Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on August 21, 2014 · 45 Comments
I like to call today’s featured retailer a bit of a serendipitous match – awhile ago I spotted a unique gift idea via Kickstarter, but one that was woefully under-available in Canada. When I was contacted by the owner of Quebec-based Opuszone, Marlus, it seemed like fate – not only did they carry the gift … Continue reading →
Category All Green Thumbs, Compliments To The Chef, Eco Chic, Home Run, Retailer Spotlight, Tech Tok, Wine Wins · Tagged with Birds, Canadian, Candles, Charger, Charging Station, Cooking, Eco Chic, Gadgets, Gardening, Green, Kitchen Gadgets, Opuszone, Pots, Retailer Spotlight, Solar Power, Technology, Wine, Wine Bag
Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on June 18, 2014 · 10 Comments
The beautiful pink-purple hue of Pantone’s Color of the Year, Radiant Orchid, has been popping up all over the place. Learn how to bring it into your life through this themed post.
Category All That Glitters, Beauty & The Best, Colour Your World, Dress You Up In My Love, Eco Chic, Home Run, Trend Watch · Tagged with Baggu, Beauty, Bouclair, Bow Ties, Bras, Colours, Dress, Etsy, Fossil, Gifts For Guys, Hudson's Bay, Indigo, Jewelry Box, L'Agent, Lingerie, Lipstick, Makeup Palette, Nordstrom, NYX Cosmetics, Pantone, Pillow, Pillowcases, Radiant Orchid, Sephora, The Bay, The Tie Bar, Watch
Whether Dad’s a cycling pro or simply needs a more eco-friendly way to get from Point A to Point B, Toronto-based Gallant Bicycles has an amazingly fun online bike building module.
Category Eco Chic, Fit and Phat, Flash Post, For The Love Of The Game, Outdoors & More · Tagged with Bicycle, Bikes, Canadian, Customized, Cycling, Father's Day, Gallant Bicycles, One Of A Kind
Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on May 14, 2014 · 7 Comments
Skip earth-harming plastic wrap and paper-wasting brown bags in favour of this clever, sturdy lunchbox alternative.
Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on April 21, 2014 · 12 Comments
Earth Day is tomorrow, so I’ve picked out an earth-friendly gift idea that promises miles of style for your home.
Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on January 8, 2014 · 209 Comments
CONTEST ALERT! Get a much better night’s rest with the best sleep gift ideas I could think of for the New Year. Plus you could win a Dormeo Octaspring Memory Foam pillow valued at $159!
Category Body Break, Eco Chic, Home Run, Tech Tok · Tagged with Alarm Clock, Angel Face Botanicals, Bedding, Brookstone, Dormeo Octaspring, Gadget, Gaiam, NightWave Sleep Assistant, Organic, Pillow, Pillows, Sheets, Shower, Shower Steamer, Sleep, Sleep Country, White Noise Machine
Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on November 20, 2013 · 48 Comments
CONTEST ALERT! I’m really psyched to be introducing California brand MIXT Studio to you all today – their line of paper and printed goods is truly whimsical, affordable, and perfect for the holidays. Plus, you could win 1 of 3 $50 gift codes to treat yourself!
Category Eco Chic, Kiddie Corner, Paper Mates, Purse-nal, Retailer Spotlight, That's A Wrap · Tagged with Christmas, Decorations, Eco Chic, Height Chart, MIXT Studio, Notebook, Onesies, Paper Products, Recycled, Totes, Wrapping Paper
Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on July 25, 2013 · 59 Comments
CONTEST ALERT! Simplify your skincare routine and watch the magic happen: Canadian brand Elaboom delivers fresh, 100% pure products that your skin will love. See what I mean by potentially winning a $100+ prize package for yourself!
Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on July 11, 2013 · 12 Comments
Get a radiant glow all summer long (and beyond) with this all-natural, anti-aging powdery face scrub that manages to slough off dead skin gently and effectively.
CONTEST ALERT! I’ve searched the globe (or more local sources inspired by the world’s cultures) for today’s Eastern Hemisphere-themed gift ideas. Plus you’ve got TWELVE chances to win a set of 2 solid perfumes from Ganesha’s Garden.
Category Beauty & The Best, Dress You Up In My Love, Eco Chic, Home Run · Tagged with Diffuser, Disney, Fair Trade, Ganesha's Garden, ModCloth, Natural Beauty, Perfume, Pretty Plum Sugar, Robes, Sephora, Skirt, Solid Perfume, The Harmonious Mind
Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on April 16, 2013 · 77 Comments
CONTEST ALERT! Check out five earth-friendly picks just in time for Earth Day + you could win his & hers retro David Suzuki tees!
Category Compliments To The Chef, Dress You Up In My Love, Eco Chic, Purse-nal, Tech Tok, Where Art Thou? · Tagged with Backpacks, Bags, CBC, Coffee Mugs, Cutlery, David Suzuki, Eco Chic, Fenigo, Full Circle, Good Planet, Hu2, Lunches, Neon Green, Recycled, RePEaT Cutlery Sets, Retro, Solar, Solar Power, Stickers, Tee-Shirts, Tees, Wall Art, Wall Decals, Water Bottles
Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on April 15, 2013 · 8 Comments
Celebrate Earth Day with today’s pick: a chalkboard herb garden planter that’s completely reusable + reduces food waste.
Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on April 10, 2013 · 13 Comments
Tis the season to think green, as demonstrated with these fun eco chic ideas, all for a tenner or less!
Category 10 For $10, All Green Thumbs, Desk Duty, Dress You Up In My Love, Eco Chic, Home Run, Kiddie Corner, Party Time Excellent, Precious Pets, Purse-nal, Quit Playing Games With My Gifts · Tagged with Activity Kit, Arcade, Art, Bags, Bikes, Botanical Paperworks, Bottle Opener, CB2, Crafty, Cup Holder, Cycling, Dog Treats, Fred Flare, Games, Garden, Grassroots, Great Green Store, Indigo, Kid Friendly, Laundry, Napkins, Pencil Holder, Pets, Poncho, Pup-PIES, Rain, Recycled, Retro, Rocky Mountain Soap, State of Green, Sustainable NYC, Upcycled
Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on April 9, 2013 · 89 Comments
CONTEST ALERT! The Retailer Spotlight is shining brightly on Canadian gift shop Orangefish today. Learn about their vast and budget-friendly range of items + win a $50 gift card!
Category Beauty & The Best, Body Break, Compliments To The Chef, Dress You Up In My Love, Eco Chic, For The Love Of The Game, Home Run, Party Time Excellent, Retailer Spotlight, Traveller's Check, Two For Tea, Walk This Way, Wine Wins · Tagged with Bath Bomb, Beer, Blanket, Bottle Opener, Candles, Cosmetics Bag, Cutting Boards, Doorstop, Eco Chic, Eyeshadow, Gift Shop, Glasses, Hostess With The Mostest, Lip Balm, Nails, Orangefish, Organizers, Salad, Sandals, Serveware, Socks, Tea, Travel Bag, Tweezers, Wine, Workout
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!