I am president of Karma Exchange, a local company that partners with Vancouver businesses to raise money to support the educational aspirations of young women in Ghana. Our motto is Shopping with Heart, so when I was asked to suggest the perfect place to find a gift for your holiday host or hostess, I turned to our Karma Exchange partners. You get to support charity simply by shopping at these stores. Now thats the Christmas spirit!
Basket of goodies
Ill put a package together of Dawn Tea from Bel Cafe, Cookies from Cloud 9 (delicious gluten-free treats) and some wine from Marquis as they sell an extensive collection of exclusive products.
Petley Jones Gallery
This gallery has an extensive collection of contemporary and historical art works including original etchings, prints and a frame shop everything you need to find a beautiful piece of art. I have selected my gifts and shall have them framed. Etchings and framing sales contribute to Karma Exchange.
Manito Silk
My bed is all silk and I absolutely love it, so I thought to share this luxury with a few friends. This company has affordable small items such as robes, throws and pillowcases. Now, only to choose the colours! I believe this company is the citys only destination silk bedding store and I know this Christmas theyre going to have a number of gift items ($99).
Paris Cliniqe
Its my fave spa because it has an infrared sauna 60 minutes helps your body detox and lose 600 calories. They sell packages so I like to give this to my extremely social friends a great way to recover from all those parties. Another option is a bio lift facial. Its not your regular treatment as this one works on muscle tone, so perfect for my more mature friends.
Personal Organizer
My sister Rosario is an organizer, so for some of my friends who have everything, I give them an extra pair of hands for two days. Need to take the Christmas decorations down? New Years resolution to clean your closet? Done! This is always a very well-received gift.
