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Spring Gleening

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on March 22, 2013 · 90 Comments

CONTEST ALERT! We’re talking home organization today in the spirit of ‘spring cleaning’ season. Plus you could win a revolutionary wardrobe saver – Gleener!

Filed under Beauty & The Best, Desk Duty, For The Love Of The Game, Home Run, Tech Tok · Tagged with Bed Bath And Beyond, Desk, Desk Decor, Gleener, Organizational, Organize.com, Organizers, Sports, Spring, Technology, The Container Store, Umbra, Wardrobe

Flash Post: Fortune Colour

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on March 21, 2013 · 10 Comments

Colour & fortune cookies…two of my great loves combined into one fun little package. Check out today’s cute gift idea!

Filed under Eco Chic, Flash Post, Kiddie Corner · Tagged with Crayons, Eco Chic, Etsy, Ivy Lane Designs, Upcycled

Book Report: The Carpenter

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on March 20, 2013 · 56 Comments

CONTEST ALERT! I’ve got a long overdue book report on deck today for you – Matt Lennox’s debut novel The Carpenter is making a second wave of buzz after being released in paperback and I’ve got a copy to give away. Find out of this book belongs on your to-read pile!

Filed under B(u)y The Book · Tagged with Book, Book Reports, Canadian, Fiction, Matt Lennox

Flash Post: The Good Life

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on March 19, 2013 · 15 Comments

Get a taste of the good life with this spectacular photography book from renowned photographer Slim Aarons. Of course, all things swank come with a price…

Filed under B(u)y The Book · Tagged with Book, Coffee Table Book, Italy, Photography, Slim Aarons

Brown Paper Packages Tied Up With String

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide 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

Flash Post: Moon-O-Clock

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on March 17, 2013 · 7 Comments

Look up (way up!) for today’s gift inspiration – an incandescent clock that channels the night sky, no matter what clouds are gathering overhead.

Filed under Flash Post, Home Run · Tagged with Astronomy, Clocks, Decor Accents, Home Decor, Moon, Science

Flash Post: Moshi Moshi

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on March 16, 2013 · 16 Comments

The prettiest kitty on the planet is taking us on a trip to her hometown with this vivid new collection of cosmetics and accessories from Hello Kitty.

Filed under Beauty & The Best, Flash Post · Tagged with Beauty, Colours, Cosmetics, Hair, Hair Accessories, Hello Kitty, Limited Edition, Lip Gloss, Mirror, Nails, Sephora, Tokyo

Flash Post: Star Search

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on March 15, 2013 · 14 Comments

Looking for a gift idea for your star-crossed guy? Look no further than today’s quirky-chic idea.

Filed under Dress You Up In My Love, Flash Post · Tagged with Accessories, Clothing, Cyberoptix, Etsy, Gifts For Guys, Ties

Emerald City

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide 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

Flash Post: Remix-a-lot

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on March 13, 2013 · 118 Comments

CONTEST ALERT! The MAKE UP FOR EVER Makeup Bag Remix Tour is hitting Canada next month, and I’m getting geared up to celebrate with this fun preview post + you could win an exclusive cosmetics bag filled with MUFE goodies!

Filed under Beauty & The Best, Flash Post, Purse-nal · Tagged with Bags, Cosmetics Bag, MAKE UP FOR EVER, Makeup

The Smell of Success

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on March 12, 2013 · 114 Comments

CONTEST ALERT! The 8th Annual Canadian Fragrance Awards are on the way, and I’m putting the spotlight on a few winners of my own. Find out how you could win two of the nominees’ scents to try for yourself!

Filed under Beauty & The Best · Tagged with Calvin Klein, Canadian Fragrance Awards, Cologne, Fragrance, Perfume, Roberto Cavalli

Flash Post: I Do

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on March 11, 2013 · 9 Comments

Beautiful laser cut rings to adorn your fingers – but what’s that waveform all about you ask? Peek inside to find out!

Filed under All That Glitters, Flash Post, Going To The Chapel · Tagged with Brides, Customized, Grooms, Monogram, One Of A Kind, Ring, Sakurako Shimizu, Wedding, Weddings

10 for $10: Spring’s The Thing Edition

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on March 10, 2013 · 19 Comments

Another 10th means another 10 ideas for $10 or less – this time all in the spirit of the springtime season.

Filed under 10 For $10, All Green Thumbs, Body Break, Compliments To The Chef, Home Run, Kiddie Corner, Paper Mates, Party Time Excellent, Walk This Way, Where Art Thou? · Tagged with $10 & Under, Angel Face Botanicals, Artsy, Bath Salts, Bath Time, Buddha Board, Bumblebee Toys, Cleaning, Cooking, Crafty, Easter, Eggs, Flip Flops, Gardening, Gifts Under $10, Indigo, Kid Friendly, Kitchen Gadgets, Lavish & Lime, Loofah, Lost Marbles, Magic Pony, Moleskine, Notebooks, Old Navy, Paper Products, Spoon Sisters, St. Patrick's Day, Straws, The Disney Store, Toothbrush Holder, Toys, Under $10, Urban Outfitters

Flash Post: Couture Café

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on March 9, 2013 · 8 Comments

Presenting my luxury find for the month: the elegant, amazing, uber-primo coffeemaker of our times: the Krups Barista. As per the title, it’s the first coffeemaker to bring that gourmet cafe feel right into your kitchen.

Filed under Flash Post, Human Beans · Tagged with Coffee, Foodies, Gourmet, Krups, Luxury

Flash Post: Wrap Star

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on March 8, 2013 · 10 Comments

I’ve got Spring things on my mind – like these beautiful watches from accessory mavens Fossil.

Filed under All That Glitters, Flash Post · Tagged with Accessories, Fossil, Ladies, Ladies Choice, Watches