Scent for a woman

Someone I knew a long time ago once said that when giving a gift to a woman, it should either look good, smell good, feel good, or sparkle. And I daresay this diffuser looks good, smells good, and makes me feel darn good!

Japanese plum bloom reed diffuser from Voluspa

Keep it all together

I have always had a thing for stationary and office supplies, and this simple but ingenious towel warmer would be the ultimate geek gift for someone like me!

Graffe from Scirocco

Seeing things in a different way

Any of my friends would be able to point out that I have a thing for fish. I normally subscribe to the bigger-is-better philosophy when it comes to tanks, but this six gallon beauty is so unique that I would make an exception. The idea is to fill the water all the way to the top (there is room for air exchange inside the column) to allow for viewing even from the top - how cool is that? If I had my own, I would probably stock it with some algae-loving shrimp since the opening is too small to allow a regular thorough cleaning, so low-waste inhabitants would be the way to go.

Fluval Edge by Hagen

A glass to unwind

I spotted these recently and can't get them out of my mind... The light scent was lovely and I was intrigued with the idea of a candle that smells like wine instead of fruits, flowers or desserts. The lizard embossed packaging is also a very nice touch!

Chardonnay scented candle by Zinnia

Under the table

I am always on the lookout for the unusual and stylish and this table fits the bill perfectly. The rope is impregnated with resin before being sculpted into the perfect foundation for a glass top.

Knoop table by Josh Urso Design

In the wild

Sure, it's easy to get toys or clothes when you are invited to a baby shower, but why not find something that the adults can love too? These cute animal pillows are made with wool felt and are available individually or as a set.

Animal attraction pillows from Modern Dose

Let there be light

My fascination with lighting did not surface until I visited my friend Tania in Toronto last May. When we were shopping along Queen Street East, I noticed a lighting store and was transfixed by the beautiful designs I saw through the window. Unfortunately the store was closed that day, but I knew right away that if I lived in Toronto I would pick my lighting from there.

This glamourous long chandelier from the Luminous collection suits me well because it combines simplicity with a little, (okay, a lot of) sparkle. Perfect for a dining room table!

Crystal chandelier from Vienna Full Spectrum