By Leroy Graham

For the Romantic
Premier Jour Fine Lingerie
1288 St. Clair Ave. W., Toronto, ON
pjlingerie.com

A roaring fire, a glass of wine…sounds like the makings of a perfect winter’s night. Why not add even more heat by paying a visit to Premier Jour Fine Lingerie. The well-known boutique offers a range of services, including exclusive male-only shopping nights. So, fellas, shop with ease and enjoy the fact that the gifts under the tree won’t be the only thing to unwrap.

For the Music Lover
Beyoncé:  I Am …World Tour DVD
beyonce.com

This is a gift that’s guaranteed to bring a smile and a shimmy of the hips to the music lover on your list.

Current queen of pop, Beyoncé, gives fans a glimpse behind the scenes of her wildly successful I Am … World Tour. Viewers also get to enjoy a virtual concert with Beyonce, as she goes through a 30-song set featuring her most well known tracks.

For the Social Butterfly
Canon Power SHOT SD4500 IS
Digital Camera
canon.ca

Instead of using your cell phone to take grainy, low res images, step up to the plate with something better.

The Canon Power SD4500 IS Shot digital camera delivers exquisite image quality, has a 10x optical zoom with Optical Image Stabilization, and provides the power to shoot distant subjects with sharp precision and details. It’s perfect for capturing the high-spirited moments of a holiday party as well as the embarrassing ones after you’ve had too much eggnog.

For the Chocolate Connoisseur
Chocolat Noir Gourmet Chocolates
647 235-5400
[email protected]

The person on your list with a sweet tooth is sure to appreciate something more special than boring store-bought chocolates.

Chocolat Noir is a company specializing in gourmet chocolates, which come in three selections: Classic (non-alcoholic), Premier (alcoholic) and Fusion (a combination of both). You can also order a 30-piece Fusion platter if you really want to spread the sweetness. The best part is that all of Chocolat Noir’s products are nut free, unless a special request is made, so anyone can enjoy.

For the Art Collector
Custom art by Vivid Beauty Designs
ArtScape Triangle Lofts. 38 Abell St., Toronto, ON
vividbeautydesigns.com

A picture is worth a thousand words — and nothing says more than a one-of-a-kind piece of artwork.

Vivid Beauty Designs allows clients to purchase pre-existing prints or order custom creations. The company specializes in portrait art.

For the Spiritually Enthused
A journey with the Rock Store
602 Markham Street, Toronto ON
therockstore.ca

Tucked away in Ed Mirvish Village, the Rock Store offers treasures from deep within the earth, meditation aids or spirituality-based jewellery. Also available are gift certificates for any products or reiki and energy healing sessions.

For the Selfless Soul
Help to change the world by donating to a life-saving cause
giftsthatmatter.ca

Each year, Canadians across the country help combat global poverty by shopping online or donating on behalf of loved ones at giftsthatmatter.ca.

From seeds and clean water systems to goats, these tax-deductible gifts are matched three to one by the Canadian International Development Agency. An initiative of CHF, one of Canada’s longest standing international development organizations, Gifts That Matter transforms the lives of those living in poverty, struggling with drought or famine, or living with HIV/AIDS by allowing them to become self-sufficient.

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