Holts Contemporary Blog | Holt Renfrew

Where did the couple past months go? Has 2009 flown by with a blink of an eye, or is it just me? It seems as though the second we put sunscreen away the Christmas decorations are pulled out, and so comes holiday season at Holt Renfrew. Seeing the artistry of the Holts window displays and enjoying the warm atmosphere that has been created inside really lifts my spirits this time of year.

I was on a little mission to build an elegant Christmas basket for one of my best friends (Hi Ellie!) that flew in from London to spend the holidays here. Holt Renfrew’s Christmas gift selection is always diverse and has something for everyone so I knew I’d find the ideal items there. Since her and I come from very traditional backgrounds, I wanted to almost create a feeling of nostalgia with this gift so I geared towards the Holt Renfrew Gourmet items. Jams, jellies, chutneys, mixed nuts, chocolates… all brought me back to my grandma’s magical cellar of home made foods. A lot of the special and delectable items are only imported for the holiday season so if you or someone you know is a culinary aficionado, it’s definitely worth checking out!

Besides these opulent gourmet items, you can also find a plethora of playful stocking fillers and unique gifts at any price level.

The old year is ending…what a perfect time to say goodbye since my run as the contemporary correspondent for Holt Renfrew has also ended… This blog has become a big part of my weekly routine and late night editing sessions, accompanied by my trusty cup of tea of course. I can’t deny that being at the store so often was a pleasure and I became a master of battling downtown traffic every time to get there. This is not the end however; I have built an amazing relationship with everyone here and will continue to work with them on various projects. A big thank you to Carla, Lenirose and Kim for making everything so easy and accessible for me at our Vancouver location, and Cheryl for the countless emails back and forth -you guys are amazing. Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year to everyone. Thanks for reading and being a part of this brilliant social media initiative!