Canadian
Gift Guide
Your guide to buying Canadian this holiday season and supporting our local, small businesses! Items 1 - 8 are under $80 and items 9 - 16 are over $80. Be sure to check out their stockists to see if a store near you carries these items to save on the shipping wait (always tricky to nail this time of year)! This guide is basically full of brands and items that I personally love and I hope it can give you some inspiration or introduce you to your new favourite Canadian brand.
01 - Merge Goods Solstice Oil. This oil is so good. It's lightweight, smells delicious, and the packaging is so gorgeous it is an experience in itself. If you're a Millenial you're going to be tempted to keep the box in the cupboard for 12 years.
02 - Billy Bamboo Angora Wool Socks. I once gifted these with a card that said "I know that I'm gifting you socks, but I wouldn't do it unless they were incredible, life changing socks" and I stand by that.
03 - Jae Polgar Art Print. You know what makes you feel like an adult is getting pieces of art professionally framed and then having it last forever up in your home!
04 - Xenia Taler Side Plates. These are the most fun plates. We use our Xenia Taler dinner and side plates in the summer, for dessert, for pizza, and when we host!
05 - Bloem Botanicals Face Serum. I don't know how many times I've gotten a message saying someone has driven by my farm but it has actually been Bloem Botanicals. My mom got me this serum and it's a 10/10!
06 - Sauci's Hot Honey. Put this on toast with peanut butter!! Very good little stocking stuffer.
07 - Merge Goods Roll On Perfume. This is my favourite scent. And again, Merge's packaging is so beautiful. Another beautiful box for your cupboard.
08 - Billy Bamboo Alpaca Balaclava. My baby has been wearing balaclavas outside and it makes me want to wear a balaclava outside!
09 - LLOYD Fleece Toque. They're warm, they're cozy, they're soft, they're comfy, and they make every outfit look a little cooler.
10 - Caranina Ring Workshop. A lost wax carving ring workshop with Caranina in Hamilton. I've been eyeing these workshops for ages! So fun to learn something new and make your own piece of jewelry.
11 - Kara Yoo Baby Hazel Hoops. Classic, everyday hoops. I have these in silver and gold and I wear them daily! Jewelry is a risky gift so keep it simple and classic. If you're not sure if your recipient is a gold girl or a silver girl - ABORT MISSION. You have to be certain!
12 - A Bronze Age Kiku Croissant Bag. Kind of a splurge, but who doesn't love a good festive splurge? This is such a fun bag for an occasion. Going to a wedding? Kiku Croissant Bag. Find yourself attending a gala for some reason? Kiku Croissant Bag!
13 - A Bronze Age Celeste Scarf. A plaid scarf that you can style a multitude of ways? Yes, please. The ruffle detail is exceptional.
14 - Jae Polgar Espresso Mugs. These are the perfect size for a cappuccino. You need to get 2 or 4 of these, if we're being serious, you cannot get one.
15 - Eleventh House Jewelry Paloma Chain. A classic, simple chain that you cannot go wrong with!
16 - Eliza Faulkner Checked Mohair Scarf. Is there anything cozier than a big, soft scarf to keep you warm in the dead of Canadian winter?
