Organizing - Holiday Countdown
Gift Guide - 50 Day Holiday Countdown
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas and Style at Home is here to make sure your holidays run smoothly. Our 50-Day Holiday Countdown provides you with all you need to survive the season, with 50 days of holiday decorating ideas, recipes, entertaining tips and gift suggestions. PLUS: Do you have a great Christmas decorating suggestion, entertaining tip or organizing tip? Check out our Holiday Countdown Contest and submit your best tips to qualify to win one of three amazing prizes.
November 20, 2009
Sony e-Reader
Wondering what to get for the book-loving techie? Look no further than Sony's newest touchscreen e-reader. The hot 10" model lets you access 350 of your fave downloaded books -- pretty impressive! What we love even more is the spicy red colour that's perfect for Christmas gifting (also available in other colours).
Available at: Sony
Price: $400
November 19, 2009
Luxury Plush Blanket
If the weather outside is frightful, there's nothing better than curling up beside the fire with a cup of hot chocolate and the perfect throw. We adore this luxury plush one from Restoration Hardware, perfect for anyone on your list.
Available at: Restoration Hardware
Price: $40 US
November 18, 2009
Polaroid Pocket Printer
The world is turning totally wireless and we're not one to dismiss a growing trend! This Polaroid POPGO pocket printer is the ultimate in portable gadget accessories. Just plug in your cell phone or digital camera and print off your pics using zero-ink technology. It's the perfect prezzie for the person on the go.
Available at: Home Outfitters
Price: $70
November 17, 2009
Bookworm Bookmarks
We just know you have a bookworm on your shopping list this holiday season. While wrapping up the latest bestseller is definitely a good idea, we like the idea of a gift that can be used over and over again. This package of 20 bookmarks won't go to waste in a reader's home. Fun and colourful, they're just a darned good idea!
Available at: fredflare.com
Price: $7
November 16, 2009
Kate Spade Belle Boulevard Hurricane Lamp
This delicately designed hurricane candleholder is by veritable style icon Kate Spade. So it’s no wonder this stunning piece is such a work of art. The glass cylinder sleeve is perched inside a silver-plated base but the real beauty is the silver plated etching of the beautiful Belle Boulevard bow. This gift comes complete with a candle and will cast a cozy, atmospheric glow when lit. Warning: The lucky recipient of this gorgeous gift may be rendered speechless but we think the words they’re looking for are thank you, thank you, thank you!
Available at: teatroverde.com
Price: $100
November 15, 2009
Eco Chic Shopper
No more on-the-road emergencies! This gift is perfect for the woman who travels a lot. The Eco-Chic Shopper from The Laundress includes: The Laundress Delicate Wash, Wool & Cashmere Shampoo, Fabric Fresh Classic, Classic Dryer Sheets, Stain Solution and the Laundress’ Signature Detergent. Products are non-toxic, biodegradable and allergen free. The trendy black and white striped tote is perfect for doing laundry at home, when she’s not on the go.
Available at: thelaundress.com
Price: $80
November 14, 2009
Hot Chocolate & Peppermint Hot Chocolate
If the way to his heart is through his stomach, this gift guarantees instant access. Rich and delicious, this sweet treat is always a hit. Warm up cold winter nights from the inside out. Described as "intensely chocolatey", this hot bevvie is for someone who's got a bona fide sweet tooth. Plus, the stylish canisters can be reused year after year -- an ongoing reminder of your thoughtful gift!
Available at: Williams-Sonoma
Price: $19.50 each
November 13, 2009
Laurie Cake Stand
This cake stand is so simple and pretty; we adore the inverted scalloped edges and the handpainted red eyelet detail along the rim. Even when standing empty, this piece will look elegant on the kitchen counter. But to show it off at its best, gift it with a gorgeous cake on top. The effort of baking something special will say how much you care.
Available at: Crate & Barrel
Price: $29.95
November 12, 2009
Crystal Carafe
Water bottles aren't exactly a thing of the past yet but more and more people are ditching their environmental enemies for more eco-friendly alternatives like glass (or in this case, crystal) bottles. This year, give a gift that saves our planet's landfills one bottle at a time. Not to mention, this crystal carafe is a real stunner for the home or the office and comes with five colourful cups for sipping. Being a friend of the environment (and being healthier, too!) never looked so good.
Available at: clio-home.com
Price: $65
November 11, 2009
Projection Alarm Clock
Waking up in the morning is hard enough as it is, but a jazzed up alarm clock can make things a little less painful. The Projection Alarm Clock from Sharper Image is full of fab features, our favourite, of course, being the time projection, which can be angled to appear on the ceiling or wall. No need to roll over to check the time in the middle of the night -- just open your eyes! Other features: AM/FM radio, dual alarms and touch buttons.
Available at: The Bay, The Source
Price: $69.99
November 10, 2009
Bone Boxes
Give the gift of organization this Christmas! Let's face it; everyone could use a little help and these decorative boxes from West Elm make getting organized simple and stylish. Constructed with wood and covered with natural bone, these boxes are the perfect place to stash stuff, out of sight from prying eyes. Not just practical, these boxes will add a lovely decorative element to any space, too.
Available at: West Elm
Price: $29 to $49
November 9, 2009
Feathered Glass Bird Ornament
A Christmas ornament makes the perfect host/hostess gift when you're attending a holiday dinner party. Each year when the gift recipient decorates their tree, they'll think of you. This feathered glass bird ornament is a little bit different, we admit, but it's oh-so-memorable. Dark and delicate, this bird ornament will be sitting pretty on an effortlessly elegant tree.
Available at: HomeSense
Price: $5.99/set of 3
November 8, 2009
Raspberry Cream Cupcake Gift Set, Goat's Milk Soap
Combining bath time and baked goods -- divine! These miniature soaps look positively good enough to eat. Packaged in a paper bakery bag, we find them simply irresistible. With fragrance top notes of raspberry, pear and apple (with a healthy dose of vanilla), these soaps will keep the bathroom smelling yummy until she's ready to use them. Available in a variety of colours and fragrances.
Available at: etsy.com
Price: $4.25
November 7, 2009
Bib Chef's Cream and Black Damask Apron
This gift is just meant for the domestic goddess on your shopping list. Even if she spends hours in the kitchen, preparing the perfect repast for friends and family, there's no reason she shouldn't look sensational while she's doing it. We just love the black and white damask pattern; it's so classic. She'll love it. Trust us.
Available at: jessiesteele.com
Price: $32.95
November 6, 2009
HP Dream Screen
High tech living just got totally hot. HP's new DreamScreen is the ultimate at-home tech treat for the consummately connected person on your gift list. Its slim, slick design makes it a gorgeous addition to any home. More than a digital picture frame, but not quite a full-out computer, the DreamScreen is a handsome hybrid that offers all kinds of digital entertainment (access to Pandora Internet Radio, Facebook and Snapfish) as well as provides the perfect interactive way to enjoy photos and videos.
Available at: hpshopping.ca
Price: $279.99
November 5, 2009
Limited Edition Lemongrass Cardamom Holiday Collection: Luxury Bath and Body Cream
Pretty and practical; just what we like! This limited edition collection of aromatherapy products from Bath & Body Works is not only the perfect antidote for stress (and who couldn't use a little of that?), but the pretty packaging makes these products perfect for putting on display in the bathroom. This aromatherapeutic blend is made to calm nerves and promote relaxation and features calming ingredients that lift the spirit and energize the skin.
Available at: Bath & Body Works
Price: Luxury Bath: $18 - Body Cream: $18
November 4, 2009
Martha Stewart's Dinner at Home: 52 Quick Meals to Cook for Family and Friends
The holidays are a busy time for entertaining and who couldn't use some help from the queen of the kitchen? Martha Stewart's Dinner at Home (Clarkson Potter, 2009) is the domestic goddess' latest cookbook, featuring hundreds of pages of the most delightful, delectable recipes. The stunning, full-page photography is enough to inspire even the most harried hostess. We find the desserts particularly drool-worthy. Offering 52 quick meals to cook for family and friends, this cookbook is bound to become a kitchen staple, not just for the holidays, but year-round, too. (You might want to pick up a copy for yourself while you're at it!)
Available at: randomhouse.ca
Price: $43
