August 2011

Liebe Heart Earrings

August 31, 2011

For your sweetheart – pretty ceramic heart earrings available in a rainbow of colours! Liebe Heart Earrings, 275 DKK. Buy Now Similar gift ideas:For the Makers KitsStudded Friendship BraceletPyrrah Talisman NecklaceWater Rafiki Friend ChainJenny Bird For The Bees Bracelet

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Silk Aviator Map Cushion

August 30, 2011

Bring a bit of the world into the home with a sleek silk map cushion. Silk Aviator Map Cushion, $190 USD. Buy Now Psst…My dad told me that pilots in WW II, especially those flying over water, would carry silk (light-weight and waterproof) maps like these in their survival kits. Similar gift ideas:Art.com PrintsBow LightShared [...]

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Gilded Candle Holder

August 29, 2011

The cutest little how-to was spotted on This is Glamourous. The blog features the steps to create your own gilded, animal candle holders. Simply adhere a candle holder to a plastic animal (go wild with your choices) and spray the whole thing gold. Gilded Candle Holder, price varies by supplies. See How Now Similar gift [...]

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Libre Tea

August 26, 2011

A great new way to take tea on the go. This Canadian company has created a portable tea glass that makes it easy to enjoy loose leaf tea. The Libre signature tea glass is made with a durable polycarbonate exterior and a health-conscious glass interior for clean taste and no flavour transfer. Libre Tea Large [...]

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Clayoquot Wilderness Resort

August 25, 2011

I used to love camping. But these days the thought of setting up a tent and sleeping on the ground has prevented me from heading out to the woods – I think “glamping” might be a little more my speed. And the Clayoquot Wilderness Resort in BC offers just about the loveliest setting and accommodations [...]

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Seedling Kaleidoscope Kit

August 24, 2011

New Zealand-based Seedling packages up great craft projects for big or little kids. I love to think of the wonder that could be created with this DIY kaleidoscope kit. Seedling Kaleidoscope Kit, $40.99. Buy Now Also available at Good Egg. Similar gift ideas:Wool and The Gang KitsThe Wild BunchChild’s Own Stuffed ToyAnimated Origami SetPoppies Flower [...]

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Partners & Spade

August 23, 2011

I stumbled upon the awesome NYC store/gallery/studio Partners & Spade. They sell quirky gifts and collectables from salt and pepper shakers on wheels and confidence trophies to 1960′s centerfolds and pre-boxed vintage self-help book collections. Take a peek inside the store with the Store-torialist. Boxed Self Help Sets by Christopher Baird, $450-$750 USD. Buy Now [...]

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Picnic Set

August 22, 2011

The smart and pretty food blog Le Sauce featured this gorgeous picnic set and I had to share. With plates, cups and tableware for four, all held together in a smart bowl for serving, it’s the perfect gift for those enjoying these glorious last days of summer. Picnic Set by Carina Ahlburg, $81 USD. Buy [...]

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Cosa Fina Amethyst Ring

August 19, 2011

Oh, Pinterest! You’re still my digital obsession right now. And how I found this gorgeous ring from Cosa Fina. What a pretty gift it would make. Cosa Fina Amethyst Ring, 1,700 USD. Buy Now Similar gift ideas:Right Hand Gal RingsHeart RingPyrrah Talisman NecklaceJenny Bird For The Bees BraceletTeathease

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Augie’s Gourmet Ice Pops

August 18, 2011

Augie’s Gourmet Ice Pops are perfect end to a hot August day! Flavours include pineapple, ginger, lime with coconut milk and kaffir lime leaf and Ontario strawberry with honey, lemon zest, chopped basil, lemon thyme. They make such sweet, cool, treats! You can catch these popsicles at farmers markets across Toronto including Everygreen Brickworks. Augie’s [...]

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