Holiday Gift Guide 2011: 18 yuletide treasures for the best darn gals ever
Holiday Gift Guide 2011: 18 yuletide treasures for the best darn gals ever
By Fraser Abe, Karolyne Ellacott, Kevin Naulls and Mark Teo | Photography by Carlo Mendoza
Pay no attention to what the advertisers tell you: there’s no gift “perfect for every woman in your life.” Still, we’re pretty sure discerning females will find a few things on this list to love. As the winter drags on, a Philip Lim muffler is sure to get a lot of use (and envious glares), and for women with a style all their own, we’ll show you where you can mix some custom fragrances. Finally, for that very special lady, we have a diamond necklace that won’t break the bank. Check out 18 gifts that are sure to make any gal smile »
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- Holt Renfrew, 50 Bloor St. W., 416-922-2333<br />
- Holt Renfrew private label sweaters, $395 each
- Holiday Gift Guide 2011
- Holt Renfrew private label sweaters, $395 each
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- Mia Boutique, 3109 Dundas St. W., 416-551-2740<br />
- Stackable bangles, $15–$22
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- Stackable bangles, $15–$22
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- UPC Boutique, 128 1/2 Cumberland St., 416-929-9209<br />
- Philip Lim muffler, $410
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- Philip Lim muffler, $410
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- Frock, 97 Roncesvalles Ave., 416-516-1333<br />
- Pendleton cape, $349
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- Pendleton cape, $349
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- Model Citizen, 279 Augusta Ave., 416-703-7625<br />
- Hito necklace, $95
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- Hito necklace, $95
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- Gee Beauty, 2 Roxborough St. W., 416-486-0080<br />
- Custom Le Labo fragrances, $147 for 50 mL and $225 for 100 mL
- Holiday Gift Guide 2011
- Custom Le Labo fragrances, $147 for 50 mL and $225 for 100 mL
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- UPC Boutique, 128 1/2 Cumberland St., 416-929-9209<br />
- Henrik Vibskov scarf, $395
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- Henrik Vibskov scarf, $395
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- Intermix, 130 Bloor St. W., 416-925-0111<br />
- Proenza Schouler PS1, $1,595
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- Proenza Schouler PS1, $1,595
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- The Bay, 176 Yonge St., 416-861-9111 <br />
- Mink teddy bear, $225
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- Mink teddy bear, $225
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- Mjölk, 2959 Dundas St. W., 416-551-9853<br />
- Leather iPad case, $200
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- Leather iPad case, $200
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- The Bay, 176 Yonge St., 416-861-9111 <br />
- Red fox fur chapka, $695
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- Red fox fur chapka, $695
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- Good Egg, 267 Augusta Ave., 416-593-4663<br />
- Butcher’s apron, $25
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- Butcher’s apron, $25
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- Blue Banana, 250 Augusta Ave., 416-594-6600<br />
- Head scratcher, $6
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- Head scratcher, $6
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- Kumaris, 94 Cumberland St., 416-324-9830<br />
- Kumaris cashmere travel blanket, $425
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- Kumaris cashmere travel blanket, $425
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- Rac Boutique, 124 Cumberland St., 647-352-4433<br />
- Black spiked cuff, $185
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- Black spiked cuff, $185
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- Scout, 405 Roncesvalles Ave., 416-546-6922<br />
- Organic hand soaps, $8
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- Organic hand soaps, $8
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- Shop AGO, 317 Dundas St. W., 416-979-6610<br />
- Nooka Zen-H watch, $298
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- Nooka Zen-H watch, $298
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- Nike Store, 110 Bloor St. W., 416-921-6453<br />
- Nike Free Run +2 sneakers, $125
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- Nike Free Run +2 sneakers, $125
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, and for women with a style all their own, we’ll show you where you can mix some custom fragrances. Finally, for that very special lady, we have a diamond necklace that won’t break the bank. Check out 18 gifts that are sure to make any gal smile »
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the ‘perfect’ gift for ‘gals’ should never, ever come from a business store or a kitchen shop. never. ever. thought it might help if i cleared that up…
I LOVE gifts from kitchen stores. Its my passion and why would I want anything else. Williams Sonoma rocks. I think you buy what each individual loves. Shop for each person. How can someone make a broad statement like above……I mean really. You could have said, I wold prefer not to receive gifts from xyz….
All I want to know is where I can get that wooden carved deer? It’s stunning!
Yes, a Yorkdale Gift Card plus 7 dollars for a wasteful box to put it in. Brilliant!