Category: Holiday

 
Feb
11

Gift Giving: A Potted Orchid - Sensuality Incarnate!

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 2/11/2010 11:21:00 PM
Why bring flowers that will flop within days, when you can bring something with a little more meaning and permanence? A potted Orchid is not only one of the most sturdy and luxurious flowers around, it's a flower that particularly befits the occasion
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Feb
08

Gift Giving: Create Your Own Saucy Love Bell

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Posted by Guest Blogger 2/8/2010 3:00:00 PM
What's funny, personal, full of potential AND looks good on display? If you're thinking your spousal unit, then lucky you, but I'm thinking more like a personalized 'beck n call' hand bell . For a little relationship warmer, here's what you do: Find a
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Feb
06

Gift Giving: Desirable Kitchen Gadgets

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Posted by Catherine Jheon 2/6/2010 9:36:00 AM
Here are three kitchen gadgets that are on my wish list for Valentine’s Day . Let’s hope the hubby is reading. I know I don’t bake enough to justify one, never mind that we have zero counter space, but I so want a KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer. Did I
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Feb
04

Splurge Vs. Steal: Classic Bedding

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Posted by Vanessa 2/4/2010 5:07:00 PM
You shouldn't need an excuse to treat yourself to cozy new bedding but if you feel you need justification, bestow some luxurious linens on your bed buddy this Valentine's Day. The best part? Luxurious-looking bedding doesn't necessarily have to mean an
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Feb
03

Gift Giving: Romantic Modern Art

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Posted by Terry 2/3/2010 1:30:00 PM
Clockwise from top left: Hug Salt and Pepper Shakers ($30 US); Art Breaker Paperweight ($65 US); Miniature Heart Shaped Cone Chair ($255 US); LOVE Sculpture ($74 US) I'm a huge modern art lover and I love to give and receive art on special occasions.
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Jan
27

Gift Giving: Crate&Barrel Hearts Valentine’s

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 1/27/2010 2:32:00 PM
I don’t know if this is your thing – I’m not so into theme-y occasional tabletop – but if you are, Crate&Barrel has done a pretty classic and admirably restrained job with their Valentine’s Day offerings . Here are three picks that could certainly
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Jan
20

Gift Giving: A Valentine's Fouresome

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 1/20/2010 5:14:00 PM
Clockwise from the top: His and Hers ceramic toothbrush holders ($10 US); MIC Love pillow set ($28 US); 'Sperm Bank' ($10 US); HEART photo sleeve frame ($10 US). Is it too early to start thinking Valentine's Day ? I know it's a polarizing 'holiday', but
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Dec
28

Gift Giving: Post-Holidays Basket of Love

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Posted by Vanessa 12/28/2009 9:30:00 AM
As heart-warming and fun as the holidays can be, only the truly zen can claim making it through the season stress-free. So if there's a special person whose gift you have yet to deliver, consider a gift basket from Green Cricket , the Canadian online
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Dec
21

Gift Giving: 5 Gorgeous Design Books to Choose From

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 12/21/2009 12:00:00 PM
A beautiful design book is such a treat; great for inspiration in choosing styles, colours and room plans, and it's always welcome on a coffee table. I myself have quite a few of these hardcover treasures, one of my favourite things being a slow poring-over
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Dec
18

Gift Giving: Funky Wall Calendars

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Posted by Catherine Jheon 12/18/2009 3:30:00 PM
It’s the gift that keeps giving. Think about it. With every new month, there'll be a fresh reminder of the fabulous gift-giving you. Plus it’ll liven up any drab wall. From funky patterns to gorgeous photos, you can customize to your heart’s content.
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Dec
14

Gift Giving: Give Green to Grow Green

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 12/14/2009 1:44:00 PM
Transformation of The Brickworks , Toronto Woah, that's a lot of Gs... Anywho, today: a gift that truly keeps on giving. Instead of buying, buying and more buying (and wasting tonnes of wrapping paper, gift bags, time and patience -- am I a Grinch?),
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Dec
11

Gift Giving: 3 Picks for Hanukkah - You'll Wish You Were Celebrating!

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 12/11/2009 4:30:00 PM
Christmas is a holiday giant, but over the years Hanukkah , the eight day Jewish festival of lights, has been steadily catching up. Artists and designers are churning out more and more inventive expressions of the holiday, major retailers are setting
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Dec
11

Top 5 Friday: Christmas Trees without the Tree Part

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 12/11/2009 12:15:00 PM
As promised, a follow-up to this week's question of modern vs traditional Christmas trees: my top 5 picks for trendy, inventive and kooky Christmas tree alternatives, in the name of saving a few unassuming saplings. Although, I did get a stern talking-to
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Dec
09

Easy as Pear Centrepieces and Other Fruity Holiday Ideas

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 12/9/2009 1:37:00 PM
This is a bit of a find. The Pear Bureau – ambassadors of the pear – have quite the collection of holiday décor ideas available on their site . For your crafting pleasure: wreaths, garlands and centrepieces galore! Learn how to sugar and gold leaf a pear,
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Dec
07

Gift Giving: Bed Linens and Shams - Always Useful!

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 12/7/2009 5:26:00 PM
Above: Eddie Bauer's Lodge flannel bedding collection. This is something I'd put in the parents/kids-living-outside-of-the-home category of gift giving . It may be a bit odd to gift anything to do with the intimate world of sleep or the bedroom , to a
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