Category Archives: Christmas

For The Wine Lover

This handsome, embossed, hardcover journal from Hugh Johnson, allows wine lovers to record favourite – and least favourite – wines.  Easy to complete charts and boxes for tasting notes are combined with subjects such as choosing wine for particular occasions … Continue reading

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‘Tis The Season: Holiday Gift Guide Coverage

Joy to the world!  Holiday round-ups featuring the top coffee-table books of 2011 are hitting newspapers across the country and MANDA titles are on fire!  I love this time of year, not only is it satisfying as a publicist to see books I’ve … Continue reading

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GET YOUR UGLY ON!

 Every year, Manda has a tree trimming party and everyone is invited to take a well deserved break to decorate the office and indulge in some holiday beer cheer.  Yesterday, the tradition turned ugly. Taking a cue from the Ugly Christmas Sweater Party Book (Abrams Image, $18.95 CAN, … Continue reading

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Manda Makes a Wish, and Gives Thanks

Time to dig out the ornaments, hang the wreath and get that shortbread in the oven.  December is finally here, and despite below average snowfall and above seasonal temps, we at Manda are thrilled to welcome this very special time of year. Before kicking off … Continue reading

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Scissors, Glue & Pine Cones

There’s something heartwarming about receiving a handmade holiday card.  Knowing someone went through the effort to find the scissors, draw some nostalgic mistletoe and craft a personal note gets me every time.  Knowing this, it should come as no surprise that I’m a sucker for handmade decorations too.  … Continue reading

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