Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on February 4, 2012 · 6 Comments
Give your sweetheart something extra special: Roots’ new Charlotte totes scream Valentine’s at first glance, but style for many months after.
Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on January 26, 2012 · 5 Comments
We meet again, Valentine’s Day. This time, I’ve got four gift ideas for guys, based on relationship levels and well, general coolness. Enjoy!
Category B(u)y The Book, Food For Thought, Help! I Need Somebody, Purse-nal, Tech Tok · Tagged with Book, Chocolate, Fatboy, Future Shop, Gifts For Guys, HD Video Camera, Indigo, Mast Brothers, Modern Karibou, Old Faithful Shop, Sony, Travel Bag, Valentine's, Valentine's Day, Video Camera
Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on January 17, 2012 · 3 Comments
The title of this post denotes the Pantone Institute’s ‘Colour Of The Year’. Want to get a jump start on the trend? Inside are five gift ideas to bring a splash of this sunny orange shade into just about anyone’s life.
Category All That Glitters, Colour Your World, Compliments To The Chef, Dress You Up In My Love, Home Run, Human Beans, Paper Mates, Purse-nal · Tagged with American Apparel, Bags, Cookware, Decor Accents, Home Decor, Mug, Notebook, Pantone, Pillow, Rachel Ray, Scarf, ShopBop, Simons, Tangerine Tango, Wristwatch
Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on January 16, 2012 · 109 Comments
CONTEST ALERT: Is your New Years Resolution to get fit? Curious about the ever-popular art of yoga? Have a friend that’s a serious about her ashanas? Today’s gift picks are for yoga enthusiasts and newcomers alike – plus you could win 1 of 3 yoga gifts from RescueGirl!
Category Fit and Phat, Purse-nal, The Reel Deel · Tagged with Bags, Barefoot Yoga, DVD, Fila, Fitness, Jo-Sha, lululemon, RescueGirl, Sears, Sports, Yoga
Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on November 26, 2011 · 5 Comments
15 fast and fun ideas under $15. Perfect for stocking stuffers, tight budgets, and mixing and matching amongst your girly gift buys. Stay tuned for two more incarnations of this post in the coming weeks!
Category 10 For $10, All That Glitters, Beauty & The Best, Body Break, Dress You Up In My Love, Food For Thought, Home Run, Purse-nal, Two For Tea · Tagged with $10 & Under, Barbie, eBeauty, Forever 21, Gifts Under $10, H&M, IKEA, Joe, Joe Fresh, La Senza, Lush, Potiron, Rickis, Secret Santa, Sephora, Simons, Starbucks, Stash, Stocking Stuffers, The Body Shop, Under $10
Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on November 18, 2011 · 6 Comments
If you’ve got a lady in your life with a taste for the finer things, then be sure to check out these four steals from some of your favourite designers.
Category Beauty & The Best, Dress You Up In My Love, Purse-nal · Tagged with Clutch, Gift Set, H&M, Marc Jacobs, Neoprene, Perfume, Purse, Purses, Sampler Set, Scarf, Sephora, Tiffany's, Versace
Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on November 10, 2011 · 26 Comments
CONTEST ALERT – Luxe leather bags with a history (and an environmental spin). Colour me excited – as you should be, since I’ve got three Reclaimed Leather Cuffs to give away!
Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on June 15, 2011 · 1 Comment
This one is for the guys, specifically, the new dads out there. Whether you’ve got a bun in the oven or freshly taken out, consider Petunia Picklebottom’s stylish line of ‘Scout’ diaper bags, designed to give dad’s all the functionality of their supermom counterparts, with a masculine style they won’t be ashamed to strut around town with.
Category Dress You Up In My Love, Kiddie Corner, Purse-nal · Tagged with Babies, Baby, Babybot, Bags, Dad, Diaper Bag, Father's Day, Gifts For Guys, New Baby, New Parents, Parents, Petunia Picklebottom
Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on April 5, 2011 · 1 Comment
Behold Jo Totes. Not your ordinary bag. In fact, it’s actually a customizable, uber cute camera storage system for the budding photographer in your life that wants to look pretty as a picture when they’re on the go.
Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on March 16, 2011 · 1 Comment
Got a friend going somewhere groovy? Canadian company Lug has become ubiquitous with stylish travel accessories and bags – take a peek at a few highlights for various price points and occasions.
Category Purse-nal, Traveller's Check · Tagged with Blanket, Canadian, Clutch, Gift Set, Lug, Luggage, Pillow, Purse, Suitcase, Travel, Travel Bag
Dreaming of the great outdoors as the great white north begins its thaw? Check out Naturebag, created by Canadian moms and ideal for tots aged 3-12.
Category Eco Chic, Kiddie Corner, Purse-nal · Tagged with Activity Kit, Bags, Eco Chic, etailer, Kid Friendly, Kids, Little Footprints, Nature, Outdoorsy
Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on February 19, 2011 · Leave a Comment
I confess, today’s retailer isn’t Canadian, but I did first encounter them in Canada…and it’s been a lusty leather love affair with their products ever since. Be prepared to be dazzled by their explosive colours, so-smooth-you-can-see-it materials, and innovative designs!
Category Dress You Up In My Love, Purse-nal · Tagged with Accessories, For The Purse, Italian, Italy, Mywalit, Passport Holder, Pencil Case, Purse, Purses, Wallets
Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on December 12, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Forget just Breakfast at Tiffany’s, these days, the infamous jewelery retailer has expanded its product line to include stunning ‘Tiffany Blue’ pouches, blinged-out sunglasses,
Posted by Canadian Gift Guide on September 7, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Blue Q is an ah-mazing US etailer featuring eco-friendly, style-savvy products ranging from housewares to bodywares to fashionwares. Get ready to get lost in shopping!
Category Beauty & The Best, Eco Chic, Purse-nal · Tagged with Accessories, Blue Q, Decor Accents, Eco Chic, etailer, Gift Shop, Housewares, Stickers, Tattoos, Tea, Totes
We are the overmedicated generation, yes. But for that go-to girlfriend in your group that always keeps a stash of essentials in her bag, give her a stylish & chic pillbox as a cute but practical throwback.