: How are you all doing with your social distancing? Me…I’m getting out a bit more but I’ve learned a valuable lesson! NO MORE GIN FOR ME! Have a read through to see how I handled my drinks Continue reading I had some drinks the other night…and all inhibitions went flying out the window!→

About this post: With so much going on in my life at the moment, I thought I’d take the opportunity to chat about everything that’s on my mind and how I’m feeling about life in general. From Quarantine, to protests, Continue reading What’s on your mind…→