Who doesn’t love to make a space their very own? Serve up smiles and style with our .CA Home and living gift ideas! Browse everything from high-end kitchenware, hand carved tables to one-of-a-kind Indigenous wall art—and much, much more. Let your creativity and eye for design lead the way.
Kitchen & Bar
riotceramics.ca
Everything here is lovingly handmade, glazed and fired in B.C.’s Okanagan Valley, and they’re oh-so-striking and unique. Who wouldn’t want to elevate their normal beverages to modern art status?
periwinkledesigns.ca
Bid adieu and a fond farewell to the old-school plastic wrap! Periwinkle Design creates ultra-colourful, eco-friendly, zero-waste lifestyle products, including beeswax food wraps and bags and “unpaper” towels that you simply wash, roll-up and reuse.
finebatiks.ca
Brighten a loved one’s home this holiday season with a beautiful Indonesian batik. These ultra-colourful, hand-woven cloths feature intricate designs—like cherry blossoms, birds and floral arrangements. Perth, Ontario’s Fine Batiks offers batik table runners, tablecloths, napkins and batik silk scarves—all completely unique from the next. A true statement piece for any dining space.
liveedgedwoodcraft.ca
What started out as a retirement project has now seen Live Edged Woodcraft founder Bill Major become a bona fide wood artisan. He rescues discarded Ontario hardwood from the landfill and reshapes it into gorgeous, naturally treated charcuterie and cheese boards that are one-of-a-kind. A perfect, rustic way to display that decadent holiday spread! Now, pass the cranberry-infused cheese.
vincaskitchen.ca
Get out of the generic big-box stores and meet a kitchen shop with tons of heart and character! Vinca’s Kitchen caters to all things cooking and baking, carrying a huge selection of high-end kitchenware and decor that’ll let you pamper the gourmet chefs in your life.
potandpantry.ca
Found on Ottawa’s lively, historic Elgin Street, Pot and Pantry is the place to shop for anyone with a passion for food and home. They’re a curated kitchenware boutique that’s packed with high-quality, Canadian-made cookware, utensils and décor, along with mouth-watering gourmet grocery items.
saltshop.ca
In addition to their clothing line, SALT carries Canadian made and upcycled home accessories, décor, wellness products and clothing—all with a special focus on ocean conservation.
ardentearthstore.ca
This is your source for zero-waste living and environmentally friendly home products. Ardent Earth’s expertly curated collections help take the guesswork out of vegan shopping. That way, you’re guaranteed to find sustainably sourced, cruelty free products made locally and for a fair wage.
Living and lifestyle
nextchance.ca
Not-so-fun-fact: 540,000 tons of gift wrap and bags are thrown away each year in Canada. (Insert horrified Kevin McCallister face here.) Next Chance is changing all that with the first-ever, fully-reusable giftwrap created from salvaged textiles. It’s really the best of both worlds.
timberware.ca
Give something that’ll be lived-with and well-loved for many years to come. Ottawa-based Timberware creates custom, handcrafted solid wood furniture, including harvest tables, bookshelves and desks. We think you’ll find that every piece they produce strikes the perfect balance between rugged beauty and functionality!
nuspace.ca
IKEA, take a seat. Now, this is where fresh, clean modern design is at! Montreal-based Nuspace brings together bedroom and living furniture, tables and décor from top local designers, as well as international brands. It’s a smorgasbord of home style that gives you near-endless options to freshen up your special someone’s space.
commonhousestudio.ca
Give humble houseplants a major glow-up with a fashionable planter from Niagara Falls, Ontario’s Common House Studio. Featuring cool, modern, hand-painted designs, and available in a range of shapes and sizes, these planters add loads of life and character to any space!
midhavenfurniture.ca
Sometimes that perfect statement piece can’t be found in the present day. Toronto’s Mid-Haven Furniture carries a carefully curated selection of genuine, mid-century modern furniture (produced between 1945-1969) that they lovingly restore to its original glory. Fall in love with the clean lines, smooth, streamlined shapes and serious “Mad Men” vibes!
presslandgeneral.ca
Pressland General is a cozy, retro-looking shop located in downtown Mission, B.C. They offer a range of gifts from locally made skincare products, to hilarious cards, classy stationary and rugged outdoor apparel. But wait—there’s more! Pressland General also boasts their own screen-printing space, where you can get custom-printed tees, vinyl stickers and more created for that extra personal touch.
twistedgoods.ca
Twisted Goods’ philosophy is simple: give good gifts. Words to live by, right? Well, they’re here to support your holiday endeavours with an impressive selection of home décor pieces, tech gadgets and kitchen accents that are just plain fun (not to mention funny!).
allotallove.ca
Looking for a fabulous, handmade gift for a new parent on your list? Check out these baby and toddler patchwork quilts from Allotallove. Not only do the designs feature all sorts of bold colours and shapes, but they’re perfectly suited for life on the go with kids—whether it’s in the car, out for a stroll or on the floor for tummy time.
doday.ca
Founded by Toronto-based international students, Do Day brings bold colours, minimalistic design, affordability and functionality to their collection of home accessories. Put a few of their products together in a room, and suddenly you have a VERY lively living space.
Home Goods and Decorations
withinthegrainwoodworking.ca
There’s something delightfully homespun about hand-carved goods. The artisan duo behind Within the Grain Woodworking creates everything (and anything) from useful kitchen tools and charcuterie boards to rustic-looking home décor. A super-thoughtful way to add some warmth and character to anyone’s space.
dianesullivan.ca
Fun fact: Diane Sullivan’s distinctive creations can be found in many private and public collections across Canada! Her specialty? Arabesque pottery that’s ornately detailed and straight-up stunning. Browse her lineups of porcelain kitchenware or decorative pottery and prepare to be blown away.
copperalley.ca
Ottawa’s Copper Alley is where you go to shake off the doldrums and liven up your space. Their curated collection of equitably sourced home décor brings a fun, breezy outdoorsy feel that anyone who’s not a fan of the short, dark winter days can appreciate.
primetimedisplays.ca
Prime Time Displays offers the sleekest, cleanest jersey display case that we’ve seen. Plus, it’s lightweight, easy to install and shatter-proof, to boot!
homefinally.ca
Now, you can give the gift of a cozy atmosphere. How, you ask? By picking out a few Nordic-inspired pieces from Home Finally. Everything from the deeply satisfying Klippan wool blankets to their “Hunted and Gathered” collection of rare, vintage decorative pieces helps infuse every corner of your space with warmth and comfort.
northernoverboard.ca
If your doorframes and fireplace mantles are currently unadorned, Northern Overboard has you covered with their distinctive décor made to fill all those spaces with warmth and character. It only makes sense to start with their Christmas Collection, with quaint wintery villages, the nativity scene, sleigh rides and more!
mycustomsportschair.ca
Get your special someone’s favourite sports team logo emblazoned on a foldable Adirondack chair made from recycled materials in Stoney Creek, ON. The chairs are also super-durable and maintenance-free, so their looks won’t fade.
wemetwirework.ca
Want to go beyond your garden-variety gnome or tacky Santa for outdoor decor? Laura Ouimet, the artist behind We-Met Wirework, creates incredible, life-like sculptures made from galvanized chicken wire that plus up any lawn or garden space. And if your special someone wants to try their hand at wire art, We-Met offers DIY kits.
woodswoman.ca
Woods(wo)man Woodworking founder Jackie Toner incorporates exotic woods, natural colours, as well as glass structures to create kitchen and homeware pieces that are both beautiful AND functional. Have a totally unique design in mind for your loved one? Drop Jackie a line and have it created as a commissioned piece!
ourglowinghearts.ca
You know the “with glowing hearts” bit of the national anthem? Well, they can now be purchased! Started as a way of showing support to healthcare workers during the height of the pandemic, Our Glowing Hearts creates handmade, heart shaped, neon lights that radiate true Canadian love for one another.
vibestyle.ca
Vibe Style—based in Esterhazy, Saskatchewan—strives to deliver positive vibes with every single product they carry. True to their mission, there’s plenty here to feel great about! Treat your peeps to funky, fresh-looking home accents, cozy throws, scented candles, colourful kitchenware—and more.
getthegoods.ca
A quick browse of their online store quickly confirms that Get the Goods lives up to their namesake. This Whistler, BC-based firm sources around 2,500 products from talented craftspeople in developing countries, and local artisans in BC. You’ll find no shortage of stylish home décor, bar and kitchen gadgets, jewellery and accessories.
pickitfence.ca
Pick It Fence is a Pembroke, Ontario boutique carrying a full slate of on-trend clothes and home décor pieces. With such a large selection, there’s plenty to comb through— including colourful cushions and rugs, photo frames, florals and small furniture.
bigeddyglassworks.ca
It’s amazing how the right gift can fill someone’s cup, eh? But in this case, the gift IS the cup. Revelstoke, BC-based Big Eddy Glass Works creates beautiful hand-blown glassware that are each unique and add a big pop of colour to all the holiday beverages!
creamlifeandstyle.ca
Need to find the right vintage vibe for your space? Cream Life + Style’s collection of art, textiles, glassware and décor is deeply inspired by the 60s and 70s rock n’ roll counterculture. They hunt all over Canada to find pieces that are high-quality and unique, while also curating special items from local makers.
onesixtyone.ca
Nestled in Cambridge, ON, One Sixty-One is a boutique shop that carries products from over 100 local makers within—you guessed it—161 kilometers of the store. Browse by maker and check out an impressive selection of décor pieces, wall art, pillows, kitchenware and more.
paulthemaker.ca
Based in Goderich, Ontario, Paul the Maker is a one-man, custom woodworking operation, producing anything from solid, cedar Adirondack chairs for the cottage, to intricate wooden artwork for your walls.
