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Day 41: Royal Wedding Marmalade
Just yesterday, I blogged about hosting a royal wedding-themed tea party complete with scones, jam and clotted cream. How cool is it that even before that blog was posted, I received an email about a very special marmalade that’s been…
Gifts for the Wedding Party
Q: I need to know what is customary to spend on gifts for your wedding party? – Erin
Registry Obsession: Silk Linens
Once you’ve tried silk bedding you simply will not go back—it’s so luxurious and lovely. Manito is a brand of silk linens that recently crossed my desk, a pair of gorgeous pillow cases to be exact and laying my head…
Holiday Faves: Bejewelled Ballet Flats
WHAT: Women’s Embellished Ballet Flats, $25 at Old Navy. WHY WE LOVE IT: Fashionable flats are the best way to survive the holiday party circuit in style, and it doesn’t get much more festive than a pair that are red…
Holiday Faves: Paloma Picasso Pendants
WHAT: Paloma Picasso’s Graffiti pendants, from $180 at Tiffany & Co. WHY WE LOVE IT: Featuring sweet and simple messages penned in Paloma’s own handwriting, these super-chic pendants are simply darling. Our personal fave is “kiss” and it’s definitely on…
latest obsession: ork posters
I know what you’re probably thinking–what the heck is an Ork poster?! See this cool Toronto map above with all the little villages/cities of Toronto imprinted within? That’s an Ork Poster (it’s a company dedicated to integrating cool fonts and…
Great Girly Gift
I’m sitting at my desk and I’m surrounded by bottles of fabulous new fragrances. Fall is one of the biggest seasons for new fragrance launches and you’ll see many new ones debuting at cosmetic counters over the next few weeks.…
Something Blue
Today I received this really cute pocket-sized (don’t let this cropped image fool you) blue book for brides. It’s called Fortune-Telling Book for Brides, which is released by Chronicle Books. It’s not out until September 1st, but here’s the 411.
Destination Giving
Your wedding is one of the few times in your life when you are allowed to be a bit self-centred…well, at least your friends and family will let you get away with it. That said, we live in a world…
Silhouette…Ooh la la!
If you’re looking for something classic and meaningful to give to your maids I think I’ve found the ultimate gift!
A Personalized Gift
In my books, there’s really nothing better than receiving a gift in a little blue box topped with a white ribbon bow. Yes ladies, I’m talking Tiffany’s, and I was just in the Toronto store last week to do some…
A Family Affair
Q: I am planning a ceremony at a chapel that can fit up to 110 guests. However, the reception was going to be reserved for immediate family only. We really cannot afford a big reception because that seems to be…
What to Get the Future In-Laws
Last week we got dumped on by a lot of snow—which I actually didn’t mind (especially since I had recently bought a pair of new waterproof boots!). The snowfall got me thinking about how close Christmas is and how I…
Funny Bunny
Fifi Lapin (fifilapin.bigcartel.com) is so cute it hurts my heart!
It’s Personal
Q: What are some gift ideas to give to your wedding party as thanks? I really love the idea of personalized flasks for the groom’s side, but what about the ladies?
Secret Garden
For your all-girls bridal party, show them your thanks with pretty plantable seed favours from plantamemory.ca. Tickle their senses (and gardens) with handmade cards embedded with seeds, natural fibres and petals that will transform into perennial wildflowers when planted. —Melissa…
Gift Giver
Q: How much money should I give as a gift? Is it still twice the cost of my dinner?
A Sweet Treat
Thinking of having cupcakes for your wedding? They will certainly be a hit with your guests who will love the bite-size treats, but why not take the trend to another level and accessorize your wedding look with this whimsical cupcake…
Bridal Beauty Find
Shopping at Sephora the other day, I stumbled upon the cutest thing, and it’s designed just for you. Philosophy’s The Bridal Party ($30, sephora.com) is a super-cute trio of shower gels in wedding-friendly flavours—Wedding Cake, Bubbly and Bridal Bouquet—that are…
Tree Hugger
Commemorate your W-day with a living evergreen and inspire guests to plant, nurture and celebrate trees. Ontario-based Forest Care Corp. grows stocky, healthy and well-rooted trees designed for excellent field survival.
Getting Groom Help
Q: My fiancée is the worst with getting things done. He hasn’t reserved his wedding attire yet and he hasn’t gotten thank-you gifts for his guys in the wedding party. I have the tux rental thing taken care of but…
Gifts of Money
Q: I am 50 and my fiancée is 60, we don’t need the usual gift registry items at this stage and understand that one cannot request gifts of money. What can the Mothers and bridesmaids say when guests contact them…
