December 15th, 2009
Women's Holiday Gift Guide Toronto
Herewith, our top 5 picks for gifts for the gals, from save to splurge.
Dazzlingly over-the-top, amaryllis are the perfect cut flower for Christmas. At Kensington’s WilBe Bloomin you’ll find plenty of deep crimson stems ($4.99 per) all season long. www.wilbebloomin.ca
This soft virgin wool Christina Hattler blanket ($85) in cream and taupey grey is the perfect accoutrement to wintery nights at home with noodles, old movies, and piles of glossy magazines. Finn Boutique, 1 Yorkville Ave., Toronto, 416-961-0101, www.finnboutique.com
What woman can resist the scent of a luxie Cire Trudon candle? Kenzo, Guerlain, Hermès and Dior all buy their candles from this venerable house of wax. Our personal favourite (Abd El Kader) smells of sweet Moroccan mint tea. $89.95 at Putti, 1104 Yonge St., Toronto, 416-972-7652, www.putti.ca
Since Domino’s demise, we’ve been splurging on British décor mag, Living Etc. It’s fabulous, but spendy. A subscription would be much appreciated, Santa. $121.60, www.livingetc.com
For the girl who always adds a dollop of vintage to everything she does, the new Olympus Pen E-P1 camera (the original debuted back in 1959) in white mixes a vintage aesthetic with flash modern technology. From $899.99, www.olympuscanada.com
