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father’s day gift ideas – part three

This is not your father’s Swiss Army Knife. Which, therefore, makes it an absolutely perfect gift for your father. 

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With a funky design inspired by the iconic logo that has marked every Swiss Army Knife since 1909, the ultra-compact Classic SD is part of the 125th Anniversary Collection from Swiss Army. And at only $34, papa’s not going to preach about money management.

And if that doesn’t have enough doo-dahs for daddy, check out the Cybertool 34… 

cybertool fathers day gift ideas part threeI love how vicious this versatile little prezzie looks with all its attachments extended. Kind of like a bizarro ninja star.

You can pack this fierce array of functions in your pocket for $125. 

 

Check out the Swiss Army website for more information and retailers.

 

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father’s day gift ideas – part two

Whew… What a trip! I’m back, safe and sound on Canadian soil, and back to reality…

And part of that reality is that Father’s Day is now only eight shopping days away. Gah.

A few weeks back (before that little sidetrip to Sweden and Denmark) I’d taken a look at what PC Home had to offer in terms of Father’s Day giftware, and it got me channeling my inner lumberjack (inasmuch as shopping for masculine, wood-grain-motif gifts is something a lumberjack does). 

A little more refined, but just as “woodsy” as that barbeque cover, is this little gem.

compass fathers day gift ideas part twoThis mahogany and sonokeling wood stunner is actually a compass! 

As you can see, the protective cover pivots away to reveal the mechanism inside, making it both handsome and practical (the two qualifiers for a great father’s day gift)! And it’s well-priced, to boot. 

Areaware mahogany and sonokeling wood compass, $24 USD

See Areaware for your closest retailer

lunch at tiffany`s

There`s something about Fridays that makes me want to shop. But of course, I`m so busy at work there`s no time for shopping (but for a few stolen moments on my lunch break, of course!) And then there`s the issue of funds. But sometimes, a dose of window-shopping can be just as much fun and just as satisfying — you get the high of browsing but the satisfaction of the fact that your money`s still safe in your bank account! Here`s what I peeked at during today`s window-shopping session, online at tiffany.ca:

tiffany2 lunch at tiffany`s1 Black shoulder coffee pot
$1,500

2 Tiffany Sierra votive
$70

3 Audobon cheese serving set
$410

4 Tiffany blue box, porcelain
$100

5 Tiffany summer mug set
$230, set of four

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pistachio stationery

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It`s been a while since I blogged about one of my favourite things — pretty paper. Today`s selection is from Pistachio. They`ve got a small but beautiful collection of paper products (cards, wrapping paper and invitations) and gorgeous gifts and apothecary items. Best of all, the products are made with an effort to preserve the planet.

Their mission: “The story of Pistachio began with a simple idea — being generous, environmentally sensitive and engaged with life is good for us and good for the planet.

Pistachio is about creating, using, and reusing things intelligently, about wasting less, and about putting good things into and onto our bodies.

We embrace the idea that being environmentally caring doesn`t mean denying, abandoning or refusing the things we love, but rather designing, developing and using products in more informed, eco-friendly ways.”

Love these gorgeous cards and wrapping paper. Check out epistachio.com for more information.

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calico corners fabrics

When I was a little girl, I sometimes dreamed of being a seamstress so that I`d be able to sew my own fabulous clothes. Poofy skirts, flowing dresses, satin sashes … I dreamed of having the most exquisite wardrobe. I`ve always loved beautiful fabrics. I love the look, the touch of soft silks, the way something as simple as a fine-looking fabric can make you smile. These days, my love of fabric has extended from fashion to decor. Upholstering furniture in a fabric hand-picked by you is such an easy way to personalize your home, to choose something that makes you happy and reflects your taste, your style and your personality. The options at calicocorners.com are swoon-worthy. Check ‘em out!
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father’s day gift ideas – part one

I take comfort in the certainties in life. All kittens are cute. In every Martha Stewart Halloween special, she’s bound to say the word “ghoulish” 500 times. And the fact that Father’s Day is hands-down, the most difficult gift-buying occasion in the calendar year.

Dads are just so hard to buy for. Everything my dad wants, he goes out and buys for himself, leaving my sister and I the unenviable task of divining what he doesn’t know he wants. (Does that even make sense?)

That’s why I’m bucking the trend of a lifetime, and am scoping out Father’s Day gift ideas a month in advance.

This actually caught my eye at the Real Canadian Superstore the other day…

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PC Home medium-size grill cover, $40

Sure, it’s tightroping the fine line between kitsch and cute, but since it’s a barbeque cover, I’m gonna cut it some slack. Barbequeing is meant to be fun! It’s totally cottage-casual, and as my dad is no stranger to splitting firewood, he’ll get a kick out of the forestry motif.

I’ll consider it option #1. More to come. icon wink fathers day gift ideas part one

what’s new at ikea

I’m really loving the new Edland collection at IKEA, and 99% of that love affair lies in the lower half of each piece — those cabriole legs are such an elegant detail, providing a light, graceful contrast to the otherwise imposing stained pine. I’d love to pair the dressing table with a prettily-printed skirted Parsons chair… It could even double as a home office workstation… 


Edland dressing table, $249

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Edland bedside table, $129

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What I’m most pumped about, though, is my exclusive preview of the new IKEA PS Collection next week… Tomorrow, I leave for Almhult, Sweden (the worldwide base of operations for IKEA!), to interview the delightful Wiebke Braasch, a designer behind two of the products in the exciting new line. Can’t wait to see what she’s cooked up for us this time, as her resume for IKEA includes the popular Skimra lampshades (the ones with that you can switch out in any number of colours)…

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And the Vano easy chair…

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Following that, I’m off to Copenhagen to soak up Danish design in its natural habitat… So crazy cited!

I’ll be blogging throughout my trip, so stayed tuned over the next week for some Scandinavian sweetness…



primp your patio — pc home bistro set

Hey, all you apartment and condo dwellers..

bistroset primp your patio pc home bistro set

How perfect would this beautiful little bistro set be for your balcony? In synthetic woven resin and steel, it’s durable, folds for easy winter storage, and you can hardly take issue with the price — a staggering steal at only $130 for the three piece set. Loves!

Available at: PC Home

digital decor

Times are tough these days and if you can`t afford to take a luxury trip to New York, San Francisco or Tokyo, then bring the big city home to you. Teo Jasmin is an interior design company based in Paris and they specialize in digital printings on canvas, cushions and furniture and can transform beautiful photos into unique decor items for your home. Their lovely products are inspiring, if nothing else. You can`t order from Canada but perhaps the idea will inspire your own one-of-a-kind creations. For more great decorating and design inspiration, follow me on Twitter!

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stampin up!

It certainly doesn`t feel like we`re heading into June. It`s c-c-cold in Toronto today. But despite the weather, June is indeed around the corner and you know what that means: Wedding season is upon us. Whether you`re planning your own big day or are helping someone who is, you know that weddings can be enormously expensive. Even a small, intimate wedding seems to see costs racking up at every turn. If you`re looking to cut some costs without sacrificing the style and beauty of your big day, consider this. Stampin` Up! is an online resource that can help you personalize everything from invitations to menus, place cards and bonbonnieres. They offer gorgeous stamps and card stock and you can order personalized items at stampinup.com. Discover your inner artista and save some money at the same time. Handmade items are not only so much more personal (your guests will love them!) but this also ensures that everything is truly unique and one-of-a-kind — just like you! So invite friends and family over and make a weekend of it. Check out some of the things you can make below. For more information and to order, visit stampinup.com. And for more great decorating and design inspiration, follow me on Twitter!

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