SURF IT
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December 2, 2008
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Homebodies love the holidays. It's a licence to huddle around the hearth.
And thanks to web shopping options that just keep getting better in Canada, cooking, decorating and crafty projects can now be the focus of attention. No more trips to the mall!
For fellow homebodies, kitchen items are the perfect gift. And Canadian sources for cooking gear abound online. Buying from Canadian sites can cut down on shipping time, keep costs down – since you won't have to pay duties – and support the homegrown economy.
kitchenstuffplus.com – For reasonably priced basics, check out the site for Canada's largest discount kitchen store chain.
citychef.ca – For gourmet gear, including high end appliances and a broad selection of every kitchen tool and accessory imaginable, see this Vancouver-based web store.
hightechonline.ca – For the design freaks who take form as seriously as function, check out the shopping site for this Toronto-based store, which specializes in minimalist style.
gardenscape.ca – For the cook who likes to grow her own, see the web store for Toronto's top source for gorgeous gardening gear. See the gifts section for colourful pre-packaged ideas.
For classic dinnerware, serving dishes and table linens, check out linenchest.com, website for the prestigious Montreal-based home fashion store.
Daphne Gordon
Toronto Star