Mode Around the Globe: Blair Walnuts
Mode Around The Globe: Lake Louise
Blair Walnuts
@blairwalnuts
Photography by Avery Swail
@averyswail
Location: Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
@fairmontcll
What was your very first impression when you arrived at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise?
It was a picturesque location out of a fairytale. It felt magical to be there with the kindest group of girls.
How did the scenery here inspire your personal style or content creation?
Being around the crisp snow added a layer of intrigue to my videos. The sparkly background of Lake Louise was irreplaceable by a green screen (and Lord knows I’ve tried).
Everyone has a go-to comfort when traveling. What’s one thing you always pack that
instantly makes any hotel room feel like home?
A silk sleep mask and a bag of walnuts.
You’ve built such a strong community online — how do trips like this help you reconnect with why you started creating in the first place?
The only reason I create is for the community I’ve built. I enjoy bringing them along my journey through photos and videos and inspiring them to explore places they maybe didn’t consider travelling before.
If you could describe your time at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise in three words, what would they be and why?
Magical. Self explanatory - the location was amazing
Comfortable. Everything from the sheets and pillows to the kindness of the staff made me feel so at home
Regal. The scenery and accommodations felt like I was living like royalty
Was there a moment on this getaway that gave you a fresh perspective or inspired
gratitude?
The spa experience inspired so much gratitude for what I am able to do for a living. The photographer was also incredible at capturing the moment so I can relive it and share it with my audience.
The group shared so many laughs and adventures on this trip! What’s one memory that will live rent-free in your mind?
Wearing old granda outfits/faux fur on a hike with no gloves; it was giving fashion.
Beauty and skincare were such a highlight of this getaway. Which products or rituals made you feel your most radiant in the mountain air?
I loved all of the Pixi skincare products because it prepped my skin for the makeup beautifully
What’s one unexpected talent, hobby, or guilty pleasure you have that might surprise everyone?
I love to paint, especially surrealist images of elf-inspired girls.
If you could teleport one person to join you here — a friend, creative, or icon — who would it be and what would you want to show them first?
I’m grateful I got to go with my best friend - who would have been my top choice, which made the experience even more memorable than it already was. However, I would’ve loved to go on a hike with Kim Kardashian - we would have been so cute and funny.
What’s something new you discovered about yourself on this trip — creatively, personally, or spiritually?
That when you’re having creative blocks, changing locations can inspire different ideas.
When your audience sees your content, what do you hope they feel or take away from it?
I want my audience to feel inspired and to have a moment of laughter, even if it’s at me - I want to make people feel joy even if I’m the butt of the joke.
Finally, as you look back on your stay, what makes the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise feel so special and unforgettable to you?
The sense of community and warmth I felt is what made the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise feel unforgettable. Every single person was incredibly kind and welcoming, and it felt as though I was at home.
