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re-gift, rejoice

June 16th, 2007

Be both eco and chic with the new Furochic reusable gift wrap from Victoria’s lovely Jenny Wren Paperie, whose illustrator has been featured in La Perla’s Milan showroom. Inspired by Furoshiki, the traditional Japanese wrapping cloths, the new Furochic gift sets ($12.95) include a silk-screened fabric swatch, ribbon and gift card, and an illustrated guide to wrapping te ...

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bistro breakfast

June 15th, 2007

You know you're at a French bistro when the brunch menu includes Cognac. But we can also vouch for the café au lait at the charming and tiny Salade De Fruits restaurant tucked into the French Cultural Centre. Go early to snag a seat on the sidewalk patio and feast on omelettes garnie ($7.99) and pain perdue ($6.99) or the exceptional breakfast special of eggs, Mergue ...

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steals and deals

June 14th, 2007

Enjoy your weekly dose of vitamin v steals & deals from our fabulous sponsors. Ready, set, shop! lulu lovely Unleash your inner garden goddess at the charity event of the summer, the 6th Annual Lululemon Flip Flop Soiree. You'll be channeling The Great Gatsby in the lush, private Shaughnessy garden where the masquerade theme will have you frolicking and flirting all ni ...

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romance, novel

June 14th, 2007

If you need to inject a few more highs (and sighs) into your love life, why not do it at 10,000 feet? Your private helicopter pilot will drop you and Mr. Right off for a private alpine picnic with stunning mountain views above Whistler Village. That shortness of breath? Not from the altitude, we’re guessing. Upon your descent, there will be chilled Dom, dinner for ...

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mindless fun

June 13th, 2007

Not exactly high culture, but we asked our resident celebrity expert/staff writer Maria Tallarico for her top 5 celebrity blogs. Reader discretion is (highly) advised. 5. www.dlisted.com With a language all its own, this burst-out-laughing-in-your-cubicle-funny site will have you checking in several times a day lest you miss one of the hysterical posts. 4. www.pinkis ...

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beachy keen

June 12th, 2007

You've got the Tofino trip booked, but suddenly last year's surf comfies look more Hang Ten than Blue Crush. Time to stock up again with the beach-themed collection at The Canadian Snowboarding Original store by Westbeach apparel, new to Gastown. The Sundown cropped pants ($69) and Onshore short-sleeved hoodie ($85) are cute bikini cover-ups, and the tiny sand dollar p ...

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blown away

June 11th, 2007

Ladies, drop your flat irons. Canada's very first blow-dry bar is up and buzzing. There's officially no excuse for "second day" hair now that Yaletown's much anticipated Blo is offering $30 blowouts starting at 7 a.m. Choose from styles like the Euro Chic "perfect pony," L.A. Confidential beach waves, or go straight-as-a-pin with the "Executive Sweet." ...

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kingsley for a day

June 9th, 2007

Looking for an excuse to check out the new Holt's flagship? Here's a ruse: take a kid to the personal appearance by children's designer Kingsley Aarons next Saturday, where he can enter the t-shirt design contest (pens, tattoos and stickers provided) and win a Kingsley wardrobe. And once he's seen Kingsley, you can get all Queensley over in Ladies Contemporary. ...

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sweet songstress

June 8th, 2007

Up your indie cool factor and scoop tickets to see Keren Ann, the Israeli-born chanteuse who sings beautiful tracks in English and French and splits her time between New York and Paris (yes, we’re jealous too). We swooned over the dreamy tracks on her new, self-titled album (which she wrote and produced herself thank you very much). Think 1960s Françoise Hardy with ...

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steals and deals

June 7th, 2007

Enjoy your weekly dose of vitamin v steals & deals from our fabulous sponsors. Ready, set, shop! main attraction If you’ve held off on spring shopping for the sake of your wallet, you’re Zen-like patience has finally paid off. Head to Jonathan + Olivia for 10-30 per cent off men and women’s clothing and accessories from coveted designers like Acne Jeans, Vince, Filippa K ...

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