1. Distinctive Duffel
The Herschel Supply company’s Sutton duffel bags are available in a variety of colours and patterns, which are both unisex and easy to tote. Perfect for travel, these bags have a roomy interior and a pocket on the outside. Shown here in the Night Camo colourway.
Available at Herschel Supply.
www.herschel.ca
2. A Winner for Wine Lovers
Designed to fit a full 25-ounce bottle of wine, the BrüMate Winesulator keeps wine at its optimal temperature for more than 24 hours. Available in 18 colourful designs, this wine canteen is triple-insulated and has a leak-proof lid.
Available at Wine Craft.
www.winecraftstore.ca
3. Fresh Scent
Coco Mademoiselle is a fresh scent by Chanel Paris. Evoking lightheartedness and mischievousness, this eau de parfum will be a welcome gift to the fragrance fans in your circle.
Available at The Bay.
www.thebay.com
4. Vocal Visitor
Perfect for travelers, the JoneR Voice Language Translator Device offers instant two-way translation of 55 languages and 75 dialects. In less than one second, your speech is translated into a voice message and a text record with 98 per cent accuracy. Noise-cancelling microphones enable the JoneR Translator to work in noisy environments, and the translation result is easy to read.
Available at Amazon.
www.amazon.ca
5. Sci-fi Speaker
The 7 Arc Star floating Bluetooth speaker fuses design and technology for advanced sound quality and a sci-fi look. A built-in rechargeable battery offers more than 10 hours of continuous playing at 60 per cent volume, and a USB port in the base charges the speaker.
Available at Amazon and Walmart.
www.amazon.ca and www.walmart.ca
6. Colourful Cushions
These pillows, designed by Joana Vasconcelos for Roche Bobois, are part of the BOMBOM collection, which includes cushions, rugs and sofas. They’re available in three sizes and six designs, with a white or black background.
Available at Roche Bobois.
www.rochebobois.com
7. Contemporary Corkscrew
The Peugeot rechargeable electric corkscrew is sure to be a holiday favourite. Fully automatic, this beechwood corkscrew in matte black is equipped with a foil cutter and LED charging indicator.
Available at Linen Chest.
www.linenchest.com
8. Branching Out
Made of alloy, these vintage-style napkin rings make a statement on the holiday dinner table. Each gold branch has a stunning leaf design with intricate detailing. Sold in a set of four.
Available at Linen Chest.
www.linenchest.com
9. Give Me a Ring
Perfect as a stocking stuffer, these beautiful stacking rings from Gloria Bass Design are available in three kinds of gold: white, yellow and rose. Mix and match the many styles (gear, coil, diamond) for a personalized, original look.
Available at Gloria Bass Design.
www.gloriabassdesign.com
10. Self-Cleaning Safety
The LARQ self-cleaning water bottle purifies water every two hours while keeping your beverage cold (for 24 hours) or hot (for 12 hours). An integrated UV-C light also helps neutralize up to 99.9999 per cent of all bacteria, making this an excellent gift for the exercise buffs in your world.
Available at The Bay.
www.thebay.com
11. Picture-Perfect
The Meural WiFi photo frame showcases the digital pictures in your phone. Simply link the albums in your smartphone to the digital frame to bring your photos to life. Available in two sizes: 13.5 inches tall and 15.6 inches tall.
Available at The Gadget Flow and Meural.
www.thegadgetflow.com and www.meural.netgear.com
12. Stylish Stand
This elegantly crafted guitar stand by Natural Collection is designed to complement the beauty of the musical instrument it supports. It’s available in maple or walnut wood and has a hand-stitched cork fabric sleeve, which provides a layer of protection between the guitar and the stand.
Available at Natural Collection.
www.naturalcollectionstands.com
13. You Spin Me Round
Made from sustainable bamboo and designed in collaboration with members of Bob Marley’s family, the “Stir It Up” turntable by House of Marley has an automatic start feature, anti-skating control and a recyclable aluminum platter. Perfect for spinning 45 or 33 RPM vinyl records.
Available at House of Marley.
www.thehouseofmarley.ca
14. Perfect Putting Indoors
Golf aficionados appreciate the Accelerator Indoor Pro Putting Green with its automatic ball return and high-quality turf that simulates grass. Perfect for the home or office, this putting green allows golfers to practise throughout the winter.
Available at Sport Chek.
www.sportchek.ca
15. Noticeable Notes
The Wacom Bamboo Smart Pad Folio takes written notes and converts them into digital files. Organize, edit and share your notes and sketches on your IOS or Android Bluetooth-enabled devices using the Wacom Inkspace app. The Inkspace cloud service allows you to sync your notes and access them anywhere at any time.
Available at Canada Computers and Electronics.
www.canadacomputers.com
16. Speaker Shades
Sunglasses or speakers? The Bose Frames Tenor glasses are both. Protect your eyes from sunlight while discreetly listening to music. Polarized lenses and audio technology are combined to produce high-quality sound that you’d never expect from sunglasses. Be freed from headphones and able to interact with the world around you. The acoustics are hidden at the temples.
Available at Bose.
www.bose.ca
17. Personalized Prints
Wirelessly connect and print photos using the Canon Ivy mini wireless photo printer. Customize your photos—adding emojis, filters, text and stickers—by using the companion app before printing and distributing. A convenient peel-and-stick back lets you adhere photos to any surface, and the durable photo paper is smudge-free, water- and tear-resistant. Comes with a pack of 10 sheets of two-inch by three-inch zink paper. Shown in rose-gold but also available in mint green and slate grey.
Available at Best Buy.
www.bestbuy.ca
18. Discreet Dash Cam
With a car key-sized profile, the Garmin 1080p mini dash cam is discreet and practical. Mounted behind a car’s rear-view mirror or on the windshield, this camera offers a 140-degree viewing lens and automatically records footage when plugged into a power source. Wi-fi and Bluetooth technology make it easy to upload saved footage, and a built-in G-sensor and accelerometer automatically save a backup of the current recording when an accident occurs.
Available at Costco and Best Buy
www.costco.ca and www.bestbuy.ca
19. Snooze and Score
Learn about the quality of your sleep with the Withings sleep pad monitor. Slip it under your mattress to monitor your sleep cycle, heart rate and snoring. Fully compatible with Alexa, this monitor analyzes your data to provide you with customized reports, designed to advise you of the parameters that impact sleep duration, sleep depth and interruptions. It also measures the time it takes to fall asleep and awaken.
Available at Withings.
www.withings.com
20. Portable Party
The vintage-look Marshall Stockwell II Bluetooth wireless speaker keeps the party going. Perfect for poolside gatherings, the IPX4 water-resistance rating is combined with a durable build. Play music with any Bluetooth device at a range of up to 30 feet from the speaker. Multi-host functionality also lets you connect and easily switch between Bluetooth devices so anyone can connect to play music.
Available at Best Buy.
www.bestbuy.ca
21. Pretty Poppies
Designed by Sami Ruotsalainen as part of the Oiva dinnerware collection, this Marimekko Unikko teapot recalls the flower-power aesthetic of the 1960s. It has a porcelain strainer to ensure an excellent brew. Perfectly paired with the matching mug and plate, this set is designed to make teatime cheerful.
Available at EQ3.
www.eq3.com
21. Simple Storage
Compact and foldable, the Leo basket can be used to store toys (for children or dogs) or laundry, depending on your needs. A large circular bamboo frame with a magnetic closure for easy transportation functions as a handle and encases a neutral grey fabric.
Available at EQ3.
www.eq3.com
22. Coastal Candles
Inspired by the majestic forests of the Pacific Northwest, Hollow Tree is a small-batch candle company in the coastal mountains of British Columbia. Connect with the scents of the trees: pine, fir, cedar, redwood and balsam, to name a few. These candles are aromatic, clean-burning and last 60 hours.
Available at Hollow Tree.
www.hollowtree.ca
23. Artistic Aromatherapy
This incense holder, made of rose quartz and brass, is sold with a 50-stick package of incense by Cinnamon Projects. A functional objet d’art, it includes a chunk of rose quartz that cradles an incense stick atop a brass tray. Rose quartz is said to promote love and relationships.
Available at Goop.
www.goop.com
