Bright Copper Kettles

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on February 20, 2013 · 11 Comments 

My Favourite Things series continues with the next line in the famed song: today I’m diving into kitchen-inspired items relating to ‘Bright Copper Kettles’.

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Flash Post: Chalk It Up

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on February 19, 2013 · 12 Comments 

Want to go streaking? Indulge with Urban Outfitters’ Hair Chalk – 32 shades of temporary dye to let you take a walk on the wild side.

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Skin Saver

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on February 18, 2013 · 116 Comments 

CONTEST ALERT! Hey pretties. If you’re like me, you’ve probably got a case of the winter blues when it comes to your skincare. Enter Canadian brand Pelle Beauty, which promises natural solutions that really, truly, madly work. Plus I’ve got TWO prizes to give away to TWO lucky winners…

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Flash Post: Hop Couture

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on February 17, 2013 · 6 Comments 

Easter may be about six weeks away, but Gap is celebrating Easter a little early with their precious line of Peter Rabbit-inspired gear.

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Flash Post: Bits & Bytes

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on February 16, 2013 · 5 Comments 

Just because you love your iPad doesn’t mean you can’t appreciate where it came from: enter the Padintosh, a protective iPad case that also sends up the classic Macintosh computer.

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Head Case

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on February 15, 2013 · 96 Comments 

CONTEST ALERT! I’m keeping it snug today with a profile of American brand YAK Apparel and their affordable / well-intentioned line of hand knit winter caps. Plus you could win a stylish skull-warmer for yourself!

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Flash Post: Hug It Out

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on February 14, 2013 · 13 Comments 

Hey sweethearts, I’ve got one last cupid-themed gift idea for you, albeit with a slightly less sugary sweet twist. Read on to learn more about the Hug A Mug!

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Flash Post: Friends With Benefits

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on February 13, 2013 · 5 Comments 

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, give a little girl in your life a new best friend from Canadian brand My Friend Huggles.

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Mardi Grazia

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide 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.

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Aim My Arrows High

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on February 11, 2013 · 175 Comments 

CONTEST ALERT! If you’re scrambling to score a last-minute Valentine’s gift, today’s the day you take action. Or at least, be inspired to after viewing ten fresh finds that are widely available throughout Canada’s major markets! Plus you could win an entire collection of Sweethearts by Cake Beauty products!

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10 for $10: Sweethearts Edition

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide 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!

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Flash Post: Sugar Sugar

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on February 9, 2013 · 13 Comments 

With Valentine’s Day on the horizon it’s only natural we’d turn our eyes to the world’s most famous love triangle, as brought to life by M.A.C! Presenting the brand new Archie’s Girls collection, which just hit stores on February 7th!

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Year of the Snake

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on February 8, 2013 · 116 Comments 

CONTEST ALERT! The Chinese New Year is just days away, and thus begins the rise of the Snake, 2013’s zodiac animal. I’ve got ten sssssssenssssssational snake-themed gift ideas for you + a special giveaway from Rodial!

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Flash Post: Green Pages

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on February 7, 2013 · 10 Comments 

Whether you’re madly in love or flying solo this Valentine’s Day, curl up with a great book about love & loss and everything in between with John Green’s fantastic new box set.

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At The Beauty Counter

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on February 6, 2013 · 118 Comments 

CONTEST ALERT! Hey pretty ladies (and the men that buy for them). I’ve handpicked five amazing beauty finds from the aisles of your local drugstore, ripe for the picking (and gifting) – plus you could win a set of Maybelline’s brand new line of Colour Tattoo shadows!

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