tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18897093192943410402024-03-12T20:00:41.345-04:00Classy on the RunCanadian beauty blog: beauty, fashion & lifestyleClassy On The Runhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11812944436190899286noreply@blogger.comBlogger647125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1889709319294341040.post-22702931641262778722019-12-23T01:25:00.001-05:002019-12-23T13:13:40.788-05:00Stocking Stuffers for Her | Gift Guide 2019<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I don't know how Christmas is already here, but yet here we are. These last few months have completely snuck up on me-- and if Christmas has caught you by surprise, no fear, because many of these goodies can be picked up by this crazy new concept called "Offline shopping". See, you go to the store, and then after paying leave with it right away! I know, a hilarious concept. My husband is nearly entirely reliant on Amazon Prime... but anyways, let's get into it!</div>
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<i>A quick note: Some items in this gift guide were gifted, and others purchased with my own money. Items with a * were gifted.</i></div>
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Stockings are my absolute favourite to give and receive. There's something so lovely about getting the perfect stocking: a whole bunch of little goodies hand-selected for you. A mix of wants, and needs, wrapped up in the cutest of all Christmas packaging!</div>
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Laline has just launched in Canada, and you can find them in store at the Eaton's Centre (when I last walked by many things were 40% off!). You'll see another favourite in my other gift guide, but here I wanted to focus on some of their mini products. In particular, their mini <a href="https://www.laline.ca/collections/dead-sea?price=1%2C10_2%2C10" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dead Sea</a> body lotion* and liquid bath salt* (perfect for those who don't have a bath tub!). I also love their Monoi scent (it reminds me of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Y5wxHBwfos&t=717s" target="_blank">my honeymoon in Bora Bora</a>) and Violet Amber.</div>
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Their <a href="https://www.marykay.ca/eshilkina/en-ca/shop/makeup/lips/lip-gloss/mary-kay-ultra-stay-lip-lacquer-kit-cherry-302048" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ultrastay Lip Lacquers</a>* ($47 CAD) took my by complete surprise. Containing a lip colour (cherry, rose, or plum), a lip sealer, and a remover, these remind me of (what I think was a Mary Kay) a product that my mom had back in the 90s that would seal in your lip colour. First, you apply the colour (I am obsessed with the red!). I couldn't get over how awkward and uncomfortable it felt once it dried down. However, after I applied the sealer it was so comfortable, and totally transfer proof. To remove, just use the oil based remover and use a cotton round. I can't wait to rock "Cherry" while I host Christmas dinner for my family! #HostessWithTheMostess</div>
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Amazon's two day shipping never ceases to amaze me. And while I was only looking for 3 scrunchies, you can't argue with the price of this 1<a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Scrunchies-Elastic-Scrunchy-Scrunchie-Accessories/dp/B07DSY38WV/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=scrunchies&qid=1577080278&sr=8-7" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">4 piece scrunchie set</a> ($12.99 CAD). In a range of solid and floral wearable colours, such as navy, mustard, dusty pink, cream and grey (basically, Alanna colours), these look cute in my hair and are super functional. This could be a great gift to split up in a few stockings, or maybe even a gift exchange with friends. I wasn't the first to hop back on the scrunchie train, but its here and I am loving it! </div>
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(Loving those cute bows that I accessorized these photos with? Dollarama. #BloggerSecrets).</div>
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(And that totally luxe flat lay background? One of those warm fuzzy blankets they convince you to buy at the cash at Indigo).</div>
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Add some twinkle under the tree (or, err, in the stocking... which could be under the tree?) with this adorable <a href="https://www.sephora.com/ca/en/product/bomb-baby-2-P450889?icid2=fenty_rihannaspicks_carousel_ufe_ca:p450889:product" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bomb Baby 2 Mini Lip Gloss and Highlighter</a>* ($31 CAD) by Fenty. I love Fenty lipglosses partly because of how they look on the lips, but also partly for their massive doe-foot applicator!</div>
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I snagged this great little Benefit set for Black Friday for $20 (I think?). It contains a full-sized They're Real mascara in black (worth $32) and Gimme Brow in Shade 3. Benefit Cosmetics holiday sets are always a great value: a mix of full size and deluxe mini products in their permeant collection at unbelievable deals.</div>
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Bite Beauty knows lip care -- that's why I bought three of these <a href="https://www.sephora.com/ca/en/product/all-agave-piece-lip-care-set-P448166?icid2=bitebeauty_whatsnew_ca_productcarousel_ufe:p448166:product" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">agave lip sets</a> when they were on sale for $9 (regular price $27 CAD). I tossed two in my husband's stocking because in the winter he is always asking me for a lip balm for his chapped lips. With a sweet-yet-neutral scent, this set contains a mini lip balm, a mini lip mask (which I often wear to sleep) and a mini night treatment. Since they are going through a reformulation process to make all of their products vegan, I was also able to nab a set of four of their mini lipsticks for $14 (regular $28 CAD). These rich hues are wearable all year long!</div>
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This summer MAC launched some fun scented mini Fix+, that you can still find at their stores and on Sephora's website! I really enjoy <a href="https://www.sephora.com/ca/en/product/mini-mac-prep-prime-fix-summer-scents-P446335?skuId=2240505&icid2=products%20grid:p446335:product" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Peony</a> ($18 CAD). Some days I find myself doing my makeup at work (I keep a full makeup bag at my desk!) and this is the perfect addition to help it last all day long. And I mean, that smell...</div>
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Around the holidays I love burgundy and gold nails. Essie Nailed It?* (found at your local drugstore for about $10 CAD) is one of my favourites!</div>
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When I first smelled Céla's <a href="https://thisiscela.com/products/creme-de-la-creme" target="_blank">Crème de la Crème</a>* ($37 CAD) I couldn't place the scent -- only that it smelled warm and familiar. After much use I have determined that it is best described as a Terry's Chocolate Orange, in the best possible way. This hand cream is perfect to keep at the office, and would make any mom, grandma, or young professional thrilled. I was first introduced to it by a colleague, and then I was hooked. You can pick that, or their <a href="https://thisiscela.com/collections/shop-cela/products/essential-balm-miracle-multi-use-oil" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Essential Balm</a>* ($45 CAD) at their spa on King West, or their pop-up at Bayview Village (or online!). Maybe while you are in store, you would like to pick up a gift card for under the tree... (did I mention that this is a Canadian brand?)</div>
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I found these stunning Anthropologie Home wine stoppers at The Bay one evening on my way home from work and fell in love. The silver one is a penguin, and the gold is a swan! I wasn't able to locate it on The Bay's website, but <a href="https://www.thebay.com/Anthropologie-Home/Home/shop/_/N-1z10iawZ4zteyu/Ne-6ja3nm?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302023686&Nao=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">nearly any of their products would be a wonderful gift</a>! I managed to snag these on sale for less than $10 each.</div>
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I've also been busy shopping up a storm at Homesense looking for the perfect Christmas decor. I love this star, which would look jut as good on a tree as it would on your front door! This tree has been perfect on our coffee table (and we have angels and reindeer to match!). The star was $6.99 and the tree was $9.99 (for this size!). Feel free to gift Christmas decor... or just keep it for yourself ;)</div>
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Finally... deluxe mini products! Get these for free with your Sephora purchases, or in ipsy bags. Anything that isn't perfect for you, set it aside for this time of year to gift to friends, put in stockings, or donate to those who need it more! I know I would be thrilled to get some Sephora minis in my stocking! Pro tip: start putting these away during the summer!</div>
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Merry Christmas & happy gifting!</div>
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Christmas is my absolute favourite time of the year, and as far as I am concerned, that kicks off in September. I love stashing gifts away over the fall (and even earlier) to make sure that I get the best deals and the most perfect gifts. The only problem is sometimes I buy a gift and then forget about it...and end up buying that person more! One of my favourite sales to shop is Bay Days at The Bay, though I found that they had excellent sales leading into the entire holiday season. One thing I made sure to note was when Christmas trees and decor went on sale. Right now we have no where to store a tree (though I did buy some decor this year!). However, we are really hoping that 2020 is the year we manage to break into the Toronto housing market (fingers crossed for a townhouse!!), and my biggest hope for 2020, cheesy as it sounds, is to be able to have our own Christmas tree. As in... I have been collecting Christmas ornaments on various trips and on sale over the last few years and could probably deck out an entire tree. Anyways, enough about me. Let's talk presents.<br />
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I was lucky enough to be able to attend Laline Canada's PR launch with my best friend. We both fell head-over-heels for the beautiful soft scent of <a href="https://www.laline.ca/collections/dead-sea" target="_blank">Laline's Dead Sea collection</a>. This soft and sweet fig & sandalwood scent somehow manages to fill the room without being overpowering. retailing for $39.95 (though often they have various sales!), the <a href="https://www.laline.ca/collections/dead-sea/reed-diffuser-200ml-dead-sea" target="_blank">Dead Sea Reed Diffuser</a>* is a wonderful gift for any woman in your life. I currently have mine sitting on my dresser. I really love the jade coloured detail!<br />
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Another gift that would be great for the aspiring chef in your life are these beautiful <a href="https://www.lecreuset.ca/set-2-11-cm-box" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Le Creuset 11cm Salt & Pepper Mills in Cherise</a>, retailing for $60. They come in a boxed set, and are perfect for gifting. My husband and I gave these to my Mother-in-law for Christmas and she was thrilled. I loved them so much that I bought myself two sets since we were hosting Christmas for our family. I thought that they would be perfect to have on hand for future Christmases & Thanksgivings.<br />
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I love gong to the One of a Kind Show, and this is my second year buying from Poppy's Pom Pom. This creamy knit hat has cable knit details and a fluffy real fur pom on top. I love that these real fur poms are upcycled: formerly a real fur coat that nobody wanted, it was given a new life as a pom. <a href="https://www.poppyspompom.com/collections/adults" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">You can find some of their hand knit goods here!</a><br />
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This <a href="https://www.laline.ca/gifts/m10361999999" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mini Hand Cream Kit*</a> ($22) from Laline is a perfect gift to split up among friends, or wrap up for somebody special. Ever since I started working an office job, I had a renewed love for moisturizing hand creams for the dry winter months.<br />
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As for this cute plaid scarf, it came in a previous FabFitFun box. Its not so much this particular scarf that I am suggesting as a gift (though it is lovely!), but more so the idea that if you get something in a subscription box that isn't your style, put it aside and see who may appreciate it as a Christmas gift. Once I have gone through my pile so share with friends and family, I donate the remainder either through The Shoebox Project, or directly to a local shelter.<br />
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Laline's <a href="https://www.laline.ca/products/bath-and-shower/body-wash/shower-oil-shea-kukui" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shea & Kukui Shower Oil</a>* ($25) is a perfect little luxury to open under the tree and enjoy in the shower. Every time I use it my skin is left feeling silky smooth and looking radiant. </div>
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Cela has been on a role lately, appearing in ipsy bags, and opening a new spa in North Toronto (stay tuned for a blog post about my experience there!). This Toronto-based Canadian brand knows a thing or two about creating effective products with unique and beautiful scents. <a href="https://thisiscela.com/collections/shop-cela/products/creme-de-la-creme-light" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Creme de la Creme Light</a>* ($49) has become a favourite of my colleauge's to keep on her desk at work, and a favourite of mine to keep on my dresser. The packaging is elegant, and the scent is divine. We had a bit of a debate, but to me, it smells like a mature version of a Terry's Chocolate Orange. <a href="https://thisiscela.com/products/seed-to-skin-scrub-natural-grain-polish" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Seed to Skin Scrub</a>* ($42) has become another favourite of mine. Made with Abyssinian oil, Cupuacu seed power and cedarwood oil, again, this product smells incredible and leaves my skin feeling oh-so-good. Consider gifting one of these products along with a spa gift certificate to <a href="https://www.blogger.com/"><span id="goog_272202178"></span>Cela's Hammam<span id="goog_272202179"></span></a> spa for the ultimate indulgence. </div>
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If you have been a reader of my blog or subscriber to my YouTube channel for more than 5 minutes, then you will know that Charlotte Tilbury is one of my all-time favourite makeup brands. If Cela can do no wrong with skin products, then Charlotte can do no wrong with cosmetics! While I would happily recommend her entire Christmas collection, I wanted to shine a light on three products that really stand out for me. The <a href="https://www.charlottetilbury.com/ca/product/magic-dreams-skincare-set" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Magic Dreams</a>* kit ($135) includes her iconic Magic Cream and Magic Night Cream along with an adorable sleep mask. You can never have too many sleep masks (especially if you are doing some holiday travel!), and her Magic Cream always leaves my skin looking radiant. I'm on my fourth tub of it since I was first introduced. <a href="https://www.charlottetilbury.com/ca/product/instant-eyeshadow-palette-starry-eyes-hypnotise" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Her Starry Eyes to Hypnotise </a>palette ($95) is pricey, but I was able to pick it up with Sephora's VIB Rouge 20% off sale. I've mostly stuck to the gold and pink quads (what else is new?), but have been impressed by the pigmentation and wear of the palette. Finally, a classic in new packaging, the holiday packaged <a href="https://www.charlottetilbury.com/ca/product/filmstar-bronze-and-glow" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Filmstar Bronze and Glow</a>* comes with the most perfect tiny brush to apply it with! I have already used up an entire one of these, and have suggested it to so many friends! Seriously, I love the subtle definition and glow that this product creates.</div>
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<a href="https://www.sephora.com/ca/en/product/l-interdit-eau-de-toilette-P451652?icid2=products%20grid:p451652:product&skuId=2289155" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Givenchy's L'Interdit Eau De Toilette</a>* ( $73 for 35mL, $99 for 50mL, $118 for 100mL) has a beautiful warm floral scent that I am constantly complimented on. With hints of jasmine, orange blossom and vetiver, this would be a lovely gift for your mom, wife, girlfriend, or yourself!</div>
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Of course, body products, such as I Love's mini body washes (perfect to split up in stockings or among friends!), or Bath and Body Works body washes and body sprays are always a hit. And, while I love a good holiday scent (hello Vanilla Bean Noel*!), I encourage you to also consider gifting from their regular collection. After all, their classics, are, well, classics for a reason!</div>
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Those milky nudes and sparkly shimmers.</div>
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The Treat Love & Color line boasts stronger nails in just one week with 60% less peeling and 35% less breakage. Essie calls it "our first advanced 1-step strength & color formula developed with over 5 years of research."</div>
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They advise no base or top coat, as this breathable formula is infused with collagen and camellia extract to help fortify your nails.</div>
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I like to go for a manicure every other week or so to keep my nails looking clean and neat (a hazard of my renewed commitment to YouTube videos and my new job that is more client facing). Once the regular polish I get there starts to chip, I remove it and have been applying products from this line between professional manicured. Over the winter I was dealing with quite the splitting problem. I think that part of that getting better has been this polish, and part of it the move away from a dry winter and into a more humid spring.</div>
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A quick nod to the brush, I love that it is a wider and flatter Essie brush than I was use to back in high school. Much easier to get an even and clean application!</div>
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While initially I was drawn to See the Light and Tinted Love, it was Soul Happy and Keen on Sheen that stole my heart. I love how fresh Soul Happy looks -- a milky white-pink that just pops against a pair of jeans. Keen on Sheen is a beautiful rose gold that applies like a dream. Both See the Light and Tinted Love were more sheer than I expected, and exposed some of the flaws in my natural nails.</div>
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I find I can get about 4 days of wear time before I start to notice signs of wear, like chipping. and fading. I don't exactly expect the longest wear out of my polish, I stay away from Shellac because of how uncomfortable I find it on the nail, and in doing so, accept that my wear time will be shorter.</div>
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I have added a few of these to my regular polish rotation, and couldn't be happier! Essie has always been one of my favourite polish brands, and I love that I have had the chance to enjoy one of their products that helps make my nails better.</div>
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Available in a variety of shades at your local drugstore, they retail for about $10.</div>
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I knew from the moment we got engaged (okay, like, years before we got engaged) that I wanted a photo booth at our wedding. Having been to countless influencer events, wedding events, and parties with photo booths, I always enjoyed getting silly pictures with friends. I loved the process of grabbing the tacky accessories, and taking a silly photo (or seven). But then the little strip of photos would end up crumpled in my purse at worst, and stuck on my fridge at best.</div>
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Once we got engaged I started to dedicate some time to researching out vendors, and stumbled across Portraits on White while on Instagram one night. Instantly I fell in love with their gorgeous, true to life images, and the way that they manage to mix posed and in the moment shots. Their style manages to make everybody (friends, grandmas, and flower girls!) all look like celebrities. No silly props. No little strips of mini photos. Full size (4x6 or 5x7 depending on your package) printed and digital images for your guests to cherish for years to come.<br />
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We opted for the "Signature Package" which most notably included 4x6 images, and 2 hours of coverage. Other packages have the option of a watermark, but my two cents is that your guests know that they got the photo at your wedding, and they are less likely to display it at home if your initials are creatively entwined in the corner. 2 hours was more than enough time, but of course, I wish we had it all night!<br />
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The photographer was great at getting people to pose for "classic" photos, but then also getting silly photos, moving photos, dancing photos, jumping photos, and laughing photos that don't look too forced. Some of my favourite images from our wedding came from this service.<br />
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My husband was skeptical of "the photo booth" and was not too excited to have the "extra cost" at our wedding. He came around on the big day, after seeing now only how stunning he looked in the images, but also at how much fun our guests (ages 3 to 93) had with it.<br />
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<br />Rather than give out favours at our wedding, our guests left with a printed image with their friends and family. Everybody came to the wedding dressed up (of course), it was perfect. One of the most rewarding things about hiring Portraits on White was seeing the family photos that resulted from the shoot!<br />
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<br />Many of our guests loved that there were no props, and the fact that the "booth" is really a well lit open area with a white backdrop. Weeks later and our guests are still raving about their photos, and the number of updated profile pictures don't lie: our guests loved this, and your will too!<br />
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What did your guests love about your wedding? What was something you loved at a wedding you attended?<br />
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</div>I just got back from my amazing honeymoon, and I will have lots to share about that on the blog soon, but today I wanted to get started on sharing all about my perfect Disney bachelorette! Now, I know I am a bit late on this, but I had no idea just how crazy the month leading up to the wedding would be, with a shower, lost luggage (more on that soon), packing for the honeymoon, and oh yeah, the whole getting married thing. And because I like to really fill up my plate, the day after I returned home from Disney, I started my dream job. Talk about a whirlwind!<br />
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When we arrived I was thrilled to find that their team had taken care of all of the little details, surprising me with beautiful decor, orange juice, sparkling wine (hello mimosas!), and a thoughtful card.<br />
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Our stunning villa had three bedrooms, and enough space for 7 adults to sleep comfortably. With our little group of 5, I had the master room because #bride, Madeline and Candice split a sweet room with two double beds, and Kailey and Clare split the last room, with a large bed and a pullout couch. The sleeping space was great for us, but I could imagine it being perfect for a family, with two rooms looking great for adults (maybe parents and grandparents) and the third room (Madeline & Candice's) being great for kids. Given that we were 5 women travelling on an <strike>Instagram vacation</strike> bachelorette I knew that mirror space would be at a premium. Thankfully both my room and Kailey & Clare's room had en suites, and there was another bathroom just outside of Madeline & Candice's room. Speaking of bathrooms, the tub in my room was incredible.<br />
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We also had a common space which included a fully decked out kitchen, which was perfect for making breakfast and frozen pizzas in, and a living/dining room!<br />
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While we were of course staying at the <a href="https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnclubvacations/hotels/us/en/kissimmee/discv/hoteldetail/amenities#" target="_blank">Holiday Inn Club Vacations at Orange Lake Resort</a> for its proximity to Walt Disney World, we also wanted to enjoy the amenities at the resort. We enjoyed a dinner at one of the onsite restaurants where we had the chance to try gator bites (basically popcorn chicken made with alligator). But more importantly...River Island.<br />
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</div>With a massive lazy river, water slide, hot tub, and cabanas, we were set for a perfect pool day. Not only did we have a blast, but we saved everybody the cost of another admission to Walt Disney World. We (of course) ordered cocktails, ate snacks, and took obnoxious photos by the pool. Some of the older ladies staying at the resort were thrilled to see our bachelorette party (the giant ring gave it away!) and couldn't stop congratulating me, offering advice, and wanting to celebrate with us! I should also add that the resort has golf courses, a rock climbing wall, cafes, a gift shop, and more!<br />
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One of the sweetest moments was when a little boy (he must have been about 8) kept looking at my shyly, until his dad came up to me and said that his son had a question for me. I bent down to talk to him and he said "Um, excuse me, are you getting married". Of course I said yes, and then he congratulated me,. It was so sweet, so I asked him about school and where he was from and we ended up high-fiving.<br />
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</div>The cabana (which can be rented for the day) was a great place to leave our things, and relax between rounds in the lazy river, and dips in the hot tub. Of course March in Orlando was way warmer than March (or May for that matter) in Toronto, but it was a touch chilly in the sense that locals kept on apologizing for the weather, but we were still comfortable in our bathing suits. Our Canadian genes could handle it ;)<br />
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Given that I was planning the weekend, I had assumed that we would just Uber everywhere. I don't know exactly how much, but I seem to think it would be about $20 to get to Walt Disney World. However, Kailey found a great deal on a car rental, and it worked out to either cost the same or less, but with added flexibility to get between the parks, restaurants, and airports. She was more than happy to be our "Bus Driver", so we were also able to head over to Gatorland and Target. Having a car also helped us get from our Villa to River Island (<a href="https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnclubvacations/hotels/us/en/kissimmee/discv/hoteldetail/amenities#" target="_blank">Holiday Inn Club Vacations Orange Lake Resort </a>is a HUGE property). Now, the resort does offer onsite transportation, but of course having a car made things more flexible for us.<br />
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Everybody was raving about our accommodations. Close to Disney, with a great atmosphere that we could all relax and unwind in. We were all saying that we could imagine a future family vacation staying on the property. With golf for the dads and grandpas, proximity to shopping, restaurants, and theme parks, and a fantastic water park on site, what more could we need? I love the idea of coming back with my kids, and future nieces, nephews and grandparents. I appreciated having a few days in the parks to soak up the Disney, but then being able to enjoy a day at the resort, and the evenings in a way that was a bit more low key. And of course, at a much better price point than staying on<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>Flamingo beach coverup from Target $20-$30 USD (can't remember exactly but I bought it on the trip and it was in that range. Loved wearing it on my honeymoon too!)</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><br />
</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>Hat from San Diego Hat Company purchased at Disney Springs, also enjoyed on my bachelorette.</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><br />
</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>Engagement Ring Pool Floatie from Amazon, <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Inflatable-Diamond-Swimming-Bachelorette-Engagement/dp/B07BZTTDQJ/ref=sr_1_6?crid=1Y2X7EODM3Q5P&keywords=engagement+ring+pool+floatie&qid=1559016691&s=gateway&sprefix=engagement+ring+pool%2Caps%2C146&sr=8-6" target="_blank">purchase yours here</a>. I was able to inflate it using just my lungs, which will help with your packing!</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Head on over to <a href="https://www.classicallycontemporary.com/2019/03/alannas-disney-world-bachelorette.html" target="_blank">Madeline's blog, Classicaly Contemporary</a> for her take on our amazing week away.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Check back soon, I'll be sharing more about our trip, and about some of the special experiences we enjoyed while at The Happiest Place On Earth!</div><br />
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Alanna<br />
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This post was done in partnership with Holiday Inn Club Vacations at Orange Lake Resort; opinions are my own!<br />
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Classy On The Runhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11812944436190899286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1889709319294341040.post-551626383967180492019-05-07T18:12:00.002-04:002019-05-07T18:12:54.983-04:00Creating Your Perfect Bridal Shower Dessert Table
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In mid-April I had my final bridal shower (and my wedding just a few days ago!)! Earlier in our engagement my future Mother-In-Law hosted a shower at her home outside the city for her friends, and my aunt hosted a wonderful afternoon tea at the Windsor Arms for our families. This most recent shower was hosted in our apartment's party room with all of my friends invited!</div>
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I had always dreamed of a beautiful dessert table. Just something about them seem to luxurious, so beautiful, and so fun! I love walking the aisles at Homesense, both alone and with friends. They always have new fun products coming in, and always at such great prices. I actually shop so much there that I ended up getting a few Homesense gift cards as wedding gifts! Were saving up for a home, so once we have one I know Ill be spending those cards.... ANYWAYS, off that tangent and back to the post. I was really happy to find that Homesense had everything we needed to create the perfect dessert table.</div>
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Now, I know that the Bride doesn't traditionally get too involved with her showers, but I love baking, hosting, and pretty things. So, while the hosts were my wonderful Mother-In-Law and Aunt-In-Law to be, they were more than happy to let me try my hand at the desserts!</div>
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When I was picking the pieces to create this table, I was looking for timeless pieces that not only would look great at my shower, but that I could also use again while hosting guests, or at my friend's bridal shower later this summer, or maybe even at a future baby shower (not that we're in a rush!). I wanted pieces that were durable, and beautiful. </div>
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I started with a beautiful floral tablecloth. Not only is it perfect for my shower, but it's perfect to reuse all Spring long! I felt a table cloth was important to help tie the whole look together. This one really stood out to me because it was feminine and floral without being all pink, all the time. Greenery is very in right now, and I want it everywhere! </div>
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The most important aspect of a sweet table is (other than the sweets) a variety of heights. The crown jewel of this table is, of course, the two tiered dessert stand. This beautiful gold and mother-of-pearl stand was $49.99. It comfortably held the cupcakes, but of course, could also hold scones, or even some savory bites. </div>
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I actually made the cupcakes from two mixes that I picked up in Homesense's cooking isle. Both the Princess Enchanted Cupcake Kit and the Unicorn Magical Cupcake Kit retailed for $8.99 and came complete with cupcake mix, icing mix, and sprinkles! These yummy funfetti cupcakes were easy to make, and earned me countless compliments both from my guests, and from my colleauges at the office when I brought the leftovers in the next day! Rather than use the fun multi-coloured sprinkles that the kits came with (which would be perfect for a kids birthday! And the star wands were even included!), I picked up a bottle of pearl styled sprinkles and a bottle of pink sugar style sprinkles! To help the icing look so decant, I picked up an "icing gun" that made decorating a dream. Everybody was so impressed by how pretty they looked, and they couldn't believe that I did it on my own. I even found the pretty pink and white cupcake papers for $7.99 right next to the sprinkles! </div>
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I found the small glass domes in the clearance section for only $6, and filled them with macaroons, Lindor chocolates, and other yummy treats, sticking very much in the pink and gold family. The pink truffles were a big hit! </div>
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To help tie it all together, I picked up a set of three plastic white bowls that say "Happily Ever After", "Best Day Ever" and "I Do" and filled them with yummy pre-made popcorn and Terra chips! They even had matching small plates. I can't wait to re-use these at my friend's shower.</div>
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To help fill in the background of the tables, I found a cursive white wooden sign that says "love" and another that says "Mr & Mrs" for only $14.99 each! These signs make for a great photo prop, and I will probably even bring them to the wedding! I could even imagine down the road putting them on a fireplace with wedding photos (if we can ever break into the Toronto market, but that's a whole other story!). We even used them to help decorate the restaurant for our rehearsal dinner the night before our wedding.</div>
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Not to sound too cheesy, but the hardest thing about setting up my sweet table from Homesense was picking what I wanted. Their selection is always changing, but that's what makes it so fun! I love that I was able to create something in the white & floral family, but I could have just as easily done something white-on-white, white with gold, or even something with a nautical feel. Right now they have loads of Easter stuff in store, which made my floral and gold dreams come true! I love that I will be able to use many of these products again and again, and that I will get to remember such a special day with my favourite people!</div>
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It was so wonderful to spend an afternoon with my favourite women. Later on my fiancé even came by with a bouquet of flowers for me. I received so many gifts from my registry, but also so many unique and thoughtful gifts, and cards. My grandma was there taking photos every step of the way, and my bridesmaids were there helping everything run smoothly. I was lucky to even get a photo of my mom, my aunts, my grandmas, and my aunts and mother-in-law to be! It was so fun to see everybody getting along. Hard to believe that the wedding is less than two weeks away! </div>
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Happy wedding planning to all of you brides out there! As I click "post" I am just waiting to board my flight to Tahiti for our honeymoon!</div>
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Registering for our wedding has been one of the most fun parts about wedding planning. Yes, I know weddings aren't all about the gifts, but there is something really fun about picking out a whole bunch of things to start your new life with, and thinking about all the ways you will get to use them. Sure, its just a serving tray, but that tray represents all the fun grown up dinner parties you will host. Yes, that's just a vase, but thats the vase that will sit on the table with all your new dishes when you host Christmas for the first time ever and it will be filled with flowers that your husband picked up for you.<br />
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Well, you can't think about registering with out seeing an ad for a KitchenAid Stand Mixer, or without seeing one of your friends be gifted one at her shower! Of course, I knew I wanted to register for a KitchenAid Stand Mixer, but I had two concerns. First, where would I put it in our apartment, and second, what colour should I get? I would have loved to have had the navy one, or the teal/Tiffany Blue, but I don't know if that will match a future kitchen. We are hoping to buy a townhouse in the next year or two, so I wanted something that would match anywhere, plus, I love how clean and bright white looks, so we went with a white mixer.<br />
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Recently KitchenAid has introduced their newest mixer, the <a href="https://www.bedbathandbeyond.ca/store/product/kitchenaid-reg-artisan-reg-mini-3-5-qt-stand-mixer/3293360?Keyword=kitchenaid%20stand%20mixer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Artisan Mini 3.5 qt. Stand Mixer</a>. Retailing in at $100 less than the "standard" 5 qt. at $429, the Artisan Mini is 25% lighter and 20% smaller than its full sized cousin. We use an Ikea Kallax as a bookshelf/storage unit just beside our kitchen, and the Artisan Mini fits perfectly in one of the cubbies. Just like the 5 qt mixer, the mini has 10 mixing speeds, a dough hook, a flat beater, a wire whisk and a stainless steel bowl. The 5 qt. comes with an additional pouring shield.<br />
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I was initially worried that the 3.5 qt would have a significant impact on the volume of food that I am able to make. However this has not been an issue for me. Day-to-day it is just my fiancé and I at home, and anything I make leaves us with loads of leftovers. When we have guests there is still more than enough to go around. I figure that one day, if our needs change we can always buy a larger one.<br />
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The first thing that I made with my Artisan Mini was a batch of scones. After I got more comfortable using the machine I ventured into something that I never imagined myself making from scratch: pasta.<br />
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I proceeded to stretch my dough out to the seventh setting which resulted in a very fine pasta. I would suggest stopping at the fifth setting as I found the pasta I made was a bit too fine for my liking.</div>
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I then switched from the rolling attachment to the cutting attachment. <a href="https://www.bedbathandbeyond.ca/store/product/kitchenaid-reg-reg-pasta-deluxe-set/1014480099?Keyword=kitchenaid%20pasta" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">KitchenAid's Deluxe Pasta Set </a>($299.99) comes with a pasta roller and four different cutters. Each cutter has its name embossed on it, so you won't be able to forget which is which. The Deluxe Pasta Set comes with a lasagnette cutter, a capellini cutter, a fettuccini cutter and a spaghetti cutter.</div>
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I was really surprised at how quick pasta making was once it came time for the cutting. I just fed my long, thing sheets of pasta into the cutter and out flowed soft and silky hand made pasta. I rolled each sheet of cut pasta into "doughnuts" (inspired by the fancy part of the grocery store). </div>
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Half of the pasta went in the freezer for future use, and the other half...</div>
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...became this beautiful pasta. Made with my special pesto cream sauce, spinach, mushrooms, tomatoes and onion...it was amazing. My fiancé was impressed by how fresh the pasta tasted and was already dreaming up new dishes to enjoy it with before he was done the first bite.</div>
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Overall it was very satisfying to have taken some flour, salt, eggs and oil and have turned it into fresh pasta with the silkiest consistency I could imagine. Did I mention how silky it felt? Because it was silky. </div>
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Based on the success of the Deluxe Pasta Set, I already have my eye on the <a href="https://www.bedbathandbeyond.ca/store/product/kitchenaid-reg-pasta-drying-rack/1015031840?skuId=15031840&registryId=545437100" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pasta Drying Rack</a>, the <a href="https://www.bedbathandbeyond.ca/store/product/kitchenaid-reg-food-processor-with-commercial-style-dicing-kit-stand-mixer-attachment/1042903482?skuId=42903482&registryId=545437100" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Food Processor attachment</a>, and <a href="https://www.bedbathandbeyond.ca/store/product/kitchenaid-reg-5-blade-spiralizer-with-peel-core-and-slice-stand-mixer-attachment/1044749583?skuId=44749583&registryId=545437100" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the Spiralizer attachment</a>!</div>
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<i>If you were wondering,</i> <i>I followed <a href="https://kitchenaid.com.au/blog/basic-pasta-recipe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">KitchenAid's basic pasta recipe</a>. Next time I want to try adding spinach, mushrooms, or other flavours, direct to the pasta.</i><br />
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Earlier this summer my fiancé and I had the chance to escape the city for a weekend and enjoy some time in the beautiful Kawarthas. <a href="https://viamede.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Viamede Resort</a> is nestled on the shores of Stoney Lake, not too far from Peterborough.</div>
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Our weekend started with slipping out of the city on a Friday just after lunch. Traffic getting out of Toronto? Pretty awful. But once we passed Oshawa it was smooth sailing on to Peterborough and then the Kawarthas. </div>
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Once we arrived we checked into our room, dropped out bags and headed out to the lake.</div>
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Our room had a nice comfortable bed and a beautiful view of the lake. After long days in the sun and on the lake, it was the perfect place to come and fall asleep in. The room was simple, and that is all it needed to be. The bed was beyond inviting, and the AC worked well, which was great for the heat wave!</div>
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One night we grabbed the Scrabble game from the board game shelf and played a round or two in our room. I loved how many DVDs and games they had to choose from. The rec room even had giant Jenga, darts, and ping pong! But of course, we didn't come all this way to play Scrabble.</div>
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For our first night, we had dinner at Mount Julian, which is Viamede's more upscale restaurant. Ingredients are sourced from Viamede's onsite farm, forests, and local farmers. With 5, 7 or 9 course tasting menus and wine and beer pairings, you will talk away with countless flavours and memories. Wine pairings are done by the General Manager, Ben Sämann (who will also take you out tubing on the lake if you ask!). Our tasting meal left us satisfied, but full. Our meal was made up of small plates including a fish dish, beef, duck, cheese, desserts, and more. The interesting thing about a tasting meal is that I probably wouldn't have ordered half of the things that arrived, but I still loved every course that we got to try. I walked away impressed, but Stuart, he walked out raving! He is much more of a foodie than I am, and he was blown away!</div>
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<i>Our fish dish. Dinner was candle-lit, which was beautiful but did not lead to the best photos for the blog ;)</i></div>
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The next morning we spent some time exploring the property. Not only do they have traditional hotel rooms in the lodge, but they also have darling little cottages that can be rented, perfect for families! And did you see this beautiful playground overlooking the lake?</div>
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I was the most excited about the kayaks and canoes that guests can use! I took one of the kayaks out for a little while and enjoyed a peaceful morning paddling along. We even tried out the paddle-board, but let's just say that it not my strong suit.<br />
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<a href="https://viamede.com/groups/weddings/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Viamede can also host weddings of up to 100 people</a>. Imagine booking out this whole resort for an unforgettable wedding! Weddings can't be booked between Canada Day and Labour Day (or on long weekends) but can you imagine saying your vows overlooking the lake at this gazebo while the trees are painted shades of red and orange? While our wedding will have closer to 150 guests, I do love the idea of hosting a wedding here (or maybe even a low key bachelor or bachelorette party!). I was o impressed by how attentive the staff were for our weekend away, I can't imagine hoe lovely they would be to work with in planning a wedding!</div>
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As we continued to explore the property over the weekend, I couldn't help but imagine beautiful wedding photos taken in front of this sweet little church (or the lake, or the trees, or Mount Julian).</div>
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I opted for the pasta, while Stuart went for one of the sandwiches. Again I found the food to be fresh and yummy, though, of course, not as fancy as Mount Julian. </div>
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We enjoyed watching the sunset over the lake while finishing up our dinner. After, we played a few rounds of ping pong before heading off to bed.</div>
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The next morning we slept in later than we wanted to. Something about fresh air and a day of being active all day and being on vacation! Then we went out for a hike on one of the trails, that thankfully, are well marked. I really enjoyed how much the terrain varied on our walk, but this section was by far my favourite:</div>
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After our hike we packed up the car and grabbed lunch in Peterborough with Stuart's younger brother.</div>
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We both loved how friendly and accommodating the staff were, and how sweet the ambiance was. The guests were a mix of families on vacations, couples escaping the city, and friends catching up. The food was a real highlight, as was the chance to escape the city. </div>
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One other thing? No tips. The property is strictly no tips. After our incredible dinner at Mount Julian Stuart wanted to leave a tip, and the owner quite literally handed it back to us. </div>
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If you are looking to enjoy a beautiful lake, have some time to unwind, and maybe even host a wedding, be sure to check out Viamede in Ontario's Kawarthas!</div>
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<i>Accommodations were provided in exchange for review. Opinions are my own.</i></div>
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Last weekend my fiancé and I celebrated our engagement at a party with friends and family! We were lucky to have so many people want to come out and join us for an afternoon backyard BBQ, and to have so many guests generously gift us things off our registry. Today I am excited to be partnered with <a href="https://www.bedbathandbeyond.ca/?mcid=PR_Post_Blog_ClassyontheRun" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bed Bath & Beyond</a> to share with you some of my top registry picks, and some tips to make the whole wedding planning process a bit easier!</div>
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A few months ago Stuart and I went to <a href="http://classyontherun.blogspot.com/2018/02/registering-at-bed-bath-beyond.html" target="_blank">Bed Bath & Beyond to register</a>. We had a great time walking through the store and scanning our way through. It was really interesting to see what he was interested in that I had never thought about (like a clothing steamer and an air fryer). <b></b></div>
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I can't stress enough just how important it is to register early. Not only does <a href="https://www.bedbathandbeyond.ca/?mcid=PR_Post_Blog_ClassyontheRun" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bed Bath & Beyond </a>make it easy to add and delete items from your registry online, but registering early means that guests will know what to get you for your engagement party and bridal shower. </div>
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I loved getting to go in store with Stuart. It was a really fun date (and yes... we totally bought ourself a few things while we were there), and we grabbed lunch together afterwords. I found our in-store consultant to be really helpful. She managed to strike the balance of giving us space so we could explore together, while also being able to answer any questions we had (such as the difference between various stand mixers and vacuums!). </div>
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Even now, months after we registered in-store, you can catch me logged in to my registry online, adding, swapping and deleting items to perfect my registry. When my consultant told me that <a href="https://www.bedbathandbeyond.ca/?mcid=PR_Post_Blog_ClassyontheRun" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bed Bath & Beyond</a> was the most popular place to register because of their easy to use website, I sort of shrugged it off. However, I love that it keeps my account logged in, and that I can browse the website as if I was shopping, but then rather than add to my cart I can add to my registry. You can even schedule an in-store appointment online! </div>
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<b>Now... let's get to the fun stuff! My top registry picks:</b></div>
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One thing I am really glad that I picked up while in store was this cute little "<a href="https://www.bedbathandbeyond.ca/store/product/our-adventure-fund-wood-bank-in-white/1060195104?Keyword=our%20adventure%20fund?mcid=PR_Post_Blog_ClassyontheRun" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Our Adventure Fund</a>" wooden box. We have been lucky to be gifted a number of gift cards at our party (and I figure the trend will continue at future showers). I like that we can keep our gift cards all in one place. After the wedding we are hoping to buy a home together. Once we have that home I am looking forward to spending our gift cards on larger purchases (such as a King sized bed, or a new coffee table). Best part? After your wedding, <a href="https://www.bedbathandbeyond.ca/?mcid=PR_Post_Blog_ClassyontheRun" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bed Bath & Beyond</a> invites you to come in store a few months later where you can complete your registry for 20% off everything. Needless to say... our gift cards will stocked away until then!</div>
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When one of my good friends got married this winter, she registered for the <a href="https://www.bedbathandbeyond.ca/store/product/kate-spade-new-york-calhoun-court-trade-10-inch-vase/1043417599?Keyword=kate%20spade%20vase?mcid=PR_Post_Blog_ClassyontheRun" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kate Spade 10 Inch Calhoun Court vase</a>, and I ordered it off her registry for her. Well, I loved the vase she picked so much that when I went to register a few months later I added it to mine. And, because she is amazing like that, she gifted it to me for our engagement party! I love the elegant diamond etching and how heavy the vase is. Right now I have it filled with hydrangeas, but it also beautifully holds sunflowers and peonies! </div>
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I am loving this super affordable set of <a href="https://www.bedbathandbeyond.ca/store/product/porcelain-ramekins-set-of-4/1013469199?Keyword=creme%20burlee?mcid=PR_Post_Blog_ClassyontheRun" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">porcelain ramekins</a>. After falling in love with creme burlee this winter, I became obsessed with making it myself! When these simple little dishes aren't holding creme burlee, they are great for fruit, yogurt, or other little snacks. It is always a good idea to register for items at various price points, because guests may have different budgets for your wedding vs. your shower, or may want to put together a gift with various smaller items. We ended up with three sets of these (for a total of 12) so that we can easily entertain guests!</div>
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We found these beautiful (and affordable) pieces of wall art in store. I love that online you can sort what sort of art you are interested in into categories such as "<a href="https://www.bedbathandbeyond.ca/store/category/home-decor/wall-art/coastal-tropical-wall-art/23851?ml=v2?mcid=PR_Post_Blog_ClassyontheRun" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Costal and Tropical</a>" or "<a href="https://www.bedbathandbeyond.ca/store/category/home-decor/wall-art/floral-botanical-wall-art/23852?ml=v2?mcid=PR_Post_Blog_ClassyontheRun" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Floral and Botanical</a>". Stuart found these <a href="https://www.bedbathandbeyond.ca/store/product/sand-dollar-slatwood-panel-wall-art-in-weathered-ivory/1045902680?Keyword=wooden%20sand%20dollar?mcid=PR_Post_Blog_ClassyontheRun" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">pretty sand dollars</a>, and we love how they balance off the (formerly blank) space above our couch. </div>
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When we moved in together my parents gifted us a set of <a href="https://www.bedbathandbeyond.ca/store/product/gordon-ramsay-by-royal-doulton-reg-maze-16-piece-dinnerware-set-in-white/1018415895?Keyword=gordon%20ramsay%20maze?mcid=PR_Post_Blog_ClassyontheRun" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gordon Ramsay's White Maze</a> dinner wear as a house warming gift. I love the simple elegance of these dishes, and how long they stay looking new! The simple line design makes these dishes perfect for every day, and perfect for entertaining. We registered for two more sets so that way we can have seating for 12!</div>
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Kate Spade always has beautiful prints to choose from. We thought it would be fun to mix and match their linens to have a table setting that was uniquely ours. We love her <a href="https://www.bedbathandbeyond.ca/store/product/kate-spade-new-york-charlotte-street-placemat/3287080?poc=3263006?mcid=PR_Post_Blog_ClassyontheRun" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Charlotte Street Placemat in Navy</a> because it is reversible! Navy and white is one of my all time favourite colour combos, and I think it looks great no matter what the season. To add some colour, we selected her <a href="https://www.bedbathandbeyond.ca/store/product/kate-spade-new-york-rosa-terrace-napkin/1044127930?poc=3270941?mcid=PR_Post_Blog_ClassyontheRun" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rose Terrace napkin</a>. I love the way the white, navy and pink all go together! This look is completed by <a href="https://www.bedbathandbeyond.ca/store/product/kassatex-eternity-napkin-ring/3318030?opbthead=true&ta=typeahead&Keyword=napkin-rings?mcid=PR_Post_Blog_ClassyontheRun" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kassatex's Eternity Napkin Ring</a> in rose gold.</div>
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If you are getting married, but already live together, I can't recommend enough how great it is to upgrade some things around your kitchen. Two things I suggest keeping in mind when it comes to upgrades are looking for things that will transition from your apartment kitchen to your "forever" kitchen. I would suggest things that are neutral, and that will be long lasting.</div>
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As an avid tea drinker, one thing on the top of my list was a variable kettle. See, some teas are best when brewed at different temperatures. I am loving <a href="https://www.bedbathandbeyond.ca/store/product/breville-reg-variable-temperature-kettle-trade-bke820xl/1016292451?Keyword=breville%20kettle?mcid=PR_Post_Blog_ClassyontheRun" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Breville's Variable Temperature Kettle</a>. With different settings for various types of tea, and French press coffee, you can make sure that you are enjoying your beverage at its optimal flavour. I drink excessive quantities of green tea, and the green tea setting has really upped my tea game. This kettle is a major upgrade from our old kettle, which served its purpose, but has been re-homed to my cousin's university suite. For me, this kettle was a great upgrade because it is something I use every day!</div>
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If there is one thing that wedding magazines do a great job at hyping up, it is Kitchenaid Stand Mixers. In fact, it was probably the #1 thing I was excited to register for! My only concern was where I would put it. However, Kitchenaid's latest launch is perfect for apartment dewllers like me! Their new <a href="https://www.bedbathandbeyond.ca/store/product/kitchenaid-reg-artisan-reg-mini-3-5-qt-stand-mixer/3293360?opbthead=true&ta=typeahead&Keyword=kitchenaid-mixer?mcid=PR_Post_Blog_ClassyontheRun" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Artisan Mini Stand Mixer</a> takes up 20% less space and is 25% lighter! I opted for it in white because I know it will look great in my current kitchen, but that it will translate well no matter what colour my future kitchen!</div>
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When registering, don't forget to include some "splurge" items on the higher end of the spectrum. You never know who may surprise you with their generosity, or which friends or family may want to pool together on a gift! I have always had my eye on a Dyson vacuum, and with two cats, it really is a necessity. I have been loving my <a href="https://www.bedbathandbeyond.ca/store/product/dyson-cyclone-v10-animal-cord-free-stick-vacuum/5165787?Keyword=dyson%20v10%20animal?mcid=PR_Post_Blog_ClassyontheRun" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dyson V10 Animal Cord Free Stick Vacuum</a>! Perfect for small spaces (it fits neatly on the wall with its charging station), but I know it will transition well to a future home. Plus I love that once charged, you can take it anywhere, like the car!</div>
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When registering, make sure to hit a variety of price points. If you already live together, think about how your picks will translate to a future home, or how they can be more versatile. Don't be afraid to pick something out of the norm, like art for your walls, or patio furniture! Make sure to register well in advance so your guests have some ideas for your engagement party and shower. While you may not get everything off your registry, don't worry about it! You can always buy any favourites that weren't purchased at the completion event for 20% off. Happy registering! </div>
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Is it just me, or did it somehow go from third winter straight to summer? Either way, when the weather gets nicer one of the first things that I am excited to do is leave my boots behind. With my winter boots firmly in the back of the closet and my spring/fall boots with them, it is finally time to switch it up.</div>
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For this post, I am partnering with <a href="http://hillcrestmall.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hillcrest Mall</a>. They have recently upped their shoe game, so I had to stop by to update my wardrobe. I like to have a few different pairs of shoes so I can switch it up, but let's be honest, my colour palette is pretty consistent white, navy, khaki, soft blues, greys. </div>
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My next stop was Sporting Life. Now, to be honest I thought that I would just stop by, do some window shopping, and then head off to the next store. See, Sporting Life has a reputation for being a bit expensive...however, I found these stunning Keds! The <a href="https://www.sportinglife.ca/p/24953077/womens-champion-floral-sneaker" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Womens Champion Floral Sneaker</a> retails for $54.99. I love how bright and fresh these look, and the little floral details make them perfect for spring. I have been loving these with khakis, shorts, and other casual outfits. </div>
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One really cool thing I found at Brown's were their disposable insoles. With six pairs for about $8, these are an affordable solution to my least favourite thing to wear in the summer: socks. As you can see, all of the shoes I picked up for the spring/summer aren't really shoes you wear with socks. These insoles help keep your shoes from smelling, and are easy to swap out. They slip in so you don't have to worry about sticking them on.</div>
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Best part? Once you are wearing the insoles, nobody can see them!</div>
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I was really excited to learn that both Sporting Life and Browns accepts Apple Pay, and Sporting Life even accepts WeChat Pay!<br />
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While I was at Browns, I couldn't get over the beautiful selection. If I had my way, I would have a pair in every colour! Some of the beautiful brands they carry include Jeffery Campbell, Raf Simons, Dr. Martins, Guiseppe Zanotti, and even Stuart Weitzman!<br />
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I also couldn't get over the selection at Sporting Life. I wasn't really in the market for running shoes, but if I was, this would be heaven! Some of their other brands include Soia and Kyo, Preloved (which Hilary Duff adores!), Moncler, Patagonia, and Y-3.</div>
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Too Faced is a champ when it comes to new launches-- but sometimes it can be hard to keep up with all the new goodies they are coming out with! Over the winter, Too Faced brightened our days with their new Sweet Peach collection. With a foundation, a primer, a spray, an eye shadow palette, blushes, bronzes, highlighters and more, narrowing down my favourites was no easy task! However, I wanted to share my top picks with you in hopes that it will help you find some products that you love!<br />
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The superstar of this collection is, of course, the eye shadow palette. With 12 pretty pink, coral and orange shades to choose from, this palette smells like fuzzy peach candies and blends like a dream. My favourite shades include Fresh-Picked, Peaches and Cream and Peach Cobbler. I love that I can make a complete look with this palette. There are enough neutrals, pops of colour, and base, transition and crease shades to create a beautiful look. I can't wait for the weather to warm up so I can go back to wearing these pretty sun-kissed shades!<br />
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I. am. obsessed. with. these. These matte lipsticks are so comfortable on the lips-- non-drying, creamy, long lasting. With little peaches embossed on the bullet, these peach & fig scented lipsticks are as beautiful as they are peachy! There isn't a single shade in the range that I dislike, but my favourites include Sunday Funday, Peach Beach, Make Me Blush and Breakfast Club. This collection has a fairly traditional shade range, with nudes, pinks, reds, peaches (of course!), and purples. </div>
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New for Spring 2018, Stila has released a collection that has just about everything that this April is missing. This collection has a beautiful selection of pastel hues, opulent colours, textures, and sparkle. If I could describe the collection, I would say it looks like a spring garden. Sadly, Toronto is on 7th Winter with an awful ice storm, snow on the sidewalk, and a chill in the air. They say positive temperatures are on the way, and I hope they are right! With winter still in full force, I can't exactly say my look has switched over to "spring" yet. But this beautiful collection has me excited for better weather, and brighter looks.</div>
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This was with out a doubt the product I was most excited to play with. I've never used a product that is both matte, and sheer. I was hoping that this would provide sheer, almost balm like coverage, with a matte finish that wasn't too drying. I've probably mentioned this a thousand times this winter, but this winter has been really drying on my skin, and my lips. I've all but sworn off true mattes-- at least until true spring arrives. And with all that said, this lipstick did not disappoint! Described as a "neutral nude", this neutral had a sheer wash of colour with considerable staying time. It hugged my lips nicely, and, best part, did not feel drying at all! This shade also feels perfectly on trend of spring. Neutral, a bit of a brown undertone, but still that fresh faced, no-makeup-makeup look. </div>
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One of my all time favourite liquid lipsticks, the formula is known for its remarkable lasting power, but also how comfortable it feels on the lips. Paradiso is a new cranberry shade. While I love cranberry shades in the fall and winter, I have never really reached for them in the spring. This shade is much more purple than a traditional cranberry, and I think it will transition well into summer for those looking for something bright and bold. I found this hue a bit more difficult to work with-- it wasn't exactly patchy, but you could see each layer. If this is the shade for you, be careful with your application!</div>
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Stila's liquid eye shadows have taken the beauty world by storm. Bloggers are loving the shimmer for everyday looks and of course, special events. This spring they have released a whole bunch of new pretty shades. Freedom is described as a "shimmering pale aqua". This pretty blue will be so perfect the moment April actually starts to feel like spring. This shimmery eye shadow has a bit of a pearl finish, and has an impressive pigment. I like to apply this on the centre of my lid with my fingers. </div>
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I think that Sheer Carmello will be finding a home in my purse once the weather warms up. For spring I love fresh faces and no-makeup-makeup, and I think this lippie will be the perfect compliment to the look. I love that the finish is matte without being too matte.</div>
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As we head into spring I am excited to get more wedding planning figured out, and to celebrate our engagement at our Engagement Party. Right now I am really focused on securing the perfect photographer. Obviously as a blogger I value having beautiful images. I've just been thrown for a bit of a surprise with the price point! </div>
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Ah that time of year again. It is still snowing here in Toronto, but the department stores are full of florals, so that must mean spring is on the way, right? Right? Please tell me I'm right...well, another way I know spring is coming is that I start to hear rumblings of their annual spring sale. Keep reading for the details, and for my shopping guide!<br />
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There is no limit to the number of purchases you make in store, or online. However, The Ordinary is not included, and there is a limit to 3 Drunk Elephant purchases and 1 Dyson purchase. As usual, you can not combine the discount with another code (typically for a deluxe sample sized product).<br />
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Now that we have the business out of the way, I wanted to share my shopping guide with you!<br />
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I love getting a good deal on perfume. Not only is it usually in the range of about $100 a bottle, but it lasts, and looks so pretty on your vanity! I have always been a big fan of Marc Jacob's Daisy, it is the perfect light and floral scent to wear to work. Other perfumes I love include Chloe Love Story, and Dior Hypnotic Poison. Perfumes also make for a great Mothers Day gift, which is coming up soon on May 13th!<br />
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There is nothing better than snagging some new released at a discount! The Anastasia Beverly Hills Soft Glam palette has me swooning (and I will probably pick it up during the sale!). So many pretty roses and golds...I'm also really excited about Too Faced's re-launch of their Natural Matte and Natural Eyes palette. I hear that the new formula is so buttery and soft. I have the old edition of these palettes, and they are so great for every day wear. I like them better than the Urban Decay Naked collection. Benefit also has a new cheek palette out which includes their latest launch "Gold Rush" which is a pretty, wearable blush, once you get rid of the sparkly top coat.<br />
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Another great investment during the sale is to stock up on your favourite skin care. If you have been reading my blog for a while, you will know that I am a big fan of Old Henriksen's Walnut Scrub. I love how exfoliating it is, and how wonderful it smells! Since I go through one bottle every three months or so, I always buy an extra one or two during the sale. I figure its a great way to save some money, since I know I will re-purchase it anyways.<br />
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Similar to stocking up on skin care, the sale is a great time to stock up on your favourite foundation or mascara. Currently my every day foundation is IT Cosmetic's CC Cream. I am also a big fan of their Superhero mascara! While some favourites I will probably never hit pan on (for me, that would be bronzers and blush!), I know there are others that I go through a few times a year.<br />
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And finally, some splurges. I pretty much love anything Tom Ford makes (and I have had my eye on these cream shadows for a while!), but my wallet does not. The iconic Dyson blow dryer is pricy ($499 CAD), but 15% off saves $75, which helps. If you have had your eye on it, there is no better time to make the investment then when it is on sale. I recently picked up this blow dryer, and both my fiancé and I have been loving it!<br />
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What is on your spring sale shopping list? I think I will probably be picking up my Ole Henriksen scrub, my IT Cosmetics CC Cream, and the Anastasia Beverly Hills Soft Glam palette!Classy On The Runhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11812944436190899286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1889709319294341040.post-57040384128293283892018-04-04T19:28:00.003-04:002018-04-04T19:28:40.422-04:00Tips for your Canadian Wedding Registry<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Registering for our wedding has probably been one of the most fun parts about the wedding process so far. Going to the department store together to scan our way to wedded bliss was pretty great. Not only was it a fun date, but I can't remember the last time that Stuart and I went shopping for something other than groceries together. <i>(actually, I remember some IKEA shopping, but that was more of a hard core attempt at survival rather than an enjoyable experience!)</i>.<br />
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It was really cool to get a chance to see what he wanted-- and I can guarantee that there are some things on our registry that I never would have even thought of including if it wasn't for him. In particular, a clothing steamer, and an air fryer. He was also really great at wheeling back my over zealous scanning, reminding me that we want to encourage our guests to give cash if possible to help us buy our first home. "We need to save the money to buy the house to fill it with things. Not the other way around." Though... those napkin rings were cute.<br />
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Today I wanted to share my tips for your Canadian wedding registry. What makes a Canadian registry any different you may ask...well, it boils down to choice. And by choice, I mean the lack of choice that it can feel that we Canadians have.<br />
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I get it. You googled "wedding registry" and you were first met with suggestions for Target, Macy's and Kohls. But as a Canadian bride, you know that those simply aren't options for you. So you scrolled a little further down, and you found Pottery Barn and Crate and Barrel. Maybe you even scrolled through their websites, imagining your flawlessly airy and white future kitchen. Perhaps you even found the artisan cheese board of your dreams. I get it, because that was exactly me.<br />
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In theory these registries look great, but in practice they simply are not the right fit for most Canadians. With Crate and Barrel, guests can view your registry online, but must either go to a store (which aren't in every province or major city) or phone a store during store hours to place an order. Pottery Barn is much the same. While you can view a registry online, you must make the purchase in store.<br />
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<i>Curious about my experience registering at The Bay? <a href="http://classyontherun.blogspot.ca/2018/03/my-experience-registering-at-bay.html" target="_blank">Read about it here</a>, and also find some of the items I am most excited about!</i></div>
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Make it easy for your guests to help fill your home. I am happily registered at both The Bay and Bed Bath and Beyond. While Bed Bath and Beyond currently has a much better web process than The Bay, I have been assured that The Bay will have a brand new website soon. I love that with these two options that my guests can either shop in store across the country, or order online and have it sent directly to me. Guests won't have to worry about finding their way to the store (which, if your guests are from as far and wide as mine, they will appreciate!). If you do your wedding invites with Paperless Post, you can even include a handy link to your registries in your invite that will make it really easy for your guests. Earlier this fall I was invited to a friend's wedding through Paperless Post, and I was able to RSVP and purchase the gift will still lying in bed! This same friend also registered at Pottery Barn and Crate and Barrel, and while I totally checked out what they registered for, not being able to order online ended up being a deal breaker. Yes, I work a few blocks away from both stores. But then you have to lug the gift home and then you have to bring it to them, and with The Bay it arrived at her home a few days later.<br />
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I had always assumed that I would register at The Bay, and that was it. I mean really, The Bay has everything I could ever possibly want, right? Well, the truth is that no store has everything that you could possibly want, and thankfully there is no reason not to diversify your options and register at two (or even three!) stores. I'm actually really excited about many of the items I have registered for at Bed Bath and Beyond. At the end of the day, each store has exclusive items, and each store has overlap. For example, as a house warming gift my parents purchased the Gordon Ramsay Maze in "White" collection. And while the standard 16 piece / 4 person setting is avialiable at both stores, it appears that only The Bay has their tea set. I have recently taken an interest in jersey sheets. At The Bay you can only register for branded Calvin Klein jersey sheets. However at Bed Bath and Beyond you can register for their exclusive collection from Pure Beech that comes in just about every colour you could want. I don't really think that one registry is necessarily better than the other, they each have different products, different price points, and different bonuses.<br />
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If you are really taken by the selection at Crate and Barrel, Williams Sonoma, or Pottery Barn I would suggest registering at one of Bed Bath and Beyond or The Bay, and then one of Crate and Barrel, Williams Sonoma, or Pottery Barn. That way your out of town guests can have an easy time ordering online, and your friends who are able to get to a store can purchase a gift for you there. Best of both worlds!<br />
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<li>When you go in to register you are given a special card that is valid for six months past your wedding date for 10% off anything on your registry when purchased in store. <i>Pro tip: Take the scanner with you through the store and scan anything you are planning to purchase. Just remember that anything you purchase will show up on your registry as purchased. </i></li>
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<li>When you register for, and receive, certain items -- think 5 place settings of a particular fine china, or $500 from a particular brand, you can mail in a coupon to be sent a free item through their popular <a href="https://www.bedbathandbeyond.ca/store/static/cafreebook2016circular" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Freebook</a>.</li>
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<i>Want to learn more about my experience registering at Bed Bath and Beyond? <a href="http://classyontherun.blogspot.ca/2018/02/registering-at-bed-bath-beyond.html" target="_blank">Read about it here</a>, and also find some of the items I am most excited to have registered for!</i></div>
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<b>Imitation is the Sincerest Form of Flattery</b><br />
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Registering can be intimidating. There are so many things to choose from and so many things that could be missed. Be sure to check out other bloggers top picks. The stores mentioned above will also have online tools that show you what products other couples are loving. Check out what your friends registered for. There is no harm in taking something off of their list and adding it to your own! For example, when one of my friends got married recently I purchased a vase off her registry. Well, I thought the vase was beautiful, and I am not surprised since she has amazing taste. A few months later when it came time for me to register... I added the same vase to mine!<br />
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Make sure to go into the store at least once (though going a few times, in different seasons, is probably best) so that way you can inspect the quality of the items you are interested in, and ask questions to an expert at the store.<br />
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I hope that you have found this Canadian registry tip list to be helpful! If you have any questions please leave them in the comments! I am looking forward to publishing some posts that focus on what I have registered for soon, and hope that you enjoy those!<br />
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If you are planning on having an engagement party and a shower (or two!) in advance of your wedding, don't be surprised if you run out of gifts for your guests to get you! While some suggest registering for a whole bunch of stuff off the bat, I have decided to only register for the things I actually want. If we are lucky enough to have slim pickings on our registry after our engagement party, we will go back to the store to add a few things for the shower and then actual wedding.<br />
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Read the reviews on products. Something that may look beautiful could chip easily or otherwise fade. You want things that will last a while (maybe not a lifetime.... but a while).<br />
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A few weeks ago my future husband and I went to register at The Bay. We opted to go to their flagship location on Queen Street right across from the Toronto Eaton's Centre. While we decided to take the subway (it was a quick trip for us!) I loved knowing that if we had chosen to drive that they are able to provide free parking on weekends.<br />
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We arrived in the gift registry area, surrounded by pretty china, fancy serving wear, and a wall of scanners. We were greeted by a very nice registry assistant who took our coats and walked is through the process. She showed us how to use the scanner, and then told us that anything we register for and buy that we will get 10% off. After that she sent us on our way.<br />
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We took a good walk through the two floors that are mostly dedicated to home goods. While there were many things that caught my eye, we were focused on keeping our registry as tight as possible. That being said... a few things did catch my eye! I wanted to share with you a few things that we are excited to have registered for at The Bay!<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.thebay.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/en/thebay/nest-100-compact-food-prep-set-0335-7090005ss--24" target="_blank">Joseph Joseph Nest 100 Compact Food Set - $164.99</a></b><br />
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Stuart found this in the kitchen area and was instantly drawn to the idea of being able to stack everything in one place -- mixing bowls, a strainer, and measuring cups. Currently our mixing bowls are a bit hit or miss, and they never quite seem to stack together properly.<br />
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<b><u><a href="http://www.thebay.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/en/thebay/024l-mini-round-cocotte-0015-8352685a--24" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Le Creuset 0.24L Mini Round Cocotte - $40 (each)</a></u></b><br />
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These mini cocottes are inspired by Le Creuset's classic round french ovens, and are a perfect for individual servings. These fun pops of colour would really add to a tablescape for a dinner party, or to a pretty breakfast bar. I registered for four of them in Marsailles, which is a bit of a darker blue than I have featured. Sadly this pretty shade appears to be retiring soon. Heres hoping the have a new pretty blue!<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.thebay.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/en/thebay/airfyer-with-turbostar-bundle-0600089005508--24" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Phillips Airfryer - $299</a></b><br />
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Another Stuart find! He is really excited about the idea of an airfryer, and of all the things we can make in it. I'm a bit skeptical about it, but hey, its his registry too!<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.thebay.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/en/thebay/maze-white-3-piece-beverage-set-0398-9984050732--24" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gordon Ramsay Maze White 3 Piece Beverage Set - $110</a></b><br />
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I have some various tea sets, but this one would be a perfect match for my every day dishes. I love how smooth and clean it looks!<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.thebay.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/en/thebay/pacific-dots-16-piece-set-0024-40009464--24" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Royal Doulton Pacific Dots 16 Piece Set - $300</a></b><br />
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I registered for this set in addition to some serving plates and such. While I am not in the market for fine china (I already have a set!) I do love the idea of having a second set of dishes for hosting friends. I love the blue dot theme. They even have sister collections with stripes and ink blobs which are great to mix and match with. Have you noticed a bit of a blue theme in our home? These get huge bonus points for being dishwasher safe!<br />
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One thing to keep in mind with The Bay is their famous Bay Days! Typically held in the Spring and the Fall, quality items can go for amazing prices. For example, we saw a knife set worth well over $500 on sale for about $200. Not only was it by a respected brand, but it included five kitchen knives and a set of steak knives. We also saw a All Clad roasting pan that regularly retailed for $430 on sale for about $200. When guests purchase big ticket items for you, you may want to inquire (with the store! Not your guest!) to if they paid full price for them. If they did, and the item goes on sale consider exchanging it, and repurchasing it with a gift card, and then holding on to the remainder on your gift card for a rainy day (or to buy yourself more items off your registry!). Of course in order to do this successfully, I would suggest not using your gifts until you have made sure they won't go on sale.<br />
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While we were walking through the store we also ended up picking up a few things for us to purchase immediately, including a meat tenderiser, a pancake flipper, and some new pillows. In order to get the 10% off our purchase we had to register for them first. The only problem is that these items are now on our registry which our guests will see, and there is no way to delete them since they have been purchased. Thankfully we didn't buy anything embarrassing, but I do wish there was a way to remove them.<br />
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Now that I have been home and checking in on my registry from time to time (mostly to add to it!) online, I must say that the website is pretty difficult to navigate. With Bed Bath and Beyond I can browse their website and click "add to registry" as easily as one would normally add to a cart or a favourites list. With The Bay this is impossible. You don't add to your registry through the regular website. You add to it through a special portal. The problem is that you have to know the name of the product you are looking for and you can't really compare through photos. I have been assured by the lady I worked with at the store to set up my registry that this will change and that a new website is in the works. At the moment, my in store experience was excellent. However, the website leaves much to be desired. I am hopeful that the new website will make it easy to find new products to add to the registry.<br />
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Just before Christmas, <a href="http://classyontherun.blogspot.ca/2018/01/we-got-engaged-designing-my-own-ring.html" target="_blank">Stuart and I got engaged</a>! Today I wanted to share a bit with you about where we are at in our wedding planning process.</div>
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I had the mug custom made with <a href="https://www.vistaprint.ca/studio.aspx?template=2808810_A0Y&ag=True&uei=983653&xnav=swsProductKeyword_ResultImage" target="_blank">Vistaprint</a> (which is quickly becoming a favourite wedding website!) for Christmas, along with matching groom, mother of the bride, father of the bride, mother of the groom and father of the groom mugs. We gave the pairs of mugs to each set of our parents as a Christmas gift, along with a packet of their favourite tea, and they were a huge hit! It was a great way to help our parents feel like they are a part of the process, and for them to show off our good news to their friends!</div>
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The cupcakes are from one of my new favourite bakeries, <a href="https://shop.ledolci.com/product/unicorn-cupcakes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Le Dolci</a>. They were a gift back in December when I attended their grand opening at the Scarborough Town Centre. And while they are long since devoured, the pictures will last forever!</div>
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Things we have done so far:<br /></div>
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<li>We picked a date! We will be getting married on May 4th, 2019</li>
<li>We registered at The Bay & <a href="http://classyontherun.blogspot.ca/2018/02/registering-at-bed-bath-beyond.html" target="_blank">Bed Bath and Beyond</a>! </li>
<li>We have booked our wedding venue! </li>
<li>We have made a draft list of wedding invitees.</li>
<li>We have made a list of people to invite to our engagement party.</li>
<li>We have ordered our engagement party invites (and they are so cute!).</li>
<li>We have (mostly) picked our bridal party.</li>
<li>We picked where we are going for our honeymoon! </li>
<li>We have <i>almost</i> celebrated 5 years together (just two weeks to go!).</li>
<li>I've asked the flower girls and ring bearer if they want to be in our wedding, and they all said yes!<br /></li>
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To add to the wedding fun, one of my dearest friends, and future bridesmaid got engaged last week!</div>
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So far I am having a good time planning the wedding. I've been loving adding things to our registry and picking out beautiful touches for our home together. Maybe it sounds silly, but it has really sort of gotten me in the mood-- thinking about how we may use an item and how it could fit into our lives. Maybe a frame that will hold a photo from our honeymoon. Perhaps a chip and dip bowl that we will use when we have guests over. Either way, picturing the next stage of life together is pretty exciting. Of course, we are being pretty selective about what we register for. We only have so much space in our apartment, and would really appreciate cash gifts towards our future home. But there are some things I am really excited about, like some new bedding, or a nice kettle.</div>
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We have also pretty much settled on where we want to go on our honeymoon: French Polynesia. I can't wait to stay on a beautiful tropical island, and I am looking forward to planning that out as our next big trip together.</div>
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I hope you have enjoyed this little wedding planning update! Looking forward to sharing more with you as more things come together!</div>
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Between wedding planning, and things getting a little crazy in my work life (which... if anybody knows what I do for work, they would know that you could probably write a Netflix series to rival House of Cards with everything that has been going on), blogging has had to take a bit of a back seat. I always, always tell my blogger friends that real life comes first. Well, in the last month, real life has been very real, and everything else has become #2. WITH THAT BEING SAID, Yesterday my fiancé and I made some time to stop by Bed Bath and Beyond to start* our registration process. It was really nice to have a bit of a date for the two of us to dream a bit about what our life is going to look like.<br />
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We had booked an appointment in advance, so when we walked in to the store we told the first staff we saw, and were directed to the registry area (which was in the middle of all the fine china) where we were greeted by our Registry Expert, Danica.<br />
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Danica walked us through the "how to's" and the perks (mainly a completion event following your wedding where you can get anything still left on your registry for 20% off!) and then we were free to go. She had asked us if we were planning on registering anywhere else, and we told her the truth, that at this point we were also planning to register at The Bay.<br />
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I really appreciated that she respected our choice, and didn't have anything bad to say about registering there. She told us it was very normal to register at both, and reminded us about how great Bed Bath and Beyond's completion event is (hello 20% off everything), which I found to be a very classy way to approach the issue. She asked us a bit about what we wanted, and we explained that we already live together, and we were looking to upgrade a few things, but that we wanted to keep our registry tight for two reasons. First, we only have so much space. And second, we would really prefer if our guests gave us money towards our downpayment. Of course we would love to register for all the nice things, but until we have a home of our own, we don't really have space to put it.<br />
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We also told her that since we live in an apartment, and since we don't know what our future home will look like, that we wanted pieces that would both fit any space, but also that would transition well for us from where we live now to our future home.<br />
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We asked that she join us in the vacuum section first (we knew we wanted one by Dyson, just not sure which) and she walked us through some of the various Dyson options until we found the one that was right for us.<br />
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After that we walked through the store section by section as a couple and talked through what we needed, what we wanted, and what we could actually use and have space for. And of course, we also ended up picking up a few things to buy that day-- some place mats, a shower mirror for Stuart to shave with, some Doctor Who coasters on clearance. Things that we wanted now, and also things that were too insignificant to register for.<br />
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<b><a href="https://www.bedbathandbeyond.ca/store/product/breville-reg-variable-temperature-kettle-bke820xl/1016292451?skuId=16292451&registryId=545437100" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Breville Variable Temperature Kettle $199.99</a></b><br />
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My loyal readers will know that I love drinking tea, and will probably know that green tea is always and without a doubt my favourite. My current kettle is alright... I guess. But it dribbles all over the place when I make tea, and I would love to upgrade to something nice. Personally I hate kettles that you directly plug in -- I prefer when it is easy to remove from a base. But the best part? This kettle has various temperatures you can set it to, including a green tea setting, so the delicate leaves are not burnt. </div>
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Something about a great set of bedding really turns a house into a home. While the set of bedding we have is perfectly fine, we figured getting married was a great chance to upgrade. But we are more than upgrading, not only did we register for this stunning grey pinstripe duvet cover and shams, but we also registered for some pale blue euro pillows, a cute throw pillow, and some soft and silky jersey sheets. All together these pieces are going to create a perfect, hotel quality bed. While I would love to have all of the pink things, I know that this is our bedroom, and a nice neutral grey and soft blue pleases both of us, and is so relaxing.<br />
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I love hosting friends at my place, and would love to do so more. And what would make hosting better than having some great pieces to entertain with? I love the simple design of this tray, and that it can hold a significant amount of food-- perfect for big gatherings! And let's be honest, I would never buy one of these for myself!</div>
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Nothing says #adulting quite like a fancy vacuum. We have a small hand vacuum that we use around the cats, but not a big, proper one. The only problem with large transitional vacuums? Where would we possible store one in our apartment? I love the cordless stick vacuums not only because you can use them literally anywhere in your home (or car!) but also because they are compact and can easily fit in a small closet. This vacuum can run 40 minutes between charges (more than enough time to vacuum my whole place) and is specially designed to help with pet hair and dander.<br />
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If I owned a chip and dip bowl like this I would be the kind of person who make home made guac and hosts parties all the time... at least, that's what I tell myself. I never thought I would be excited about a chip bowl, but I think this could look great just out on a table between uses, and I love that it has a seperate little bowl attached for dip. </div>
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Availiable in 23 different colours, from white to black, from red to blue, from pink to yellow, there is a KitchenAid Stand Up mixer for everybody. While I would LOVE to get the pink one, or really even a coloured one to fit my future home, I have absolutely no idea what my future kitchen looks like. I do, however, know that it will probably have stainless steel (just like this mixer ;) ) and will probably have whites and greys, because guess who loves neutrals! This girl! I think that the white one will be a great piece to transition from our apartment to our future home. We also registered for the <a href="https://www.bedbathandbeyond.ca/store/product/kitchenaid-reg-ceramic-bowl-for-tilt-head-stand-mixers/3255855?Keyword=kitchenaid%20stand%20mixer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">blue ceramic bowl</a>, and <a href="https://www.bedbathandbeyond.ca/store/product/kitchenaid-reg-ice-cream-maker-bowl-attachment/1013369224?poc=102986" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ice cream maker </a>attachments.<br />
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The great thing about registering this far out is that I can still add and edit our list, so if there is anything that you registered for that really impressed you, or that you use daily in your home that you think I would love, please leave it in the comments!<br />
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I will do another similar post about registering at The Bay when I do so.<br />
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On the way home from the store, my fiancé asked me if I would be okay if nobody bought us anything off our list. Of course I would be okay. These are items that I would (perhaps over some time!) purchase for our home anyways. A gift if a gift, and this is just a personalized guide ;)<br />
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Last year I had the opportunity to share with you a bit about my <a href="http://classyontherun.blogspot.ca/2017/02/what-i-learned-at-national-bridal-show.html" target="_blank">first ever experience attending a bridal show.</a> and some of <a href="http://classyontherun.blogspot.ca/2017/01/pre-pre-wedding-planning-dreaming.html" target="_blank">my thoughts prior to attendin</a>g. At the time I had been dating my boyfriend for about four years, and we had been talking about getting engaged, and taking the next steps in life. Well, a few things have changed since then and I am so happy to share with you that <a href="http://classyontherun.blogspot.ca/2018/01/we-got-engaged-designing-my-own-ring.html" target="_blank">we got engaged just before Christmas</a>.<br />
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With engagement season in the air (something about Christmas, New Years and Valentines' Day!) and a newsfeed full of pretty sparkly rings, there is no better time to give some thought to wedding planning! While some people can find is stressful, personally I am loving it (even though my "real life" job has gotten quite busy!)<br />
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I will admit that last year when I attended the National Bridal Show that I really did not know what to expect. I mean sure, it would be a trade show, but really, I was walking in blind. I figured I would be bombarded with information. Today I want to share with you some of my tips on how to ace your big show.<br />
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<b>Create A Wedding Only Email</b><br />
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</b> In partnership with the <a href="http://www.nationalbridalshow.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">National Bridal Show</a> and <a href="http://glow-academy.ca/beauty/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Glow Academy</a> I am happy to share that I am giving away four pairs of tickets to the National Bridal Show and four gift vouchers for a manicure & pedicure ($70 value). That's right... four lucky winners!<br />
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The giveaway will end on Saturday February 2rd at midnight! This giveaway is open to anybody, however please keep in mind that both Glow Academy and the National Bridal Show are located in Toronto!<br />
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<i>The National Bridal Show runs February 2-4 2018 at the Enercare Centre in Toronto.</i><br />
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</i> <i>This post is sponsored by the National Bridal Show. Opinions are my own!</i>Classy On The Runhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11812944436190899286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1889709319294341040.post-48933075649897096842018-01-24T10:00:00.000-05:002018-01-25T12:16:21.546-05:00Mary Kay Timewise Repair Lifting Bio-Cellulose Mask + GIVEAWAY<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The weather this winter has been all over the place – one week is is so cold that my face literally hurt from walking a block, the next week its raining. All of this change takes a toll on the skin. Add to that the recovery skin so often needs after a busy holiday season, and just like that I am feeling dry.<br />
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Sheet masks have really grown in popularity, largely in thanks to the rise of K-Beauty. I remember the first time at Generation Beauty New York that I was given a a cellulose sheet mask rather than a paper or fabric mask… I was blown away. I loved how much more hydrating and cooling it was. What makes a cellulose mask different is that the sheet part has a gel texture. I find that masks like that really help retain moisture and help de-poof my skin.<br />
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Recently Mary Kay reached out to see if I wanted to partner with them on this project. All it took was knowing that it was a cellulose mask to get me interested!<br />
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I think the coolest thing about these masks is that they even come with little tabs that you can cover your eyes with. I love to cover my eyelids, and lay down—either in a warm bath, or on the couch listening to my favorite pod cast (currently I am loving<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJ6EVYHYsmIvs_bnHqKXSg" target="_blank"> The Secret Life of Weddings</a> – it is a pod cast that basically shares gossip that happens at weddings hosted by two Toronto wedding photographers. Seriously. Go check it out!).<br />
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While I always try to do sheet masks twice a week, its not always possible. I find that so long as I use this once a week that my skin is brighter, firmer, and so much better hydrated for the week ahead. Some of the key ingredients in Mary Kay’s Timewise Repair Lifting Bio-Cellulose masks include oat kernel extract, orchid extract, and sodium hyaluronate which is known for its skin-conditioning benefits.<br />
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After I use the sheet mask I like to massage the extra product into my skin, and follow up with eye cream and face cream.<br />
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Mary Kay’s Timewise Repair Lifting Bio-Cellulose masks retail for $75 for a pack of four. If using these weekly is out of your budget (I totally understand!) they are also a great way to pep up your skin before a big event (like oh, say, a wedding! – can you tell I have wedding planning on my mind?) or after a particularly tiring week (we’ve all been there).<br />
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I am so thrilled to be partnering with Mary Kay <a href="https://www.facebook.com/classyontherun/videos/1522003964535702/" target="_blank">not only on this video</a>, but also on an amazing giveaway!<br />
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All you have to do is leave a comment on my Facebook video tagging a friend, and like my page, and then do the same o n Mary Kay’s video, and like their page. Make sure to enter it in the generator so we can pull a winner! After you do that there are bonus entries, such as following us on Instagram!<br />
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This giveaway is open exclusively to residents of Canada. The giveaway closes on February 7th at midnight EST.<br />
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One lucky winner will win a pack of TimeWise Repair Lifting Bio-Cellulose masks, a TimeWise Firming Eye Cream, and A TimeWise Age Fighting Moisturizer in their choice of either combination/oily or normal/dry.<br />
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Mugler knows how to make an impression with fragrance, and their latest launch, Aura, is no exception.<br />
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This scent is unlike any other Mugler fragrance, and is their biggest launch in years! While Angel is iconic, I am not the biggest fan simply because of some negative scent memories associated with it (my only serious ex boyfriend's mother was obsessed with it, and we didn't exactly have the best relationship). Muse is also a very pretty scent. Aura however, is something entirely unique to their collection.<br />
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Aura comes in a heart shaped green glass bottle with a "M" (for Mugler!) motif. This chisseled glass heart is unlike any other "heart" fragrance I have seen. While you would normally think of pinks, and reds, as we head towards Valentines Day, this scent is inspired by the jungle and deep earthy greens.<br />
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Last week I had the opportunity to attend the big launch! It was great to see some of my blogger friends there!<br />
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If you are looking for a unique fragrance to gift this Valentines' Day... look no further!<br />
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<i>30mL - $85 / 50 mL - $115 / 90 mL - $150</i><br />
<i>Mugler Aura Body Lotion 200 mL - $65</i><br />
<i>Mugler Aura Shower Milk 200 mL - $55</i><br />
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Aura will be sold at Shoppers Drug Mart, Murale and The Bay. I have not yet been able to find out if Sephora will be carrying it!<br />
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On Boxing Day I ordered my first ever Beautylish Lucky Bag! Keep reading to find out what I got in my Beautylish Lucky Bag 2018!</div>
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Lucky Bags cost $75 USD with shipping that is about $15 USD for a bag with a guaranteed value of $150 USD. Americans had the option to order an XL bag for $150 with a guarantee of $350 USD of product. I really wish that I had the option to order one here to Canada -- I saw one lady on Youtube got a massive Natasha Denona palette that retails for $300 CAD. However, it was probably better for me that I did not have the option of ordering a XL Bag as $150 USD is... quite a bit in CAD.</div>
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As a Canadian one of the things I had to be mindful of was the cost in CAD and the risk of duties. Thankfully I did not have to pay additional duties on this package. As a content producer I knew that I would not be one of the first people to get my review up because, well, it just takes longer to get through customs. My order arrived on January 16th.</div>
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So... with all that business aside... what did I get?</div>
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<i>I actually got the exact. same. bag. as one of my biggest supporters, @bohojudy!</i></div>
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What I got in my Beautylish Lucky Bag 2018:</div>
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Wayne Goss Brush #17 - $28 USD</div>
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Hylamide HA Blur Surface Finisher by The Ordinary $19 CAD (~$15 USD)</div>
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Charlotte Tilbury Full Fat Lashes Mascara - $29 USD</div>
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Jouer Skinny Dip Powder Highlighter - $24 USD</div>
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Oribe Swept Up Volume Powder Spray - $34 USD</div>
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Anastasia Beverly Hills Prism Palette - $42 USD</div>
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I paid $75 USD + $15 USD in shipping and received $172 USD worth of product. From a value perspective they more than exceeded their $150 USD guarantee. </div>
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I am most excited about the Wayne Goss brush and the Charlotte Tilbury mascara. I wish that I had been lucky enough to receive the Charlotte Tilbury palette instead, but that is just the luck of the draw! I was also excited about the Jouer highlighter because they are quite hyped up and not really able to be purchased in store in Canada. Also bonus points that they sent me a palette that I didn't yet have!</div>
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Overall I am happy with my bag, and if next Christmas I have about $100 kicking around I would order it again. It was a fun experience! Of course ordering is a risk and you may be better to just spend $100 on ordering exactly the products you want to splurge on rather than getting a random surprise. </div>
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You can watch my unboxing video here:</div>
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<i>I ordered this bag with my own money. </i>Classy On The Runhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11812944436190899286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1889709319294341040.post-89846997172763750802018-01-18T13:27:00.002-05:002018-01-19T20:22:19.144-05:00My Charlotte Tilbury Lipstick Collection<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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If you have been following my blog for any length of time then you probably know that my Charlotte Tilbury lipstick obsession is real. I am back on YouTube and wanted to share this video with you, swatching my full collection!</div>
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For those of you who are wondering... my Charlotte Tilbury Lipstick Collection is as follows:</div>
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Bitch Perfect (<a href="http://classyontherun.blogspot.ca/2016/06/prom-tutorial-purple-smokey-eye.html" target="_blank">my review / tutorial</a>)</div>
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Pillow Talk (<a href="http://classyontherun.blogspot.ca/2017/03/charlotte-tilbury-pillow-talk-valentine.html" target="_blank">my review here</a>)</div>
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Some of these I purchased myself. Some were sent for PR. Some were gifts. My all time favourite Charlotte Tilbury Lipstick is Bitch Perfect. I think it is just the prettiest peachy nude and it is a strong contender to be worn on my wedding day. Overall I think her lipsticks have a wonderful creamy formula, and fantastic pigmentation. Her KISSING formula is so glossy and pretty, and her Matte Revolution formula does not feel drying at all.</div>
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<i>You can also read about my trip to <a href="http://classyontherun.blogspot.ca/2017/08/a-beautiful-afternoon-in-covet-garden.html" target="_blank">her flagship store in London here</a>.</i></div>
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Rather than post a photo of me wearing each lipstick I thought you may enjoy seeing the video that I did featuring each lipstick:</div>
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<i>As mentioned, some lipsticks were sent for PR, some were purchased, and some were gifts. My obsession is entirely real. Just ask any of my friends ;)</i>Classy On The Runhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11812944436190899286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1889709319294341040.post-63613904826185621332018-01-11T06:00:00.000-05:002018-01-11T06:00:11.322-05:00We Got Engaged! Designing My Own Ring<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Being able to answer the question of what I got for Christmas with a small flex in my hand has been pretty fun, I must say. The new year is bringing many exciting things to my life, including the official start of wedding planning! I wanted to sit down and share a bit about our engagement with you, as we begin this new and exciting journey! </div>
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Let me start by saying that I am head over heels in love with my ring. Stuart and I designed it together with excessive Pinteresting, and a little compromise. He wanted me to have a "classic" ring: a yellow gold round solitaire. I wanted a rose gold ring with a large diamond in the middle, and two smaller ones on the side. Together we found one we both loved on Pinterest, and had it made (with some small changes) in white gold.</div>
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My ring has a large oval stone in the middle, with a tiny, delicate, halo, and small floral themed accents on the side. </div>
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We had our ring made in Toronto at <a href="http://www.twaindesigns.com/" target="_blank">Twain Designs</a>. Because we went with a wholesale jeweller not only could we have it designed exactly how we wanted it, but we only paid 1/3 what it would have cost from a jeweller in the mall. It was a really neat experience to select my diamond, and every other aspect of my ring. I love that we got to do it together, and that I have a ring that I love to wear for the rest of my life.</div>
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<i>Taken moments after we got "officially" engaged</i></div>
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We didn't really do the whole "surprise" thing. By virtue of designing the ring I knew it was coming. After the ring was done we went to one of our favourite restaurants, Barberian's Stake House, in Toronto. We celebrated with a delicious meal, wine, and a surprise glass of champagne from the restaurant to celebrate! After dinner we went home, and just hung out together and with our cats. The next day we called our families!</div>
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For some, the new year brings a desire to change their life, and what easier way to change your outward appearance than with a dramatic haircut or colour? Well... that may be some people's style, but not mine!<br />
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I have been growing my hair out since high school, and have always dreamed of cascading waves of long hair (maybe with some sort of braid) for my wedding day. I've had my hair ready for the last three years (it is now more or less at my hips) and as of last month, I have the ring. I don't really see my self growing my hair longer than it is now. I wouldn't mind another two inches or so, but I don't think it would look flattering going past my bum haha.<br />
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I was recently given the opportunity to have a hair treatment and cut with Wesley Hanlon, the Creative Director at <a href="https://www.sassoon-salon.com/en/salon/canada/salons/toronto" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sassoon Toronto</a>. Wesley has been with Sassoon since 2007. On their website his style is noted as "clean and tailored" and his #1 hair tip is "The health of your hair is more important than the length".<br />
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I was excited* to have Wesley cut my hair because I had the impression that he valued hair health, but also understood long hair.<br />
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<i>*I don't know about you, but I always have nervous butterflies in my stomach before having my hair trimmed, especially when it is done by somebody who has never before touched my hair. I always worry that the stylist will cut my hair too short, or think I am lame for not wanting an edgy cut, or will get the shape and movement of my hair wrong. Maybe its silly, but I place a lot of my identity in my hair, and I would be devastated if somebody were to ruin it. Anyways this is what was rolling through the back of my mind in the Uber on the way there. </i><br />
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I sat down in the chair (we were in the training academy rather than the regular floor) and explained to Wesley that I wanted to keep as much of the length as humanly possible, but that the ends were scraggly and needed to be trimmed. I was pleased to find that Wesley had many long hair clients and that he wasn't the type to encourage a big chop for those who are clearly not interested (aka.... me.) He understood the movement I wanted my hair to have, and the framing around my face.<br />
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Before my cut my hair was washed. After the wash (which included a great head massage! Seriously, who ever made scalp massages at the salon a thing deserves all of the gold stars) an assistant applied a treatment to my hair. The treatment was interesting because it was a spray rather than a heavy mask. It was explained to me that the spray helps the product get into the hair, rather than sit on top of it. I have found that four weeks later, and my hair still feels soft and silky, so I would for sure get the treatment again.<br />
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After my hair was washed he dried it before cutting it so he could better see what hair was healthy, and what hair needed to go. I really enjoyed chatting with him and learning a bit more about what exactly a Creative Director does and more about Sassoon's philosophy. Once the cut was done he added some pretty waves to finish it all off!<br />
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I think long, loose layers are perfect for my daily life, and for when I want to get dressed up. I love that Wesley was able to keep so much of the length. I don't know if other long hair ladies ever have this feeling, but I really felt like my hair was longer after my cut than it was before, simply because it was so much healthier. Having the scraggly ends gone really felt like removing the dead weight. Since my trim I have found my hair is easier to style and care for.<br />
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In true Alanna fashion, nobody has really noticed my haircut -- not even my fiancé. </div>
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I had a great experience at Sassoon and plan on going back in about 6 months (I usually get my hair cut twice a year), probably just before Stuart and I do our engagement photos. </div>
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<i>You can read my post about my <a href="http://classyontherun.blogspot.ca/2017/08/a-beautiful-afternoon-in-covet-garden.html" target="_blank">Sassoon London UK experience here</a>. </i><br />
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<i>Services were provided in exchange for my blog post.</i>Classy On The Runhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11812944436190899286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1889709319294341040.post-56116611170810211372017-12-24T16:14:00.004-05:002017-12-24T16:14:57.847-05:00Last Minute Gifts With Uncommon Goods!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So its Christmas Eve. And while I am proud to say that I am done all my shopping this year, and am otherwise pretty great at not shopping last minute, I know that not everybody starts their shopping in September like I do. Lucky for those last minute shoppers out there, I have a special gift guide, and some tips and tricks on how to avoid Christmas disappointment.</div>
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While gifting is easy if you know what you are buying -- really that would make it just shopping and wrapping -- what do you do when you have a hard to shop for grandpa? Uncommon Goods has recently introduced <a href="https://www.uncommongoods.com/sunny/giftfinder/intro?source=blog_gg_sunny" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sunny, your expert gift guide</a>. Type in the information you have about your giftee, and follow the prompts until you have them find the perfect gift. </div>
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I spent some time going through the website selecting the gifts for this post, and then tried out Sunny. I tested it out by looking for a gift for my grandma (Grandma, Senior, Interested in pets, dogs, gardens and knitting) and one of the top suggestions was actually a gift I had selected for her: <a href="https://www.uncommongoods.com/sunny/giftfinder/results?ages=senior&interests=pets,knitting,garden,dogs&items=&" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Pedigree Poem Tote Bag</a> ($57.21 CAD). This bag can be customized to many different dogs and coat colours including a salt & pepper coloured Miniature German Schnauzer, just like her beloved Echo! I love this bag for my grandma because she can hold her latest knitting project in it, or carry groceries. Grandma always loves Echo related gifts, and I know this will be a huge hit. Just one problem.... it still hasn't arrived!</div>
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When my gifts don't ship in time... or when it is totally my fault and I order it too late, I print off a picture of the gift and put it in the card. It is sort of an IOU but they know you thought of them before the big day! I find gift cards a bit impersonal, so this is a nice alternative. </div>
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For my dad, I am loving these <a href="https://www.uncommongoods.com/product/kabob-grilling-baskets-set-of-4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kebob Baskets</a> ($21.60 CAD). My dad is a big BBQ'er and is always looking for the latest took or gadget to upgrade his BBQ game. I know that he is going to love using these in the summer!</div>
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Another gift for Grandma, found using Sunny, is this beautiful hummingbird garden ornament. <a href="https://www.uncommongoods.com/product/humphrey-the-hovering-hummingbird-stake" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Humphrey The Hovering Humming Bird Stake </a>($25.43 CAD) is a glass and copper ornament that will look great in my Grandma's garden. My grandma loves hummingbirds, and I know she will love this thoughtful little bauble. </div>
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My dad is a a big golf fan, and is in the process of building out his new bar. I love the vintage feel of these <a href="https://www.uncommongoods.com/product/set-of-fore-golf-glasses" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">"Set of Fore"</a> ($53.40 CAD) glasses, and they have a really nice sturdy weight to them. With four glasses each related to a golf club, I know my dad will really enjoy these, and will enjoy using them with company in the new year!</div>
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My fiancé (it is really nice to type that after keeping quiet for the last few days!) loves playing chess, and he was really interested in having a <a href="https://www.uncommongoods.com/product/travel-chess-set" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">travel chess set</a> ($33.06 CAD). This set comes with tiny peg like pieces in a beautiful, miniature wooden set. </div>
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Funky socks are very in among men working in business. It gives them a chance to express their personality while still looking the part. These fun <a href="https://www.uncommongoods.com/product/shark-socks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">shark socks</a> ($12.71 CAD) can have a few meanings -- is the shark eating his leg, is the shark his industry? Who knows! My brother or my fiancé would love these socks in their stocking. Currently this is sitting on the tree with a name on it. Part decor. Part gift. 100% fun.</div>
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Do you have any last minute gifting to do? What do you do when you are in a pinch?</div>
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<i>This post is sponsored by Uncommon Goods. Opinions are my own!</i></div>
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