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THE GIFT OF A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP
Tucking yourself in each night is almost as exciting as the day’s events when it includes your own creations. Paula Grypma from Outlooks Design creates bedding with you. Manufactured in Canada, the possibilities are wide open from contemporary to bohemian. You design! Shams start at $343 per pair (king or queen); duvet covers $667 to $1,047 depending on Collection and size (king or queen).
Paula Grypma, Outlooks Design Sidney available at Muffet& Louisa or direct via appointment
outlooksdesign.com
THE GIFT OF A GOOD CONVERSATION
Imagine … you meet up with your best friend for coffee, stay for a glass of wine, eat house-made food and find unique gifts, all in the same spot on the Peninsula. The Brentwood Bay Village Empourium team makes sure you can just focus on your good conversation while they take care of an incredible selection of gifts, food and drinks in a charming atmosphere.
Brentwood Bay Village Empourium
Trafalgar Square, 7103 West Saanich Rd, Brentwood Bay
facebook.com/villageempourium/
THE GIFT OF FAMILY FUN
The days are long, but the years are short. Having fun together as a family is time where you get enjoyment, amusement or lighthearted pleasure, simply from being in each other’s company. Here is a simple idea: get your toque, mittens and family members who are up for some fun at the skating rink at Panorama. Helmet and skates are available. Family rate $13.50; skate rental $3.50; helmet (free selection available – best to bring your own bike helmet).
Panorama Recreation
1885 Forest Park Drive,
North Saanich
crd.bc.ca/panorama/drop-in-schedules/skating-and-arena
THE GIFT OF CREATIVITY
Whether you’re a professional or a beginner, all ages can tap into their inner artist with the newest trend in relaxation: colouring books! Fresh off the press is “Lost Ocean” from Johanna Basford (creator of Secret Garden & Enchanted Forest). Relax and enjoy a break from the stresses of everyday life with some coloured pencils and your colouring book. Animals $9.99; Enchanted Forest, 20 postcards $14.95; Eastern Magic $14.99; Lost Ocean $21.95.
Tanner’s Books
2436 Beacon Avenue, Sidney
tannersbooks.com
THE GIFT OF UNDISTURBED TIME TOGETHER
Sacred time means time for each other, undisturbed. It takes the initiative from one family member or friend to create sacred time. Put your electronic devices aside for the time you are with loved ones.
Love, connection, relaxation, positive communication … there’s a space where all this is possible: Face to Face. It’s kind of simple, and it takes commitment, but what you are left with is a gift.
