I’m in love, but apparently the heels light up. I hope they don’t. They are so gorge but borderline tacky, lighting up as you walk would push them over the edge. Loving the lucite, obsessed with the style and colours.
I want the Zap, minus the Barbie effect.
xoxo,
coco
For The Home
Pavina double walled glasses by Bodum
I’m so obsessed with these cups. They are good for hot or cold drinks, but I personally love them for the 100 cups of tea I drink a day. They are so pretty and keep my freezing hands warm. They come in every size from espresso to beer tumbler.
Available at Davids Tea, Ashley’s or online HERE
COFFEE TABLE BOOKS
Every home needs a few coffee table books and although the thought may seem strange as a gift, I believe them to be one of the best gift ideas. Think about it, how often do you pop into chapters and pick up a book that usually costs over $50. Because of the expense and size I usually leaf through them while in the store but never actually commit. Coffee Table books are great gifts because they act as decor in your home and become an expression of your taste. When I walk into a home with a massive Vanity Fair or Richard Avedon book I know I like the hosts already. Because people don’t typically buy these types of books for themselves on a regular basis you can use this as a chance to let your friend know you’ve been listening and you know exactly what kind of book screams their name. Here are a few that I want, but your best bet is to go and check out the selection at your local bookstore. Chances are there’s a beautiful book with your friends name all over it!
The Allure of Beauty:
Available in Toronto at Teatro Verde and online HERE or HERE
Vanity Fair, The Portraits:
I was at Chapters the other day and saw a very stylish woman purchasing 4 of these. I was intrigued, took a look and was very impressed. Beautiful book. Buy online HERE
I’m really not a super fan of bar soap. I find it dry and I don’t like how it gets all gucky after awhile. With that being said I LOVE Claus Porto soaps not as much for function but rather for their beauty! I love seeing them in peoples washrooms and never ever want to open them. This may seem like a frivolous gift, but it is another example of a luxurious thing for the home that most people love to look at but would never buy for themselves. Indulge one of your friends who loves a beautiful home with a box set of Claus Porto soaps.
Plus if you actually want to use them they are made from Mango butter to help heal damaged and dry skin. Maybe I should get crazy and open one up one of these days….
Available HERE
xoxo,
coco
Why wait until all of your friends want to go with you to Karaoke when you can do whenever the eff you want with ikaraoke!! Complete with a function that allows you to dim or completely remove vocals from the track so it’s all you all the time!! Mims, I know you’re dying! fredflare.com
ispin Portable DJ Mixer:
Give the music lover in your life the chance to try their hand at DJing with out making a huge financial commitment. Fun, cute, portable, compact and interactive!
Available HERE
Retro Block (aka Lego) iPod Speakers:
Just plug this baby into your iPod and voila instant dance party!! Small enough to fit in your purse or your pocket, it’s like giving the gift of a mobile disco! PRICELESS or $30 if you really want to know… HERE
Pops: A Life of Louis Armstrong by Terry Teachout.
Being touted as THE definitive biography of musical genius Louis Armstrong, Pops would be an excellent gift for any true music lover because as legendary drummer Gene Krupa says of Armstrong:
“No band musician today on any instrument, jazz, sweet or bebop, can get through 32 bars without musically admitting his debt to Armstrong. Louis did it all, and he did it first.”
Nothing better than learning from the past to better your future!
Happy Shopping!
xoxo,
coco
The Rivera 720p HD Video Camera:
A camcorder that looks like your fave Chanel!
Samsung Dual View Camera:
Someone needs to buy this cam for Lowe emeeeeeds! She obsessed with the art of the ’self portrait’ and with ability to see the image as it’s being taken, she would be in HEAVEN! So cool!
Blackbird Twin Lens Reflex Camera
For the traditionalists or those in your crew that just like to kick it old school this camera style dates back to the 1920’s and has the ability to take pics in 3 different widths!
xoxo,
coco
Calender Bracelets and Necklaces!
Dalla Nonna-’from the grandmother’ is a line of customizable necklaces and bracelets that have a calendar attached. Pick a date special to your bestie, a birthday, the day you met, the day she graduated and the good people at Dalla Nonna will place the stone of your choice over the day! How cute!!! August 16th pls!
Order yours HERE
Ritual’s Mistle Toes!:
Just because it’s too cold out to justify your bi-weekly pedi, doesn’t mean you can’t keep your toesies in decent shape! Hook your bestie up with Rituals mini-pedi kit complete with foot and nail files, lotion and polish so she can keep herself looking gorge under all of those layers. Plus it’s only $35!
Get it online HERE
or call (416) 306-0040
AV Max Gold Chain Initial Necklace:
I love stuff with initials on it!
Grab it HERE
Journal:
With the advent of a new decade upon us, why not give your girlfriend a place for her to reflect, document and share her personal thoughts. I collect journals and some of my favorite spots to get them are Valhalla, The Papery and The Paper Place. Make sure you personalize it by leaving your bestie a little message inside. It could be a motivational quote, a nice poem or just a few words about her and how much she means to you.
Happy shopping!
xoxo,
coco
I have a ton of parties to attend this year and though I’m super excited, the idea of bringing every host a bottle of Pino Grigio bores me to tears. I was talking to my friend Adj about my predicament and she shared her brilliant solution with me. COOKIE BOXES!!! Easy to travel with, customizable, affordable, cute and most importantly delicious! Problemo solved!
If you have staff or work in an office and need to buy a bunch of gifts, cookie boxes are a great alternative to smelly soaps or run of the mill Ferrero Rocher (sorry Roch, you’re good and all but freshly baked cookies are betta). Because they are fully customizable you can have your host/co-worker’s names written on the box in icing or alternatively a festive saying or design. It just gives the whole gift giving bonanza a personal touch!
Hostess Gift:
Personalized cookie boxes by prettysweet!
The boxes are stuffed with delicious sugar and or gingerbread cookies.
The boxes come wrapped in clear cellophane with a pretty bow and come in 3 sizes:
large gingerbread cookie box (24 medium piped shortbread and gingerbread)….. $30
medium (12-15 medium cookies) ……$20
small (12-15 small cookies) …. $10
So cute!! PLUS you can eat the box!!! omg.
To order yours contact adjoa@prettysweetboutique.com or 416.500.5652 and get personalizing! Pre-ordered boxes will be available for pick up on Sunday afternoons (time tba) at the newly re-opened Covet + Crave at 803 Queen Street West in Toronto.
p.s. mention coco & lowe when you order and receive 10% off!
Stay tuned for more of our gift ideas. We LOVE christmas, especially the gift giving part!!
