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Luggage Tag in Red Patent Leather $65
Envelope Card Case in Red Patent Leather $70
Card Case in Red Patent Leather $70
Passport Coverin Red Patent Leather $105
www.tiffany.com

Elsa Peretti Round Bracelet $1350
Green Jade with 18K Gold Bracelet

Elsa Peretti Round Pendant $3400
Green Jade with 18K Gold necklace
Elsa Peretti Round Earrings $740
Green jade
www.tiffany.com

Louis Vuitton Monogramouflage
Keepall Bag $2200
www.vuitton.com

Oleander Bowl $119.95
www.crateandbarrel.ca

Louis Vuitton INCLUSION
Hair Cubes $295 each
www.vuitton.com

Ornament Plates $24.95
www.crateandbarrel.ca

L’OCCITANE Beauty Bath Powder
250g, $30 ca.loccitane.com for locations
Its non-foaming powder formula transforms the bath into a moment of pure well-being and pleasure. It contains a unique cocktail of active ingredients taken from plants: stimulating red vine leaf extract, invigorating cypress essential oil and softening grape seed oil – to revitalize skin and leave it enveloped in a veil of delicious scent. benefit Lip Gloss Set$30
benefitcosmetics.com

Metallic Quilted Baby Mary Jayne (gold)
Patent Leather Baby Mary Jayne (red)
Size: 0-3 months, 3-6 months $26.95
www.thecrossdesign.com

L’Occitane Notre Flore Jasmine Eau de Parfum 75 ml
$92 Available at: www.loccitane.ca, L’Occitane stores

DAVID YURMAN, Eau de Parfum $135 Exclusively at Holt Renfrew

QUICKSILVER Eau de Toilette,100 ml $55 Available at all department stores

STELLA by Stella McCartney Eau de Parfum,100 ml, $100 Holt Renfrew

GUERLAIN MIDNIGHT BUTTERFLY is an illuminative powder for face, body and hair $95 Available at all department stores

DERMALOGICA STRESS RELIEF SET Ideal for a soothing, botanicals-based soak or even an aromatherapy shower treatment, HYDRO-ACTIVE MINERAL SALTS and STRESS RELIEF TREATMENT OIL may be combined in two ways. Both products may be blended to create a deeply calming body scrub, or may simply be added to a warm tub. Set includes limited edition Dermalogica STRESS RELIEF VOTIVE CANDLE. $69 dermalogica.ca for locations

Clarins Chic & Glam, Black Palette $49 The Bay

JUICY COUTURE DIRTY ENGLISH Eau de Toilette, 100ml, $70
JUICY COUTURE VIVA LA JUICY Eau de Parfum, 100 ml, $85
Available at all department stores

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Bodum ® Stainless Fondue Set with
Lazy Susan $169.95
www.crateandbarrel.ca

Pocket Peeers Reading Lens
$9.95 – $14.95
www.pocketpeepers.com

Inniskillin Ice Wine $54.95
Available at selected BC Liquor Stores

Maple Pumpkin Butter
$10.99, Whole Foods

Chalkboard Napkin Rings

Meticulously crafted in workshops for the physically challenged in Germany, this design doubles as reusable place cards and napkin rings. Simply write the names of your guests directly onto the napkin rings with the slate pencil and remove with the sponge eraser, both included. Made of lacquered untreated maple. Set of four, $65 moma.org

10-Key Calculator

Inspired by the number pad on a keyboard, this calculator has all the standard features and can easily be connected to a laptop or PC via USB cable connection to add number-pad functionality. It can also be used independently. Not MAC compatible. One LR1130 battery included. $58 moma.org

DC DUBY: Cranberry Crème
Brûlée Ganache

Dr. DavesTruffles with omega 3
USD$12/box www.o3foods.com

DC DUBY Wild Sweets® Lauches 2008 Limited Release Collection ‘Crème Brûlée’ These are exquisite edible jewels with equally luxurious packaging. $59.95 www.dcduby.com

Kaleidescape: Movie movie on the wall… Imagine having all your favourite movies at the touch of a button, being able to save selected scenes or to easily create personal a collage of best sports scenes. Very cool, lots of fun and a great alternative to typical video media storage and retrieval. System prices start at $15000. Available at La Scala.

Sneak Peak… Coming Soon: Turn your iTouch into a very cool home control. You’ll see this starting to hit the market in many forms. In some applications iTouch uses hand movements as well as the touch screen to control your home. Very cool. Stay connected ask La Scala what’s up and coming in home control. Available soon at La Scala.

NEW RELEASE: Influence By Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen $38 Available at Chapters

Custom Made For Kids

The First Adventures of Incredible You is a delightful, rhyming personalized children’s book about the everyday experiences and sensations of a young child. From splashing in rain puddles to cheering on a favorite team to smelling a favorite family food, the personalized storybook tells the story of this child’s first several years of life. By adding the names of special people and places in the child’s life to these universal experiences, the special child in your life will believe The First Adventures of Incredible You was written especially for him or her. USD$32.95 www.custommadeforkids.com

Seura Mirror TV: The most discrete video display on the market. This mirror has a high quality flat panel display embedded behind the glass. Acting as a full mirror or a TV, it works brilliantly in bathrooms, bedrooms or above fireplaces to name a few. Prices vary depending up size and start at: $5000. Available at La Scala.

Memoir-writing has become one of the top ten growth industries according to the National Post and Canadian Business magazine. Echo Memoirs, was started seven years ago by Samantha Reynolds who has been named one of the “top 40 under 40” by Business in Vancouver magazine.

Echo Memoirs has evolved to become one of the premium personal biographers in North America. The personal memoirs cost $125,000 and take creative teams of 12 people or more from one to two years to complete. www.echomemoirs.com

breaking dawn Stephenie Meyer $23.99 Chapters
The Complete Book of RAW FOOD Rodwell $34 Chapters
a mercy Toni Morrison $27.95 Chapters
THE TEN-YEAR NAP Meg Wolitzer $24.95 Chapters
Gargoyle Andrew Davidson $32.95 Chapters
TRAFFIC Tom Vanderbilt $29.95 Chapters
The Story of Edgar Sawtelle David Wroblewski $32.95 Chapters

GOURMET GIVING

Mad About Jelly Beans! Big Bean Bucket $90
www.madaboutfood.net

The Perfect Hostess Gift Seasons Greetings! $125
www.madaboutfood.net

Let’s get this Party started! Party Starter $125 www.madaboutfood.net

Spice it Up!
Basket includes a Vij’s Cookbook, Vij’s Masala, Graram Masala, and 2 Vig’s canned spices. $80 Available at Edible British Columbia or edible-britishcolumbia.com

This exclusive basket was created for readers of Brian Jessel Magazine for the 2008 autumn season. This package features a high quality All Clad 13” stainless steel fry pan as the base and includes a great selection of delicious BC made artisan goodies. Some of delectable items include a bottle of 2000 Vintage Solera Pinot Noir balsamic vinegar, Oculus Cherries from the kitchens of Mission Hill Winery, Balsamic Shallot Pickled Asparagus, a bottle of sweet, rich BC birch syrup and Award winning chocolate bars from Thomas Haas. This is the absolute perfect package for the foodie in your life and it is specially priced for your gift giving pleasure! Retail value is $365 Available at Edible British Columbia or edible-britishcolumbia.com Th

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GREEN GIFT GUIDE

To help you make the best eco-friendly choices next time you go shopping, here are some ideas for your green-considerations:

Botanical Paperworks Boxed set of six cards includes: Organic Basil, Organic Dilll, Organic Mint, Organic Chive, Organic Sage, Organic Parsley, Yummy Cards Send a friend one of these cards and she or he will grow the herb and cook the gourmet recipe on the back for a complete from-the-garden experience. $19.95 www.botanicalpaperworks.com

Olga Black Vegan Western Boot USD$52
www.alternativeoutfitters.com

Eco ‘brella Auto Open Auto Close Folding Umbrella The Eco products range in price from $25 to $48 www.totes-Isotoner.com

Stella McCartney Purifying Foaming Cleanser

A certified organic cleanser by Stella McCartney features a gentle Foaming Cleanser which easily removes makeup and impurities. It also leaves the skin fresh, soft and radiant. This product contains organic extracts of Hawthorn, polyphenols, Horsetail and vitamin C. $40, Holt Renfrew

GREENPEOPLE

Organic Formula SELF TAN LOTION Looking for a safe tanning alternative? GREENPEOPLE SelfTanning Lotion is organic and is suitable for people who are prone to eczema or psoriasis. This product leaves a non streaky natural color for all skin types, quick-drying and non-greasy and will leave the skin soft and supple. £15.99, www.ethicalsuperstore.com

Aveda Firming Face Cream & Lifting Serum Aveda’s green science line are made with blends of glucosamine, anti-oxidants –including vitamin E and plai oil, and peptides. The firming face cream moisturizes as well as helps smooth fine lines while the lifting serum helps to boost skins natural cellular renewal. $62.50 Firming Face $57 Lifting Serum www.aveda.com

BambooExerSocks Why wear heavy, bulky sneakers if you don’t have to? Bamboo ExerSocks combine the Physical and anti bacterial protection of a sock with the natural protection of bamboo while providing the non-slip protection of a sneaker. Made from Eco-friendly and sustainable bamboo. $29.99 USD www.crescentmoonyoga.com

CLIMATE CHANGE CHOCOLATE Like eating chocolate and saving the earth? Well now you can do both with Climate Change Chocolate. Each wrapper comes with 15 tips on how to help the environment while eating your chocolate. $5USD www.bloomsberry.com

Mode Premium Home Recycling Centre
USD$299 www.frontgate.com

Hunter Wellies Made of Natural Rubber $150 Available at Harry Rosen

Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day

Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day Shower Cleaner Lavender 22oz $5.69
Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day All Purpose Cleaner Lavender 32oz $8.99
Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day Countertop Spray Lavender 16oz $5.69

Available at Whole Foods, Urban Fare and www.mrsmeyers.com

Earthopoly
It’s a game celebrating Earth, one turn at a time! So choose your token (all made by nature of course!), and advance to Go Green. $29.99 www.goodplanet.com

Westpaw Tux
Tux is the perfect combination of a supremely stuffable/ tossable dog treat toy and guaranteed-tough Zogoflex. $17.50 www.goodplanet.com

I Am Not A Paper Cup An eco-friendly alternative to disposable cups, this double-walled porcelain version with a pliable silicone lid keeps beverages hot and doesn’t burn your hand. Dishwasher safe. Cup is microwave-safe. $20, moma.org

Matt & Nat Streamline Collection MOZ, black, 100% Synthetic Leather 100% Vegan $250 www.mattandnat.com Credit: Images provided by Matt and Nat.

Earthopoly
It’s a game celebrating Earth, one turn at a time! So choose your token (all made by nature of course!), and advance to Go Green. $29.99 www.goodplanet.com

CARGO is changing the face of beauty by planting new seeds (literally) for eco-friendly beauty. PlantLove™ is a collection of 20 lipsticks, each cased in tube made entirely of corn. What’s more, the flower paper boxes* the lipstick come in sprout wildflowers when planted. This bright idea has even inspired Hollywood to go green: 11 of the lip hues were designed by top actresses, who individually collaborated with CARGO to create their ideal lipstick shades. Plant one on yourself. Available at www.sephora.com

Cargo Cosmetics Plant Love Collection Lipstick cased in a tune made entirely of corn $20

Cargo Cosmetics Plant Love Collection – Lip Gloss Made of natural ingredients in earth-friendly packaging. $20

Cargo Cosmetics Plant Love Collection – Blush Full of organic ingredients. $28

Matt & Nat Pool Collection KALI, pewter, 100% PU, 100% Vegan $210 www.mattandnat.com

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