Frontrunners

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on November 8, 2013 · 157 Comments 

CONTEST ALERT! I’ve got the scoop on Retail News’ Best Gift Idea Award winners in today’s post…plus the chance for you to win every single one of them.

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Santa Claus Is Coming To Town

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on November 7, 2013 · 125 Comments 

Say hi to a solid silver Santa with the Royal Canadian Mint’s new, limited-edition coin that marks the latest entry into their affordable yet no less impressive $20 for $20 coin series.

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A Few Of My Favourite Things

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on November 6, 2013 · 14 Comments 

Sooo this isn’t officially part of the ‘My Favourite Things’ series you’ve been enjoying here on the CGG, but it’s certainly captured this girl’s heart.

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Style In Spades

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on November 5, 2013 · 15 Comments 

What do you get when you mix Canada’s best gifting destination with one of New York’s most beloved designers? A collection of sleek, affordable giftware that’s just ripe for the picking (up) this holiday season.

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Smells Like Christmas

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on November 4, 2013 · 99 Comments 

CONTEST ALERT! With the winter weather rolling in, you’ve got to take a preemptive strike to protecting your skin. Enter Fig+Yarrow, an organic, handmade line that promises to lavish every inch of your body with multi-tasking miracle potions. Plus, you could win 1 of 3 gift sets to wrap your body in all kinds of goodness!

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Advent-ageous

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on November 3, 2013 · 18 Comments 

Christmas may be nearly two months away, but advent calendar season is much, much closer. Check out my favourite picks for unique ways to count down to December 25th!

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Top Shop Tips

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on November 2, 2013 · 16 Comments 

With the CGG officially in holiday shopping mode, I thought I’d kick off the season with my five best tips to simplify and destress as you gear up and make your to-buy lists.

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Find of the Month: Castellammare Jewellery

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on November 1, 2013 · 74 Comments 

CONTEST ALERT! It’s the most wonderful time of year – the Canadian Gift Guide is kicking off the holiday season in style with a Canadian brand, Ottawa’s Castellammare Jewellery. Learn all about this uber affordable, uber chic, uber awesome brand and how you could win one of six $50 gift certificates to splurge on treats for you and a friend!

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Pumpkin Eater

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on October 31, 2013 · 15 Comments 

Although I’m a tad burnt out on the autumnal gift ideas, I thought I’d throw one last one your way – a set of pretty glazed pumpkin bowls from Williams Sonoma.

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Up, Up & Away

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on October 30, 2013 · 52 Comments 

CONTEST ALERT! Get your look down pat (or up, as it were) with Bring It Up’s wardrobe solutions – just in time for the holiday party season. Plus you could win a $100 prize package (NSFW).

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Strange Brew

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on October 29, 2013 · 15 Comments 

Finding yourself guzzling down some more coffee than usual now that the weather’s turned? Warm up with a fall-inspired blend from Paramount Coffee.

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Trend Watch: Tell Me About It Stud

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on October 28, 2013 · 10 Comments 

Embellished sweaters and sweatshirts are all the rage – and perfect for updating your festive season wardrobe.

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Neither Here Nor Air

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on October 25, 2013 · 58 Comments 

CONTEST ALERT! Happy Friday boys & girls – I’ve got another awesome natural beauty brand to introduce you to! Meet Vapour Organic Beauty and find out how you could win 1 of 5 award-winning foundations!

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I Mead It!

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on October 24, 2013 · 11 Comments 

These pretty glasses aren’t just your everyday pretty glasses. They’re actually handcrafted by the same glassmaker that produces cups and goblets for Game of Thrones!

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Fit For A King (Or Queen)

Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on October 23, 2013 · 158 Comments 

CONTEST ALERT! All hail the (eventual) King! The Royal Baby’s Christening today and I’ve rounded up five precious picks for any precious babes in your circles. Plus you could win a limited edition fine silver coin from the Royal Canadian Mint!

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