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Gift Guide for the Candle Obsessed

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Each holiday season I look forward to festive scented candles from Nest New York, Diptyque, Jo Malone, and yes, even Bath & Body Works. (Cheap and cheerful for the win, am I right?)

I love gifting candles and I love receiving them as gifts. When you're this obsessed with bougie candles, it's the sort of gift that never gets old.

In this post, you'll find some exquisite holiday home fragrances that will wow the candle enthusiast in your life.

And just in case you want to gift a non-holiday scent, I've also included some stunning scents from Tom Ford, YSL, Jo Malone, and Maison Margiela REPLICA that can be enjoyed all year round.

Happy gift-giving! Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday season!

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Holiday Candles by Nest New York, $23 - $184 CAD

Nest New York makes some of my favorite candles and each year I look forward to their limited edition holiday scents. The scent, appropriately named Holiday, is a blend of pomegranate, mandarin orange, pine, and cinnamon alongside a hint of vanilla and amber and comes in a beautiful limited edition vessel. Affordable and high quality, Nest makes candles in a variety of sizes as well as diffusers. The Birchwood Pine scent is an earthy woody scent with notes of White Pine, Fir Balsam, Rich Musk, and Amber and is sure to get your home into the festive spirit.

City Edition Candles by Jo Malone, $94 CAD

It’s a given that anyone who collects bougie candles does so because of; a) the scent and b) the packaging so when Jo Malone launches a limited edition illustrated collection, you can bet it’s game over. This Holt Renfrew exclusive is part of JM’s City Editions collection and features a hand-sketched illustration inspired by London. Trust me when say that I’m tempted to put these on my wish list.

Set of 3 Holiday Mini Candles by Diptyque, $162 CAD

Each year Diptique releases a trio of limited edition holiday scents. This year the French fragrance brand has teamed up with artist Ugo Gattoni to create the illustrated gift box. The limited-edition scents include Moonlit Fir Scented Candle (aromatic woody), Floral Majesty Scented Candle (spicy rose), and Amber Feather Scented Candle (warm amber accord).

Tradition des 13 Desserts Candle by L’Occitane, $59 CAD

With notes of Sweet Orange, Thyme, Cassia, Cinnamon, Patchouli, and Whisky Accord - L'Occitane's cozy new scent Tradition des 13 Desserts is all about warmth and the holiday spirit of generosity. Available in both a candle and room spray, this is the sort of scent you'll want to gift someone, but you'll also want to buy one for yourself too.

Caban Luxury Candle by YSL Beauty, $75 CAD

The latest from YSL Beauty caught me by surprise and is something I'm extremely excited about, to say the least. Available in three signature scents, Tuxedo, Caban and Saharienne, the luxury candles are inspired by the Yves Saint Laurent lifestyle and spirit.

Fucking Fabulous Candle by Tom Ford, $158 CAD

Warm & Spicy this Tom Ford scent has notes of Bitter Almond Oil, Leather Accord, Orris Accord.

Wild Berry & Bramble Candle by Jo Malone, $160 CAD

This beautiful collection from Jo Malone comes in a textured bisque ceramic jar that's so stunning that it feels like a piece of home decor. The scent encapsulates a sunny pathway, the fragrant tapestry of thorny shrubs, brimming with red berries - perfect for gifting that special person you want to impress.

REPLICA Beach Walk Candle Gift Set by Maison Margiela, $95 CAD

This fresh floral scent from the Margiela REPLICA collection comes with a bonus travel-sized fragrance that's perfect for touch-ups. With notes of Bergamot, Heliotrope, and Coconut Milk, this scent captures salty air and warm, sunkissed skin and evokes the memory of endless summer days.

BOIS D'ENCENS LUXURY CANDLE by Armani Beauty, $135 CAD

Armani Privé outdoes themselves with a luxury candle collection that's pure and refined. Each scented candle is poured into an elegantly sculpted glass holder that embodies the Armani Privé brand.

Bois D'Encens is a luxurious woody scent with spicy notes of ginger and Peruvian pepper accentuates the precious Somali frankincense. Its powerful sensuality fuses with ambery woods and cedar.



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The Ultimate Gift Guide For Plant Enthusiasts

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The plant community is thriving in 2020 mainly due to the fact we're all spending more time at home. 

For me anyway, I can't think of a more therapeutic activity (okay, other than meditation) than looking after my plants. It's a rewarding hobby where I'm constantly learning about each plant variety and their different levels of care.

In fact, my appreciation for plants has grown so much this year that I launched an online plant shop. If you haven't already, make sure you check me out on Etsy, at WoahPlants

And with that, WoahStyle's first gift guide this year is dedicated to the plant person in your life.

Below you'll find an array of gifts and stocking stuffers, from $8 - $230 that plant enthusiasts will enjoy. 

Happy gift giving!

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GIFT GUIDE FOR THE PLANT ENTHUSIAST

Monstera Species Unisex T-shirt, Woah Plants $50

This Monstera species t-shirt is the first piece of clothing on my plant shop, WoahPlants, and is sure to be a hit with plant enthusiasts or just fashion enthusiasts in general. I had my favourite Saint Laurent and Balenciaga pieces in mind when I designed this shirt and approached Toronto tattoo artist German Shible (aka, brother) with the idea.

The t-shirt features an original illustration of ten monstera species from common, uncommon, to rare: Monstera Deliciosa, Monstera Siltepecana, Monstera Thai Constellation, Monstera Dubia, Monstera sp. Peru, Monstera Obliqua, Monstera Pinnatipartita, Monstera Deliciosa Variegata, Monstera Adansonii, and Monstera Esqueleto.

Tall Stacking Planter Pot, Urban Outfitters $114

This minimalist pot from Areaware feels like a work of art with its curvy stacked shape. The design discretely integrates both a planter and saucer into one form. Lift out the bottom ring to reveal a hidden saucer.

Granted, it's expensive for a planter pot so this particular piece is for the person who appreciates home decor and likes to burn bougie candles if you catch my drift. 

An Entertaining Story by India Hicks, Indigo $67.50

While technically note a plant book, and actually a book on the fine art of entertaining, the latest release from India Hicks features plenty of jaw-dropping photos from the author's Bahamas estate. Island living means that beautiful tropical plants play a huge role in bringing her dinner parties to life (just look at the cover). Plant enthusiasts will be inclined to step up their dining room with plenty of plants after reading this book.

Plant Tribe book by Igor Josifovic & Judith de Graeff, Amazon $37

If the person you're gifting to is into home decor then this book might be their jam. Featuring stories from others in the plant community as well as beautiful photos of their homes, this book is jam-packed with inspiration on how to display indoor plants.

New Plant Parent by Darryl Cheng, Amazon $32

This book by Toronto-based author, Darryl Cheng, dives into the science of plants and plant care from lighting to watering, nutrients, and propagation. I highly recommend this book to all plant enthusiasts, whether blessed with a green thumb or not. Even for someone such as myself who grew up around plants and started collecting plants over a decade ago, I find this book to be a wealth of knowledge and has helped me understand plant care on a broader level.

Paddywax PARKS Collection Candles, Amazon $41

If the plant person in your life also likes candles, this might be the gift for them. Inspired by seven National Parks in the U.S., Paddywax has captured the essence of each park with its own unique scent featuring- Yosemite, Olympic, Acadia, Great Smoky Mountains, Glacier, Yellowstone, and Grand Canyon. 

Best of all, Paddywax supports the National Parks Foundation with a minimum donation of $25,000 to help protect more than 84 million acres of national parks through conservation and preservation. 

Once the candle is done, the vessel can be cleaned out and reused as a planter pot. Perfect.

Monstera Wooden Serving Board, Urban Outfitters $64

This wooden serving board in the shape of Monstera Deliciosa leaf makes an excellent gift for those who love to cook and entertain. The stem of this serving board is actually a knife, making it easy to put together a spread of cheese and crackers.

6.75” Planter Pot with Stand, H&M $30

This matte black planter pot from H&M is as affordable as it is chic and comes with a sleek stand. It's excellent for displaying trees like fiddle leaf figs or rubber tree plants.

Pruning Scissors, Amazon $22

Pruning shears are a must in every plant collector's toolbox but the truth is, not all of them aesthetic enough to keep on display. These black stainless steel pruning scissors are precise and feature a fine tip - perfect for pruning bonsai trees. They also fit into dense foliage or hard to reach foliage without damaging plants.

Dr. Meter Light Meter, Amazon $56

This nifty gadget is a digital illuminance/light meter that can come in very handy when determining proper placement for indoor plants. As we all know, plants need light to survive, and sometimes we think our indoor plants are receiving plenty of ample natural sunlight when they might not be. This light meter is the perfect thing to help find the right spot for our plants so they can thrive and grow, grow, grow.

Feit Electric Full Spectrum Grow Light, Amazon $60

These LED grow lights by Feit Electric happen to be a favourite of mine (trust me, I have five of them). They come with a variety of fasteners to help you mount them on either your bookshelf, ceiling, or Ikea glass cabinet (aka, makeshift greenhouse). They provide plants with a full spectrum of light that they need to keep thriving in the winter. Best of all, they don’t run very hot.

TaoTronics Cool Mist Humidifier, Amazon $60

Some tropical plants thrive in high humidity conditions. Depending on where in the world you're located, high humidity can sometimes be a challenge, especially during the winter months. That's why many collectors of tropical plants will run a humidifier for their plants a couple of hours a day. If the person you're gifting to doesn't already have one, this could be a nifty gift for them.

Milsbo Glass Cabinet, IKEA $229

This IKEA glass cabinet creates an ideal condition for plants and mimics that of a greenhouse - excellent for people who collect rare plants. If the budget allows, include a couple of grow lights with this gift, and the person receiving it will be over the moon.

10 Tier Wooden Plant Stand, Wayfair $187

If an Ikea glass cabinet isn't their thing, perhaps this multi-tier plant stand is. Plants usually look better when grouped together making this gift like a functional piece of decor.

 

STOCKING STUFFERS UNDER $15

Moisture Meter, Amazon $15

2.5” Small Planter Pot, Woah Plants $8

 

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GIFT GUIDE: 5 Gifts For the Girl Who Has Everything

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I don't know about you guys, but I've already started my Christmas shopping. If you follow my Instagram, you'll know that I was recently in Nova Scotia where I picked up some amazing stuff. One of my favourite buys was a little handmade rattle for my friend Mel, who's expecting her first child early next year. I gave it to her over brunch and somehow the conversation turned into what we're getting our spouses for Xmas - nothing. We're all at a point in our lives where we really feel like we don't need anything and if we do, chances are we just go out and buy it ourselves. So with that in mind, I wanted to create a Gift Guide for the woman who has everything. It can be anyone in your life - your mum, mother-in-law, sister, a colleague, whoever! Just remember the secret to picking a good gift is to get something that will excite the recipient and make her love you a little more. Ho-ho-Ho! 

 

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L'OCCITAINE Almond Collection, $79

Both Diana's mother and mother-in-law are big fans of L'occitane and every year they look forward to the awesome gift sets the brand releases for the holidays. I'm obsessed with this five-piece almond scented gift set that contains a full sized Shower Oil and Milk Concentrate. 

Set Contains:

  1. Milk Concentrate with Almond Milk, 100ml

  2. Almond Shower Oil, 500ml

  3. Almond Delicious Hand and Nail Care Cream, 10ml

  4. Almond Supple Skin Oil, 15ml

  5. Almond Delicious Soap, 50g

 

 
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LAURA MERCIER Crème Brûlée Honey Bath, $60 + Hand & Body Crème Collection, $45

If you haven't tried Laura Mercier's bath collection yet than you have no idea what you're missing. The collection can be pricey (hi, $60 honey bath anyone?), but the products are luxe all of the way and are totally worth it! Diana and I both have the Vanilla perfume and we get mad compliments when we wear it. I have the Ambre Vanilla Soufflé Body Crème and I can honestly tell you that nothing else lifts my mood like it. For those on a budget, LM has released mini's of her infamous crèmes that come in a set of 4 for $45, perfect for gifting as a set or dividing it amongst some of the ladies in your life. 

 

 
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BITE BEAUTY Prismatic Pearl Crème Lip Gloss, $25 each

My mother and I are both huge fans of Canadian born Bite Beauty. She's gifted lipsticks to my aunt and her girlfriends over the years and now she's created this little cult following of Bite Beauty loving women in her life. It's actually adorable! This year Bite has released these limited edition Prismatic Pearl lip glosses for the holidays. They might not be appropriate for my mom and her circle of friends, but the younger generation will love the colour diversity - from Lavender to Peacock blue and Cherry Pearl. These smell great, taste like vanilla, and they're super hydrating like Bite's other lipsticks. 

 

 
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NEST Holiday Candle Trio, $85

Every homeowner I know loves scented candles and New York-based Nest Fragrances makes some awesome, affordable candles that are perfect for gift giving. This trio set contains three of their beautiful holiday scents, Sugar Cookies, Birchwood Pine and my personal fave, Holiday, a sparkling scent of pomegranate, mandarin orange, pine, cloves, and cinnamon with a hint of vanilla and amber. 

 

 

BENEFIT Holiday Gift Sets, $29 - $46

For the girl in your life who loves makeup, look no further than Benefit. These sets are available in either mini sizes, like the Cablecar Cuties set, or with full sized products like the Beauty & The Bay set, which contains a full sized Hoola Bronzer and They're Real! Mascara. The minis are not only budget friendly, but also excellent for the woman who travels lots, as she can take them along on her carry-on luggage!

 

 
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5 Mother's Day gift ideas she'll love!

Mother's Day is only a week away and I'm already excited about how I'm going to spoil my mom. I gathered up a few gift ideas for you to think about what to get the mum in your life. From beauty to skincare, wellness, fragrance, and jewelry, I hope to inspire you in your gift giving endeavours this spring. Happy Mother's Day to all of the mum's out there!

 

Mother's Day Gift Guide



 
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b e a u t y

NARS x Charlotte Gainsbourg brush set 

NARS x Charlotte Gainsbourg Au Poil Brush Roll
limited edition
$200 

Charlotte Gainsbourg is probably one of my favourite actresses of all time. Her acting is superb and her fashion sense equally so. As the daughter of Jane Birkin and the late Serge Gainsbourg, Charlotte is a true artist - from acting to singing, she's also a muse to Nicolas Ghesquiere, current creative director of Louise Vuitton, previously of Balenciaga. If that's not enough, Charlotte has just launched her own limited edition capsule collection under NARS. This limited edition five piece brush set is so luxurious and unique, it'll make any beauty aficionado weak in the knees. It comes neatly packed in a faux leather roll (not pictured) that's perfect for travel. The set includes a complexion brush, blush/ highlight brush, concealer brush, eye blending brush, and eye shadow brush.

 

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Fresh Umbrian Clay Purifying Mask 

Fresh Umbrian Clay Purifying Mask
limited edition packaging
$75 

If skincare is your mum's jam, considering this Umbrian Clay mask from Fresh. The clay comes from Umbria, Italy and is mineral-rich "miracle" that refines the appearance of pores, mattifies, and smoothes skin. If this is mum's first time trying this mask, tell her it can be used be used in three ways; as a daily deep cleanser, a pore-purifying mask and as a spot treamtment. While the mask itself has been part of Fresh's lineup since 2000, the packaging featured here is limited edition and features artwork from Rometti's Ceramic Studio located in Italy.  

 
 

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Jo Malone Star Magnolia Cologne 

Jo Malone Star Magnolia Cologne
limited edition scent
$90

If mum is a fragrance junkie, Jo Malone's limited edition Star Magnolia is for her. It's light, flirty, fresh, fruity, floral, and perfect for spring and summer and contains magnolia leaf and orange blossom with a kiss of lemon, ginger, and shiso. Also, how cute is this petal decoration on the bottle?

 

w e l l n e s s

Saje Sleep Well mist.
This Works Deep Sleep.
Drybar silk pillowcase.

Sage Natural Wellness restful sleep mist, $19
This Works Deep Sleep rollerball, $36
Drybar silk pillowcase, $57

If you're not sure what to get mama, consider these items that will help her get a good nights sleep. Place them in a small box with a ribbon wrapped around it and she'll be delighted when she opens it. Included in this sleep aid gift is a luxurious silk pillow case from Drybar. It'll extend the life of her hairstyle, keep her hair frizz-free, and her skin free of those yucky pillowcase creases. Before she goes to bed, tell her to spray Saje Natural Wellness' Sleep Well mist around the bed and on her pillowcase for sweet dreams. Finally, This Works Deep Sleep rollerball is excellent when used on the pulse points. It contains lavender, chamomile, vetiver, and sandalwood for a relaxing sleep.

 
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David Yurman cable bracelet

David Yurman The Renaissance cable bracelet (in 5mm)
$525

If mum is a jewelry kinda girl, consider going with classic Yurman. The Renaissance cable bracelet (in 5mm), is sterling silver and perfect for everyday wear. She can stack it with the other pieces in her collection or she can wear it alone if she's a minimal kinda gal. 

 
 
 
 
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TECH TOYS FOR EVERYONE

2016 has been the year of tech toys for Geoff and I. We've invested in a new camera lens, 2 new Canon cameras, mics, and a ton of SD cards to help us do our job here at the blog but also because we love getting new toys! LOL

I'm happy to announce that I've partnered with Best Buy Canada for this post to bring you guys some goodies to consider during your holiday shopping, wether you still haven't bought a gift for someone or maybe you're out Boxing Day shopping for yourself here are two tech toys that should be high on your list.

BOSE SOUNDLINK color II splash proof portable SPEAKERS
$149.99

Geoff writes and composes his own music and in the last year he's spent quite a bit of time building himself a custom desk which includes a midi keyboard, audio interface, Shure stereo monitor professional headphones and studio monitor speakers. You'd think he was a professional musician but he does it all recreationally. I used to tease him for such an elaborate set up but I actually love his desk now that I do YouTube videos since I can sit there for hours and edit happily to my hearts content. 

Seeing as music is such a big part of his life, I surprised him with the Bose Soundlink Color II speakers since he likes listening to music in our patio during the summer and likes to have music playing in the kitchen as we cook. The speakers are easy to hook up to any mobile device via bluetooth and the sound quality from this small box is superb. Best of all, I can steal it from him and listen to Sirius XM as I work so it's win win! These speakers are perfect for any music lover so consider this one while you're Boxing Day shopping this year. 

 
 

iHealth Core scale
(ON SALE NOW FOR $99.99 UNTIL DEC 29, 2016)

2016 was the year of weight gain and bad health for me. I went from eating clean to stress eating junk food, not working out, not moving enough and gaining 10-15 lbs which has resulted in me going up a pant size for the first time in my adult life. I was vegan for two years and made the switch to vegetarian last year because I was too lazy and tired to make meals that nourish my body properly. 

Getting back into shape and becoming a healthier me as been on the forefront of my mind recently as I think about expanding my family. I'm no spring chicken after all and getting my body and mind into shape is the best thing I can do. The iHealth Core scale measures your body composition - weight, body fat and tracks your lean mass, body water percentage, muscle mass, bone mass and visceral fat rating with the help of the app that tracks your progress. 

This is an excellent gift for yourself or anyone who's interested in maintaining their health and getting back into shape.

This post is in collaboration with Best Buy Canada.
All photos opinions are my own.

 
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HOW TO SURPRISE YOUR MUM ON MOTHER'S DAY

Do you know what you're getting your mum for Mother's Day? No?

That's alright because I've got you covered. I've put together a list of 5 ideas for your mum this Sunday.

5. BRUNCH
Hipsters, Instagram and, my mum. They all love a good brunch so I'm telling you to take your mum out for brunch! I went with the tea party theme and served up finger sandwiches, macarons and tarts from Butter Avenue. She enjoyed it but so did I because everyone benefits from brunch! #yum

4. THE TIMEPIECE
I have the fondest memories of my parents gifting my watches when I was younger so I thought I would do the same for my mama this year. This Swatch is fun and summery and seems to fit the theme of our tea party pretty well. 

3. THE GIFT OF SCENT
What person doesn't love a good perfume? I gifted her Chloe because it reminds me of spring. It's light, airy, feminine and chic. 

2. THE BAG
The lovely folks at Coach monogrammed this pink saddle bag with her initials on the front flap and discretely added my initials to the side tag so she's always reminded of me when she wears it. (Sappy I know!) We tied this cute scarf around the handle to personalize it further.

1. THE SURPRISE FACTOR
Surprise parties and get togethers are my thing these days so I surprised my mum with this adorable tea party! When she saw the spread she was over the moon which totally made my day. 

Special thanks to Coach, Swatch and Chloe for helping this Mother's Day gift guide come together. All opinions and photos are my own. 

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Last Minute Xmas Shopping w/ The Body Shop

I put together a one stop shop gift guide for those For those shopping at the last hour. The following collections are from The Body Shop and should cover everyone: your husband, brother, bff, co-worker, and niece, mum, aunt, as well as stocking stuffers. If you're shopping online like me and your gift doesn't arrive on time, just do what I do - write them a card and tell that what's coming in the mail. They'll appreciate the gesture and forgive you for being a late shopper.

Happy Christmas!
xo, Nathalie

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  1. OILS OF LIFE™ SKIN CARE COLLECTION GIFT SET: Full sized face oil and face cream, $65.
  2. VITAMIN E SKIN CARE: Vitamin E cleanser, serum and cream, $40.
  3. COCONUT PREMIUM SELECTION GIFT SET: includes shower cream, body butter, body scrub, body mist and hand cream, $45.
  4. SATSUMA BEAUTY BAG GIFT SET, includes shower cream, body butter, hand cream, loofah, $15.
  5. MODERN GENT'S RESCUE KIT: contains Maca Root eye serum and Face Protector moisturizer in a cute tin. (sold out online)
  6. OILS OF LIFE™ INTENSELY REVITALISING CREAM, $34
  7. OILS OF LIFE™ INTENSELY REVITALISING GEL CREAM, $34
  8. SPA OF THE WORLD™ HIMALAYAN CHARCOAL BODY CLAY, $22
  9. ITALIAN SUMMER TREATS GIFT SET: (sold out) Similar here, $11.
  10. STRAWBERRY FESTIVE CRACKER, includes strawberry hand cream and soap, $5 (sale)
  11. FROSTER PLUM SOAP: similar here, $5 (sale).
  12. STRAWBERRY SHIMMER BODY MIST: Similar here, $6.50
  13. GLAZED APPLE HOME FRAGRANCE OIL: $3
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Yummy Last Minute Gifts

We're just a few days away from Christmas and if you're like me this year, you're scrambling at the last hour trying to get it all done. This year I'm thinking about giving tasty gifts to some of my loved ones, macarons from Butter Avenue, a coffee subscription from Nomad Coffee Club and, some yummo chocolate bars from Mast Brothers as stocking stuffers. Think outside of the box this year and follow your tummy and give the gift of YUM!

xo, Nathalie

BUTTER AVENUE makes my favourite macarons in the city and their cakes are pretty damn good too! I usually end up getting some of their goodies for my bday as well because in my opinion, you can never have too much Butter Avenue. With two locations, one on Queen & Spadina and another uptown in Yonge & Lawrence, it's easy to stop by and grab some goodies for the loved ones on your Xmas list.  (Butter Avenue, I love you guys!!)

NOMAD COFFEE CLUB offers coffee subscriptions across Canada and the US. They're based out of Toronto and they make it so easy to pick up a last minute gift that makes an impression. I love the idea of this for my father, a man who has coffee with breakfast every morning and one after dinner each night. It's the gift that keeps giving. #cheers

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LUXE GIFTS FOR HER

Once a year I think it’s nice to spoil with something a little different and something very special. The below items range in price but they’re all luxe in their own way. Happy gift giving!

xo, Nathalie 

Frank & Eileen Mary shirt dress. Christian Louboutin Anjalina heels.

Frank & Eileen Mary shirt dress. Christian Louboutin Anjalina heels.

LUXE WEAR
Frank & Eileen makes some of the most beautiful button up shirts. They’re classics with a modern twist and cut perfectly for a woman’s body. Fabrics are woven in Italy and then shipped to sunny California where they’re made. She’ll love the versatility of a shirt that can be dressed up, dressed down and can be paired beautifully with a pair of Loubs, because what girl doesn’t have these on her wish list? The iconic shoe will get her noticed everywhere and she’ll think of you overtime she wears them.

Jo Malone travel sized cologne in English Pear & Freesia.

LUXE FRAGRANCE
Dyptique and Jo Malone make such beautiful gifts. Diana and I will be gifting each other the same set of Jo Malone candles for Christmas because we’re so obsessed. A travel sized cologne is also a good gift for the woman on the go. Diana, Michael and I all keep one in our bags. 

Rodial Bee Venom Moisturizer, Serum, Eye Cream and Stemcell Glam Lip Balm

LUXE SKINCARE
If you really want to impress her with skincare goodies, pick up these pieces from Rodial’s Bee Venom line up. The moisturizer, serum and eye cream, will melt beautifully into her skin and leave it feeling well balanced. The lip plumping lip balm might be a good add on to help her achieve Kylie Jenner lips without the fillers. I haven’t seen it lip my lips yet, but it is a damn good balm.

Daniel Wellington timepiece, Classy Sheffield and Classic Bristol.

Daniel Wellington timepiece, Classy Sheffield and Classic Bristol.

LUXE TIMEPIECE
Ok so this one isn’t exactly luxe to the max but that’s ok. I’ve seen a wide variety of women sporting these timepieces. What I like is how everyone makes it their own based on their personal style. I just recently acquired the Classy Sheffield which features Swarovski crystals as numerals. It has a nice bit of sparkle without being too overt. 

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LUXE OUT
Chanel. Just get in there go pick something up for her. Just a little something. Anything.  
Chanel goodies, $$$ - $$$$$.

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