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Babar Toy

April 4, 2013
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Collette is one of the original curator-of-cool stores respected the world round. The Paris boutique is constantly serving up unique collaborations including the recent (and adorable) Babar meets Collette collection. Other cool collaborations on the site right now: Vans X Kenzo, Repossi X Collette, Uslu Airlines X Mykita, and Carven X Porter. Vilac X Babar Toy, [...]

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Robot Love Screenprinted Greeting Card

February 11, 2013
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Valentine’s Day is a day when even robots should feel the love. And here’s a sweet lil card to celebrate your love. One of the many great items available at great gift shop Kid Icarus in Toronto. Robot Love Screenprinted Greeting Card, $5 USD. Buy Now   Similar gift ideas:Valentine’s Day CardsYou’re a Fox CardsLast [...]

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The Detox Market

November 23, 2012
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The Detox Market popped up on King Street in Toronto last September and continues to offer a great selection of organic options for your body and skin. Brands for sale include Kusmi Tea, Odacite Skincare, Taza Chocolate and the yummy Hurraw Lipbalm. Hurraw Earl Grey Tea Lipbalm, $5. Buy Now Similar gift ideas:Consonant Body Healthy [...]

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BYOB Ice Sphere Molds

November 22, 2012
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One of my favourite stores in Toronto has just opened an online shop so you can order their fine wares wherever you are! BYOB stocks anything and everything cocktail related from soda siphons to bitters. I’m a big fan of these ice cube molds as they produce a large spherical ball of ice that will [...]

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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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CB2

January 23, 2012
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CB2 (aka Crate & Barrel for hipsters) Came to Canada last week with their first international store opening on Queen St in Toronto. The store is full of well-priced furniture, decor and accessories. Some of my favourite gifts from the recent collection include the dunk sushi plates, stainless steel snack bowls (above), clear acrylic tray, [...]

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Last Minute Christmas Gifts

December 23, 2011
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Only two days left! If you haven’t finished Christmas shopping, here are a few ideas for things you can quickly get to give: Kiva Gift Certificates – Give a loan to a struggling entrepreneur from around the world. Books! – Your neighbourhood bookstore has a novel, coffee table book or comic for everyone on your [...]

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Present & Correct

December 9, 2011
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Present & Correct is a great little gift shop for those who like their life well designed. And organized. They’ve got stationery and pencil holders. Cool calendars and old wire trays. But I really love these Christmas crackers with rubber stamp and scrabble letter prizes. Christmas Cracker, £11.50 each. Buy Now Similar gift ideas:2013 CalendarFrog [...]

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West Elm Etsy Mini Market

December 1, 2011
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Today West Elm will host Etsy Mini-Market! Six local Etsy sellers will set up shop and sell their handmade goods in store from 6-9pm. There will also be a craft leader teaching you how to make origami ornaments and donate ornaments to decorate a tree for the Hospital for Sick Children. Etsy Mini Market, Dec [...]

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Minted Holiday Cards

November 25, 2011
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There is still time to order cool, custom cards to send out to loved ones this holiday season. Pick from one of the many modern layouts Minted has to offer and customize with photos and content. Minted Holiday Cards, from $163 for 100 cards. Order Now Similar gift ideas:Best from Christmas 2011DIY Christmas CrackersElfsterMerry Christmas!Superstar [...]

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