Classic Christmas Dinner, Decorating Ideas, Stylish Fashion
Chef Jonathan Collins cooks a Christmas dinner classic, decorating ideas from Lynda Reeves and a festive holiday fashion show.
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In Studio Giveaways of the Day
Today we shared more of our annual Holiday Gift Guides. Steven and Chris presented their picks for the jet setter in your life.
Nella Bella handbags $49.00 - $129.00
Nella Bella is a Canadian company producing great quality vegan and cruelty free fashion handbags and accessories. They create a wide variety of handbags that cater to both the sophisticated and the casual individual. All products are available at Nella.Bella.com and now at 250 Shoppers Drug Mart beauty boutiques cross Canada.
Ten Thousand Villages Recycled Sari Throws $74.00
Ten Thousand Villages Canada is a non-profit program of Mennonite Central Committee Canada that strives for economic, environmental and social sustainability. Ten Thousand Villages is an exceptional source for unique handmade gifts, jewellery, home decor, art, sculpture and personal accessories made by artisans in Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Middle East. It strives to improve the livelihood of tens of thousands of disadvantaged artisans in 37 countries. Product sales help pay for food, education, healthcare and housing for artisans who would otherwise be unemployed or underemployed. These recycled sari throws are hand-made by women from the artisan group; The Hajiganj Project from the Nilphamari District, one of the poorest areas in Bangladesh. Each one is unique but all are made of 100% cotton and reversible. Visit TenThousandVillages.ca for more info.
Saje Pocket Pharmacy $49.95
This on-the-go kit is the perfect introduction to Saje’s 100% natural essential oils. It’s a must-have natural pharmacy with five of Saje's best-selling therapeutic remedy roll-ons. This kit includes the best-selling “Peppermint Halo,” a proven and effective remedy known as the "four minute miracle" for headache and migraine sufferers, soothing “Stress Release Remedy” that alleviate symptoms of mild anxiety and promotes relaxation, the “Pain Release” that helps reduce inflammation and relieve muscle pain and stiffness, the “Immune Remedy," a virus-fighting blend that helps fortify the body, relieving cold and flu-like symptoms and the “Eater's Digest Remedy,” that helps to soothe stomach upset and ease digestion. It comes in a convenient pouch - just the perfect size for carry-on luggage. The Saje Pocket Pharmacy is available at Saje Natural Wellness retail locations across Canada and online at Saje.ca.
Mèreadesso Travel Ease Kit $48
Say good-bye to leaking bottles in your luggage or having to toss your beauty products because they’re too big for your carry-on, and say hello to easy travelling! Discover how simple and effective your skincare routine can be, with approximately two weeks' worth of cleanser and moisturizer in one convenient case. The best part is the revolutionary re-sealable sachets! Mèreadesso is the only brand in North America that has no-muss, no-fuss resealable packets. The Travel Ease Kit comes complete with Mereadesso’s All-In-One Moisturizer and Face + Neck Cleanser in a re-sealable sachets, a cleansing cloth and a reusable pouch, which can be used for anything you'd like! It’s available at Mereadesso.com
Giftcards for BLACKS Premium Photo book $40
The BLACKS new concept stores and products help inspire Canadians to unleash their photos from their phones and show how they can become gorgeous works of art. Create your own premium photobook with BLACKS. Their book builder allows you to simply select a beautiful template and auto-load your photos to create a custom book quickly and easily. You can also create something truly customized by playing with other options including adding text, changing your background & layouts, using clip art, etc. It’s a perfect gift for any travel buff to reminisce on some of their favourite trips. Photobooks start at $39.99 and can be made easily in-store or online at BLACKS.ca.
DAVIDsTEA: Carry Travel Mug with Infuser $34.50
DAVIDsTEA accessories are designed exclusively in-house. The carry travel mugs keep your tea hot for up to 12 hours. They’re fun, fresh and an unintimidating tea accessory. DAVIDsTEA.com is the destination for innovative holiday gifts for everyone on your list
How to Be a Parisian Wherever You Are $29.95
Penguin Random House presents this fun book from four stunning and accomplished French women. It’s a fresh and spirited take on what it really means to be a Parisienne: how they dress, entertain, have fun and attempt to behave themselves. In short, frisky sections, these Parisian women give you their very original views on style, beauty, culture, attitude and men. Bossy and opinionated, they are also tender and romantic. You will be taken on a first date, to a party, to some favorite haunts in Paris, to the countryside, and to one of their dinners at home with recipes even you could do. They will tell you how to be mysterious and sensual, look natural and make your boyfriend jealous. And theyll share the best places in Paris for where to go: At the End of the Night, for A Birthday, for a Smart Date, A Hangover, for Vintage Finds and much more. “How to Be Parisian Wherever You Are” will make you laugh and tap into your inner cool.
Bed Bath & Beyond Digital suitcase scale $24.99
Prevent additional charges at the airport for overweight or oversized luggage by using this convenient digital luggage scale. The compact and portable scale weighs luggage up to 100 lb., so you know how much it weighs before getting to the airport. It’s available at Bed Bath & Beyond stores and online at BedBathandBeyond.ca.
MYTAGALONGS Enough Said Sleep Set $19.00
This comfy plush neck pillow and eye mask set lets you snooze wherever you choose to go while travelling. It features an inflatable neck pillow that has a pocket for phone, ipod, etc., an eye mask with changeable Velcro messages that stick to the sleeping mask do the talking for you and a handy Carrying Pouch. It’s available at MYTAGALONGS.com
Lonely Planet: Best in Travel 2015 $17.99
This book features the best places to go and things to do around the world in 2015! Drawing on the knowledge, passion and miles travelled by Lonely Planet''s staff, authors and online community, it present a year's worth of travel inspiration to take you out of the ordinary and into some unforgettable experiences. This is now in its 10th edition and includes 16 top travel lists to give you fresh ideas for exploring the world from a new perspective and more than 35 events mapped out month by month. Lonely Planet is the world's leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, as well as an award-winning website, a suite of mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Visit LonelyPlanet.com/GuideBooks for more info.