The Olive Box

It was wonderful to work with The Olive Box again.

This time we focused on product photography, how delicious are these charcuterie boards, graze boxes and other goodies?

“Thank you so much, your support, talent and creativity have helped lift this off the ground!”

— Sunny

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Summer Favourites 2021

Is summer your favourite season too? I come so alive when it’s warm and sunny, I’m happy and energetic. Here are some of my summer favorites so far:

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CHANEL CHANCE EAU TENDRE

I love this floral-fruity scent because it has an interesting twist to it. Top notes are quince and grapefruit; middle notes are hyacinth and jasmine; base notes are musk, iris, virginia cedar and amber.

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BOOKS

“The seven husbands of Evelyn Hugo” by Taylor Jenkins Reid

synopsis: Aging and reclusive Hollywood movie icon Evelyn Hugo is finally ready to tell the truth about her glamorous and scandalous life. But when she chooses unknown magazine reporter Monique Grant for the job, no one is more astounded than Monique herself. Why her? Why now?

“The Nightingale” by Kristin Hannah

synopsis: In the quiet village of Carriveau, Vianne Mauriac says good-bye to her husband, Antoine, as he heads for the Front. She doesn’t believe that the Nazis will invade France…but invade they do, in droves of marching soldiers, in caravans of trucks and tanks, in planes that fill the skies and drop bombs upon the innocent. When a German captain requisitions Vianne’s home, she and her daughter must live with the enemy or lose everything. Without food or money or hope, as danger escalates all around them, she is forced to make one impossible choice after another to keep her family alive.

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QUOTE

One of the best pieces of advice for entrepreneurs… it’s so important to take time for yourself, for self-care, for recharging, for sanity… Rest, don’t quit!

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WHITE DRESS

This year my favorite white dress is from Simons. Timeless style and comfort is what I love about it. Now I just need more tan!

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PHOTO OF THE SEASON

I loved starting summer with Farnaz. She’s such a radiant and great woman! Her photoshoot had a tropical vibe all over it. I think this photo really captures Farnaz’ gentle and mysterious personality.

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COFFEE

I’m always searching for great coffee. Equator’s North Star Espresso is sweet, smooth and silky. I highly recommend starting your day with it!

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I hope you find these summer favourites inspiring!

xoxo, Agnes

Farnaz

Starting summer with Farnaz was amazing. Enjoy her photoshoot highlights!

“I have to tell you everyone LOVED the photos. Thank you so much for such a beautiful experience. All the pictures are stunning!!”

— Farnaz

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3 Beliefs Killing Your Personal Brand Growth

1. I need to look perfect

   As women, we're often our worst critics. This belief is understandable to an extent – we want to look good and feel good.

Following that logic though, only supermodels should be out there and that is simply crazy, wouldn't you agree? And nobody's expecting you to be perfect, they expect you to help with your expertise.

By all means, wear clothes that make you feel amazing and give yourself some pampering self-care! But you don't need to be perfect, you need to:

• show up and be approachable

• communicate how you're helping

• be passionate about your work

2. I don't want to promote myself, it's vain

Think about the last time you worked with someone because they were showing up in their brand. Did you think they were vain or did they give you a chance to get to know them better? Maybe you felt a connection because of similar fashion choices, life stages you're at, problems you're experiencing or even your pets?

There's a reason why content with people performs better online. We're all humans craving human connection. If you're hiding, people can't work with you.

3. I need to follow trends

Technology moves very fast, however always remember that while marketing and social media platforms have their goals, you should have your own goals.

Knowing what your brand is and sticking to that instead of jumping from trend to trend is more productive and will help you focus on business growth.

Be mindful how much of your attention you give to trends, especially if they're not giving you results in your business.

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Little Luxuries

I’ve been wanting to write about little luxuries for a while. After all, during this difficult time self-care is more important than ever.

Treating yourself can be done in the comfort of your home and doesn’t have to mean chilling with Netflix, wine and chips.

Here are some of my favorite ways of treating myself. I saved the best for last!

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PERFUME

Putting on great perfume can really help with your mood. Finding your favourite aromas can be exciting!

It’s good to switch them every once in a while. At the moment my combo is:

Day

Jo Malone Mimosa & Cardamom

Prada Candy

Evening

Hugo Boss Deep Red

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CHOCOLATE

We all like to snack at the end of a difficult day. The key for me is finding snacks that aren’t too unhealthy. I love Lily’s chocolate (salted caramel is my absolute favourite) because it’s not a sugar bomb, it’s actually surprising how little calories it has.

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LAVENDER EPSOM SALT

A relaxing bath + good book is a great combo, wouldn’t you agree? Lavender bath salt takes this experience to a new level.

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TEA

A great cup of tea by your side makes any chore better. Tea Freak is one of my favorite brands because of amazing quality!

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TENCEL SHEETS

I’m obsessed with these sheets, when I wake up I feel like I’m lying down in butter. They’re so soft! You can get tencel sheets from several places, including West Elm and Amazon.

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I hope this blog gave you some ides on how to spoil yourself!

xoxo, Agnes

Raj

A busy professional, confident and calm. It was lovely to work with Real Estate Agent Raj.

Raj needed effortless lifestyle photos for her branding & marketing materials, website and social media platforms. It was also the perfect time to update Raj’s headshot.

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