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

365 Paintings In 365 Days

Artist Nicholas Jainschigg has been creating a painting a day since August 23, 2004. Amazing lifestyle if you ask me. If only I could paint - I'd be joining that band wagon. After each painting drys for a week, he scans them and posts them to his website nickjainschigg.org

You can purchase his work by contacting him directly.

I love this peacock feather piece.