Sarah Richardson made my Mom cry!

My mom is a huge Sarah Richardson (design guru) fan, so when I had the opportunity to meet her, I had to ask her for an autograph. Being the classy woman she is, she was happy to personalize a photo of herself writing - "Merry Christmas Sheryl - Sarah Richardson"

I framed the photo in a beautiful silver frame that even Sarah Richardson would approve of and put it under the tree on Christmas day. My mom's mouth dropped to the floor when she saw what it was, followed my a few tears.

Even though it is August, Sarah Richardson's autographed "Merry Christmas" photos still has a prominent home in my parent's living room.

Thanks Sarah!

Keep your gift giving unique and inexpensive -
The Gift Geek

Rhys Turned 1 with a personalized book

For my special friend Rhys' first birthday I bought him the most amazing personalized story book from Shutterfly. Now I have seen these types of books before and they have been fairly poor quality. My purchase was quite the opposite. For $35 (reg $39.99) I received a high quality, personalized book for my little friend. I provided Shutterfly with a photo of Rhys, his birth date, hometown etc.

Here is how it turned out:

Hard Cover cover book featuring Rhys

One of the photos of Rhys inside the book

Another photo inside the book - excuse the photo quality - taken with my blackberry

Throughout the book Rhys' name, city, birthday and more are woven through the book. I was so happy to receive an email from Rhys' mom with the photos below telling me how much the little man liked his gift.

Rhys with his new book and a bit more hair ;)

He recognized himself!

Shutterfly offers Sesame Street, Dora, Diego and Sponge Bob personalized book. Order before Aug 10, 2011 and save 30%. Purchase the book for only $27.99.

Yours in Gift Giving -
The Gift Geek

What is the best Christmas gift you have ever received?

I'd love to hear the best Christmas gift you have received. Please leave a comment and I will feature your gift idea in an upcoming post.

Even the gift geek needs some help ;)

Keep on gifting - The Gift Geek

I didn't think I could be a bigger fan of Admiral Road ... but I am!

I have blogged numerous times about one of my favourite companies - Admiral Road.

They sell the most amazing blankets for babies, kids and even dogs - yes my pup ethel has one.

If you haven't checked their site lately - you should. They have a few new ADORABLE designs:
Personalized Elephant Baby Blanket - Boy
Personalized Elephant Baby Blanket - Girl
Personalized Lion Baby Blanket


Personalized Blossoms Kids Blanket

I also think some of their camp blankets are new as well. They are certainly worth checking out.

I love the new products Admiral Road!

The Gift Geek

Coming soon! Toronto One of a Kind Christmas Show & Sale

I go to the One of a Kind Show at least once a year. This year's Christmas show runs from:

Thursday, November 25 to Sunday, December 5, 2010
Weekdays and Saturday 10am-9pm, Sunday 10am-6pm

Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place

TICKETS ONLINE

$10 Adults
(A $2 saving compared to ticket at the door!)
$6.50 Senior (65+)
$6.50 Students (13-17)
Free Children (12 & Under)

TICKETS AT THE DOOR

$12 Adults
$6.50 Senior (65+)
$6.50 Students (13-17)
Free Children (12 & Under)

Parking
Surface (Monday - Sunday) $13 daily, then $10 after 6 pm
Underground (Monday-Friday) $13 daily, then $10 after 6 pm
Underground (Saturday-Sunday) $15 daily, then $12 after 6 pm
Ontario Place parking $5 per day

Hope to see you at the show -
The Gift Geek

Gift Guides in time for the holiday season

Many online magazines/bloggers have published gift guides in time for the holiday season - check a few of them out below.

- NOW Toronto Holiday Gift Guide - 2010
- High-Def Digest Holiday Gift Guide 2010: The Essential Holiday Blu-rays
- 2010 Holiday Gift Guide: Geeky Gadgets, Fashionable Finds, and Great Buys For Boyfriends!
- CultofMacs 2010 holiday gift guide for teens

- CultofMac’s 2010 Holiday Gift Guide for Women

Keep your gifts unique - The Gift Geek

Proud to be a Torontonian!

When I came across this excellent piece of art from Ork Posters, I just had to get it. It was ordered today and I can't wait to have it framed and hung in my condo. For only $22 USD - poster ( 30" x 24")or $27 USD- screen print (30" x 24") you can get one of these awesome typography art posters of your favourite city:

POSTERS - White and black OR blue and green (below)

Screen Prints - Brown and Yellow or Red and White (below)



I learned about this company when The Toronto Star featured a Toronto artist creates similar art of Toronto neighbourhoods using words. Dave Murray sells his typography art of three Toronto neighbourhoods through his online store.

The three neighbourhoods are: Kensington Market, The Ossington Strip and Queen West & Parkdale.

The posters are printed on Japanese hemp paper and are 100% acid-free and lightfast - 21" x 31" in size. Posters are between $40-$50 Canadian dollars and there are three colour options.


Dave Murray is starting on Leslieville next, according to the Star article.

Although I believe in supporting local artists, I don't have a connection to any of the areas featured in Dave's art, so I purchased from orkposters.com. In saying this,I do look forward to seeing the neighbourhoods Dave will feature in the future.

Keep your gifts unique -
The Gift Geek