My Lunar New Year Must Have Items – 恭喜发财

I remember the first time I heard a friend wish me 恭喜发财 (gōng xǐ fā cái) – and I came to learn about the lunar new year, I fell in love with the traditions. A rough translation meaning “Wishing you wealth and prosperity” (both of wish I could use more of in 2020) I thought that to celebrate I would share some beautiful lunar new year items that I am hoping to add to my life this year from brands Julio & I love.

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It’s Not The Holidays Until Starbucks Canada Does This…

It’s probably one of my favourite times of the year. On any given day in late autumn I’ll grab my daily coffee at Starbucks during a busy day, and then, just like that … the next morning when I return to the same location, it’s magic. The entire store is decked out in its holiday version full of joy and all the things that get me excited for the snowy months ahead. From Christmas Blend to the big reveal of the holiday cup design, the memories that Starbucks Canada creates for me are some of my favourite holiday moments of all!

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