As for me, now that Black Friday sales have creeped north of the border, I've been anxiously putting together my shopping list for this weekend. I am determined to finish up my shopping before December and there are lots of deals to be had out there! I'm making more purchases online this year but that always tends to be risky for us Canadians... if you're shopping cross-border, you never know if you're going to be hit with hefty shipping fees, unexpected duties, or difficult return policies.

With the exception of West Elm and Pottery Barn Kids (which I always shop in-person because I love visiting these stores), I've had great online experiences with the brands listed below. Here's are a few sales I'll be checking out:  Note: I'll be updating this over the weekend with more discounts so check back!

Indigo.ca:
50% Off Top 50 Books
40% Off Select Holiday Decor
30% Off Select Pillows & Throws
50% Off Super Soft Cozy Robes

My top picks (click through to the item)



Banana Republic:
50% off 1 full priced item (code for US: BRFIFTY, code for Can: BRCFIFTY)
40% off sitewide (code for US: BRFORT, code for Can: BRCFORTY)