from the heart...

the rouge branch linen apron by varigrated uses prints inspired by nature, this silk screened apron is made from 100% imported linen which mellows and softens thru use. constructed to be enjoyed for many years. available at auto in nyc $70.00 [yes, makes sure he wears the apron while he cooks his godess his deluxe valentine's love dish.]

the fuscia + red tones found in the missioni evita throw is sure to keep the best snuggle lovebugs warm while cuddling. 100% wool + available at auto in nyc $598.00.

the hampton hearts mobi usa designer zipper sandwich storage bags could be filled with oodles + oodles of chocolate kisses for the biggest love of your life. available online at mobi-usa $4.99 20 count.

help her build her dreams with this pink ladiez tool kit, for the handiest of chicks in 4" stilettos of course [who needs a lattter anyway?] - its hot pink, need i say more? available online at fred flare $ 20.00.

disco, disco duck .....this duck is dressed and ready to go for valentines + he's nontoxic and great for baby's bath too. the love duckie is avaiable at egiggle $6.00.

hable construction's hand printed canvas hard bound photo album [wow, that was a lot of words] is a darling way to carry your favorite photos. the pink brag book in a rose bead print makes it a chic gift for a new mom on valentines day. avaiable at egiggle $6.00.

love potion no.06 valentitnes gift pack by jones soda - sure to leave a tingle on your tongue. sweet seduction available at jones soda store $9.99 a pack.

and lastly an iconoblast clock - a cotton candy, pop art, analog wall clock from cox design for koizel. funky popping daisies and spritely forest animals shine in a fresh, modern duotone for the wall. a target exclusive $19.99.

love bash

if you don't know, tonight is the love bash over at caban on queen street west + beverly in toronto. 15% off from 7-9pm, a great time + great place to stock up on all your love potions. that's all for today, smooch, smooch.

moi.

incase you haven't heard, i write for another weblog site: reading toronto. [reading toronto? it's a 'what's happening in toronto with culture, arts, design, architecture, music,photography, performance, film, film festival' weblog.]

incase you haven't seen, i had some very good company on that webpage on monday feb 06, 2006. i shared the page with our great canadian literary giant - madame margaret atwood.
now that rocks!

amour pour les petite enfants

some show stoppers for the tiny valentine in your life:

maimekko dress the iloinen takki dress is a classic you that will keep forever. it has loose fitting smock style fit and can be worn as a dress or as top with pants. available at auto in nyc $70.00

missioni robe mini versions of the classic missoni hooded robe, perfect for the bath or beach. even better – swaddling the tyke in this little number and starting valentines day off right.... sipping a cuppa hot dark chocolate coco! available at auto in nyc $120.00

little pack rats zebra backpack your kids will be street wise when they carry this graphic black and white zebra backpack for all their important bits and pieces. Pack measures 9 x 9 x 3 and sports adjustable webbing straps and top carry handle. available at black wagon $38.00

salvor gorilla tee we have one of their absolutely fantastic fauna pillows and we love it! for v- day try one of these graphic red gorillia tees on – super dooper! available at black wagon $34.00

bambina mas fina tee remember those glitter transfer tees mom used to dress you in? your little bamnina will be mas fina in this tee, CHECK IT! available at black wagon $22.00

small paul undies our little guy shines bright in his small paul tee. say it with style with this great tiny v-day gift. available at black wagon boys $20.00 girls $18.00

and finally while you and your honey dine on take out sushi together… with candles, flowers and…. your little mini sitting in the highchair beside you on valentines day.... give mini their first book of sushi is a welcome side dish for nori experts and novices of all ages. for the littlest fans of that favorite japanese finger food comes a sturdy board book sure to inspire giggles [and even some growling stomachs!]. sanger's textural, mixed media and cut paper collages form an ideal accompaniment to her bouncy rhyming text to captivate/fascinate even the most finicky eaters. available at black wagon $6.95

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sushi collection greeting cards by flavour designs over in qualicum beach, british columbia, canada are sure to make your valentine smile. choose from: black belts, happy, inside out, maki, miso, skinny dip, soy sauce, taco & tako, tempura and wasabi - blank inside. environmentally friendly too, the paper is elemental chlorine-free, archival, made from post-consumer fiber, printed using soya based ink. white envelopes + wrapped individually in clear plastic sleeve. $4.00 each

sweet heart bling

bling for men....

these paul smith red round bicycle cufflinks are sensible and stylish. available at auto in nyc $80.00

bling for ladies

this sterling silver noelle necklace with stones by jane hollinger would be very fancy with something pretty and lacey. available at auto in nyc $13

red head amy and her red hibiscus is delicate looking yet sturdy and wearable. made from colourful leather and contrasting stiching and is sold with 2 rings on the back a hair comb + silver safety pin and suede ribbon. attach it to your lapel or wear it as a necklace, on your wrist as a corsage or in your hair as an accent. available at auto in nyc $170.00

golden tassel necklace a warm-toned variant of our tassel necklace. this one incorporates gold-filled beaded curb chain, interspersed with a rainbow of tundra sapphires and falling from a golden horn cap. Soft colors that go with anything. available at rena + tom $85

coral trio necklace three pinkish and irregular coral branches are mixed with ebony wood on this gold-filled design. available at rena + tom $50

custom tag necklace If you could say anything on a necklace, what would it be? The name of your dog. Matching tags for newlyweds. A favorite inspirational word. tell us what you want and we'll provide! this can also be converted to a charm on a bracelet. available at rena + tom $45

razor blade necklace crafted by brooklyn based jewelry designer judith hoetker, this little love trinket sacrifices tiffany treasures for rocker glam – love hurts. available at artezn $114.00

transparent diamond rings say yes!! Engage yourself in a cute new look w/ these elegant diamond shaped laser-cut plexiglass rings by Alissia MT. They will dazzle on your fingers but won’t drain your wallet. available at fred flare $8.00

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nothin says lovin'....

....like makin' muffins! go ahead, don't be shy, bake some love:


try it your self with crate + barrel or

whip it up with william sonoma or

mix it up with sur la table or

declare your love with pottery barn or

be devilish with this bad little ducky at CB2 or


hold everything you love with this or

sip it with this distinct little pink number from caban.


and finally... hold her close + chase those rainy days away with saks fifth avenue.

toronto love

are you looking for something to do with your sweet valentine? here's a hint: how about giving tickets to the 'romeo + juliet' ballet? shakespere's story of love, anguish and revenge choreographed by ballet jorgen - canada's premier creative ballet company. ticket prices vary from $28.00 - $90.00 available through ticketmaster canada. now the performance at the toronto centre for the arts is not until thursday february 16th at 8:00 pm, but i'm sure that you can think of something warm + cuddly to do until then - even if it's just a bottle of wine.....mmmm, maybe a little bubbly instead?

ahh, juliet - what a wonderful name -hint hint.

well lets bang toronto out while we are at it, shall we?

busy on valentines day well celebrate early with an original + cheeky viewing of a hot docs movie 'czech dream' by filip remunda + vit kusak - showing wednesday february 8th at 7:00 pm at the bloor cinema, 506 bloor street west. this funny and provocative analysis of the world of contemporary media manipulation is based on a hoax perpetrated by two film students on an unsuspecting public. this flick is a winner of the golden gate award for best documentary feature at the san francisco international film festival. and it has been dubbed as 'the funniest European film of the year' by the economist. doc soup screenings regularly sell-out, and tickets are not sold in advance, know that tickets are $10 at the door.

treat your sweet sugar to some music, hold hands or shake some bootie at a concert with the philosopher kings thursday march 2nd, 2006 held at the phoenix concert theatre. celebrate the realease of their long awaited fourth album 'castles' with a free performance at first canadian place on the albums release date: VALENTINES DAY - 12:15 pm sharp! follow up with the concert tickets avaiable at at ticketmaster canada. for more info try emrgelive.

if something small and sweet is more your style... then how about these andy warhol banana split bowls - the set includes two bowls and two spoons. grab the most lucious of icecreams + a multitude of toppings and valentines day is on its way. this little number is is a part of the canadian company precidio objects tableware line [these canuks were at the NYC gift fair btw]. avaiable at eye spy in toronto $15.00 CAD.

mon amour........

it is 12 days to valentines day .....and counting .....so forgive me while the next few days of posts are dedicated to all you lovers out there. i will smother you with gifts! gifts! gifts! ...okay ideas atleast. even though red may not be my favorite color, gifts are every girls favorite thing - no matter who your lovin'. so lets get started!
things that i love...........to share with you:


marav flam, 2005 $40.00 US

pour les enfants....what better to show your wee tike that they are enveloped with love by giving the coolest, most huggable, snuggable chimp around. that's right - chimp! chummy chimps to be exact. they can swing -em, spin -em, hang them on their door...that chimp will cuddle them for life. three fab colors to choose from and exceptional for either boys or girls - no gender issues here. swing on over to modernseed and see if they have one you can take for a piggy back ride.

[anybody remember that monkey we had when we were kids? the one that was a black monkey which has arms and legs that wrap around you. He also had a tail. He was about 19in long. He has no eyes or any hard plastic items to show facial features. He is a very cuddly toy. he was made around the 1980's and early 1990's? remember? i know i had one.]

and for us big sweethearts what about a vintage monchichi - cuddling a dimond maybe? no, string of tahitian pearls? nice -no?

nyc gift fair .....part IV - finally the end

and last but not least....there is way too much to post it all. enjoy!


interesting - parvez michel where: Beverly Hills CA
website: http://www.parvezmichel.com/ what: hip high quality original limited edition contemporary artwork for the modern fashion conscious home. they can also incorporate your company logo into custom pieces.

HOT! plank where: charlestown massachusetts
website: http://www.plankdesigns.com/ what: a sophisticated resource of cheeky, unique + chic designs for the yoga lifestyle. yoga matts + gear with refreshing messages to bring humour to your practice. as they say …inhale… exhale…

cool - reflecting design where: vancouver british columbia
website: http://www.reflectingdesign.com/ what: decorative convex mirrors for residential and commercial interiors, this has been around toronto for a while and it is very cool when used in the right space.

cool - russel + hazel stationary where: brooklyn new york
website: http://www.russellandhazel.com/ what: they have introduced the ‘Audrey collection’ — a graceful collection of filing and stationery effects that take you from office formal to evening casual without batting an eyelash. chic…..very chic papier.

interesting - steward stand where: brooklyn new york
website: http://www.stewartstand.com/ what: contemporary stainless steel men’s accessories – very innovative, would have love to have seen that! how do they do it?

cool – switch ring where: toronto ontario
website: http://www.switchring.com/ what: well, let’s just say….i own this already – like two years ago! but they are cool and I get compliments all the time. it's a patented new design for a ridiculously interchangeable plastic ring. except my double sphered base is in silver- not plastic, with an orange wedge shaped insert. and now they have added bling + graphics!

mod tots – urban smalls where: new york new york
website: http://www.urbansmalls.com/ what: get down….. get down ! sooo.. 'kc + the sunshine band', for sure! hip & humorous infant wear of high grade materials, ringer t’s, bodysuits, track pants.

mod tots – wee gallery where: st. petersburg florida
website: http://www.weegallery.com/ what: well…what do you get wheb you cross a graphic designer + a teacher? a baby! and what did they do? created a line of whimsical black and white characters entertain babies and adults. cool.

interesting – flavor design where: Qualicum Beach British Columbia
website: http://www.flavourdesign.com/ what: contemporary greeting cards, ceramic dinnerware & kitchen stools. but ‘the best of the best’ is they represent a line of animal edition greeting cards – simply the best.

cool – chiliwich where: new york new york
website: http://www.chilewich.com/ what: chilewich introduces solid shags in 3 great colors….grass green, velvet black and steel/taupe…indoors or out… functional, sophisticated and fun. and their new table runners are hot too.

mod tots - kiwi industires where: albuquerque, new mexico
website: www.kiwiindustries.com what: super soft machine washed, line dry, linen made in the USA. they also do a line in organic cotton - just pure doftness for your baby.

mod tots - kuma central where: miami florida
website: www.kumacentral.com what: thay are the premier creator and first retailer of limited edition toys for dads, moms + babies. toys fuse urban street trends with creative design and fine art to produce limited edition collectible pieces


interesting - myklo designs where:brooklyn new york
webstie: www.myklodesigns.com what: original words, images and designs by heather handler. her line has grown into fifty-five designs, boxed note cards, magnets, prints, tee shirts and bags. cool stuff. lipstick...i just like saying that word...lipstick.