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Jeremy Laing X Arts & Crafts Tees

May 14, 2013
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Canadian design star Jeremy Laing has curated a set of limited-edition tees for the 10th anniversary of awesome indie record label Arts & Crafts. Songstress Feist partnered with artist Sojourner Truth Parsons for the t-shirt pictured above featuring Parson’s piece Hold Moon. Net proceeds from the sale of each made in Canada tee will be [...]

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For the Makers Kits

April 23, 2013
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A smart-chic gift for the DIYer! For the Makers’ kits combine fun and easy DIY tutorials with chic materials to create you very own stylish accessories. Each kit contains the supplies and instructions needed to make four projects such as earrings, a bracelet, pouch and key fob. You can also purchase subscriptions to keep the [...]

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s[edition] Art Downloads

March 18, 2013
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Leave it to my creative sis to find this awesome art gift. s[edition] lets you download limited edition animated and digital art files to enjoy on your computer or home TV. There are pieces from several well known artists from Wim Wenders to Shepard Fairey starting at $8 per download. If you never thought you’d [...]

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2013 Calendar

December 28, 2012
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My friend Laura bought this lovely calendar to mark the days of 2013 and I thought it was just too pretty not to share. Each month is celebrated with a photographic spread of food which, when combined (recipe on back), becomes a seasonal dish. I also both gave and received Bookhou’s beautifully illustrated calendar this [...]

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Heartbeats for Africa 2012

November 15, 2012
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Today at noon a fabulous art sale my sister and I have organized to benefit the Stephen Lewis Foundation goes live! This is the third Heartbeats for Africa fundraiser and once again we are working with amazing artists such as Aleks Rdest, Deborah Moss, Susan Collett, Miguel Jacob, Brendan Canning, Katie Bond Pretti, Scott Eunson, [...]

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Photo Jojo

October 23, 2012
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This is THE shop for the photography lover! Whether they’re using film or an iPhone to capture great shots Photo Jojo has tons of great gift ideas. Like the iPhone Rangefinder igives your iPhone the style of a classic camera with a shutter button, viewfinder, aperture numbers, two loops for a camera strap, and a [...]

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You’re My Star Print

August 29, 2012
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Spotted on the Oh So Beautiful Paper blog (which is full of oh, so beautiful cards and prints and invites) these beautiful prints by Montreal-based illustrator Eva Juliet can be customized with a name. You’re My Star Print, $32. Buy Now Similar gift ideas:Tree of Life PrintDoodleArt Jamais Trop Tard… Poster2013 CalendarChild’s Own Stuffed Toy

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Child’s Own Stuffed Toy

August 8, 2012
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I came across this adorable Vancouver-based business while perusing BuzzFeed’s list of the 50 cutest things (you’ll want to check that out). How sweet would it be to gift a little one with a toy based on one of their own drawings? Child’s Own lets you turn their creativity into a one of a kind [...]

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Animated Origami Set

July 6, 2012
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One of my favourite gift shops at the Art Gallery of Ontario just launched their kids shop. Located right beside the main AGO Shop, shopAGO Kids will offer design and art-inspired, interactive and educational toys. But you can shop online too! Animated Origami Set, $14.95. Buy Now Similar gift ideas:Seedling Kaleidoscope KitThe Wild BunchMother’s Day [...]

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Fidoodle Flip Doll

June 21, 2012
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I’ve flipped for these adorable dolls recently featured on the Marion House Book! They start as a little string-haired doll, then you turn them inside out to become a butterfly with beautiful monarch wings. Created in Toronto by artist and educator Jen Bulthuis, Fidoodle toys are hand-crafted using salvaged maple off-cuts, organic cotton, and industrial [...]

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