Girlfriends, what a better way to start the week than by hitting the posing wall? It seems people like the posing wall and so lately we've actually gotten a few freebies to try vs. pulling from our own tiny wardrobes. And by tiny, I really mean tiny. My wee closet is pie shaped (who designed that??) with one bar for hangers and one shelf for sweaters. Do you feel sorry for me?

Christmas shopping for the kids is simple, right?  It should be as easy as strolling into Toys 'R Us and voila - the perfect gift is right there front and center.  The truth is, Aunties and Uncles of the world, it's not.  Take a page from your own childhood and look to revamped favourites and engaging new tech as sure bets for the tikes and teens of 2009.


(1) Cake Beauty...

Holiday entertaining is always fun, but let’s face it – sometimes you need a break from the classic Christmas party. Don’t misunderstand – I love mulled wine and Sinatra Christmas carols (who doesn’t?) but sometimes we want to throw a party that’s a little different.

Thought about trying your hand at a salon evening? Literary and conversation salons date all the way back to Ancient...

Are you helpless when it comes to finding The Perfect Gift for Him?  We know - we've been in the same predicament!  So we got the creative juices flowing and came up with a few gift ideas that will have your male friends and family members eager to see what you'll come up with next:


(1) FujiFilm Finepix F70EXR, $299

Why we love it: The EXR auto mode adjusts to 6 types of scenes...

Give the special women in your life all her favourite things this holiday! The theme this season is Celebrating Beauty: pamper the stressed new mom, glamourize the friend stuck in a rut, or give your little sister her first lesson in beauty. She’ll love you for making all her beauty-full wishes come true!


(1) Ojon Winter Shine & Protect Collection, $44

For some, hair care is a ritual. Ojon’s...

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Yes, seriously! I will recklessly put myself out there and admit that once upon a time, I was a Trekkie. After a series of bad movies and pep talks to self about moving onto bigger and better things, I was prepared to scoff at this latest Enterprise adventure.

Wrong. Give your guy a thrill and rent it for him tonight! (No, not that kind of thrill - that part's optional ;) A 95% approval rating...

I just added this Danier leather cardigan to my Christmas wish list