Showing posts with label The Official Victoria Gift Guide 2008. Show all posts
Showing posts with label The Official Victoria Gift Guide 2008. Show all posts

Friday, 18 December 2009

The Official Victoria BC Gift Guide 2009

 

After the success of last years official gift guide we decided to hit the pavement and see what Victoria B.C. has to offer this year...

 

1.-The perfect present for the favourite person on your list

 

image Meade Design Group Gift Certificates

 

1316-B Government Street - 250.881.1990
Available in any denomination

 

Meade Design Group can be used for interior and graphic design services, custom upholstery, custom window treatments, custom bedding and toss pillows, object d'art pieces and anything else you see in the upcoming Meade Design Group online store.

 

The most versatile gift you can give !

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2.- The perfect present for the hard to buy for young adult on your list

 imageTimber Table by Gus*

Available locally at Only Human 

 

A little bit modern, a little bit funky and a whole lot of cool, any young adult with their first place will go gaga over this cool table made of acrylic with a wood grain graphic. The perfect size for a condo or apartment, and the transparency keeps the space feeling open and as light as air!

 

3.-The perfect present for the cool and sophisticated mother or grandmother.

 

Modern Apron

Available locally at Oscar & Libby’s

 

These fun aprons make baking a little cooler; available in a wide range of colours and styles (my favourite is the bird cages on the right), there is sure to be one perfect for your favourite feminine family member. They are even cut to accentuate a womanly figure

 

4.- The perfect present for the coffee aficionado

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Alesi Il Caffe Alessi Mocha Coffee Set

Available locally and online at Gabriel Ross

 

Lovers of modern design will recognize this name – Alessi is synonymous with clean, modern designs for kitchen gadgets, clocks, watches, home accessories and more. This porcelain set is functional, beautiful and perfectly packaged for gift giving (and perfectly priced too at under $100.00!). Designed by Achille Castiglioni.

 

image Nesspreso Machine- Citiz Steel Gray

Available at Nicholas Randall

 

We have this coffee machine at the studio and it is always a big hit with our clients and colleagues. Not only does it make wonderful coffee but its striking looks don't hurt either.

 

5.- The perfect present for the gourmet

 

image Rosé Imperial Champagne – MOET & CHANDON

Available at any Liquor Store

 

Just because Echo loves anything pink…

 

6.-The perfect present for your kid, your niece or nephew

 

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“Piquette”- One of many adorable Poppets available at:

http://www.kooandpoppet.etsy.com 

 

“A designer line of soft misfit creatures for small hands, made in Victoria, BC.”  Also Locally available at Finn & Izzy.

 

7.- The perfect back-up present

 

Echito's Bridal Party - Exhibition X 038 Elegant Flower Arrangements

By Tara McHugh Flora

 

Beautifully orchestrated floral designs by local florist Tara McHugh, these beautiful, custom arrangements will surely brighten up any space.

 

8.- The perfect present for your stockings

 

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UniKeys

Available locally at Zydeco Gifts

565 Johnson Street, Victoria, BC, V8W-1M2

 

Echito is in love with this find and has been showing her keys off to anyone who will listen – these key covers make the perfect affordable stocking stuffers and are sure to delight anyone on your list – there’s a style for everyone!

Also available in other great varieties such as “MonKeys”,  “GuitarKeys”,  “CooKeys”,  “FreaKeys”,  “LuchaKeys”,  “RoboKeys” and more!

“Once upon a time single-horned ponies were pretty hard to find and could only be caught by unethical means. You can snag our UniKeys merely by paying the modest price, and you won’t even have to feed them. UniKeys come complete with a twinkle in their eye – little pink and purple embedded rhinestones! We’ve packed two mythical magical key covers in every pack.”

 

9.- The perfect present for the new home owner

 

image Rose Pomegranate Candle

imageCypress Bergamot Candle

 

“Keep your favourite fragrance lingering this holiday season by lighting an essential-oil-rich Caldrea Cypress Bergamot or Rose Pomegranate Candle. Packaged in a gift box, these scented candles come in a beautiful reusable glass container.”

Makes a great hostess gift – Available at Muffet & Louisa

 

10.- The perfect present for you.

Why not so spoil yourself…

 

image The Spa Magnolia

 

NOTE - For Prices and availability of the products please contact the stores directly - Thanks !



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Saturday, 13 December 2008

The Official Victoria Gift Guide 2008


After the success of last years official gift guide we decided to hit the pavement and see what Victoria B.C. has to offer this year...


1. -The perfect present for the favorite person on your list



Meade Design Group Gift Certificates
1316-B Government Street - 250.881.1990
Available in any denomination

Meade Design Group can be used for interior and graphic design services, custom upholstery, custom window treatments, custom bedding and toss pillows, object d'art pieces and anything else you see in the upcoming Meade Design Group online store.

The most versatile gift you can give !


2.- The perfect present for the cool and hip dad or grandfather


Moooi “Smoke Armchair”
Only Human
- Market Square

Moooi's Smoke Armchair is the perfect blend of traditional styling with a modern twist. Perfect for reading 'twas The Night Before Christmas to the kids on Christmas Eve.

3. The perfect present for the hard to buy for young adult on your list


Walnut Eames Stools
Gabriel Ross - Bay Sreet

These timeless classics will never go out of style and will grow with the recipient and all of their changing design tastes. This is also a perfect gift for anyone at Meade Design Group hint ! hint !

4.- The perfect present for your mother in law


Voluspa – Frost Pinecone limited edition fragrance #62
Chintz & Co - Store Street

This festive and sophisticated room fragance comes beautifully packaged with a reusable decanter. She is sure to love you after receiving this gift.

5.- The perfect present for the favorite coworker


Oliver Hemming – “Nio” Tea Set
Capital Iron - Store Street

This stylih tea set is beautifully designed at a very reasonable price. A good example where good design doesn't need to cost a fortune.

6.- The perfect present for your wife


Fortvny Lamps
Bespoke - Market Square

These italian fixtures are elegantly designed to bring a new sense of style to your dining room or entry. Something particularly special for the most important woman in your life.

7. The perfect hostess gift


Water Flower Bouquet
Ramsey & Ramsey - 2000 Oak Bay Ave

A very versatile flower arrangment that any host or hostess will appreciate. No vase required!

8.- The perfect present for the cool and sophisticated mother or grandmother


Somma Merino Wool Throw
Bespoke - Market Square

These merino wool blankets are unbelievably soft and luxurious. Available in various muted tones and designs that will suit any home.

9.- The perfect present for the coffee aficionado


Nespresso - Coffee Maker
Home Outfitters - Langford

We have this coffee machine at the studio and it is always a big hit with our clients and colleagues. Not only does it make wonderful coffee but its striking looks don't hurt either.

10.- The perfect present for the gourmet


Tika Cutlery Set
Muffet & Louisa - Market Square


I was lucky enough to receive this set for my b-day this October and I have to say that they give the table a really great cool and relaxed atmosphere.

11.- The perfect present for your kid, your niece or nephew



DeLux animal toque
Oscar and Libby’s - 770 Fort St and 560 Johnson St (Market Square)

To keep the cheeky monkeys in your life warm and toasty this snowy season.

12.- The perfect back-up present


Votivo Candles
Only Human - Market Square
Favourite scent: Red current, no. 96

These candles are the perfect "everybody" gift. Pop into Only Human and visit our favorite design diva Christina for a few of these candles. Keep a few wrapped and ready to give in your closet for the those emergency gifting moments.

13.- The perfect present for your stockings


Hammond’s set of 3 pillow hard candies
Nicholas Randall
- 2041 Oak Bay Ave

Sarah our Architectural Designer brought us a little jar as a Xmas gift and we have to say that these candies are amazing. We are totally addicted to the little tiny pillows.

14.- The perfect present for your dog


Pupcakes
Bark & Fitz - 2972 Jacklin Road #102

The dog in your life will love these pupcakes from Bark & Fitz. This doggie boutique has a bakery counter filled with organic & natural homemade treats for your dog. Come in with your dog - and a note to you single gentleman out there this place is filled with sexy chiquitas shopping for their dogs too !

15.- The perfect present for the new home owner


Small Art Works
Place + PS Gallery - 3690 Shelbourne Street

A beautiful piece of art will always bring life to any room.

Works by Timothy Wilson Hoey, Glenn Romasanta, Wendy Skog , Elizabeth Allen,Lisa Riehl, Rob Harrison, Cheryl Taves, Wren Katzalay, Maggie Cole, Irma Soltonovich, Lance Olsen, Jamie Drouin, Susy Raxlen, Ken Steacy, Tyler Hodgins, Lorraine Betts, John Wolfe, Trish Puckett, Laura Skagfeld.

16.- The perfect present for any baby or cute toddler



Mountain Buggy - Urban Style
Finn and Izzy - 2259 Oak Bay Avenue

Perfectly designed for city living, the Mountain Buggy - Urban is versatile, easy to use and looks great. Strolling in the park, navigating supermarket aisles or squeezing into a busy café - the Urban gives you the freedom to live life everyday.

NOTE - For Prices and availability of the products please contact the stores directly - Thanks !



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