I had the opportunity to meet with Jane Seymour during her recent visit to Toronto. She was in town to promote her Open Hearts Collection, which is now available through Peoples Jewellers. I chatted with her about jewelry, parenting, and of course, I asked her to share some of her beauty secrets since she just radiates beauty!
Jane On Jewelry:
Jane believes jewelry is more than just an adornment, it can carry memories and remind you of your inner strength. One memorable piece from Jane's own jewelry box is a pair of earrings that she purchased in Spain after surviving a near-death experience. Looking at them reminds her of how blessed she was to recover. She has also purchased meaningful pieces from movies and TV shows that she's starred in - some of her favorite pieces are replicas of Wallis Simpson's legendary jewelry collection, which she acquired when she played Wallis in the 1988 film "The Woman He Loved."
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Original Artwork by Jane Seymour
Jane's Open Hearts jewelry collection with Peoples Jewellers is inspired by her artwork. One repeated motif in Jane's paintings is a series of Open Hearts, which reflects her belief that "while life is full of challenges, if your heart is open, love will always finds its way in."
Jane On Parenting:
Jane has always shared a love of art with her children. She encouraged artistic expression from a young age - no trip to a restaurant was complete without Jane bringing along art supplies to share and use as they waited for their meals. This love of art has stayed with her children as they've grown up - her teenage twins frequently bring their friends over to her art studio. It has even passed on to the next generation, as her daughter and grandchild have an art table and love painting together.
As a fellow twin mom, I asked Jane about how she found the experience of having twins. She said that she learned a lot from her pregnancy, and even wrote a book about it (Two at a Time
Jane On Beauty Secrets:
Jane's beauty philosophy is to "be authentic and make the most of what you have." Exfoliation is the secret to her glowing complexion - she applies a gentle peel at night and exfoliates with a textured sponge in the morning. Although she switches between different skincare brands she always uses a moisturizer with SPF 15. She is currently using Clarins products.
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To maintain her hair, Jane gets Goldwell Colour applied every 3-4 weeks. She uses hair care products from Phyto, Pureology and Kerastase as well as treatments containing Argan Oil. She frequently does her own hair and makeup for events and feels most comfortable wearing red.
I loved getting the chance to chat with Jane and view the gorgeous jewelry that she designed. Here are my three favourite pieces from her collection - I especially love the rose gold accents!
To view more of Jane's Open Hearts Collection, visit the Peoples Jewellers website.
UPDATE: Would you like to wear one of Jane's designs? One lucky Yummy Mummy Member will win this beautiful pendant - just in time for Mother's Day!
Open Hearts by Jane Seymour™ Diamond Accent Curlique Pendant in Sterling Silver
From Open Hearts by Jane Seymour™, a fancy take on the classic open hearts pendant leads to radiant sparkle and extraordinary shine. Beautifully crafted, a ribbon of sleek sterling silver loops and twirls into the iconic open hearts design with eye-catching curlique flourishes. Shimmering diamond accents are scattered along the design, adding subtle sparkle. A unique and thoughtful design, this pendant is polished to a brilliant shine and suspends along an 18.0-inch box chain that secures with a durable claw clasp. $149.
And we're giving away **DESCRIPTION OF PRIZE(S**)! To enter, all you have to do is leave a comment below and tell me **YOUR QUESTION YOU WANT READER TO ANSWER**. You have until **DATE, 2012** to enter. You must be a YMC member and please be sure you've registered your email address in our commenting system so we can contact you if you win.
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- See more at: http://www.yummymummyclub.ca/blogger-giveaway-standard-copy#sthash.jr6cSD9U.dpufAnd we're giving away **DESCRIPTION OF PRIZE(S**)! To enter, all you have to do is leave a comment below and tell me **YOUR QUESTION YOU WANT READER TO ANSWER**. You have until **DATE, 2012** to enter. You must be a YMC member and please be sure you've registered your email address in our commenting system so we can contact you if you win.
Yummy Rules and Regs: You must be a YummyMummyClub.ca member to win. Click to sign up! It's free and filled with perks. One comment per member. Entries accepted until **END DATE, 2012**. Contest open to Canadian residents (excluding Quebec). Winners will be picked using www.random.org. See full contest rules.
- See more at: http://www.yummymummyclub.ca/blogger-giveaway-standard-copy#sthash.jr6cSD9U.dpufAnd we're giving away **DESCRIPTION OF PRIZE(S**)! To enter, all you have to do is leave a comment below and tell me **YOUR QUESTION YOU WANT READER TO ANSWER**. You have until **DATE, 2012** to enter. You must be a YMC member and please be sure you've registered your email address in our commenting system so we can contact you if you win.
Yummy Rules and Regs: You must be a YummyMummyClub.ca member to win. Click to sign up! It's free and filled with perks. One comment per member. Entries accepted until **END DATE, 2012**. Contest open to Canadian residents (excluding Quebec). Winners will be picked using www.random.org. See full contest rules.
- See more at: http://www.yummymummyclub.ca/blogger-giveaway-standard-copy#sthash.jr6cSD9U.dpufAnd we're giving away **Open Hearts by Jane Seymour™ Diamond Accent Curlique Pendant in Sterling Silver**! To enter, all you have to do is leave a comment below and tell me **What is your favorite piece of jewelry ?**. You have until **May 6, 2015** to enter. You must be a YMC member and please be sure you've registered your email address in our commenting system so we can contact you if you win.
Yummy Rules and Regs: You must be a YummyMummyClub.ca member to win. Click to sign up! It's free and filled with perks. One comment per member. Entries accepted until **May 6, 2015**. Contest open to Canadian residents (excluding Quebec). Winners will be picked using www.random.org. See full contest rules.
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My Pick: Pink Babydoll ($39.95)
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When I was in University, Friday night meant spending two hours getting ready in the dorms with my friends before heading out in the freezing cold to go clubbing (it seemed fun at the time!). In my mid-twenties when I was living in England, Friday nights were when hubby and I picked up our favorite Turkish take out and had a leisurely dinner while watching re-runs of Friends - the perfect end to a hectic work week. Now that we have two kids, Friday nights have had to be redefined, I'm sure yours has changed a lot too since having your kids! This is now the time we set aside to head over to my parent's house for family night.
Here is the way our family nights usually go, maybe you can draw some inspiration if you are looking to redefine your family nights.
There are many reasons I look forward to our Friday family night dinners. Firstly, I don't have to cook! Secondly, my children get to experience the wholesome Bengali food I grew up on. Since retiring, my father has taken up cooking - and we all benefit from the multiple-course dinners he prepares. Check out last week's dinner pictured above, it included veggies, daal and Chicken Tandoori - so delicious! I wish I had the energy and enthusiasm to produce daily dinners like this - but since I don't - I'm glad we get to eat this at least once a week (with leftovers to take home too!)
Family night also means game night, and the teaching goes both ways. Often you'll find my mother, daughter, and son huddled over the iPad playing popular puzzle games (the kids show her how to play the games!). On the other end of things, my parents have taught my children traditional Bengali games like Carom (pictured above on the right).
Dessert is often a fusion experience too - traditional milky tea (cups of milk for the children) is a staple, but the sweet treat that accompanies the tea varies from week to week depending on what my children have brought over for their grandparents to try. Sometimes it's cheesecake or brownies...last week it was Marvellous Creations. The kids enjoyed whacking these candy bars into bite-size pieces and piling it on to a plate for everyone to share.
Just like our family nights, the bars look traditional on the outside - but the inside is filled with a modern twist!
There are three versions available: Banana Caramel Crisp, Cookie Nut Crunch, and Jelly Popping Candy. My son loved the Banana candy and Caramel bits, while my daughter was intrigued by the fizzing sensation of the Popping Candy. The adults found the Cookie Nut Crunch delicious - that bar disappeared in an instant! They were a nice addition to our family night melting pot.
Our Friday family nights always end with hugs and promises of another visit in the very near future.
I'm very grateful for our weekly family nights - my children get to experience the same attention and affection that nurtured me as a child. My parents benefit from the adoration and playfulness that my children bring with them. As for me, I feel happy because I'm surrounded by the people I love - it's a blessing and I treasure our redefined family nights together!
Like Zeba, you too can easily redefine your family nights just like Cadbury Dairy Milk Marvellous Creations has redefined the candy bar. They are the perfect way to break up your own family night.
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