Decorating & Design
November 2, 2021
50+ Holiday Gifts At The Top Of Our Wishlist
If ever there was a year to get your holiday shopping done early, this would be it! Stuck for ideas? Fret not, we’ve got you covered with 30 fabulous gifts that you can purchase online with the click of a button and have shipped to your home — no crowd-battling mall visits necessary.
From Canadian-made to BIPOC-owned and Indigenous-crafted, this carefully curated assortment of items has something for everyone.
Scroll down to see our holiday gift ideas and shop early this season!
Amber Wine Glasses
Stemware in vibrant hues like Amber Smoke (pictured) or Cobalt Blue feel fun and festive. This female, bipoc-owned business champions the art of colored glass with hand-blown pieces made in Poland.
Floral Ornament
With its chinoiserie-like pattern and pretty pink colorway, this glass ornament adds whimsy to Christmas trees.
Celebratory Bubbly
Presented in a gorgeous faceted glass bottle, this dry prosecco with citrus and floral notes hardly needs gift wrapping.
Luxury Soy Candle
Nothing sets the holiday mood like a responsibly-sourced candle in Alpine Cedar, Northern Mint, or Maple. Maple & Lather’s 100% natural soy wax candles are hand-poured, packaged with recycled material, and come in additional scents like Orange Bergamot, Lemon Verbena and Lavender Flower.
Coffee Table Tome
Modern maximalist designer Philip Mitchell’s new coffee table book is a source of inspiration and joy. Click here to see Philip and his partner Mark Narsansky’s historic cottage in Chester, Nova Scotia decked out for the holidays.
Tabletop Sculptures
Available from the Art Gallery of Ontario, these Inukshuk sculptures carved from soapstone, black marble and serpentine in Nunavut support indigenous artists.
Zesty Soap & Lotion Set
An energizing blend of sunny lime zest and warm cypress, keep this handy trio within easy reach while creating a decorative display in the kitchen. Gift set includes: Concentrated Dish Detergent, Hand Soap with Olive Oil, Regenerating Hand Cream and convenient Bamboo Tray. Also available in Coriander and Olive Tree or Sea Salt and Amalfi Lemon.
Limited-Edition Print
You may recognize Toronto-based artist Alanna Cavanagh’s whimsical illustrations from the pages of The Globe & Mail or The New York Times. Her limited-edition Artifacts silkscreen print, with its collection of black vases, is strong and graphic.
Sleek Hanukkah Candle Holder
The luxe Block Chanukiah from Via Maris is crafted from solid terracotta with a glossy aluminum finish. Bonus: the base compartment can store up to 44 candles.
Jolly Flannel Sheets
Au Lit Fine Linens, the beloved Canadian bedding manufacturer, has a new limited-edition set of red flannel sheets that are made of 100 per cent cotton so they’re breathable, warm and made-to-last.
Color-Blocked Corkscrew
Ergonomically perfect and pleasing to the eye, Alessi’s colorful corkscrew is a must-have accessory this season.
Rich Red Wine
With its ruby red color and ornate label, Cupcake’s Red Velvet wine from California couldn’t be more fitting for holiday fetes.
Tree Tribute
Celebrate the season of giving by planting a tree in the name of a loved one. This Canadian family business makes it easy to give back to the planet in a heartfelt and everlasting way.
Marbled Resin Bowl
This durable resin bowl is made of waste material sourced from the oil industry. The hand-poured design is crafted in Australia, turning an otherwise castoff material into something beautiful and purposeful.
Solid Stone Candleholders
Elte’s Snug candleholders are handmade by stonemasons who have been honing their craft for four generations. The pieces are made from remnant stones up to 500 million years old from a small mountain quarry in Barcelona.
Handy Hostess Jug
This versatile glass jug is ideal for entertaining: it holds 1.35 liters of any beverage from water to cocktails and the slim profile doesn’t take up too much room on a buffet table.
Plush Throw Blanket
With eight jewel tones to choose from, it’s easy to find the perfect faux fur throw to complement your decorating style.
Seasonal Coffee Sleeves
Whether you prefer your coffee to be spicy, sweet or nutty, Nespresso’s festive assortment has you and your guests covered with their beautifully packaged pods.
Blown-Glass Vessel
A modern mouth-blown glass decanter with a rich espresso hue makes a luxe statement atop any bar cabinet.
Jewel-Toned Throw Pillows
Velvet pillows in sunset hues with fringe detailing are a sumptuous addition to any sofa or chair when cool weather hits.
Chic Cheese Knives
The Havana cheese set has an edgy but timeless design that will elevate any tablescape. Crafted in mango wood and plastic wire with a stainless steel blade, they’re a stylish addition to cheese and charcuterie boards.
Revolutionary Bedding
Rest easy with a new hypoallergenic pillow or duvet with mineral-enriched fibres that dissipate heat and a breathable cotton cover. Plus, these Simba products are totally vegan friendly and contain no animal products such as wool.
Moody Accessories
Concrete Cat is a workshop that was founded in 2007 on the outskirts of Edmonton. Their strikingly beautiful concrete-based products, ranging from trays to incense holders, turn a pedestrian material into one-of-a-kind works of art.
Yukon-Made Soaps
Handmade in Whitehorse, these artful all-natural soaps come wrapped in contemporary artworks by Canadian artists and make a great stocking stuffer and powder room addition.
Olivewood Salad Servers
When it’s time to break up all the decadent holiday meals with a simple salad, reach for these natural olivewood servers crafted by artisans in Albania.
Brass Incense Burner
The unique Stack burner takes burning incense to a whole other level, literally! Three brass tiers ensure smoke emerges peacefully and meditatively.
Woodsy Picture Frames
Urban Barn’s new Oslo Burl frames make displaying photos or artwork on gallery walls and tabletops easy. For a festive and personal touch, swap in some family photos from past holiday seasons before gifting.
Handmade Candleholder
Made in Stratford, Ontario, Wills & Prior’s new Clay candleholders are an artisanal gift any host would be delighted to receive.
Artisanal Wooden Dishware
Elise McLauchlan began her career working as a window display designer for U.K. brand Mulberry. Now she crafts heirloom-quality wooden objects, like maple trays and walnut mortar and pestles, in her Vancouver studio.
Shapley Gold Mirror
Ikea’s new Svansele mirrors come in three golden silhouettes and make a pleasing first impression in a front hall or powder room — just in time for holiday hosting.
French Dishes
This set of handmade French porcelain bakeware is as handsome as it is elegant — the ideal gift for the baker in your life.
Metallic Coasters
Add trivets and coasters in contrasting shades of nickel and oxidized brass to bring instant, luminous style to your winter table.
Sustainable Speaker
This portable Wi-Fi speaker looks stylish laying down, standing up or hanging on the wall. It’s also Cradle- to-Cradle-certified, which means the construction is as sustainable as possible, and it’s built to last.
Hot Pink Luggage
This update on Rimowa’s 2 classic rolling cabin suitcase fits the exuberant mood of a long-awaited trip.
Retro Bar Cart
The rattan renaissance continues! This sophisticated bar cart is a cool gift for a home mixologist. Martini, anyone?
Vibrant Throw
Handmade in Spain by artisans, this cosy throw is the perfect gift for brightening up a sofa or bedscape.
Chic Charging Tray
Part accessories tray, part wireless phone charger, this desktop device is 100 per cent great-looking.
Color-Blocked Tray
Perfect as a catchall on a foyer table or set atop a dresser, the Manege change tray has color blocking and an oval shape inspired by horse racetracks.
Shiny Stopper
A wine stopper is a fun present for an oenophile — the mirror- polished stainless steel orb adds festive sparkle to a bottle.
Golden Flask
Small, simple and surprising for the price, this flask might be the ultimate stocking stuffer.
High-Tech Speaker
With interchangeable fronts, this Wi-Fi-enabled wall-mounted speaker blends into any decorating scheme. And thanks to the collab with Sonos, it sounds as good as it looks!
Machine-Washable Rug
Designer and ceramicist Jonathan Adler takes his signature aesthetic to the floor with this new collab. Not only are these rugs beautiful, their covers are interchangeable, stain-resistant and machine washable.
Swanky Speaker
This luxe portable speaker is a design object in its own right, with leather detailing and a light show that synchronizes with your music.
Sophisticated Chess Set
Cap off holiday fun with a classic board game that looks stylish enough to live on your table all year.
Negroni Manifesto
Photographer and bon vivant Matt Hranek’s adoration of the negroni is legendary. His book is packed with recipes, stories and all-time great versions of this most special drink.
Wood-Handled Knives
Shinola has teamed up with Crate and Barrel to create this collection of steak knives, a must-buy gift for the home cook.
Foldable Tote
A tote that folds flat so you can slip it into your carry-on. Hauling your souvenirs back home has never been easier. And it’s made with 22 upcycled plastic water bottles!
Handblown Glasses
They’ll love receiving this glassware by the British designer: the cocktail glasses are handblown and the puck-like bases, sleek and sturdy.
Tasseled Coasters
Rest festive drinks on tassel-trimmed handwoven coasters that have been crafted on traditional looms by Salvadoran artisans.
Jet-Setting Coffee Table Tomes
Whether they’re looking for vacation inspiration or just armchair travelling, this collection of books will have them dreaming of far-flung destinations.
Bourbon Maple Syrup
This Indigenous, female- owned business makes maple syrup from local ingredients. This special batch is infused with barrel-aged Kentucky bourbon.
Ontario-Made Walnut Bowls
These handsome sculptural bowls are made exclusively for Wills & Prior by McKay Woodwork.
Cobalt Carafe
Perfect for coffee lovers, a bright carafe is sure to start their day off right.
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