Holiday Gift Guide: Sources

Editor's note: See our November issue for a complete guide to local holiday shopping.

Page 39: Carte Blanche

Holiday greeting cards ($5.95 each) from Designs by Val. Available at Zing Paperie
and various other locations.

Page 40: For the Design Diva

Abstract Painting in Canada ($85) A beautifully produced history of the art form, from the 1920s onward. Various bookstores.

Bronze Dove Figurines ($64.95 each) and Black Current candles (in four sizes, $12.95-$29.95). Available from Liberty, 1635 W. Broadway, 604-682-7499; 1037 Marine Dr., North Van, 604-988-6695.

Sona Vessel by Michael Aram ($440), Cloisonné Porcelain and Brass Jar ($450) , Bolt and Nut Teak Vases ($98 each) all from Moulé, 1994 W. Fourth Ave., 604-732-4066; 2016 Park Royal South, West Van, 604-925-3679.

Aureus Vase (various sizes, $84-$185) and Noodle Knit Throw ($168) from 18Karat, 3039 Granville St., 604-742-1880.

Reclaimed Fur Pillows ($375) Made from vintage fox, beaver, and wolf pelts by local outfit Ouno
Design;

Page 42: For the Sport Junkie

G3 El Hombre Skis ($770), Salomon XA Comp 3 Trail Runnning Shoes ($109), and Freeplay Eye Max Weather Band Windup Radio ($57) all available from Mountain Equipment Co-op, 130 W. Broadway, 604-872-7858.

Dahon Speed Pro ($1,550) from JV Bike, 955 Expo Blvd., 604-694-2453.

Arc’teryx Stinger Jacket ($675) and Arc’teryx Naos 55 Litre Pack ($439.95) from Valhalla Pure Outfitters, 222 W. Broadway, 604-872-8872.

Page 44: For the Wild Child

Buildable Treehouse ($179) and Stacking Rainbow ($49.99) from Naturalpod.com

Lullaboos La Doll with Pod ($135), Licorice the Dog ($49.95) and Bilbo Imagination Toy
($35.95) all from Dandelion Kids, 1206 Commercial Dr., 604-676-1862.

Monte Cubino Chair ($90), Automoblox Red Sportscar ($35), Anne-Claire Petit Crochet Animals
($32), Magis Julian Red Seat ($110), all from Modern Kid, 45 Water St., 604-662-3181.

Laughing Elephant Shaped Books ($9.95) from Stepback, 3026 W. Broadway, 604-731-7525.

Page 46: For the Gadget Geek

Alexa Designs Tracer Neo Laptop Cases ($36.95-$44.95) from Simply Computing, 203-1690 W. Broadway, 604-714-1450.

Sony BRAVIA SXRD VPL-VW60 ($4999.99) available from Sonystyle.ca

Sanyo Xacti HD1000 ($1099.99) available from Ncix.com, 888-725-8880.

Nikon Coolpix S700 ($429.95) and Nikon Coolpix P5100 ($429.95) from Broadway Camera, 102-1055 W. Broadway, 604-733-9282.

Contexture Design 45 Nano ($45) available from 45ipodcases.com/nano

Archos 605 WiFi Portable Media Player ($325.99) from Best Buy, 2220 Cambie St., 604-638-4966.

Page 48: For the Epicurious

Le Creuset Tagine ($195) from Ming Wo, various locations.

& Fork: 100 Designers,10 Curators, 10 Good Designs ($79.95). Various bookstores.

Girolle cheese shaver ($43.95) from Les Amis Du Fromage,1752 W. Second Ave., 604-732-4218.

B.C. Gift Basket (individual items shown, entire basket: $177) from Edible British Columbia, 565-1689 Johnston St., 604-662-3606.

Wine Carrier ($24.99) from Gourmet Warehouse, 1340 E. Hastings St., 604-255-4345.

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