Glow Within by Julie

10/04/2026

At almost 55, I can look back and see how life’s challenges have brought new realizations and gratitude.

Hard doesn’t always mean bad. Sometimes it helps us see the light.

10/01/2026

When did sharing our emotions and stories become “too much”?

Why do we make assumptions about people we haven’t taken the time to listen to?

Why is there shame in struggling or feeling sad?

Why does someone else’s hardship make our own feel less important?

Stories on the news get our attention, but the person next door can be ignored and forgotten.

Listening doesn’t mean taking sides or agreeing with every detail. Sometimes it simply means making room for someone to share their experience and feel heard, without being judged or asked to prove how they feel.

Maybe if we each take the time to look around at our own families and communities, we’ll listen more and assume less. A snapshot can’t tell us how someone is really feeling. Kindness and curiosity can help us understand one another, create more compassion, and let that compassion spread.

09/27/2026

For a long time, I thought being loving meant putting everyone else first. I learned to notice what people needed, make room for them, and keep going, often without asking what I needed.

This year, a life lesson finally came into focus: I matter too. Not more than anyone else. Not less. Just as much.

So many women are taught to carry the emotional weight of a home and call it love. I’m learning that caring for others and making room for myself can exist together.

09/26/2026

In numerology, 2026 is a 1 year: the energy of new beginnings and realizations.

This year has helped me see how often I abandoned myself and my own needs for others.

I’m learning that I can be honest and still be loved, even when I say something someone may not want to hear. I didn’t know that kind of love existed and that’s a gift.

I see an awakening happening among women: daughters, mothers and wives who were taught to fit into a version of what each label “should” look like or be.

I’m finding people who are curious to know all of me, and I’m grateful for the chance to know all of them, too.

I feel an exciting future drawing near: one where we stay curious, let ourselves express our emotions with respect, and see those moments as gifts that help us truly know one another beyond the surface.

Is anyone else feeling this?

04/21/2026

I’ve been slowly allowing myself time to do something I’ve always felt drawn to… painting.

In 2025, I took my first official art class with Kate Designs (highly recommend), and since then I’ve been exploring acrylics, oils, and often a mix of the two.

Makeup artistry and hairstyling have been my focus for years, and I still love what they can do. But as I get older, I’m realizing not everyone connects to makeup and hair the same way… while art has this beautiful way of bringing people together across all ages and backgrounds.

My dream of hosting in-person gatherings really started through painting. After completing a few classes with Kate, craving connection, I invited a group of women back to my home for coffee and snacks. That small moment turned into something I had hoped for.

We’ve now been meeting once a month. It’s an eclectic group of women of all different ages and backgrounds. One afternoon we even sat together knitting and crocheting, and my youngest daughter, who’s 23, joined us. That felt like such a gift.

There’s a kind of wisdom that shows up in small, open spaces like that. When people feel comfortable being themselves, something special happens. No pressure to dress up or be “on.” Just women showing up as they are.

I think we all reach points in life where we start asking…

Who do I want to be?
How do I want to live?
Who do I want to spend my time with?

I’m in that space now.

I don’t want to let go of makeup, but I do want to make room for other forms of creativity too.

I recently joined the North Grenville Artist Guild, hoping to connect with others who love art as much as I do. So this is me beginning to share more of that part of my life here. I’ll be posting my artwork alongside my makeup content and continuing to learn as I go.

Makeup has never been about perfection for me… and neither is painting.
It’s about expression, creativity, and connection.

My idea of a fulfilled life is sharing space with curious people who want to create, learn, and be together.

Today feels like the beginning.

04/20/2026

Highlighters aren't usually on my radar, maybe it's my age or my love for cream cheek products 🤷‍♀️. But this one's looks great! The Luminous Silk Liquid Highlighter gives off an elegant glow that's perfect for everyday wear. Plus, it looks stunning when the shade matches your skin tone.

04/14/2026

Jumping on to share some favourite products for the Spring Sephora Savings Event. Long lasting red lip, affordable eyeshadows, foundation that lasts and more.



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04/14/2026

Come shopping with us at Sephora 💄

We walked through the store sharing our honest thoughts on some of the most talked-about products right now… what we love, what we question, and what might actually be worth it.

I had so much fun filming this. Watching Laura and Kayla get excited reminded me of how I used to feel in my 20s—so curious, so eager to try everything.

Now at 54, my priorities (and my taste) have shifted… and I think that really comes through in this video.

There’s something here for everyone—whether you’re just starting out or refining what truly works for you 🤍

Here’s the video if you want to come along with us:
https://youtu.be/awG9kxa0tjU

Sephora

04/14/2026

04/14/2026

Sharing some of my most used products at Sephora for their Spring Saving Event.