Emerald City

CONTEST ALERT! My slightly overdue Colour of the Year post is live and kicking, featuring 10 notice-me ways to incorporate Emerald into your everyday. Plus one lucky winner will score two pieces from the highly touted SEPHORA + PANTONE UNIVERSE collection.

Mardi Grazia

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.

Year of the Snake

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!

Flash Post: Take A Bite Out Of Life

Despite LOOKING like miniature bronzed works of art, these skulls are actually edible – made from milk chocolate, walnuts, and edible gold dust.

Shock To The System

CONTEST ALERT! Presenting five ways to get your body whipped into fierce shape – with Shock Absorber sports bras to support you right alongside your personal cheerleading squad. Plus you could win 1 of 3 sports bras of your choice!

And Whiskers On Kittens

After a holiday break, ‘My Favourite Things’ picks up where we left off. Today I have five feline-friendly gift ideas to make any cat lover absolutely purr with delight.

The Very Best Brunch

CONTEST ALERT! Presenting ten fantastic picks tied into holiday brunch + win a $75 gift set of BeaverTails goodies.

Raise Your Glass

CONTEST ALERT! Presenting five gift ideas with imbibing in mind + learn how you can win 1 of 3 Polar Stones gift sets, just in time for the holidays!

Flash Post: Jingle No More

Looking to quiet down the household this holiday season? Invest in a customized tag-free dog collar handmade in the USA!

On Roses

Part two of my ongoing series of gift ideas related to the classic song, My Favourite Things. Today’s list? On Roses – gift ideas inspired by that which we call a rose.

I Heart Colour

CONTEST ALERT! It’s not like I exactly need to broadcast this or anything, but the title of this post is so very true. Presenting five UBER COLOURFUL gift ideas for your enjoyment, including gorgeous art prints by Brooklynn Leitch – which you could win for yourself!

Flash Post: No Place Like Home

Pay tribute to your homeland in your home with one of these graphic, screen printed pillows from Canadian designer Nicole Tarasick.

Raindrops

Introducing a new series of posts inspired by ‘My Favourite Things’. If we were to follow Julie Andrew’s advice and start at the very beginning, then that would put us at Raindrops – and good thing to, since it’s high season for rainfall. Inside are five great gifts to cheer you up on gloomy days!

On Pointe

Get on pointe with your gift-giving with these five ballet-inspired picks, perfect for any prima ballerina – real or imagined.

Wedding Bell Bliss

CONTEST ALERT! Presenting five day-of picks that’ll bring a bright smile to the bride (and groom!) – fun little extras that’ll make the day extra special, and still have use later on. Plus, you could win a bottle of MANE TEEZE by T&M Hair Perfume!