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.

10 for $10: Sweethearts Edition

It’s that time again – with a twist of course. Today I’m picking out my top 10 gift ideas under $10 – all with a Valentine’s Day theme!

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!

Glamour Galore

CONTEST ALERT! I swear to you 1929Galore jewelry designer TeQuia is a gal after my own heart. Her affordable yet stylish pieces are well-deserving of a place of my jewelry wardrobe, and now they could be in yours too: I’m giving away 2 pieces from 1929Galore to a lucky winner!

Where The Heart Is

CONTEST ALERT! I’ve got my eye on six glitzy-yet-affordable gift ideas from jewelry designer Three Jane New York. Plus I’m giving away two custom map necklaces for you to share where your heart is. J’adore!

Gold Mine

CONTEST ALERT! Strike gift-giving gold this Valentine’s Day with Texas jewelry line Golden Thread’s customized monogram necklaces. Plus you could win one for yourself! Swooooon…

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.

Use Your Imagination

CONTEST ALERT! I’ve sifted through Santa’s sack and selected my top 10 toy picks for 2012. Plus you could win of them for yourself…one that HAPPENS to be parent-friendly too.

One Is Silver & The Other’s Gold

CONTEST ALERT! I’ve rounded up fifteen of the sparkliest, glitziest, girliest gift ideas for you to bestow upon your very best girlfriends. Plus, you could win 1 of 3 prizes featured in the post!

Flash Post: Whistleblower

It’s Remembrance Day, which means I’m throwing out a peaceful present idea for you all, in support of ending the war and crimes against humanity in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Flash Post: Rubber Soul

Give your hands a colour shot with these eye-catching rubber rings inlaid with real sparkly diamonds.

Flash Post: Jewelry Box

A little bit Old Hollywood with a modern flare, these beautiful pieces by Quebec-based designer Sandrine Devost are affordable and amazing for gift-giving.

Flash Post: Lucky Pennies

All that glitters truly isn’t gold, as demonstrated with these lucky (and custom) penny rings from Halifax jewelry designers COIN COIN Design & Co.

Bridesmaid Buys

We’re still in the full swing of wedding season, and I’ve got my eye on gifts for bridesmaids. From wholly customizable picks to useful tools to get through the biggest and best day of your life (to date), these are some seriously sweet ideas!

Flash Post: The Bee’s Knees

Sweeter than honey, these pretty friendship bracelets are both good for your accessories wardrobe and good for your conscience. Not only are they designed by a Canadian, 100% of proceeds will actually support the protection of endangered pollinators.