Maureen Halushak

Toronto

Editor-in-Chief at Chatelaine

Editor-in-chief @chatelaine (formerly @FLAREfashion). she/her; [email protected]

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Articles

Nita Prose On Saying Goodbye To Molly The Maid

1 week ago | chatelaine.com | Maureen Halushak

“I think of myself as an accidental novelist,” says Nita Prose, the Toronto-based author of the cozy mystery series The Maid, whose final instalment—The Maid’s Secret—is out now (see below for an excerpt). The bestselling series came to be after Prose, a former book editor, had a life-changing encounter while on a business trip to London. “I went out for a meeting, came back and opened the door and completely surprised the maid,” she says.
The Messy Truth About Divorce

1 month ago | chatelaine.com | Maureen Halushak |Jen Sookfong Lee

I married young, then had a baby, and then got divorced before anyone else I knew had even considered it. Afterward, I dated wildly and indiscriminately, and had a few nice boyfriends and one very bad one. I leaned on my friends, most of whom tried to find me handsome men in bars or wanted me to date their cute coworker because they had always wanted to but were too shy and too married. During these years I was always writing, or trying to write, or complaining about writing.
The Best Ways To Organize Your Messiest Drawers - Chatelaine

1 month ago | chatelaine.com | Maureen Halushak |Erica Lenti

As part of a Team Chatelaine Clutter-Busting Challenge, we tasked our editors with organizing their most out-of-control spaces—from an overflowing closet to a jumbled home office. Here’s how editors Maureen Halushak and Erica Lenti tackled their disaster drawers. When I renovated my kitchen, I opted for deep drawers instead of cupboards, but I couldn’t afford built-ins. As a result, my container drawer was a complete free-for-all.
Our Favourite Books Of Spring 2025

1 month ago | chatelaine.com | Maureen Halushak

We didn’t intend to feature entirely Canadian authors in this round-up, but there was such an overwhelming number of excellent new releases from homegrown talent that we simply had no choice. If reading more CanLit is one of your 2025 resolutions, these 10 page-turners are a great place to start.
Your Very Canadian Spring 2025 Reading List

1 month ago | flipboard.com | Maureen Halushak

NowBeverly Hills, known for its ornate mansions, celebrity residents, and high-end shopping, is also home to impressive and historic architecture that has stood the test of time. A nearly century-old property recently hit the market for $26 million and is listed by Gary Gold of Forward One. The seller …
I Ditched My Gas Stove

2 months ago | chatelaine.com | Maureen Halushak

I remember editing a draft of the first story Chatelaine published on the environmental impacts of gas stoves. In the piece, writer Brett Tryon interviews Dr. Melissa Lem, board president of the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment, who tells Tryon that it is “ almost impossible to meet safe indoor air quality guidelines with a gas stove.” My first note on the piece?
The Reinvention Of Debbie Travis

Dec 11, 2024 | chatelaine.com | Maureen Halushak

Just over 10 years ago, at her 50th birthday party in Montreal, Debbie Travis had an a-ha moment. The UK-born decor television star was surrounded by family and friends when she was struck by a thought: I want to do something different. At that point, Travis had spent 20 successful years in television, published 11 books and created a decor line for Canadian Tire.
8 Women Who Hit Their Stride At 50—And Beyond - Chatelaine

Nov 28, 2024 | chatelaine.com | Shireen Ahmed |Charnel Anderson |Andréanne Dion |Maureen Halushak |Erica Lenti |Vicky Mochama | +1 more

For the past four years, Chatelaine has celebrated the incredible Canadian women and gender-diverse people who are working to make the world a better place with our annual Doris Anderson Awards. The only qualification for our recipients is that they display the same tenacity and fearlessness as our awards’ namesake, our formidable former editor-in-chief Doris Anderson. This year, all of our talented and inspiring recipients are over 50.
15 Thoughtful Gifts That Give Back

Nov 11, 2024 | chatelaine.com | Maureen Halushak

The only thing better than a thoughtful gift is a thoughtful gift that gives back. Whether it’s supporting Canadian wildlife, building peace or helping women and children around the world, here are 15 gift ideas that do just that. Specialty Beeswax Candle in Saffron, $75This delicate, cinnamon-scented beeswax candle was hand-poured by a Mexican woman whose family has been making candles for generations.
Our Favourite Holiday Gift Picks From Amazon

Nov 4, 2024 | chatelaine.com | Maureen Halushak

I take a hybrid approach to holiday gift giving. I love finding one-of-a-kind treasures from Canadian small businesses, like those we feature in our annual Made in Canada gift guide. But I also rely on Amazon for last-minute shopping. Here are 14 gifts from the retailer that Team Chatelaine can vouch for this holiday season, many of which we own and love ourselves.