When I spoke recently to Louise Sauvé-Nicholls about the spike in sales of higher-quality small appliances, my conversation with the director of marketing for appliance-maker Hamilton Beach focused on the role …
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Set on simple, sustainable gifts this holiday season?
Got a friend who’s super-focused on sustainability? Glad to hear it—we need more like them. This post is about what to offer these good folk, with suggestions for sustainable gifts …
Little luxuries make great gifts for a friend – or for you
Today’s high/low holiday feature takes aim at skin care gifts because, personally, I’d be delighted to find my stocking stuffed with personal care products from Attitude. The Quebec-based company makes household …
Pair pretty with practical for the perfect gift
The most modest gifts—thoughtfully chosen—can draw a hugely happy response. Give me, for example, decent wool socks and we’ll be friends for life. Sometimes, though, the impulse is to make …
Custom candles are an accessible, affordable luxury
I recently chatted with Louise Abela, retail manager for KANDL, whose parent company has created candles for the likes of Jonathan Adler and Estee Lauder. It’s a compelling success story-the family-run business …