Photo, Geneviève Caron. Hair & makeup, Claudine Baltazar for the Ouai/Charlotte Tilbury/Plutino Group. Styling, Jessica Albano. Dock build, Hotsets Film. Paint in Watermelon Red, Benjamin Moore. Hat, BCBG. Le Specs X Self Portrait sunglasses, TFOFW. Kate Spade New York bathing suit, Expressions bangles, The Bay. Shoes, Joie.
Upfront
Editor’s letter
Notebook: Ms. Chatelaine, plus our favourite things to do, watch and read this month.
One last thing: A date with Kim Cattrall.
Style
Notes: Fun summer sandals, how to fake a post-vacation glow, cute beach totes and more.
Making waves: Embrace your hair’s natural texture with simple tricks for bouncy curls. Plus the best products for eliminating frizz.
Here comes the sun: Sunscreens for any situation, and how to protect yourself from the heat.
All for one: Put away the bikini—this summer it’s all about the one-piece.
Home
Notes: Colourful glassware, modern rattan products, wind chimes and more.
The long game: By investing in classic pieces, designer Lindsay Mens Craig created a kitchen that will stand the test of time.
The high life: How one couple turned their cookie-cutter condo into an urban oasis.
Health
Notes: The science behind self-care (plus everything you need for a me-time starter kit), Dr. Danielle Martin on adrenal fatigue and more.
A bitter pill: For decades, medical research was conducted mostly on men. Now differences in the way women experience pain, metabolize drugs and even suffer concussions are coming to light.
Say it — Don’t spray it: Why is douching still a million-dollar business in Canada despite the well-known risks?
Under one roof: How Dr. Marjorie Dixon is creating better access to reproductive care in Ontario.
State of play: The health benefits of adults-only camps, “preschools” and playgrounds.
Life
Redefining Dad: Katrina Onstad reflects on the dramatic shapeshifting of fatherhood in just one generation.
The Chatelaine Q&A: Journalist Tom Vanderbilt on the science behind personal taste and what we think we know about ourselves.
Life, on repeat: Tracy Moore on the rewards of a highly scheduled life and why it’s worth the sacrifices.
Food
Kitchen notes: Five twists on lemonade, instant cherry sorbet, easy flavour-boosting ingredients and more.
9 ways with watermelon: Cool down on a hot summer day with one of these refreshing recipes.
Step away from the stove: Genius no-cook recipes for when it’s too hot to turn on the oven.
Berry special: Make the most of summer’s bounty with classic strawberry shortcakes.
The dinner plan: Your guide to easy weeknight meals.
Chatelaine celebrates, inspires, informs and empowers. We know that Canadian women contain multitudes, and we cover all of the issues—big and small—that matter to them, from climate change to caregiving, Canadian fashion and what to cook now.
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