2021 Holiday Gift Guide – Staff Favourites

Remember Blockbuster Video staff favourites? This is our version. Scroll below for our staff’s top picks.

Bonnie’s Top Three
Eleanor’s Top Three
April’s Top Three
Marc’s Top Three

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Bonnie No1: Pembroke sectional sofa. For curling up in our basement and watching movies. It’s big enough for the whole family and pets, plus there’s a spot for me to stretch my legs out and for Marc to sit upright. As usual with all our upholstered furniture it can be made in any fabric but keeping the sofa neutral means I can swap out the pillows and other decor easily. $14,690. More photos and information online here.

Bonnie No2: One of my favourite things to do is relax, read and feel creative Sunday afternoons, and this ultra luxurious extra large throw blanket is the perfect accompaniment (along with Cody and a cup of tea). Super sofa alpaca blend. Handwoven in Belgium. 106″ x 59″. $1950. Shop online here. 

Bonnie No3:  These urns are once-in-a-lifetime to-die-for… I can easily picture them in my front entrance filled with seasonal greens. Beautiful antique acanthus leaf planters. 19th century, from the UK. Stunning details. Suitable for outdoor use. 19″ diameter x 21″ tall. $1280 each. More information and photos online here.

Eleanor No1: Eleanor loves an interesting shape or unique design and the Tribeca floor lamp had her swooning when it came in the door. This lamp is smaller scale, making it excellent for condo living. $768. More information online here.

Eleanor No2:  Always chic Eleanor needs a tote as part of her daily routine. Govou black and white tote made from beautiful antique European hand-woven hemp grain sack uniquely dyed. The textile dates back to the early 1900s. Soft Spanish leather trim and removable interior pouch. Designed and made in Spain. Detachable black leather stripe with gold clasps. $236. Shop online here.

Eleanor No3: Eleanor loves the beautiful crisp white porcelain of Jill Rosenwald’s pieces. Handmade in a small studio in Boston, MA. Each piece of pottery is made to order for Gild & Co.—handcrafted on the pottery wheel then drawn and painted by skilled artisans. Each piece is finished with a coat of glossy clear glaze and a luxurious 14k gold rim. Large vase seen here $368. Shop online here. More available in store.

April No1:  This mirror is so awesome. I would love see it take centre stage in April’s apartment. The Mayson mirror is a dramatic extra large round mirror with thick black and gold frame. New from France. 47″ diameter. $1598. More photos and information online here.

April No2:  April has a fine appreciation for colour and gorgeous lighting. The Coy Table Lamp has a stunning aqua crackle finish and gorgeous scale. Designed by Christopher Spitzmiller. $1180. Shop online here.

April No3:  April knows style and comfort and the Bamboo Sofa by Bunny Williams Home is it. This comfortable sofa has classic, clean lines but the bamboo base gives it personality. Perfect for any style interior. Starts at $12,460. Shop online here.

Marc No1:  When I asked Marc if he could have anything in the store his response was “anything Gabryel” so I will pick for him… “Vanitas #3” by Vancouver artist Gabryel Harrison. Original oil on canvas. 36″ x 48″. $6000. Shop online here.

Marc No2:  Our nightly ritual includes dinner and candles. Marc loves the Ester & Erik tapered candles (set of two, $22, multiple colours available) and brass candle holders (set of two, $58). Shop all candles and candle accessories online here.

Marc No3: Allen alpaca throw. There is nothing quite as nice as snuggling under an alpaca throw and Marc noticed. His favourite is the Allen alpaca throw. Shop all our luxurious throws online here.