Posted by CGG on March 14, 2013 · 210 Comments
CONTEST ALERT! My slightly overdue Colour of the Year post is live and kicking, featuring 10 notice-me ways to incorporate Emerald into your everyday. Plus one lucky winner will score two pieces from the highly touted SEPHORA + PANTONE UNIVERSE collection.
Filed under Beauty & The Best, Colour Your World, Dress You Up In My Love, Home Run, Human Beans, Outdoors & More, Walk This Way · Tagged with Beauty, Clutch, Coffee Mugs, Dishes, Dresses, Etsy, H&M, Indigo, Jacob, Jes Switaj, Knife, Limited Edition, Makeup, MINT Interiors, Motif Pillows, Pantone, Pillow, Sandals, Scarf, Sephora, Shoes, Swiss Army, Tory Burch, Vase, Victorinox
Posted by CGG on September 26, 2012 · 5 Comments
Pay tribute to your homeland in your home with one of these graphic, screen printed pillows from Canadian designer Nicole Tarasick.
Filed under Flash Post, Home Run · Tagged with Art, Artsy, Customized, Decor Accents, Etsy, Handmade, Home Decor, Housewarming, Pillow, Pillows
Posted by CGG on August 3, 2012 · 2 Comments
No underpants in here, despite the title of the post. I just thought that for those of you that have fallen hard for London during the Olympics might be keen on checking out these six Britannica-inspired picks.
Filed under All That Glitters, B(u)y The Book, Beauty & The Best, Home Run, Walk This Way · Tagged with Bags, Book, Bracelet, British, Cosmetics, Design Me My Gift, Etsy, Eyeshadow, Indigo, JewelMint, Lindsey Kelk, London, London 2012 Olympics, Olympics, Pillow, Sephora, Tea Towels, Tobyboo, tokidoki, Travel Bag
Posted by CGG on February 3, 2012 · 99 Comments
CONTEST ALERT: Love is in the air, and so is the colour red. Check out these eye-popping picks in every shade of the classic primary. Plus, you could win a seriously limited-edition, Swarovski-studded bottle of Playboy Play It Rock perfume!
Filed under B(u)y The Book, Beauty & The Best, Colour Your World, Dress You Up In My Love, Home Run, Kiddie Corner, Tech Tok, Walk This Way · Tagged with Amourouse, Estella, Etsy, Home Sweet Home, Indigo, Kids, Lingerie, Native Union, Perfume, Phones, Pier 1, Pillow, Playboy, Potiron, Shakespeare, Shoes, Swarovski, Swimsuit, Toms
Posted by CGG on January 17, 2012 · 3 Comments
The title of this post denotes the Pantone Institute’s ‘Colour Of The Year’. Want to get a jump start on the trend? Inside are five gift ideas to bring a splash of this sunny orange shade into just about anyone’s life.
Filed under All That Glitters, Colour Your World, Compliments To The Chef, Dress You Up In My Love, Home Run, Human Beans, Paper Mates, Purse-nal · Tagged with American Apparel, Bags, Cookware, Decor Accents, Home Decor, Mug, Notebook, Pantone, Pillow, Rachel Ray, Scarf, ShopBop, Simons, Tangerine Tango, Wristwatch
Posted by CGG on December 18, 2011 · 4 Comments
Still searching for some awesome stocking ideas for your special guy? Here are ten quick picks that are readily available at a bunch of national retailers – brave the crowds and find that perfect finishing touch!
Filed under All That Glitters, Body Break, Dress You Up In My Love, Food For Thought, Quit Playing Games With My Gifts, Tech Tok, For The Love Of The Game · Tagged with Shaving, $10 & Under, Water Bottles, Chocolate, Stocking Stuffers, Watches, Hockey, Sears, Under $10, The Bay, Gifts Under $10, Joe Fresh, Pillow, Sunglasses, The Source, Tennis, Mountain Equipment Co-op, Flashlight, Kiehl's, LIDS, GNC, RW & Co, Cufflinks, Toblerone
Posted by CGG on November 8, 2011 · 84 Comments
CONTEST ALERT – I imagine walking through the storage room of Canadian eTailer Generate Design must be sort of like walking through Oz. Amazing, imaginative, practically one-of-a-kind pieces abound, including my top five picks highlighted here – one of which you could walk away with!
Filed under Desk Duty, Dress You Up In My Love, Eco Chic, Gifts For Everyone, Home Run, Paper Mates · Tagged with Can, Generate Design, GNR8 Design, Note Pads, Pillow, Shot Glass, Shot Glass Set, Shot Glasses, Thermos, Umbrella, Water Bottles
Posted by CGG on September 23, 2011 · 3 Comments
Today’s bone-chilling and Halloween-tinged gift idea feels like a refresh of a post from last year on the ever-ubiquitous skull trend…this time, we’re looking at how skeletons and X-rays have worked their way into home decor and fashion alike.
Filed under Dress You Up In My Love, Home Run · Tagged with Black Milk, Etsy, Halloween, Leggings, Pillow, Plastic Land, Scrub Brush, Skeleton, Skull, Skulls, Sock Theory, Socks, Trays, West Elm
Posted by CGG on August 26, 2011 · Leave a Comment
Today we’re looking at name-inspired gifts for people of ages and situations – in other words, how to do this tired former-trend RIGHT.
Filed under All That Glitters, Dress You Up In My Love, Going To The Chapel, Home Run, Kiddie Corner, One Of A Kind · Tagged with Art, Artwork, Bridal Party, Etsy, Jewelery, Jewellery, Jewelry, Name, Pillow, Pillows, Tee-Shirts, Tees, Wedding, WeddingChicks.com, Weddings
Posted by CGG on July 25, 2011 · Leave a Comment
Believe it or not we’re nearly at the halfway mark for summer, which means school IS on the horizon, like it or not. If you’ve got a friend or family member eagerly awaiting the college experience, consider checking out these five fabulous sources for dorm room essentials…and luxuries.
Filed under Desk Duty, Home Run, Tech Tok · Tagged with Bags, Bed Bath And Beyond, Carpet, Chair, Fred Flare, Laundry, PBteens, Pier 1, Pillow, Robot, Rug, Urban Outfitters, Vacuum
Posted by CGG on March 16, 2011 · 1 Comment
Got a friend going somewhere groovy? Canadian company Lug has become ubiquitous with stylish travel accessories and bags – take a peek at a few highlights for various price points and occasions.
Filed under Purse-nal, Traveller's Check · Tagged with Blanket, Canadian, Clutch, Gift Set, Lug, Luggage, Pillow, Purse, Suitcase, Travel, Travel Bag
