Gift Guide Articles

How many holiday parties are crammed into your calendar?  In the spirit of the season, it just wouldn't do to show up empty-handed.  Let us help you arrive Party Prepared:


L'Occitane Provence Candied Rose Candle, $32

Awaken your senses with the fragrant Provençal tradition of coating rose petals with sugary syrup. It all comes to life in this limited edition candle from...

Christmas shopping for the kids is simple, right?  It should be as easy as strolling into Toys 'R Us and voila - the perfect gift is right there front and center.  The truth is, Aunties and Uncles of the world, it's not.  Take a page from your own childhood and look to revamped favourites and engaging new tech as sure bets for the tikes and teens of 2009.


(1) Cake Beauty...

Are you helpless when it comes to finding The Perfect Gift for Him?  We know - we've been in the same predicament!  So we got the creative juices flowing and came up with a few gift ideas that will have your male friends and family members eager to see what you'll come up with next:


(1) FujiFilm Finepix F70EXR, $299

Why we love it: The EXR auto mode adjusts to 6 types of scenes...

Give the special women in your life all her favourite things this holiday! The theme this season is Celebrating Beauty: pamper the stressed new mom, glamourize the friend stuck in a rut, or give your little sister her first lesson in beauty. She’ll love you for making all her beauty-full wishes come true!


(1) Ojon Winter Shine & Protect Collection, $44

For some, hair care is a ritual. Ojon’s...

If you’re anything like me, you naively believed that finding Prince Charming would mean the end of bad sex. For it is common knowledge that the combination of love and shagging amounts to toe curling, mind blowing lovemaking, right?

Well… not exactly; it’s far too easy to fall into a slump. All of a sudden you find yourself stirring in bed following a limp quickie waiting for your guy to...

Why are women so much easier to shop for than men?  I could think of 10 things to get my sister for Christmas but when it comes to the husband I often find myself stumped.  While some guys may appreciate the lovely scrap book of special memories you spent hours putting together or the snowflake sweater you knitted for him, most men will likely prefer something more practical.  So...

Whether you're a Mom, an auntie or buying presents for your friend's tots, it's easy to stress about finding the perfect gift for the kids. It's probably safe to say no one needs another teddy bear, so here are a few gift ideas to help get you started.

The Tiny People (birth-24 months)

Babies aren't particularly discriminating. Heck, they spend most of their days sucking on their...

By now, unless you’re living under one luxurious rock, you know that economic times are tough. But, it’s the holiday season, and you still want to give the ones you love something meaningful, so what’s a girl to do? Scratch that digital camera for dad, and the cashmere sweater for sis off your list, and instead get your creative juices flowing with some economical, yet squeal-worthy gifts.

It's not always easy for your Guy to figure out what to get you for Christmas.  Trust that subtle hints won't work. You'll need to spell it out.  We can help.

Now, we are not suggesting you be tacky and give your nearest and dearest a list of demands, but if they're going to spend the money it might as well be on something you want or actually need, yes?

Our...