Lifestyle

  The humble peppercorn wasn't always so...   Black Pepper is so commonplace we often take it for granted, but that has only been the case in recent history. The peppercorn, which has been used by humans for thousands of years, was once traded like currency, earning it the nickname 'black ...

Alessi, the Italian design company, has been creating amazing products for your home since 1921. Collaborating with starchitects such as Zaha Hadid and internationally recognized designers such as Michael Graves, Philippe Starck and Richard Sapper Alessi has produced some of the absolute best ...

The Polar Vortex has been tracking its way across North America and it isn't even officially Winter yet! Comfort, warmth and home are upper most in people's minds. GRShop.com and Gabriel Ross have many cozy gift items in stock, ready to ship. The Menu Afteroom Teddy can be a home ornament as ...

This week I am again looking to London, England and an exhibition of Jasper Morrison's design objects and furniture. The exhibition, "Thingness", is on at  Switch House, Tate Modern, London until October 2nd. It is a concise survey of Jasper Morrison’s thought and design process over the past ...

Father's Day is celebrated all over the world and honours our fathers and fatherhood and the influence of fathers in society. It’s his day. Why not indulge him with a fully modern gift from GRShop and Gabriel Ross. We do have many items in stock for quick and easy shipping, check out our Gifts ...

The spring and summer gift giving season begins very soon with Mother's Day on May 8th. Then it moves to Father's Day on June 19th. And wedding season is all summer long. GRShop.com and Gabriel Ross can help you find gifts for all occasions and we also have a gift registry for couples who would ...

Designed by Alessandro Mendini and a best seller since it was first produced in 1994, the Anna G. corkscrew is a tongue-in-cheek homage to a real woman. Her smiling face has become something of a cult figure over the years, giving birth to a family of objects for the table and kitchen in a wide ...

Meet another of our friends in the Rock Bay area, Victoria's focal point for creative industries. Give cheese a chance with The Melt Truck, always a favourite with Gabriel Ross employees.   It's hard to go wrong with crispy grilled bread and warm gooey cheese, and The Melt Truck ...

Thanksgiving was a good warm-up for the seasonal holidays ahead and the gathering of family and friends. Now is the time to buy a new dining table and chairs that fits the whole crowd. The Essay Table from Fritz Hansen, shown here in walnut, combines well with a mix of Series 7 chairs, which ...

Raise your glass this Summer to the Iittala Sale, 20% off until August 4, 2015. What can be better than this for Summer? The Iittala Essence Set of Two Cocktail Bowls.   Distinctive, combinable and multi-functional Finnish design, Iittala makes essential objects that enrich your ...