/Christmas Gift Guide 2012

Christmas Gift Guide {For Foodies}

As a foodie myself, I couldn’t help but assemble a delightful list of items to satiate the appetite for beauty and function. From steals to splurges, there’s something for every foodie on your list this year.
Here’s what I’m thinking: A bourbon-barrel-twist on the classic maple syrup makes for a sweet surprise; A gorgeous raw honey with an incredible story of sustainability and philanthropy is sure to inspire; Petrified wood will elevate cheese boards to the status of art installation; A stunning and sophisticated collection of gorgeous gold bowls will entice guests, making the healthiest of snacks feel decadent; A classic and elegant cheese knife set always makes a timeless gift; Embrace Emerald Green {the official colour of 2013} with gorgeous cast iron cookware; Art + Water + Form + Function = Beauty; Natural materials really are the best companion for real food.

By |December 14th, 2012|0 Comments

Christmas Gift Guide {For Him}

On the heels of yesterday’s Gift Guide {For Her}, today I thought I’d share a few ideas with my ladies on what to get for the man in your life this Christmas. Here’s my thinking: Protect his technology with hand-stitched leather; Map out your adventures together based on the terrain you’d like to see; Remind him of his childhood with original art; Snuggle up like real Canadians do; Turn the occasional glass of scotch into an adventure; Give him a domestic domain that he can dominate; Offer him a guide book for one-course meals made of smoked of meat; And keep him cozy and handsome all at the same time.

1. iPhone 5 + Card Sleeve, Makr  2. Topographic Map, Schoolhouse Electric & Supply Co.  3. “Pond Hockey 30,” Elizabeth Lennie, Art Interiors  4. Hudson’s Bay Co. Wool Blanket, The Bay  5. On The Rock Glass with Ice Ball Mold, OpenSky  6. Big Green Egg Smoker, Big Green Egg  7. Slow Fire, Chronicle Books  8. Shawl Collar Cable Knit Wool Sweater, Charles Tyrwhitt

By |December 13th, 2012|2 Comments

Christmas Gift Guide {For Her}

With Christmas fast approaching, I thought I’d offer up a few ideas for the men who are stuck on what to get their ladies. Ladies, if someone else makes the list, it’s easier to share it as a gentle suggestion that someone else thinks they should consider, right? Yup. I’ve got your back.

So here’s my thinking: Romance, glitter, comfort, champagne, soft skin, ambiance + a really great handbag. Gentlemen, I think this may in fact be the recipe for winning hearts.

1. Shakespeare’s Sonnets {with illustrations by Caitlin Keegan}, Chronicle Books  2. Goldtone Drift Earrings, Lulu Frost  3. The Essential Scarf, Everlane  4. Eclectic by Tom Dixon Hex Champagne Bucket, ABC Carpet + Home  5. Tata Harper Revitalizing Body Oil, Tata Harper Skincare  6. M.A.B. Mini Satchel, Rebecca Minkoff  7. Forester Candle Jar, Anthropologie

By |December 12th, 2012|0 Comments