Love Is In The Air
What It Is: Valentine’s week continues here on the CGG with two more amazingggg gift ideas to put a smile on your sweetheart’s face. Today I’m highlighting some fab finds from Province Apothecary, a Canadian brand I first introduced you to back over the holidays. First up, we’ve got Province Apothecary’s oh so saucy ‘Date Night’ kit. Packing in $60 worth of value, this sensual set is perfect for setting the mood. Apply the brand’s hydrating organic lip balm to make sure those lips are ultra kissable, then make sure love is in the air by lighting up the included essential oil incense (available in lavender, cedar, or black spruce + fir balsam). Come up for air from all that kissing and get physical with your partner – Province Apothecary’s appropriately named Sex Oil pulls double duty as a natural lubricant and as a soothing massage oil. Have a love hangover (or one induced by too many classes of red) the next morning? Try their awesome (and included!) Hangover Remedy for sweet, tender relief. It’s a perfect way to indulge in an intimate evening together, not just on Valentine’s Day but well beyond.
The other gift idea – and one I didn’t so much graze by in my last post on Province Apothecary – is the brand’s lineup of beautiful, hand-blended scents. They currently carry six fragrances, each of which is simply named with a number, but infused with an underlying vibe. For example, No. 30 is actually ‘Empower’, a bold scent with an energetic blend of Clary sage, Bulgarian rose, Canadian black spruce and smokey vetiver root. All of Province Apothecary’s perfumes are made from organic, wildcrafted oils, meaning they’ll not only have staying power, but they’re also less harmful to leave on your skin all day than synthetic fragrances. A simple spritz or two is all you need to smell amazing – and drive him wild!
Who It’s For: Your lovely lover, as a cool, natural, Canadian Valentine’s Day present. Your best friend, as a pick to guarantee she’ll have an amazing Valentine’s Day with her beau. Your mom, because what mom isn’t a sweetheart? She deserves a treat too!
What It Costs: The Date Night Kit retails for $48, although as mentioned, it’s worth $60! The perfumes retail for $46 each.
Where It’s At: The Province Apothecary website (which it should be noted, offers ‘in-person’ pick-up for Torontonians).
Finally, another wonderful piece of Valentine’s news for all my lovely readers: I’m giving away a Province Apothecary prize package including the Date Night Kit and a perfume of your choice – for a total value of $94! Want to win? Here’s how to enter:
1) First & foremost: you must be a subscriber to the Canadian Gift Guide to enter this giveaway. It’s as simple as finding ‘The Gift of Gab’ box in the righthand column and dropping in your email or clicking follow. From there, leave a comment below anytime before February 23, 2015 telling me what your favourite scent is from the Province Apothecary website.
2) Entries are limited to one per person / per email address / per household (or more if you score bonus entries). A random draw will be conducted on or around February 24, 2015 to select the winner, who will have 48 hours to respond before another winner is chosen in their place.
3) Entries are limited to Canadians that have reached the age of majority in their province. Quebec is not eligible for this promotion.
4) Bonus Entry: Follow Province Apothecary on Twitter and tag them and me (@cdngiftguide) in a Tweet that includes a link to this post. Then, link back to your Tweet in a SEPARATE COMMENT below!
5) Bonus Entry #2: Like Province Apothecary on Facebook and leave a wall post about your favourite Valentine’s Day gift idea from their site – it can be anything I mentioned in this post or anything else you spot and love. Then, link back to your wall post in a separate comment below.
#14 looks nice
rose
#19 Definitely!
CHARM
South African Rose Geranium / French Lavender / Egyptian Geranium
The soft + efflorescent scent awakens your inner romantic, comforting your loving heart and kindling your generous spirit. Awwwww!
#23 for me.
https://twitter.com/sherrykinnear/status/563701437419769857
http://provinceapothecary.com/collections/perfume/products/parfum-botanique-no-23 This one sounds great. I’m an email subscriber.
My favorite scent would be the Uplift.
#23 is the one for me!
#19 would be my choice
Would love to try Parfum Botanique No. 7.
Uplift!
I would like to try Parfum Botanique No. 19. http://provinceapothecary.com/collections/perfume/products/parfum-botanique-no-19
I would choose No.30 Empower!
http://provinceapothecary.com/collections/perfume/products/parfum-botanique-no-30
I think the Parfum Botanique No. 19 has the ingredients I prefer the most.
My favourite scent is PARFUM BOTANIQUE NO. 30
http://provinceapothecary.com/collections/perfume/products/parfum-botanique-no-30
tweeted: https://twitter.com/VictoriaEss2/status/563755941683003393
http://provinceapothecary.com/collections/perfume/products/parfum-botanique-no-23
Muy favorite scent is Parfum Botanique No. 23
I think PARFUM BOTANIQUE NO. 26 sounds really lovely.
The #7 sounds lovely: http://provinceapothecary.com/collections/perfume/products/parfum-botanique-no-7
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/province.apothecary/posts/10203249263266758
Tweet: https://twitter.com/katiebuys/status/563773375806734336
Well i know I would love PARFUM BOTANIQUE NO. 7 but i am also intrigued by PARFUM BOTANIQUE NO. 23
subscribed as jssychan@yahoo.com ; #23 is the my pick!
I think I would like # 23 Awakem.
Parfum Botanique No. 14. Sounds wonderful and sensual!
My favourite scent would be the pine in Awaken
My favourite scent would be No.7
MY FRIEND LIKES UPLIFT
#14, definitely.
#19 would be my choice since I love the scent of flowers
No. 7 for me for sure!
UPLIFT
Sicilian Bergamot / Australian Sandalwood / Bay Laurel
A vibrant + fresh scent to awaken the senses and enliven the spirit, infusing your day with promise and optimism.
PARFUM BOTANIQUE NO. 26
$46.00
BALANCE
Canadian Black Spruce / Frankincense Caterii / American Cedar wood
A grounding + woodsy scent to incite confidence and intention, strengthening your resolve while welcoming new possibilities.
Ingredients
Organic + wildcrafted essential oils in Organic Jojoba oil. Not all ingredients are listed to protect our perfume formulas. Our Parfums Botanique are hand blended + bottled in our Toronto studio. They are free of synthetic fragrances and chemicals, alcohol, parabens, phthalates, and GMOs. They are vegan, and 100 % natural. Avoid this product during pregnancy. i think this one i would love to try
I’m a subscriber. My favourite scent from the Province Apothecary website is Parfum Botanique No. 23 “AWAKEN” French Lavender / Canadian Black Spruce / Canadian Pine, “A balancing + refreshing scent to awake your carefree and spontaneous spirit, filling your heart with hope and desire to embrace life’s new adventures.” http://provinceapothecary.com/collections/perfume/products/parfum-botanique-no-23
@ProvApothecary bonus entry: FOLLOWING & TWEETED https://twitter.com/SoulSeeker0/status/563895313237565440
Parfum Botanique No. 23 Awaken is my favorite, I love lavender and the smell of black spruce and pine would remind me of home in NW BC
parfum botanique No. 19
The Ultra Hydrating Kit sounds good
These sound amazing! I love the sound of all of them but this one sounds just perfect for me: Parfum Botanique No. 14
I am intrigued by Parfum Botanique No. 7 – I would love to try this scent.
PARFUM BOTANIQUE NO. 19 – I could use some romance!!!
Uplift sounds great
The sex/massage oil sounds interesting
I like this headache roll on http://provinceapothecary.com/collections/aromatherapy/products/therapeutic-roll-on-headache
Uplift sounds lovely 🙂
number 23 (daughters birthday)
#23
No.23 Awaken
#23 looks nice
19 I love flowers
I like #19 Charm the most.
the uplift looks like the best scent!
I think Parfum Botanique (#19) sounds like it would smell the best.
Tweet: https://twitter.com/RachelCartwrig6/status/564220468287520768
Fb wall post: https://www.facebook.com/province.apothecary/posts/797796213630520
#23-Awaken would be my first choice- I love the scent of lavender
tweeted https://twitter.com/Shellbran3/status/564233618974072834
This would be my favorite scent;
No. 19
CHARM
South African Rose Geranium / Lavender / Egyptian Geranium
The soft + efflorescent scent awakens your inner romantic, comforting your loving heart and kindling your generous spirit.
Tweeted https://twitter.com/stephy905/status/564239941342085120
I am a subscriber and #19 Charm South AfricanRose Geranium/Lavender/Egyptian Geranium sounds like a lovely scent.
would be nice to win
#14 INSPIRE sweet & spicy
http://provinceapothecary.com/collections/perfume/products/parfum-botanique-no-30
Parfum #14!
#14 sounds lovely!
I like #30 EMPOWER…Love the sound of that word,”EMPOWER!” The Scents in this oil are: Clary Sage,Bulgarian Rose,Canadian Black Spruce and Smoky Vetiver Root. “Lovely!”
I’m a subscriber. My favourite scent is PARFUM BOTANIQUE NO. 19 (South African Rose Geranium / French Lavender / Egyptian Geranium). Kind of hard to pick a favourite, as there are many great-looking scents, but this one looks especially nice.
I follow on Twitter, and tweeted: https://twitter.com/HappyGlowLucky7/status/564454819654430722
#23 sounds good!
Wild Ylang Ylang / Indian Cardamom / Frankincense Caterii
no 14
my favorite is the http://provinceapothecary.com/collections/perfume/products/parfum-botanique-no-14 so lovely
i like the sound of http://provinceapothecary.com/collections/perfume/products/parfum-botanique-no-7
#19 for the flowers
I like the CHARM scent
PARFUM BOTANIQUE NO. 7
I think I would enjoy Botanique 14
I think #23 would be my choice.
my favourite is probably the sweet and spicy fragrance that is PARFUM BOTANIQUE NO. 14, it sounds absolutely delicious!!
I think Charm – No. 19 sounds nice. Geranium and lavender.
i like uplift
PARFUM BOTANIQUE NO. 7 because it’s to awaken the senses and enliven the spirit! Sounds lovely to me
I like the uplift scent!
I think I would like No. 7
UPLIFT
Sicilian Bergamot / Australian Sandalwood / Bay Laurel
A vibrant + fresh scent to awaken the senses and enliven the spirit, infusing your day with promise and optimism.
I’m a subscriber and No. 19, CHARM, is the perfect blend for me! 😀
I follow you both on Twitter and tweeted the following:
I think #19 would be one of my choices, and #7 sounds nice also
I love Parfum Botaninique No. 7.
EMPOWER
Clary sage / Bulgarian Rose /Canadian Black Spruce / Vetiver Sounds nice to me
PARFUM BOTANIQUE NO. 23 looks like it smells wonderful!
I think I would like No. 23. It sounds really nice!
I have not smelled any of the scents so I think the perfume sampler would be a great choice.
No. 23 for sure
parfum botanique #23
number 26-Balance sounds like my type of fragrance
http://provinceapothecary.com/collections/perfume/products/parfum-botanique-no-14
I think I would like #23 Awaken!
i am a lavender fan so Parfum Botanique No. 23 it is.
I haven’t smelled any of their products before but I think I’d like Parfum Botanique No. 7.
#14 Inspire sounds like the perfect scent for me..
#14 Inspire sounds perfect. Spicy and sweet!
Would love to try no.26!
Raincouver Beauty
#26 – Balance
#19 looks nice