Father's Day Gift Idea

cufflink art designed by the GreenShag Owners' five year old son

When I saw this Father's Day gift idea, I knew that I had to tell the world... and fast.  It's a gift that requires a little planning: cufflinks for Dad designed by his kids! 

 

All Mom has to do is bring (or scan and email) her child's art to GreenShag, and their masterpiece will be celebrated by Dad on a pair of cufflinks for years to come.  If you have two kids, you could give them a bunch of paint in the same colour family and they could create art for one cufflink each.  The first pair of custom GreenShag cufflinks is $280. 

 

An incredibly thoughtful gift that's also practical and stylish - perfection. 

 

Visit GreenShag at 

670 Queen Street West Toronto 

416.603.7424

Time Savers

Women are so busy multi-tasking they seldom get time for themselves.  These gift experiences will give her the time for herself she needs... and put a smile on her face!

1. One week of meals prepared at your home, groceries purchased, kitchen cleaned from At Your Home Cooking - $300 for 7 meals + salads for a family.

2. Seasonal wardrobe update from THE REFINERY.  Includes closet cleanup, shopping, and outfit design, which means she will instantly be ready for any occasion - $500.

3. Spa and Daycare service all at one location!  She can have a luxurious spa treatment while the kids are taken care of at the on-site childcare facilities at Sunny Mummy - prices vary.

If she needs more time, these gifts will thrill her!

REFINED. Gift Experience Ideas - For Men

For the third installment of the REFINED. gift experience guide - 5 Toronto* gift experience ideas for the REFINED. woman to give her man:

1. Wilderness Survival through TryThat.ca - fantastic survival skills for the outdoorsy guy. $99 per person.

2. Colour Analysis with THE REFINERY - without the benefits of blush, men need to use the colours they wear to their advantage. $150 per analysis.

3. 1-hour Private Snowboard Lesson at Mount St. Louis - whether he's a beginner or an expert he will have fun improving his skills. $75 an hour.

4. Boom Boom Cards - okay, so not an experience per se, but the cards encourage your man to create positive life experiences. $9.99 per deck.

5. Beer & Cheese Pairing at Leslieville Cheese Market - 5 beers paired with 5 cheeses to heighten the experience of both - delish! $30 per person. 

*many of these gift experience ideas can be applied to similar business locations in your city.

REFINED. Gift Experiences Under $50

I was recently asked by a Toronto newspaper to sum up my gift shopping philosophy... my answer: "Be Creative!"  

This year my creative gifting wheels have been set in motion by local gift experience websites - a phenomena popular in the UK and slowing coming to North America.  For this stylish gift tip, I have interpreted the concept, and compiled a list of my top 5 Toronto* gift experience picks under $50: 

1. Waters Experience at Body Blitz Spa - a relaxing gift, and if you go together you have a chance to chat and catch up. $48 per person.

2. Test a Style Coach with THE REFINERY - a gift where she will discover clothing and accessory styles that make her shine. $40 per person.

3. Eyebrow Shaping at The Brow House - women love to pamper themselves, so give her a gift where she can do just that! $25 per person.
4. Afternoon Tea at MoRoCo - afternoon tea always feels so decadent and fun! $45 full tea, $18 cream tea; per person prices.

5. Tastings at the LCBO - the LCBO offers a wide range of courses for different tastes and budgets. prices vary - many between $25 and $45. Across Ontario.

At prices like these you can treat yourself to the gift experience as well and enjoy some time with this special woman.  And we all know time together is the best gift money can buy! 

*many of these gift experience ideas can be applied to places in your city.

...stay tuned for next week's top 5 gift experiences under $100.

THE REFINERY Holiday Gift Guide