Under Armour

Under Armour sport wear is an all around perfect gift for the athlete or gymlete in your family. Available for men, women and kids at Sport Check.

Indian Yum

The Vij's cookbook is a hot gift for to the cook in the family. Costco has the best price on it.

Gift For The Princess

Principessa's products are yummy scented but not overpowering like most brands. The Principessa's candles are 100% pure VegeSoy wax for a clean, non-toxic burn. Sprinkle the new Principessa hair powder into your hair to absorb excess oils, product and create gorgeous body and volume!

Principessa is at loads of places. I've seen them at Beautymark, gift shops and I just saw them yesterday at a salon across from Club Monaco in Metrotown.

Buy Your Mate A Hippo

This is a gift that will never be forgotten. Help protect the future of nature and give a gift of adoption of an animal through World Wildlife Association. You'll receive a photo and certificate like shown below and a stuffed animal. Kid's would love it! Each adoption is symbolic and your donation will be used to fight threats like habitat loss and poaching faced by critically endangered species and to support WWF's worldwide conservation efforts. Your gift is fully tax deductible to the extent of the law. Order by the 17th and you'll receive it by the 22nd!

A Christmas Must Have!

Perfecting the art of excellence for over six decades, Tony Bennett has come to represent the essence of elegance, tradition and artistic accomplishments. Duets An American Classic features Bennett recording duets of his greatest hits with today's greatest stars including Bono, Elton John, Paul Mc Cartney, John Legend, Sting, Billy Joel, Michael Buble, Barbra Streisand, James Taylor, and many more!

Play It Loud

Ipod travel speakers are a great gift for anyone. Allows you to share your tunes while on the road. All electronic stores carry them. Just make sure that you know the type of Ipod your receiver has when you are purchasing them speakers.

Radio For Your Pod

Listen to FM radio on your iPod and control everything with a convenient wired remote. You also get a set of earphones with a shorter cable that's a perfect fit for the remote. Compatible with iPod nano and iPod with video. Ideal for the train commuter, so that they can listen to sports, news etc.. Available at Apples Stores everywhere.

Butter Up!

L'OCCITANE'S famous Hand Cream is their number-one selling product... and for a very good reason. Enriched with 20% Shea Butter, this rich & creamy balm quickly penetrates to protect, nourish and regenerate the skin. Almonds, honey and coconut oil are blended together, along with Shea, creating this minimally scented, ideal hand-cream. Every Christmas they offer the mini purse size three packs which are great to divide up into stockings, give along with manicure gift certificates or keep for yourself. Available at the Granville Street store and the Burrard Street store. They usually keep them hidden in the drawer so you have to ask for them.

Spare Change?

Pottery Barn's silver-plated canister offers a handsome home for pocket change. The lid removes easily for emptying and can be engraved with up to 3 characters at an additional charge to create a personalized gift. Felt bottom protects desk or dresser. Perfect for the office or home.

Stuffer For The Traveller

Restoration Hardware's chocolate-leather travel organizer has pockets for passport and tickets, plus a window for ID.

Fluidline

Out of the hundreds of eyeliners that I've tried in my life, Mac's Fluidline Eyeliner is my all-time favorite. I will never try anything else. It goes on smooth & thin, doesn't smudge and is waterproof.

Blitz & Glitz and Sweet Sage are my faves.

Get Popping!

This popcorn maker is a great present for the movie buffs in your family. It's on our list! Air popped popcorn is a healthy snack and much better for you then the microwave popcorn. This Cuisinart PartyPop Popcorn Maker is simply sensational. It can pop up to 10 cups (2.5 L) in less than five minutes, and you decide what and how much oil and flavouring to add. And it’s easy. Just turn it on, let it pop, and then flip the bowl to serve! It's pretty much available at all houseware stores.

Girly Galoshes

Does your little girl refuse to take off her shiny patent Mary Janes - even when it's raining? These rubber Mary Jane galoshes are just the footwear for her. Even on the rainiest of dress-up days, she can splash in puddles all day long with no warnings about ruining her party shoes. The shiny black rubber Mary Janes are available with pink or white "tights."

For Your Ultimate Man's Stocking

Kiehl's "Ultimate Man" Soap is a great stocking stuffer. This highly efficient scrub soap, made with sloughing Bran and Oatmeal, thoroughly cleanses skin and facilitates the exfoliation of dead surface cells, helping to alleviate roughness on tougher areas such as elbows and heels. Perfect for after the gym. Its scent is unisex so it's good for you both to share. Available at Kiehl's on Robson or Holt Renfrew.

The Art Of Shaving

The Art of Shaving Shaving Cream is the ultimate gift for the man in your life. It softens and lifts the beard for a close and comfortable shave and protects the skin from irritation and razor burn. Rich with glycerin coconut oil and essential oils the hypoallergenic Shaving Cream leaves your skin smooth and moisturized. It can be lathered up with a Shaving Brush or with fingers. Available at Holt Renfrew, Spa Etho's on west 4th and Beauty Mark in Yaletown. Once your man tries it, he'll never use anything else.

A Safe Place

Pottery Barn has hit it big this winter with their multitude line of jewelry boxes for women and men. I also saw a really nice black one that is similar to the brown one shown here at Costco for only $76.00!

Slave In The Kitchen

A great gift for the kitchen slave. Fruits & Passion offers you this mini Hand Care Duo in Ginger and Sicilian Lemon fragrance for the holidays. This duo contains Regenerating Hand Cream with Olive Oil and Olive Leaf Extract and a Purifying Hand Wash with First Cold Pressed Olive Oil presented in a stainless steel stand.

Miraculous Cures

The Giller Prize was founded in 1994 to honour the memory of the late Doris Giller, an outstanding literary journalist who died of cancer in April 1993. Her husband founded the Giller Prize and was assisted by several friends - most notably the late Mordecai Richler, author Alice Munro, and academician David Staines - in building the Prize's creative template. It is the first ever co-sponsorship for Canada’s richest literary award for fiction. One of the shortlist books is a guaranteed good read for bookworm in the family. They most likely will not have any of the books because they were just released this month. The Giller Prize winner for 2006 was Bloodletting & Miraculous Cures.

Click

Ease the pain and purchase a universal remote control for the man in your life. Supports TV, DVD, VCR, Cable, Satellite and CD. Large colour-coded buttons with advanced DVD and satellite functionality. Available at Canadian Tire and all electronic shops.

Parfumerie Pendant

The D.L. & Co. Modern Alchemy brass pocket watch from Anthropologie reveals a soft scent and is a classic present for a dear friend or sweetheart. Enclosed is a scent made of soy and maple wax infused with plant and flower essences. Three perfume scents are available.

Yosemite

Ansel Adams Yosemite paperback original features Ansel Adams's photographs of his beloved Yosemite National Park. It includes "Clearing Winter Storm" and "Moon and Half Dome". From the age of 14, Adams visited Yosemite virtually every year of his life, and his short quotes about experiencing the grandeur of Yosemite are interspersed with his photographs. Over 75 prints are included in this book. It's a perfect coffee table book for the outdoorsman.

The Ansel Adams "Trees" book is also a favourite of mine.

Prince Charming

Bath toy scoop, drain, and storage. Attaches to virtually any bathtub wall. Fingers and toes act as pegs for hanging bath accessories. The removable scoop provides a quick and easy way to pick up bath toys. Drain holes in the scoop allow you to rinse and drain bath toys in bulk. Built-in shelf for bath products. Available at London Drugs stores.

Rub A Dub Dub

Bath Goods—a collection of fifteen bath appliqués, three balls, and two mini-scrubbies—makes bath time a creative and playful experience.These designer toys do not absorb water, reducing mold and mildew. Their contemporary colors and funky forms look great in the modern bath. The mini-scrubbies are designed to fit little hands perfectly. Available at all London Drugs stores and many online stores.

Sun Jar

Go Green and store up sunshine during the day so you can use it at night! Made of beautiful frosted glass, the Sun Jar comes equipped with a solar-powered cell and rechargeable battery. Its energy efficient LED light will automatically switch on when it gets dark to give you 5 hours of candle-like light. It's a perfect gift for the enviro friendly friend!

Everyone Poops!

Books about the human body, especially those about human waste or other body “by-products” seem to hold a special fascination for young children. Everyone Poops is part biology textbook, part sociological treatise and a total celebration of a very natural process. The text is simple and straightforward with a touch of humor. From elephants to mice, camels to grown-ups, kids will learn that no matter if you walk on two legs or four, or swim in the sea, we all have one this one thing in common! A great aid for children making the transition from diapers to using the toilet. Ages 2+. Also check out "The Gas We Pass".

Gift For The Crafter

Cherish your memories and make your moments in time last forever with this Glass Ornament/Magnet Making Kit. This kit allows you to make three personalized Venetian Glass Magnets or Ornaments with your treasured photos.

Family Tree

The tradition of the family tree was popularized by the Victorians, who used them as a means of tracking and remembering a family’s unique history. The tradition is modernized in our sophisticated birthstone family tree necklace. Here, up to three birthstones can be set within the delicately forged sterling-silver tree—one for each child or family member.

Love Is The Key

Many a wise person has maintained that love is the key to a happy life. Let her be regularly reminded of who holds the key to her heart. With RedEnvelope's pink mother-of-pearl heart locket key chain, she can keep an eye, and her thoughts, on a favorite picture.

ChicBuds

These jewelled earphones will accessorize the music player of the teenage girl on your shopping list. ChicBuds Swarovski earphones are stereo quality and work for any iPod, portable stereo, or computer audio system. Genuine Swarovski crystals encrust this pair of high quality, retractable earphones. Dazzle anyone with pink, blue or clear “bling-bling”.

Spare Change

When a man empties his pockets onto the dresser at night, something is bound to be missing in the morning. This dresser-top accessories tray solves that problem. Exclusively from RedEnvelope. This coin dish is a great gift idea for men. For $5 extra you can have a monogram added.

Charming

The sterling silver and 14k gold seals necklaces from Blue Ruby are the perfect gift for someone special in your life. They express symbolic sentiment through the casting of authentic 19th century wax seals. The Blue Ruby stores have information on the meanings.

Stuck In A Cubicle With You

The brainpower of fish has been demonstrated in their schools. Time to send them to the office and see what they can do with all of that learning. This whimsical desktop aquarium is outfitted with a mini cubicle, desk, computer, lamp, chair and potted plant—everything their goldfish, guppies or tetras will need to get the job done right.

My Parents Still Party!

I love it! Available at Trunkt.com

CD's are sooo 90's

Are you tired of buying the usual A&B Sound gift cards for the teenagers in your family? Well, you'll be pretty damn cool this year if you gift them Itunes gift cards, available to order on the online Apple Store (they'll ship you the gift card). The lucky receiver can load up their Ipod with whatever rockin' tunes they want. CD's are sooooo 90's! On Itunes you can choose from over 1 million songs for 99 cents each. It's a great stocking stuffer for any age.

Light Affection

Light Affection will take any of your favorite photos and turn them into an everlasting illuminated piece of art. Based on any photo you provide they carve a one of a kind piece using a special technique. When lit from behind, the image magically comes to life. This light will make a wonderful keepsake for generations to come. It is practical as much as it is unique.

Naughty Or Nice?

These Bulb Dog Chew Toys from PlanetDog.com are a festive gift for your favorite canine this holiday season - each bulb toy features a treat spot, for hiding little treats for your dog in), and a refreshing (for both you and your pet!) mint flavoring and scent - not only making the toy more appealing for them, but improving their breath for you.










Santa knows who has been naughty or nice. Planetdog.com also carries these Naughty or Nice plush squeaky balls, which are a great holiday gift for your favorite pooch, whether they have been naughty or nice.

Close To Your Heart

These photo necklaces have the perfect proportions of artistic flair and sentimental appeal, making them a gift that moms and grandmothers won’t stop talking about. Send Givesimple.com a personal photo for one side of the charm (black and white looks simple and classic). Then choose from a variety of fun patterns that range from simple floral designs to bright stripes for the other side. The photo can be worn outward, or turned inward and kept close to your heart for a more subtle look.

Croc Jaws

This Croc Jaws Stapler makes a great corporate gift! Will be an eye catcher atop of any desk.

Yule Tree-To-Be

Plant the seeds of a holiday memory that will grow and live for generations: With a little care, you can watch this Christmas tree-to-be grow each year from a mere seedling to a majestic Noble Fir. Great for a baby's first Christmas, a housewarming or a holiday hostess gift. Kit is available at Uncommongoods.com and includes seeds, a stratification bag with germination medium, growing medium, a seedling pot, a tag for personalization and complete instructions.

Eat Turkey, Feel Perky!

"Eat Turkey, Feel Perky" T-shirt from Urban Outfitters.com is a fun gift for the "don't know what to get him" teenage boy in your family or for the man who is a teenager at heart (or teenage mentality (we all probably have one of those in our family too)).

Chopstick Kids!

The local online store StyleKids.ca has loads of cool stuff for Christmas gifts for the kids in your life. My friends' kids favourite food is sushi (yes, over pizza!) so I'll be getting these kids chopsticks for Christmas.

These soft, washable, food-safe hinges really keep your chopsticks in line and add an element of fun to the dining experience. The assorted Boy and Girl styles stand around 2 3/4" tall, and are molded from food-grade silicone rubber, so they're dishwasher-safe. They come with a nice set of melamine chopsticks, or you can use them with your own - the openings at the bottom stretch to hold those break-wood chopsticks or even your nice ivory ones.

Apologies

Sorry for the "no post" period. Got tied down for awhile. I'm back now and will keep posting the Christmas gift ideas daily! If you're stuck on a what to get, drop me an email and I'll see if I can assist.

A Sparkling Flurry

What a great christmas gift this snowglobe from Restoration Hardware is. You can slip in a cherished photo, or be creative and slip in tickets or a handwritten note.....

The Palettes Are In.....

The Christmas gift palettes & sets are in at Sephora. Shop now while supplies last!

Weather Girl

NEW from Benefit makeup is the Weather Girl perfectly portable palette in an array of the most versatile shades. For the weather girl in each of us, these six hues of rich mochas, pearly champagnes and sheer mauves, for the lips and eyes were made for mixing! Layer on for a look that's as unpredictable as the weather. The soft, satiny formulas will leave you as gorgeous as our token weather girl, so stay tuned.

Turn Up The Volume

This Tabletop Radio from Tivoli Audio is the top dog of tabletop radios on the market. You can even plug an iPod or portable CD player into it. There are more pricey versions available with players, alarms, docking stations and even satelitte radio.
Have one delivered to you from Tivoliaudio.com