Finding the perfect gift is not a science, but you can increase the odds of getting it right! Here are our 65 fresh picks starting with our November issue Gotta Have It, and ending with a gift subscription to House & Home of course. Perhaps the best gift of all! Happy shopping!
Looking Good
1. Modern Oil Lamps
An updated take on the classic oil lamp, odorless and smoke free. Set the scene by grouping them together on a sideboard or dining table.
Products: Pod Oil Lamp, from $58 Hopson Grace
2. Go Anywhere Cordless Lamp
This year’s It Lamp is a cult favorite. It charges on its base, last for 13 hours, comes in multiple colors and is dimmable.
Products: Pina Pro Rechargeable LED Table Lamp, from $150 Amazon
3. Patinated Stoneware Vases
These versatile vases mimic the aged look of vintage stone in two sizes. Perfect for branches or on their own.
Products: Carmina Vases, from $129 Urban Barn
4. Fabulous Faux Branches
For any place that needs a hit of green, the faux eucalyptus sprigs are expertly dyed and have realistic veined detailing.
Products: Keimi Eucalyptus Branch, from $19 Urban Barn
5. Hand-painted Ceramic Platters
A series of three plates celebrating womanhood, these hand-painted platters feature an abstract profile with dreamy artisanal brushstrokes.
Products: Tala Ceramic Platter, $190 Ferm Living
6. Modern Menorah
This geometric menorah pairs traditional blue and white, then adds a pop of turquoise for good measure. Polished nickel candle holders lend a hint of sparkle.
Products: Mustique Menorah, $375 Jonathan Adler
7. Linen Printed Kilim Cushion
This fair trade Turkish linen print is crafted by artisans. The knotted fringe mimics iconic Turkish carpets.
Products: Anatolia Linen Kilim Cushion, $249 Au Lit
11. Refillable Diptyque Candle
With notes of moss absolute, cedar essence, and matcha accord, Diptyque’s new collection of eco-friendly candles offer the iconic brand in refillable glass vessels.
Products: Temple Des Mousses Refillable Candle, $385 Holt Renfrew
9. Footed Bowl
Handmade in Toronto for local retailer Hopson Grace, this sensual, simple bowl is a beautiful addition to a table or countertop.
Products: Low Footed Bowl, $395 Hopson Grace
10. Crackle Glaze Ceramics
B.C. ceramist Carol Demers takes inspiration from her local rocks, trees, lichens and mosses. Black clay reacts with white glazes when fired, resulting in one-of-a-kind finishes.
Products: Jars by Carol Demers, from $50 Pure Design Shoppe
11. Sculptural Ash Candlesticks
Perfect for a pared-back Scandi table, these black ash wood candleticks have clean lines in two heights.
Products: Victoria candlesticks (2-pieces), $155 Ferme Humminghill
12. Loewe Wax Candleholder
Comes in a series of nine colors and scents, this all-wax candle looks like it sculpted from wax.
Products: Wax Candleholder, $192 Holt Renfrew
For The Table
13. Playful Linen Napkins
Playful embroidered napkins sold in sets of four in four colorways.
Products: Colorblock Embroidered Linen Napkins (Set of 4), $219 Misete
14. Brass Chopstick Rests
Perfect as a hostess gift, these moon-shaped cast brass chopstick rests have a subtle textured surface. Boxed, set of 4.
Products: Chopstick Rest Four-Moon, $125 Mjolk
15. Fill-Your-Own Marbleized Crackers
Florentine-style crackers come with a party hat and trivia game card, with room to add a personalized gift and extra ribbon to tie up filled crackers.
Products: 12″ Fill-You-Own Crackers, Marble Set Of 6, $19 Indigo
16. Sage Nesting Bowls and Tray
These soft sage bowls are made in Portugal from recycled clay. Place them on the oval tray for serving, or display the tray by itself on a coffee table or console.
Products: Serving Ceramics Set, $219 Fable
For Foodies
17. Hygienic Silicone Scrubber
Pop this handy scrubber into a stocking: it comes in three shades, is made from antibacterial, odor-free silicone, and can be disinfected by running it through the dishwasher.
Products: Dotti Super Scrubber, $7 Dotti
18. Super Soft Linen Tea Towels
Elevate your kitchen with tea towels made from high-quality, European linen. They are absorbent as well as durable, and come in many colors.
Products: Linen tea towel, $19 Etsy
19. Classic French Steak Knives
Laguiole knives have a long history dating back to the 18th-century. This fresh look features glossy white handles, in a set of six.
Products: Laguiole Steak Knife Set, $60 Home Societe
20. Barista-approved Coffee Maker
From Nespresso comes the new ultimate home espresso machine. Spoil the coffee lover on your list.
Products: Vertuo Creatista Stainless Steel, $749 Nespresso
21. Ribbed Blender
Fluted details are showing up in kitchens everywhere, including this high-powered blender with whisper-quiet volume. The texture makes it easier to grab and go for hectic mornings.
Products: Beast Blender, $223 Amazon
22. Teal Nonstick Fry Pan Set
This made-in-Italy cookware collection from actor Stanley Tucci has a woven induction base that stays flat to deliver superior results on all stovetops, in a combo of teal and warm metal.
Products: GreenPan™ Stanley Tucci™ Ceramic Nonstick 4-Piece Fry Pan Set, $510 Wiliams Sonoma
23. Agave Dutch Oven
This classic dutch oven simmers soups and stews. Plus, is part of Le Creuset’s new Agave collection in a bold new color.
Products: Agave Round Dutch Oven, from $435 Le Creuset
24. 6-in-1 Oven
The new Wonder oven is the latest multiuse kitchen tool from Our Place, maker of the Always Pan and Perfect Pot. The 6-in-1 stylish countertop appliance can air fry, bake, roast, toast, reheat and broil, all with its steam-infusion technology.
Products: Wonder Oven in Steam, $195 From Our Place
25. Teak Handle Chef’s Knife
Home cooks who take their knife skills seriously will appreciate this well balanced, hand-polished German steel knife. This award-winning all-purpose knife will become a go-to for chopping, slicing and dicing your everyday ingredients.
Products: Cangshan Chef’s Knife, $148 Amazon
Be My Guest
26. Roku Gin
Made with six botanicals found only in Japan, this gin mixes in coriander seeds, yuzu, sakura flowers, sencha tea and shansho pepper to boost the liquor’s classic juniper berry flavor. Add a slice of ginger for an updated G&T.
Products: Roku Gin, $53 (CAD) LCBO (Canada) From $40 (US) The House of Suntory
27. A Fruity Cab
Looking for a perfect pairing for hearty holiday mains? This 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon has notes of sweet black fruit, warm oak spice and chocolatey texture, framed by bright acidity and fine tannins.
Products: 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley, $50 Robert Mondavi
28. Easy Care Faux Leather Tray
Embellished with brass handles, this vegan-leather tray is easy to wipe down if spills happen, but it also can corral candles, magazines or vases.
Products: Tenly Round Tray Cognac, $99 Urban Barn
29. Earthy Stoneware Pitcher Set
This set of three stoneware pitchers in a chocolate-colored speckled glaze come with their own round pine tray. The rustic trio is perfect on a cabin or chalet coffee table.
Products: Stoneware Pitchers With Pine Tray, $98 Amazon
Home Tech
30. AirFly Pro Bluetooth Wireless Audio Transmitter
Say goodbye to cords, this transmitter lets you use AirPods, earbuds or headphones anywhere to transmit audio from in-flight entertainment, gym equipment, gaming devices, and TVs. Plus, there is a battery life of 25+ hours for extra long trips.
Products: Twelve South AirFly Pro Bluetooth Wireless Audio Transmitter, $55 Amazon
31. Customizable Multiroom Speaker
New to Canada, this powerful Swedish speaker is completely customizable. Upload a photo of your favorite print or wallpaper to Defunc and the image will be reproduced on the speaker cover to blend into a room’s palette or pattern.
Products: Wireless Speakers, from $288 Defunc
32. Portable Smart Touch Screen
Move this screen to where the action is. The built-in battery is wireless and lasts for up to three hours on a single charge — enough for a movie, workout, or even a study session.
Products: StanbyME Rollable Smart Touch Screen, $1,300 LG
Luxe Laundry
33. Heathered Flannel Sheet Set
This sheet set in classic heathered grey is plush and cosy, and comes in a cotton storage bag.
Products: Soft & Cozy Flannel Bundle Heather Grey, from $344 Au Lit
34. Scented Bath Set With Linen Waters
The perfect hostess gift, this new line smells like linen drying in the sun. Made in Provence, it includes linen water, French milled bar soap, liquid soap and a reed diffuser to freshen skin, rooms and laundry.
Products: Pure Linen Scented Bath Set with Linen Water, $111 Au Lit
35. Snap-On Bedding Labels
Perfect stocking stuffers, these tabs make it easier to identify sheet and duvet cover sizes and mark the orientation — no sewing or ironing required. Each package contains four tabs of the same size.
Products: Snap on bed labels, $17 Etsy
36. Organic Mosaic Towels
Inspired by hand-woven Turkish towels, this organic cotton version has an absorbent, raised jacquard pattern, and the ochre, clay and white colors have a cool, retro vibe.
Products: Organic Cotton Mosaic Towels, from $34 Parachute
Bookshelf
37. Country Houses In The Hudson Valley
William Abranowicz is a go-to photographer for high-end decor publications for over 40 years, and is a resident of New York’s Hudson Valley. In this book he photographs 20 eclectic retreats in the valley belonging to creatives, a yogi, and BBQ chef John Markus.
Products: Country Life: Homes of the Catskill Mountains and Hudson Valley, $60 Amazon
38. Classic British Decorating
Eclectic English style isn’t fading, and photographers like Simon Upton (Vogue, House & Garden ) have given it a reboot. Divided into the city and country, the homes of creatives and influencers exemplify classic British decorating.
Products: London Living: Town and Country, $58 Amazon
39. U.K Stylist Ali Heath’s New Book
The latest book by U.K. Interior stylist Ali Heath is a cross-section of global homes owned by 12 creatives, antique dealers and designers — all beautifully styled and heavy on humble charm.
Products: Create: At Home with Old & New, $33 Amazon
40. Traditional Decorating Projects
This book from the publishers of Veranda is a collection of 30 homes from elegant, world-class designers (such as the Quebec-based team of Les Ensembliers). Included are mountain and lakeside hideaways, seaside-retreats, metropolitan manses, country cottages and petite pied-a-terres.
Products: Veranda Simply Chic, $54 Amazon
41. Ralph Lauren Looks Back
Designer Ralph Lauren homes are as aspirational as his fashion. If you know a RL fan, they will love an insider look at his sprawling Colorado ranch, Jamaican island retreat, Fifth Avenue penthouse, a seaside home in Montauk and a country estate in Connecticut.
Products: Ralph Lauren A Way of Living: Home, Design, Inspiration, $68 Amazon
42. Elevated New York Style
Husband and wife team Jesse Carrier and Mara Miller design for New York’s style elite, like Vogue’s Anna Wintour. In addition to Beaux Arts townhouses and Brooklyn brownstones, this book reveals actress Jessica Chastain’s chic apartment overlooking Central Park.
Products: Defining Chic: Carrier and Company Interiors, $35 Amazon
43. The Only Design Magazine You Need
Give the design lovers on your list the gift of House & Home inspiration all year long with a yearly subscription for decorating inspiration in every season.
Products: House & Home
Pure Pleasure
44. Chic Candle Accessories
Trimming candle wicks prevents soot buildup and adds to candle burn time, so brighten the season with this kit containing a wick trimmer, extinguisher, shovel and even a rechargeable candle lighter.
Products: Candle Accessory Set, from $26 Amazon
45. Personalized Linen Shoe Bags
Keep a closet on point and protect shoes with beautiful dust bags made of high quality European flax. Flax is antimicrobial and lightweight, and each bag can be personalized by name and thread color.
Products: Dusty Rose Linen Shoe Bag, $28 Etsy
46. Classic Cane Umbrella
This umbrella’s tight, 210-thread count 50″ canopy will keep you dry, while the wind-tension frame system resists inverting in strong winds. A light fibreglass shaft is topped by a comfortable leather grip.
Products: Davek Elite Umbrella, $200 Davek NY
47. Eco-friendly Weekender Bag
Made from 12 recycled plastic water bottles, this weekend bag fits two days worth of outfits, plus a toiletries case and laptop. The spill-proof surface stands up to airport coffee accidents, and you can add monogrammed initials.
Products: Weekender Bag, $550 Paravel
48. Monogrammed Organic Canvas Nesting Cubes
Take packing cubes up a notch with the owner’s initials. Made in three sizes from 100% organic canvas trimmed in Italian leather, each organizer is lined with water-resistant fabric, with zippered mesh pockets and elastic loops to keep items in place.
Products: Nested Travel Organizer Trio in Canvas, $200 Leatherology
49. Toasty Shearling Clogs
Cozy, cushy, 100% wool clogs are breathable for all-day wear, with sturdy foam soles when stepping out of the house. Don’t be surprised if they stay on long past breakfast.
Products: Shearling Wool Clogs, $140 Parachute
50. Leather Catchall Valet Tray
A staple on entry tables, nightstands and desks, this catchall tray can also be unsnapped and packed flat for organization on the go (and it can be stamped with gilded initials).
Products: Square Valet Tray, $65 Leatherology
51. Luxury Lipstick Gift Set
If the sight of a Hermès orange box makes your heart beat faster, share the love and gift this refillable Rouge Hermés Gift Box set designed by Pierre Hardy. It includes a wearable satin lipstick, lip balm and rosy lip enhancer embossed with the brand’s name.
Products: Rouge Hermès Gift Box, $282 Holt Renfrew
52. Fringed Equestrian Cashmere Scarf
Czech artist Jaroslav Sůra was inspired by rudimentary printing techniques when creating this scarf for Hèrmes. Showing two abstract horse images, the scarf is a blend of cashmere and silk with hand-fringed edges.
Products: Velky Lov Fringed Scarf 65, $580 Hermes
Spoil Me
53. Rimowa Anodised Aluminum Suitcase
Rimowa suitcases are beloved by celebs for their good looks, durability and maneuverability. The Original Cabin case is made from high-end anodised aluminum so it’s tough and lightweight, and fits neatly in overhead compartments.
Products: Original Cabin, $1,860 Rimowa
54. Cashmere Color Block Throw
Whether it’s used as a throw or wrap, cashmere is eight times warmer, softer and lighter than wool to regulate body temperature, while the color blocking looks just as sharp around your shoulders as draped on a sofa or chaise.
Products: Color Block Throw, approx. $1,300 Black Goat Cashmere
55.Alhambra Pendant
The classic four-leaf clover design of Van Cleef & Arpels’ Alhambra pendant has been a symbol of luck since its creation in 1968. The distinctive beaded design is reimagined in new materials like carnellian, tiger’s eye and mother of pearl.
Products: Sweet Alhambra pendant, $2,290 Van Cleef
56. Glam Citrine Studs
Looking for studs as effervescent as a glass of champagne? The 18K gold claws that secure the citrine stones are embellished with pavé diamonds for subtle sparkle that works day and night.
Products: Chatelaine® Stud Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold with Citrine and Pavé Diamonds, $1,800 David Yurman
57. Mixed Metal Chain Drop Earrings
A mix of warm and cool metals flatter every skin tone. These arresting chain link earrings are crafted from sterling and 18K yellow gold so they can segue easily from office to cocktail party.
Products: DY Madison® Chain Drop Earrings in Sterling Silver with 18K Yellow Gold, $1,450 David Yurman
58. Multicolor Dog Leash
Know a very pampered pooch? Then match them up with a designer dog leash from the house of Hermès in stitched saddle leather. The pattern is inspired by the brand’s Medor stud, and secured with a snap hook in hand-polished stainless steel.
Products: Medor dog leash, $800 Hermes
59. Woodsy Hand-poured Candle
Named for Ernesto Che Guevara, this scented candle conjures Havana, with head notes of bergamot, heart notes of patchouli and oak and base notes of tobacco, amber and leather.
Products: Trudon Ernesto Large Candle, 98.7 oz, $610 SSENSE
Posh Pets
60. Gentle Deodorizing Pet Wash
Treat fur babies to a skin-pampering shampoo sesh that leaves them minty clean. This wash’s deoodorizing lemon rind, tea tree leaf, and spearmint leaf cleanses coats gently while calming sensitive skin.
Products: Aesop Animal Cleanser Shampoo, $51 Holt Renfrew
61. Classic Ticking Dog Bed
This bed would look great at the cottage, or in a country kitchen. The durable machine-washable cover is made to withstand even the toughest diggers and the fill is channeled to prevent lumps to stay fluffy and cushioning.
Products: Ticking Stripe Dog Bed, from $55 The Foggy Dog
62. Denim Blue Braided Dog Collar
Portrait photographer Anna Bussolotto launched her Italian dog accessories in 2016, and the details shine in this collection. This collar’s brushed, rose gold hardware pops against soft, blue Napa leather collar for a luxe look.
Products: Ferdinando Braided Leather Collar, approx. $180 Due Ponto Otto
63. Marbleized Pet Bowls
Upgrade a pet’s dining experience with marbleized concrete bowls with stainless steel inserts. The matching tray holds the bowls in place so they won’t get knocked over by excited dogs at chow time.
Products: Bowls small size with its support in Grey Marble, $125 Ferme Humminghill
64. Classic Bridle Leather Leash
Owners of the most energetic breeds will appreciate the strength of this sturdy English bridle leather leash. Accented by real brass hardware, it will only get better with age
Products: Dog leash, $85 Ferme Humminghill
65. Italian Dog Bag
Made from organic cotton, the Margaret dog bag will fit dogs under 17 pounds. It has leather handles that will become softer over time, while protective bottom studs prevent the bag from getting dirty when placed on the ground.
And that’s a wrap! Don’t forget to treat yourself to a House & Home subscription!
Products: Margaret Organic Cotton Dog Bag, approx. $650 Due Ponto Otto
Author: Talia Hart and Wendy Jacob
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