Marketplace: Monogram Mugs

November 28, 2018 | 2 Commentaries

How many monogram mugs do you have in your cupboard? I have a dozen, I’m sure. What can I say, the letter J (for Jordana – me!) is just a really great letter! If you are like me, then you don’t need any excuse to add yet another monogram mug to your collection (and they make for great gifts, too).

monogram mug, $8 USD, Anthropologie (I have this one, but I really don’t like the handle)

tiled monogram mug, $10 USD, Anthropologie

monogram mug, $13.87 CAD, Nordstrom

monogram mug, $7.99 CAD, Bed Bath & Beyond

monogram mug, $15 USD, Kate Spade

floral monogram mug, $6 CAD (on sale), Chapters Indigo

Two for Tuesday: Pagoda Style

November 27, 2018 | 1 Commentary

I’m still taking note of the differences between temples, castles, and shrines in Japan (future blog post perhaps), but for now, let me just share this pair.

Himeji Castle, Japan (photo by Loralee Dawson)

pagoda pet bed, The Enchanted Home

Gift Guide: For Men

November 26, 2018 | Leave a Reply

Today’s gift guide is for the men in your lives. Daniela has brought us some great items, many of which are from Canadian companies, which we love to support!

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It’s that time of year again, and I’m here to help you (hopefully) with some gift ideas for the men in your life. You will see a heavy focus on Canadian brands below.

18waits is a Canadian company that you can find across Canada, the USA, and even Mexico; however, if you find yourself in Toronto, then I advise you to shop at the flagship store on Queen St. West. The clothing is well made and manufactured in Canada and the USA. Here are my top picks from 18waits.

whiskey tee, $90 CAD

Dylan shirt

eagle’s bone necklace, $250 CAD

Rocky Mountain Barber Company is a Canadian company that focuses on men’s hair, meaning their beards, mustaches, and the hair on their heads. Rock Mountain’s famous products are made of only the finest ingredients, and their small batch production ensures this quality remains high. And, when you check out, you will be given a choice of free samples. Who doesn’t love a freebie? Can you say free stocking stuffer? Here are my top picks from Rocky Mountain Barber Company.

Sandalwood shaving survival kit, $53.99CAD

Sandalwood hair comb, $22.99CAD

And of course a comb for the man in your life with a beard.

Sandalwood beard comb, $19.99CAD

Vancouver based brand Herschel Supply Co. is recognized globally as a high-quality brand with collections at great price points.

I am a fan of this specific wallet because I love the money clip feature, and it is thin, which is great for those men who don’t like carrying around a bulky wallet. This makes a great adult or teen gift. It also comes in many colours!

Raven wallet, $29.99CAD

An Autonomous office chair is a perfect gift for the man who works from a home office. Started in 2014 through Kickstarter, Autonomous has now grown and currently has 10 locations around the world. The Italian and Korean designed ergonomic chair ensures comfort while you work hard all day.

Autonomous Ergochair 2, $499CAD

My last item is a charging station for the person who has a lot of gadgets. With this gift, they can easily and conveniently charge all of them, all in one place. I love this specific charging station as it works with multiple phones and tablets.

charging station, $24.59CAD

Happy shopping!

The Friday Five: Black Friday Sales

November 23, 2018 | Leave a Reply

Well, I don’t celebrate American Thanksgiving, and I haven’t been a cross-border shopper for quite some time, but that doesn’t mean I don’t love a good Canadian sale or two or five. Here are sales from five of my favourite places that I’ll be taking advantage of today.

1. Langdon Hall

With any e-certificate purchase at Langdon Hall from November 23rd to 26th, you’ll receive an additional gift card worth 10% of the value of your purchase. By the way, if you didn’t already know, Chef Jason Bangerter – along with sous chefs Philippe de Montbrun and Dan Angus – was competing on Iron Chef Canada earlier this week. You can now watch the video online at the Food Network Canada. If you need more convincing to treat yourself, read up on my many adventures at Langdon Hall (and, no, I don’t work for the hotel).

2. Joe Fresh

Joe Fresh is offering 30% off site-wide (and in stores) from November 23rd to 25th. Honestly, I rarely buy anything from Joe Fresh these days, but I have had my eye on this coatigan, and I’m going to grab it in store today (many sizes are out online, unfortunately).

3. Nordstrom

Nordstrom has items that are up to 60% off from now until Monday. I’ve had my eye on this polka dot coat which has been drastically reduced. I loved it when I saw it on Blair Eadie just a little while ago. I also like the sales in the home section (like this match safe, this Kate Spade euro sham, and this Polaroid camera).

4. The Bay

The Bay is offering thousands of items up to 70% off. It’s a great time to grab some classic Hudson’s Bay stripes from the HBC Collection.

5. Home Depot Canada

How often are you at Home Depot Canada? Even now that my major renovations are done, I can’t seem to stay away. The Black Friday sale is a great time to purchase appliances and tools. Because who doesn’t want more tools?

Happy shopping!