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staff picks: 5 holiday wines

December 31st, 2008
DECEMBER 31ST, 2008 staff picks: 5 holiday wines Cleansing is for January. Until then, bottom’s up! Sarah, Editor-in-chief Don’t panic, it’s organic—the 2007 Soleus Cabernet Sauvignon from Chilé (look for the watering can on the label) is barrel aged and surprisingly refined for $13.99. Drink up! Athena, Toronto editor Every time we eat at Terroni (sometimes thrice ...

Staff picks: 5 cool websites

December 30th, 2008
DECEMBER 30TH, 2008 Staff picks: 5 cool websites We’ve spent plenty of time reading and sharing our favourite blogs. All in the name of research, of course. Sarah Bancroft, Editor-in-chief The tag line of this beautifully executed Paris street fashion blog is “a girl like me.” We wish! www.garancedore.fr B.C. model Coco Rocha reveals her new flaming red ‘do (courtesy of ...

Staff picks: 5 must-rent DVDs

December 29th, 2008
DECEMBER 29TH, 2008 Staff picks: 5 must-rent DVDs After a month of cocktailing and carousing, spend a night in with our DVD picks from 2008. Athena, Toronto editor I never got to see Karl Lagerfeld striking a pose in Lagerfeld Confidential so I'll be getting my fix over the holidays. Malwina, Calgary editor The critcally lauded Bella, beautifully shot in New York, chroni ...

Ink Inc.

December 27th, 2008
DECEMBER 27TH, 2008 Ink Inc. Not that you want to give your kids sites on L.A. Ink, but new Canadian site Kids Safe Ink offering custom temporary tattoos (with your cell phone number on them) will actually give you peace of mind. Perfect for holidays, parades, and trips to the mall, your kids will think they're old skool cool, while you'll know they'll be returned to you if ...

Fa la la la

December 24th, 2008
DECEMBER 24TH, 2008 Fa la la la Romantic nights in front of the fire call for romantic tunes—and Rudolph just doesn't cut it come December 26. So we've fallen for angel-voiced French chanteuse Béatrice Martin, the 19-year-old Quebecoise whose pretty melodies and throaty voice on her Coeur de Pirate (Pirate's Heart) album had us from "Bonjour." She's played the piano since ...

13922 MALABAR Ave, South Surrey White Rock, British Columbia

December 23rd, 2008
I just finished uploading this House for sale, 13922 MALABAR Ave, South Surrey White Rock, British Columbia This gorgeous family home has been totally renovated in last few years. New kitch w/granite topped island w/eating bar. Walls have been opened up to create great room style living, with kitch open to dining area & lvgrm. Kitchen is big, with new cabinets incl. custom lighti ...

STEALS AND DEALS

December 23rd, 2008
  Enjoy your bonus dose of vitamin daily steals & deals from our fabulous sponsors. Ready, set, shop! SANTA FAB When St. Nick needs stylish gifts, he heads straight to FAB. The holiday savings are unbel ...

grooms men

December 23rd, 2008
DECEMBER 23RD, 2008 grooms men Haven’t found the perfect gift for dad, brother, or your other best men? Quick! Get them a professional straight-edge razor treatment from our favourite men’s barbershops (whew, that was a close shave!). 1. The city’s best kept secret might just be the hot shaves from the modern JD’s barbershop (pictured) in the basement of the Vancouve ...

wonder woman

December 22nd, 2008
  DECEMBER 22ND, 2008 wonder woman Wonder what’s under her skirt? If she’s smart, it’s Lululemon Athletica’s new Wonder Under Luon footless tights in dark denim. It’s like wearing your skinny jeans (except you can both breathe and bend). Shipments disappear as fast as they can restock them, so summon your ...

Peek-a-boot!

December 20th, 2008
DECEMBER 20TH, 2008 Peek-a-boot! All kids love to paint on their clothes. And you have the laundry pile to prove it. Give them artistic license with paint-your-own rain boots kits by MyDesgn that come with white boots, paints, brushes, plus paint removal pads so they can do the clean-up this time (and paint them all over again). MyDesign boots, $38 at EIO, www.eiokids ...

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