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Jan
09

We all had a gret time this Halloween. Now let’s move on to other celebrations. For instance, are you ready for Valentine’s Day? February 19th 2009 is almost here. Have you thought of the best Valentine gifts for him? Or are you going to buy gift baskets which everybody seems to like so much? At least I’ve seen some Gourmet food gift baskets that left me with my mouth watering. It is true that if you want to be romantic, some Champagne gift baskets may seem more suitable for the occasion. My favorites of all times are the Valentines message in a bottle cards, which can deliver my feelings with accuracy and with a lot of fun and creativity. If you don’t believe me, check these out:


The Gardener

Know someone who can’t stay away from their garden and don’t know what type of gift to get them? Well then look no more! You have found the ultimate gift for the gardener in your life. Gardeners by Upper Canada is described perfectly as “a combination of fresh balsam leaves and greens with mint and a touch of sage create the lush and herbaceous scent of herbal mint”. Included in this moss and twig gift basket is hand wash, hand scrub, hand lotion, lip balm, gardening gloves, and beautiful candles that they can enjoy after a wonderful day of gardening!!!


Romantic Pleasures

This luxurious planter contains perfect goodies for a romantic escapade either for your personal use or to give away. But beware-once you have discovered this treasure we guarantee that you’ll want to keep it for yourself!!!! You can choose between creamy milk chocolate scent (shown outside basket) OR, double chocolate raspberry scent (shown in basket). Basket includes a terry cloth bath pillow, face towel, bath powder, bubble bath syrup, candle, Molten Lava Fizzie and body lotion. It smells good enough to eat. Need we say more?


Mum 2 B

Make the Mom to be feel special! This gift will be like taking the spa home to her. Nestled inside this beautiful mesh heart shaped gift box is “The Complete Guide to Pregnancy, Childbirth and The Newborn”.Inside this book you will find “the most complete and up-to-date pregnancy and childbirth guide on the market…has established itself as the leading prenatal training manual with nearly 350,000 copies sold since 1984. The revised and expanded edition includes the latest information on risky pregnancies, in vitro fertilization, new medications and anesthesia, and more. Covers all aspects of pregnancy and children. Includes charts, illustrations, and photographs. The role of the father is also discussed. Various options in childbirth are presented along with the pros and cons of each”. Not only will she receive this wonderful book but also some soothing mineral bath and belly butter to help with her growing belly! And of course we can’t forget Gund’s super soft snuggle Teddy Bear. She’ll be singing your praises!


Men’s Spa

This is the perfect gift for that special man in your life! To start off he will receive from Danielle’s Madison and Monico Collection, a triple pocket doop travel kit which is perfect for vacation, business trip or home use. He’ll enjoy Chey’s bath products which include shaving soap in a travelling tin, body wash, aftershave lotion, a soft face towel and a bath scrungee.


So Chic

Bring the spa right to Mom’s front door! Relax, pamper and spoil her with this Upper Canada lavender with citron aromatherapy pack. She’ll find soothing bath and shower gel, body lotion, bubble bath plus essential accessories which include a scrungee and a soft comfortable towel. All this tucked inside a beautiful satin wrapped gift box adorned with beautiful flowers on the lid. This is sure to make her feel rejuvenated!


How Romantic

This is the perfect gift to bring that extra little romance to that special someone. This cute mesh heart contains chocolate body paint with paint brush, Sweet Like Honey Pleasure Powder with feather and a sweet Patchwork Bear for extra snuggling.


Revitalize

The name says it all…Revitalize her with this beautiful gift! Available in either passion flower & lychee (as shown in basket), or sweet pea & quince. Included in this beautiful hand bag is a face towel, bath glove, bath powder envelope, hand and body wash and hand and body lotion. The hard part will be deciding between these two wonderful scents!!!!


Key Lime Passion

This gift will make that lucky person feel like that they’re on a tropical island. It’s the perfect sentiment for any time of the year! This Key Lime passion fruit will definitely refresh them. Included in this beautiful hand bag is a face towel, bath scrungee, shower gel, whipped body soufflé that will definitely leave their skin feeling soft and sweetly scented and of course Upper Canada’s lip butter bling which will enhance the colour and shape of that special someone’s lips. Totally Refreshing!!!!


Sweet Rapture

They will love this beautiful sweet vanilla fig detoxifier gift pack. Besides smelling absolutely amazing, Upper Canada has made these with natural ingredients which are free of parabens, mineral oils and synthetic dyes. Included in this classic straw basket is a body loofah, salt scrub, hand and body lotion and hand and body wash. (Also available in Wild Mint Lime Scent)


Pedicure In a Bag

Similar to our Tender Footsies peppermint gift, this ultra rich, buttery formula will soothe and restore while the zing of peppermint refreshes tired feet. Included is a foot file, foot brush, toe separator, exfoliating foot scrub, soothing foot cream, pedicure foot soak and foot spray. This cute pink mesh tote is perfect to use as a make-up bag as well.


Freshen Up

They will never want to leave this behind! This beautiful pink grapefruit tanglo pack is one of our favourites. It is the perfect pick-me-up! What a surprise they’ll find once they open up their new canvas knapsack. Comes with bath scrungee, moisturizing body smoothie and frothy bubble bath.


SPRING SHOWERS

What do you get when you combine Upper Canada’s Intensive Therapy hand cream with Shea Butter, body wash, Foaming bath with Sea salts, loofah sponge and a metal watering can? You get the perfect gift to tell mom that you appreciate her! This reusable watering can is perfect for those summer months as a planter or to water garden and indoor plants. Mom will be so happy!

Jan
07

Valentines gifts don’t have to be expensive to be effective. A simple message, creatively wrapped in a bottle or in a heart box can do wonders in expressing the way we feel. When love and creativity go hand in hand, messages in a bottle are born. Originating from ancient times, when wrecked people were sending their requests to be save in bottles, and launched them on waters, the messages in bottles have passed the test of time, so they are here even on Valentine’s Day 2009, ready to be sent to our beloved ones. Each message bottle below sends a special message, so we can choose the one which we want to express your intentions to our partner in love and romance. For more information and larger photos, please click on the images below.


Air Force Bottle

Soaring through the skies reflects the color of our heavenly cobalt blue bottle. Truly a rare find! This bottle stands 13″ tall. Proudly displaying our Nation’s Air Force Emblem, this cobalt blue bottle makes a Forever Treasured Keepsake!


Tesoro

This Timeless Treasure is clear square bottle standing 8 1/2″ tall. For a limited time only, we are shipping the Tesoro Message in a Bottle with a Custom Branded HANDCRAFTED WOOD BIRCH CRATE AT NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE TO YOU for the Crate.


Donosa

This Graceful and Elegant Bottle Stands 8 inches tall and Boasts of Beauty and Grace for your Valentine. The Donosa will ship beautifully cradled in our Custom Branded Handcrafted Wooden Birch Crate at no additional charge to you for the Crate!


Heart of Roses

This Pristine Clear Heart Bottles Cradles Your Message with Rich Red Silk Rose Petals. A Huge Romantic Hit for Valentines Day! Your Heart of Roses Timeless Message will arrive nestled in our Custom Crafted Branded Birch Crate for a most impressive presentation!


Corazon

The Corazon’s deep beauty and richness in quality speak to love and romance. This is another best gift for Valentine’s Day. Handcrafted in Europe, these are truly one of a kind and quantities are limited. Your Corazon will be nestled in a custom branded birch crate at no extra charge to you.


Joya

Our Timeless Joya is a true Classic. This Message in a Bottle is Deep Emerald Green and is a truly elegant selection. It stands 12″ tall. Price includes our Burgundy Velvet Designer wine bag or you can upgrade to our Custom Wood Birch Crate


Amber

This bottle reflects the color of an amber jewel with a strong and slender style. A stunning addition to any home. This bottle stands 13″ tall.


Eterno

This very elegant and sophisticated selection touches the heart with a subtle hint of warm antique green and a heartwarming golden champagne glow. The Bottle stands 12″ tall.


Sincero

This Timeless Clear Heart Bottle shows the clarity and purity of your heart. A Valentine’s Hit. This bottle stands 9” tall with its elegant glass topper. An import with rave reviews! Your heart bottle will be nestled in a custom branded birch crate at no extra charge to you! One of the best Valentines gifts for 2009.


Atlantis Ship

This exquisite hand blown beauty is designed for the discriminating taste. An elegant import with the finest of quality. The ship is intricately framed within the indentation in the front of the bottle. This is a perfect gift for ship lovers and landlovers alike. Some sails are clear and some are blue. This bottle stands 12″ tall.


Champagne Wishes

This Very Elegant Bottle Shimmers and Glows with the Sophistication Of a fine Champagne. It’s a sure hit! Give one to your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day and drink it together.


Esparterro

This clear pristine bottle has clarity, sophistication and style. Its Timeless beauty and simple charm make it a classic message in a bottle.


Celeste

This heavenly cobalt blue bottle is a beautiful choice and a rare find. It is limited in quantity. The bottle stands 12″ tall.


Anchor of Atlantis

Who is your anchor in life…that someone whose love is a constant source of strength…and their love anchors you …without them you would drift to and fro… Send them your Timeless Message cradled in this beautiful Hand-blown Atlantis Anchor bottle that has sailed to us across the Atlantic Ocean.


Chestnut

The “Chestnut” embodies the warmth, richness, charm and elegance of Romance. This bottle stands 13″ tall.


Esperanza

This Bordeaux bottle is a powder blue with a high shoulder that speaks of hope and expectation. This bottle displays your message beautifully. It stands 12” tall


Albercca

This absolutely gorgeous, rich antique beauty was first spotted at an Old Spanish Inn cradled in a Small Village in the foothills of Albercca Spain. Its lush color and full body speak of rich treasure.


Marine Bottle

Our Emerald Green Bordeaux bottle boasts strong high shoulders that shine with honor. This bottle stands 12″ tall. Proudly displaying our Nation’s Marine Corps Emblem, this emerald jewel bottle makes a Forever Treasured Keepsake!


Navy

This stunning cobalt blue bottle is our Bordeaux style and is a rare find indeed, standing 13″ tall. Proudly displaying the Navy Emblem, this cobalt blue bottle makes a Forever Treasured Keepsake!


Coast Guard

Honor our Coast Guard with Style Perfect to send or receive. Honoring those who serve our great Country. A Great Keepsake.


Fire Department

Send one to or from someone in the Fire Department. Honoring those who serve our great Country. Perfect to receive or Send. A Great Keepsake.


Army

Our Emerald Green Bordeaux bottle boasts strong high shoulders that shine with honor. Stands 12″ tall. Proudly displaying our Nation’s Army Emblem, this emerald jewel bottle makes a Forever Treasured Keepsake!


Key To My Heart

This Pristine Romantic Selection Delivers the Key to Your Heart in a most elegant fashion. A Huge Romantic Hit that speaks to love and romance like no other. This Bottle has a clear heart shaped topper brimming with unique elegance. The Key To My Heart arrives nestled in a Custom Handcrafted and Branded Birch Crate for a most spectacular presentation!


Sqweezie Bear

Sqweezie Bear delivers your message in his arms with sophisticated Elegance. This clear pristine bottle has clarity, sophistication and style. The bottle stands 12″ tall.


Huggy Bear

This Sentimental, Adorable Huggy Bear delivers your message with Huggy Bear’s arms wrapped around the neck of your bottle to deliver your heartfelt Valentines message. This Timeless Message Bottle delivers a subtle hint of warm antique golden champagne glow.The Bottle stands 12″ tall color of bottle may vary.


TimelessSeaShores

The magic of the sea is captured in this Elegant Timeless Treasure.
We do not put sand in our bottles ONLY SHELLS as it is very messy and ruins the presentation when the recipient tips the bottle to remove the message and sand spills out on their clothes and floor.
The Sea Shells make a spectacular presentation and and keeps everyones memories happy ones.

For an absolutely spectacular presentation, add our Handcrafted Custom Birch Crate.

Jan
07

Valentine’s Day is one of the occasions when we can express our love for our life partner. This is a perfect time of year to offer cool gifts to the ones we love. Romantic gifts, expensive gifts, cheap gifts, or simply a nice, personalized Valentine’s card can speak volumes about our feelings. Valentines gifts are a habit of teenagers and young people, but also middle aged and even senior persons enjoy this celebration of love and romance.

Valentines Gifts Types

Depending on your mood, your creative skills or your relationship with the other person, Valentines gifts can be of several types. Let’s see what people like to give on Valentine’s Day, now, in 2009, as well as in former years. Times change, but romance stays the same, we have the same clichees, the same desires, the same feelings and mainly the same ways and methods to express them.
Valentine’s Day is a good reason for unleashing your creativity, in finding the craziest gifts ever, the most romantic ones, or the most unusual ones.