Chanel Purse Spray
On May 5, 1921—the fifth day of the fifth month—Coco Chanel launched her N°5 fragrance, which went on to become the world’s most popular perfume. This winter, the limited-edition Chanel N°5 L’eau eau de toilette and N°5 eau de parfum arrive as purse sprays, along with bracelets featuring a lucky number five charm so they can be worn on the wrist for on-the-go seasonal scent.
Breville Oracle Jet Espresso
’Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the shops, not a barista was brewing. To fill those coffee needs and help give you a boost to finish the gift-wrapping and stocking-stuffing, there’s Breville’s new Oracle Jet espresso maker. With auto grind, auto dose, and auto tamp along with its Auto MilQ, which produces dairy-alternative microfoam (settings include soy, almond, and oat), the sleek machine’s touchscreen creates barista-perfect hot coffees as well as cold brews in minutes.
Purdys Snowballs
For the festive sweet tooth, there’s Vancouver institution Purdys, which delivers crowd-pleasing chocolate that’s artful in all the right ways. This season’s new Snowballs, made with Canadian cream, feature rich fondant enrobed in white or dark chocolate, then rolled in coconut.
Highlands Hot Stone Spa Treatment
The new Highlands Hot Stone at Canada’s only Lush spa begins with a Scottish stone consultation using 250-million-year-old Scottish marble. The scent of Furze incense, inspired by the Celtic ritual of “saining” in which dry branches are burned to cleanse and protect the environment, follows. Finally, warm natural Scottish basalt stones massage the body with the help of an oil bar infused with mugwort, a plant sometimes used to calm the nerves.
Aveda x Altuzzara Holiday Collection
The limited-edition Aveda x Altuzarra Holiday 2024 Collection connects one of the fashion world’s most celebrated luxury designers, Joseph Altuzarra, with one of the beauty world’s most purpose-driven hair-care brands, Aveda. With 12 Aveda gift sets to choose from, the collaboration also includes two collectible accessories made with recycled material: the Nightbloom Twist headband, 94 per cent recycled material, features a twist knot detail, while the Nightbloom cosmetic bag, 97 per cent PET, doubles as an elegant evening clutch.
