BUY NOW These pure cotton printed tea towels bring a touch of Parisienne style to the kitchen - because life's just better with coffee! Cafe au lait towel is printed and embroidered. Made of 100% cotton. Designed in Canada.
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Our Daily Deal today will help light up your life in these last dreary weeks of winter.
Let loose your creativity and build your own sculpture of light with this German-designed, ultra-modern candelabra. We've reduced the price by 50% and only while stocks last. Simply click below for more information and to purchase.
BUY NOW Assemble and rearrange this candlestick to your heart's delight! Create unique and beautiful sculptures to light up any setting with these streamlined and elegant, interlocking tripod candle holders. Made of clear polished plastic, each holder can hold three one-inch candles. One holder can easily stand on its own as a sleek, modernist candelabra or get creative and stack a few up to customize the look you want. Practical metal inserts protect the material from direct contact with heat. Designed in Germany. For more great deals during our winter sale, check out our sale shop at Lavish & Lime. And be sure to check back here again for tomorrow's Daily Deal.
These German-designed steel napkin holders are sleek space savers for anyone who likes to dine in style! We've reduced the price by 40% for today only, and only while stocks last. Simply click below for more information and to purchase.
BUY NOW Impress guests with these wave design stainless steel napkin holders then, after dinner, simply stack away for easy storage. A simple, contemporary accessory to dress up any table. Designed in Germany. Set of four holders. For more great deals during our winter sale, check out our sale shop at Lavish & Lime. And be sure to check back here again for tomorrow's Daily Deal.
Refresh, renew your decor simply and effectively with this gorgeous pedestal bowl - certain to become a talking point among guests. For today only we've reduced the price by 45%, and only while stocks last. Simply click below for more information and to purchase. Today's Daily Deal is... Julius Urn Bowl Was: $90 Now: $49.50 SAVE 45%
BUY NOW A striking addition to any room, this aluminum pedestal bowl is perfect for an entrance, window, hearth or table. Filled with ornaments, fruit, seasonal decorations or even left empty, this is an impressive piece. Hand polished inside and out, it represents a modern take on traditional design. For more great deals during our winter sale, check out our sale shop at Lavish & Lime. And be sure to check back here again for tomorrow's Daily Deal.
Green is definitely the new white this holiday season.
Think eco-friendly and feel good about the gifts you give. Plus they don't have to be boring, or beige. Bright colours and innovative designs mean this Christmas going green never looked so good.
Here's our guide to the top 10 eco-friendly gift picks for her, him and the little ones for a green Christmas. 1) Market Tote 3-Pack: for Her Why a great green choice? Cuts down on plastic bag use and helps reduce the landfill. Made in Canada so minimal carbon footprint.
Fashion meets function with this stylish grocery tote. Made of 100% cotton with a comfortable webbed handle, it holds up to 3X more than the average plastic shopping bag and includes an interior elastic band for storing a bottle upright. $40 2) Recycled Rectangle Necklace: for Her Why a great green choice? Handcrafted in Canada using recycled, re-melted, and recombined sterling silver components. This unique rectangular pendant can easily be worn two ways - horizontally for a wide angle look or turned to the vertical. The rectangle hangs from a delicate, double chain that loops around the sides of the pendant. $52
3) Discs of Life Reclaimed Wood Necklace: for Her Why a great green choice? Handcrafted from recycled African ebony hardwood. Made in Canada so a minimal carbon footprint.
This chic silver string of five eco-friendly wooden shapes is certain to make a lasting impression. 32" length $92
4) Bamboo Nightshirt: for Her Why a great green choice? Bamboo is considered nature’s most sustainable and naturally regenerative resource. Bamboo fabric is softer than the softest cotton on the market today and is grown without fertilizers, pesticides or insecticides and is biodegradable. This nightshirt is made with non-toxic and AZO free dyes.
A super soft option for comfy nightwear that also looks and feels great as a long shirt with jeans. Short sleeve, rounded neck, falls above the knee. 95% viscose from bamboo, 5% spandex. S,M,L in black and cielo blue available $49
5) Purple Clutch: for Her Why a great green choice? Handmade in Canada using high quality naugahyde vinyl from the USA - free of solvents and ozone depleting chemicals - a hard wearing alternative to animal leather and all the resources used to raise animals.
Purple is the colour of the season and this clutch is it. Two snap pockets, sturdy zip and easy to wipe clean with a damp cloth. $36
6) Wooden Pirate Ship: for Kids Why a great green choice? Made from replenishable rubber wood which is preservative free and processed naturally. No harmful additives or coloring are used and all paints are tested for safety. Made by PlanToys which practices the “Three R’s” of green living: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. Their manufacturing processes are designed to reduce waste and save energy.
This wonderful pirate ship includes a one-eyed black beard and a dastardly crew of four, with lifeboat and hungry croc. Age 3 years + $55 7) Bug Balance Game: for KidsWhy a great green choice? Made from replenishable rubberwood which is preservative free and processed naturally. No harmful additives or coloring are used and all paints are tested for safety. Also made by PlanToys®.
Roll the dice and catch the bugs and then place them on the tree to see how long they can stay on for. The tree is 10.6" high. Age 3+ $25
8) Soda Can Robot Kit: for Kids Why a great green choice? Gives kids a hands-on education about the value of recycling everyday objects.
Build, recycle and create a unique robot that is as much a science project as it is a toy. The robug emits a buzzing sound like a real bug and moves across the floor. Great fun from a recycled can (not included). Crank and wind energy kits also available. Ages 8+
9) Mini Crank Lantern: for Him Why a great green choice? Offers a real alternative to grid electricity or fossil fuels. Made by Freeplay Energy, who through its non-profit Freeplay Foundation has distributed more than 160,000 Lifeline radios since 2003 in Africa and beyond, conservatively reaching six million listeners and making Freeplay the world leader in transferring wind-up technology to those least able to access the information and education that could help lift them out of poverty.
Reputedly the best self sufficient rechargeable lantern on the market. When you wind for power, the self-charge mechanism converts over 74% of your kinetic energy into stored electricity. The task light is ideal for reading at night, and an effective flashlight for walking around the campground. $32 10) Mohair Throw: for Anyone who Likes to Be Warm Why a great green choice? Recycled yarn samples have been used to create the fringe.
A colourful, multi-texture rainbow fringe accents this stunning, lightweight mohair mix throw. The robin's egg blue colour adds an instant touch of elegant coziness to any room. Also available in white snow, dark grey and chocolate brown. 70"x53" $160
These and other eco-chic gifts are available at Vancouver-based online boutique Lavish & Lime. We ship across Canada and offer a $5 gift wrapping service plus gift enclosure cards with a personal handwritten message - for free.
As autumn closes in, the cooler days and longer nights beg for warm soups, stews and a rich glass of red.
But what if the bottle remains unfinished? What if you've splurged, and it's a really good bottle? This about vino sustainability, not dumping or swilling.
There's only two ways to preserve an open bottle. You can either put something in the neck of the bottle to prevent oxygen from getting into the wine (doesn't help with the oxygen already in the bottle), or you can remove as much oxygen from the bottle as possible with a vacuum or inert gas, the latter of which displaces the oxygen and creates a protective blanket over the surface of the wine.
The vacuum process doesn't guarantee all the oxygen will be removed and is considered somewhat of a violent process as the wine's desirable aromas can also get sucked out.
In a limited trial of three vacuum-style stoppers, two inert gas systems, plus the bottle's original stopper on three contrasting wines, it became clear by the fourth day that the Private Preserve gas kept the wine fresher for longer.
A couple of squirts into your bottle followed by re-corking with the bottle's original cork and you can enjoy your wine up to a few weeks later, says Anthony Gismondi, one of Canada's leading wine critics and editor of gismondionwine.com. "Gas is the best way to go," he says. "It's so much simpler to use than pumping a vacuum - and more effective."
"One can of Private Preserve will last a good few months for the average consumer," said Gismondi.
Private Preserve is available at Lavish & Lime in single cans or as part of our Wine Essentials Kit - Wine 101 in a neoprene bottle bag - the perfect gift for anyone who enjoys wine. View the video below to learn more about our wine kit and for a Private Preserve demo, presented by Anthony Gismondi.
Now that the warm weather has finally arrived we're feeling optimistic, if not a little tired of rising gas prices. We’re planning for lots of get-togethers in the great outdoors - at home. All you need is a grill, a patch of grass or deck and get ready for some summer fun!
Here are five top tips to help make summer entertaining a breeze.
1. Keep it simple White serving dishes and dinnerware always looks appropriate and pairs well with any food. Go for the easy approach and stick to one-bite tapas-style foods - a napkin and fingers are all they need to nosh it up!
For a quick, easy tapas recipe, try this unforgettable grilled asparagus.
Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus
24 asparagus spears (2 bunches)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1/4 tsp pepper
12 thin slices prosciutto
Preheat barbecue to high and lightly oil grill.
Snap off woody ends of asparagus. Toss spears with olive oil, vinegar and pepper.
Cut prosciutto slices in half crosswise. Wrap each spear with a piece of prosciutto, allowing ends to be exposed.
Place on grill, close lid and cook about 1.5 minutes per side or until asparagus turns bright green and is tender-crisp.
Makes 24 wraps, prep time 15 minutes
2. Dip it in colour Dips with a selection of crackers, pita chips and crostini are always a hit - and easy. Serve your homous, spinach dip, tzatziki and even condiments in hollowed out red, orange, green or yellow bell peppers. Simply cut off the tops and stems and remove the sees from the inside of the pepper and fill these natural containers to the brim. Bonus: whole jars or containers of dips and condiments won't be ruined in the sun.
3. No-fuss flowers Fresh blooms create instant elegance at any casual get-together and can be as easy as trimming a few stems from the garden. Display them in a central jug, pitcher or vase or go for the multiples option with a few glasses or bowls scattered around the table. Set a few blooms among a bowl of limes for an effortless summer-chic look.
4. Forgiving candlelight Everyone and everything looks lovely in candlelight so be sure to light up and transform your yard or deck into a twilight paradise! Choose from seasonal hurricanes, votives, tea lights, patio lanterns, torches, white Christmas lights or our own new clear plastic modular candle holder that allows you to stack a few up to create your own sculpture of light.
5. Protect the juice For optimum flavour, be sure to protect white and red wine from direct sunlight. Keep white wine cool in pottery or stainless steel encasements and avoid decanting red wine in clear containers, use a ceramic pitcher instead. Cover with a napkin to discourage any wine-swilling insects. For more entertaining ideas, check out our selection of stylish servers and finishing touches - from our lovely white ceramic pitcher and 3-tier serving dish to our silver stackable napkin holders. And don't forget the kids! Our new line of uber cool, interchangeable Automoblox - a red sports car, purple SUV and green pick up truck - is sure to keep them entertained too!
This is it. The last day of our Winter Sale and our final Daily Deal. It's your last chance to save big!
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