Upgrading our hair care routines to locally-made, low-waste, consciously-packaged, and toxin-free products presents us with the opportunity to make a positive impact on our planet, but that doesn't mean you have to give up achieving the hair of your dreams. In fact, it could be the start of your best hair yet!

Last week, a beautiful woman came into the boutique. A visitor from Romania, she was captivated by the makeup samples on display; shimmering loose mineral eyeshadows, reflective highlighters and lipstick were of particular interest to her. I assisted her as she applied a neutral, pinkish mauve shade of lip colour. Lovely! It was added to her selection of products she planned to purchase that day.    I turned my back to help other guests in the store, and when I came back to her I was surprised to see...

At portia-ella, self-care is a priority we help you achieve, we are always stocked with the best natural aromatherapy, relaxation, and pampering products that help you find your inner peace.

Stimulus is all around us, all the time, but it fails (more often than not) to truly satisfy us and make us feel complete, at rest, and fulfilled. This deficiency can lead to increased stress, poorer sleep, and increase our craving for unhealthy food and behaviours. Try these 6 ways to treat your senses to a full, luxury experience, that is sure to calm and fulfill you to your core.