Posted by CGG on May 3, 2013 · 122 Comments
CONTEST ALERT! I’ve searched the globe (or more local sources inspired by the world’s cultures) for today’s Eastern Hemisphere-themed gift ideas. Plus you’ve got TWELVE chances to win a set of 2 solid perfumes from Ganesha’s Garden.
Filed under Beauty & The Best, Dress You Up In My Love, Eco Chic, Home Run · Tagged with Diffuser, Disney, Fair Trade, Ganesha's Garden, ModCloth, Natural Beauty, Perfume, Pretty Plum Sugar, Robes, Sephora, Skirt, Solid Perfume, The Harmonious Mind
Posted by CGG on April 21, 2013 · 9 Comments
Spring means it’s time for ladies who lunch to imbibe with a little tea and desserts – serve up something special with this pretty teapot!
Posted by CGG on March 18, 2013 · 53 Comments
It’s time for another instalment of ‘My Favourite Things’ series! Today I’m tackling the slightly more challenging theme of the post & parcels…did I succeed? You tell me!
Filed under My Favourite Things, Paper Mates, Purse-nal, That's A Wrap · Tagged with Clutch, Etsy, Gift Wrap, Goodie Bags, Handmade, Handmade and Heritage, Leafcutter Designs, Mail, ModCloth, MyStamp, Not On The High Street, Paper Products, Party Favours, Stamps, Wallets, Wrapping Paper
Posted by CGG on February 12, 2013 · 103 Comments
CONTEST ALERT! Mardi Gras is onnnn in the good ol US of A today, but that doesn’t mean the Canadian Gift Guide can’t pay tribute with a few Mardi-esque gift ideas of my own. Plus you could win MAKE UP FOR EVER’s *amazing* new Technicolor Palette to jazz up your look for the big night.
Filed under All That Glitters, Beauty & The Best, Compliments To The Chef, Food For Thought, Home Run · Tagged with Aldo, Baking, Baking Pan, Elk Accessories, Etsy, Fleur De Lis, Food, Foodies, Girl Props, Golda's Kitchen, Hot Sauce, Jewelry, MAKE UP FOR EVER, ModCloth, Necklace, New York Mouth, Nordic Ware, Parasol, Plasticland, Sampler Set, Sephora, Skulls, Umbrella
Posted by CGG on February 10, 2013 · 19 Comments
It’s that time again – with a twist of course. Today I’m picking out my top 10 gift ideas under $10 – all with a Valentine’s Day theme!
Filed under 10 For $10, All That Glitters, Beauty & The Best, Body Break, Compliments To The Chef, Food For Thought, Paper Mates, That's A Wrap · Tagged with $10 & Under, Baking, Baking Pan, Body, Candy, Cards, Cooking, Disney, Earrings, eBeauty, Food, Forever 21, Gifts Under $10, Indigo, Jewelry, Jurlique, Keychain, Laura Secord, ModCloth, Nail Polish, Nails, OPI, Popcorn, Sears, Soap, South Bend Chocolate Company, The Body Shop, Under $10, Valentine's, Valentine's Day
Posted by CGG on July 13, 2012 · 3 Comments
Nothing says summer like a trip to the fair – and that’s where my inspiration came for today’s five cheerful gift picks.
Filed under Beauty & The Best, Dress You Up In My Love, Paper Mates, Where Art Thou? · Tagged with Art, Carnival, Cotton Candy, Demeter Fragrance Library, Dresses, Etsy, Felt And Wire Shop, Letterpress, Lights, Minagraphy, ModCloth, Notebook, Photography, Skirt, Vintage Marquee Lights
Posted by CGG on October 19, 2011 · 1 Comment
I don’t know why, but when I think owls, I think fall. With that in mind, here’s a few nature-inspired ideas for your next gift-giving excursion, including a couple of Halloween picks.
Filed under Dress You Up In My Love, Home Run, Tech Tok · Tagged with Aprons, Bookends, Cafepress, Candles, Clocks, Halloween, Harry Potter, Hedwig, iPhone, ModCloth, Owls, Plates, Urban Barn
Posted by CGG on September 21, 2011 · 3 Comments
We’re going retro, romantic, pretty, powderpuff, frilly, frivolous, and altogether very Victorian today. Check out these takes on one of society’s most dreamy, girly eras – from the literal to the inspired.
Filed under All That Glitters, Beauty & The Best, Dress You Up In My Love, Home Run · Tagged with Aldo, Boots, Bracelet, Cameo, Cuff, Etsy, Gift Set, Gift Sets, Girlfriends, Girly, Glasses, Lace, Locket, ModCloth, Perfume, Plastic Land, Sisterhood, SoftMoc, Solid Perfume, Tea Cups, Victorian, Victorian Trading Co
Posted by CGG on August 17, 2011 · Leave a Comment
A closer look at coasters and how you can turn this seemingly ho-hum gift into something holy-wow.
Filed under Home Run, Party Time Excellent · Tagged with Birthday, Birthdays, Coasters, Etsy, Halloween, Home Decor, Home Sweet Home, ModCloth, Plastic Land, Showers, Uncommon Goods
Posted by CGG on July 4, 2011 · Leave a Comment
The ring’s the thing with wedding season in full swing…not that I’m advocating any of the five fun and fabulous rings I’ve picked out here as an engagement band, but I’ve got gems on the mind, so indulge me and indulge in one of these beautiful pieces for your next gift-giving occasion.
Posted by CGG on April 26, 2011 · Leave a Comment
Got a cupcake queen in your life? Dial it up with these adorable cupcake kits that’ll take your mini muffins into majestic new territory.
Posted by CGG on January 24, 2011 · Leave a Comment
Shopping fingers at the ready people – if you’ve never heard of online retro-kitschy-chic retailer ModCloth, prepare to be dazzled.
