Gifts that are decorative and useful are always a hit. A beautiful set of cheese tools ($35 and up) or clever cheese board with tools ($33). Gift a gift that is reminiscent of Port Credit’s nautical history with a sailboat or rowboat serving dish (beginning at $25 for small and $50 for large). CobiStyle set of 4 rice bowls ($28). Trays are always useful – metal, wood or decorated with decoupage (square $50).
The Holidays are always big entertaining times. Help stock the bar with cocktail shakers ($60 and up) wine decanters (from Umbra $110), Scotch decanters (from $87), bar tools ($100), wine bottle coasters (horse head coaster $50). Even sets of glasses are appreciated and come in a variety of styles and prices.
Beautiful candles – simply fragrant Votivo ($32) or decorative ceramic-boxed candles ($50) – are always welcome. Also consider T-Light holders or candlesticks in crystal or metal ($50 and up). Hand painted glasses ($22-$33) or paperweights ($12) can convey a warm sentiment. Cozy throws from Cobi Ladner ($75) come in a variety of colours. Simple hand-made crystal vases ($100) work in any decor – we have access to vases in a variety of styles and materials. For a more personal gift, ...
Continue Reading → ShareSports and planes, trains and automobiles – are a few of a guy’s favourite things and can include hand-painted Pilsner, martini or wine glasses ($22-$33) or bottle stoppers ($12 and up), aluminum bowls ($18) that are food safe or make great organizers for keys or change, or ultimate BBQ accessory – a baseball bat pepper mill ($64). Emma Bridgewater Bird Mugs ($39) are always popular with the guys. Bookends, such as the golf set ($104) also make memorable gifts.
Give a gift that will be cherished in any home such as a preserved boxwood topiary beginning at $50, a monogrammed or decorative door knocker (Anchor $130), throw cushion (Snug $40), vase (Michel Design Butterfly vase $40) or amaryllis bulb kit ($57)
At Zest for Living, you can choose from our selection of gourmet treats, combined simply with some paper napkins in a cello bag for as little as $20 or select a basket or Maxwell & Williams bowl and pile on the treats!
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On Thursday, September 15th, Marilyn covered her top 10 home fashion finds for fall. You can find the wonderful white leather bench here at Zest for Living.
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Everything Old Is New and Improved
Wondering which hues for shoes will be must-haves this fall?
According to Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Colour Institute, consumers will be looking to the past, present and future to get a sense of coming colour trends. “The big picture theme is a Mosaic of Colour and Style,” she says. “This reflects cultural, universal time frames and seemingly ...
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It’s that time of year again. The CNE is about to open, the back-to-school ads are out and my garden is looking a bit shaggy. But late summer flowers are abundant and the key to a great look. Raid your garden or the flower market for sunflowers, hydrangeas, dahlias and chrysanthemums. Or check out these great items:
1. Late summer flowers in Indaba vintage-inspired bowl 2. Chrysanthemum paper napkins 3. Chrysanthemum Bridge playing card set (coming soon) 4. Sunflower journal with ...
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We still have a lot of summer to enjoy, but fall will be here before we know it. That’s when our thoughts turn to indoor entertaining, cozy dinners by the fire, and family get-togethers. At Zest for Living, we are pleased to introduce new tableware to our collections from Indaba of Vancouver.
This rustic Italian-inspired tableware comes in a variety of patterns. For our table setting, done specifically for Mississauga News GoodLife Magazine, we feature a playful mix of: Palermo dinner ...
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