canada - Stevie Jewel

09.13.16

Arriving in London

I’ve been to London Ontario once before to visit some radio stations, so actually getting to explore the city as part of CCMA week was a great experience! We arrived Thursday afternoon just in time to attend the opening reception at London Music Hall and throughout the week I had the chance to visit and take in some great local culture, I’ll be posting more about that soon, so make sure to check back! In the mean time, here’s my outfit for the opening reception, a black lace dress with fringe detail and my favorite over the knee boots. It was the perfect mix of style and glamour for the opening reception. Black is always a go to color for me, what’s something you often reach for when putting together a great outfit?

08.30.16

Rapid Hangout

Got to play a show 30 minutes from my hometown and then spend some quality time with my family this month. I have four siblings and two of them had their birthdays within a week of each other and my mum’s birthday, so it’s quite the busy last couple weeks of August. On one of my mornings off, we were able to snap a couple shots by some rapids close to home. Gearing up for a big fall, full of music and awesome adventures, so I loved having a couple hours to enjoy nature!

07.28.16

Traveling With Your Dog

Audrey joins me more often than not when I’m traveling. She’s often mistaken for a stuffed animal, and while I fully support stuffed animal travel, I don’t know why people think I would travel with a stuffed dog…but I digress. Traveling with a dog isn’t difficult, but it’s something you learn tricks to as you do it. So here are my tips for traveling with girl’s best friend.

1. Bathroom Break

This seems obvious, but you’d be surprised how easy it is to overlook when you’re in a hurry for a very early morning flight. Not only will you dog be fidgety, but you’ll feel super guilty, so do what you have to in order to make sure your puppy has a potty break prior to arriving at the airport.

Audrey on our first radio tour!

2. Starbucks Water

Flying is dehydrating for everyone, including you dog! Starbucks provides free ice water, all you have to do is ask, and your dog will appreciate you for it!

Celebrating Christmas in Canada!

3. Travel case

Audrey has a backpack that designed for carrying pets, and she loves it. She hops right in and she’s always right by me, which is her favorite place to be! Figure out what works best for you dog, BUT, make sure it fits under the seat! The key is finding a happy medium and making sure your pup will be comfortable during the hours of travel.

Audrey in our hotel room in Chicago before the show.

4. Paperwork

Have your paperwork in order, especially if traveling internationally. It will save time and anxiety if you know what you are allowed to have and what they need to make sure your pup is okay to enter the country.

Audrey in Kingston, Ontario

5. Food

Audrey in Ottawa before a radio interview

Flying with dog food is sometimes allowed, but sometimes not. This can create difficulties upon arrival to your destination, so do a little research prior to takeoff to find out where you can get your dogs food in the travel destination.

I hope these tips help you! Do you travel with your dog? What are your tricks and secrets? Let me know in the comments!

07.15.16

Finding Kingston

I recently had the pleasure of spending time in Kingston Ontario with a good friend. Summer in Canada is so dreamy, time is spent by the lake, evening swims because it’s so humid, and exploring antique shops, ice cream stops, and taking in the experience of spending time nature. This trip was full of that! I had such a good time, and we even worked on some music while I was there. Nothing inspires good songs like good living! What are some memories you have made so far this summer?

06.28.16

Performing In Muskoka

At the end of May I got to play in my hometown which is always a treat. This was my first time playing at Deerhurst Resort and it was a great time. Deerhurst is a great resort that emphasizes the natural beauty of northern Canada. The audience was great, and the other artists in the lineup made the whole night a great experience. I played some new songs, and it’s always great to see what songs resonate with the audience, it varies from show to show. Some songs always go over well, but then others hit harder with specific crowds.

06.11.16

Exploring Sudbury

I’d never been to Sudbury until recently, for a radio visit to KICX 91.7 but what a great day trip! I happen to love being in the car and driving to new places, it’s great for laughing, chatting, reflecting, and audiobooks, which are all some of my favorite pastimes! I especially love early morning drives, it feels like the whole world is still asleep and everything it so still and quiet. Especially in the forest heavy parts of Northern Ontario. Do enjoy day trips to new places as well, or prefer longer trips?

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