The devastation in Haiti is unbelievable. The indelible images on the news, the heart-breaking stories and unimaginable future for a country that has already faced such hardship and challenges is impossible to comprehend. Help is needed and every dollar counts. Hatley is donating 20% of all online sales from now until February 17th to the Canadian Red Cross to help with Haiti relief efforts. I know it is just a drop in the bucket, but it is something, and every little bit helps.

On a much lighter note, I have had more adventures in the exciting life as a new mother. After our whirlwind trip to Vancouver and Whistler, Jasper and I made our way slowly back to Montreal last week, with a 2 day stop-over in Toronto. Not exactly home, but at least we were back in the right time zone. The purpose of our layover was for Jasper to pose in the Hatley photo shoot for the Fall 2010 catalogue, quite a distinguished honour (with certainly a bit of nepotism involved!) And so begins my life as a stage mum…

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