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A gift of true splendor, yours with any Estée Lauder purchase of $55.00 or more. This luxurious collection, available exclusively at Holt Renfrew, includes precious Re-Nutriv uplifting skincare, a complete new makeup look and more...

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Paying full price on 4 star hotels is soooo last year...

This is actually a 5 star hotel and no, we didn't stay here. I just thought it was nice is all...

When we we booked our recent jaunt to Montreal I spent a lot of time researching hotels downtown, trying to find the right combination of clean, convenient and reasonably priced. Initially it looked like we would be lucky to get away with...
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Chez Pim braves the Paris metro in search of The Perfect Croissant...

If I had a nickel every time someone asked me where to find the best croissant in Paris. My answer goes like this: the best croissant in Paris is simply a good one within sleep-walking distance of where you happen to be staying.

Think about it, croissant is best eaten with your breakfast beverage of choice, preferably...
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From Daily Dose of Coffee...

Gap is just way too twee for me lately. I know there was a time that I shopped there for everything, yet now I can't find anything that works.

Sephora still rocks my world; I can't believe that we have one. Hope my friend loves the $50 gift card that comes in a compact and envelope.

Old Navy's Neon Lights collection must have bombed, since they...
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Another good one from Shopaholics Anonymous...

I've always liked layers - mostly because I tend to get cold easily and need to pile extra layers over my original outfit to stay warm. Yes, this even happens in the summer when I enter a store/restaurant/whatever that has set its thermostat to 'icebox.' I think some of you know what I'm talking about.

I've also really been...
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A few beach-worthy suggestions from USA TODAY staffers...

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Chez Pim has a fashionable way to help the environment...

A while ago I wrote a post making fun of the global scramble to get one of those Anya Hindmarch's limited edition 'I am not a plastic bag' bags. The campaign's intention was entirely laudable, though that stampede it created, like the near riot in a Hong Kong mall for example, was indeed ripe for ridicule.

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Bargainista tries something new...

It used to be I barely received pitches about anything. Now everyone is trying to pitch me all kinds of stuff.

So, as a non-beer drinker you can imagine my surprise when I got an invitation to Brew 2.0 an event hosted by Molson's. And what perfect timing, the night before the Canada Day weekend...

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NEAT Storage Essentials, an adorable housewares boutique in Yorkville now carries Reisenthel products, a popular line from Germany that specializes in high quality household items, including a collection of uber cute reusable bags.


While I thought the Reisenthel products were great, I was especially struck by the cuteness of the store. If you've been in The Container Store in the US, you know...
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Dad doesn't need another tie. Do something original this year. Here are a few ideas to celebrate dear old Dad.

Mariposa Cruises is offering a buffet-style brunch aboard the legendary Mariposa Belle on Sunday, June 15, 2008 beginning at 11:30am.

Spend a unique afternoon with Dad cruising the scenic Toronto Harbour and Islands while feasting on a Buffet Brunch created with care by Mariposa’s...
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