Fab 5: Left-it-pretty-late gifts
Credit to Author: Stephen Snelgrove| Date: Fri, 20 Dec 2019 19:00:35 +0000
So you’ve left your holiday shopping pretty last minute again. It’s OK, we get it — you’ve been busy, there have been a million friends to see and dinners to attend, and that little flu you had at the beginning of the month didn’t help either. But what to get as gifts, now that we’re nearing the finish line?
From surefire winners to gifts that will make them think you had it planned for weeks, Rebecca Tay showcases five last-minute gift ideas for anyone left on your gift list.
There’s no shortage of local-inspired candles, but we’re partial to these ones by Mala, a local company making theirs out of renewable soy wax, FSC-certified wood wicks made from post-consumer waste, recyclable cans, stickers, and 100 per cent post-consumer paper. Not only do they come in cute scents with cute names like Cereal, Chai, Date Night and Cabin Fever, for every candle you buy, a partnership with Tree Era means a tree will be planted in North America — and if you send back the tin and drop them an email, they’ll give you $1 off your next order.
Mala, malathebrand.com | $27
Buying something for the fashion-conscious can be a bit daunting, so unless you know precisely what their tastes are, it’s usually best to keep things safe. A Comme des Garçons pouch is a good bet: practical as a wallet or pouch for computer cables, gender-neutral, and available in everything from black or gold to this fun, bright green if you want to show that you tried a little.
Gravity Pope, gravitypope.com | $140
A thoughtful plant is always an excellent gift — not just at the holidays, but also for housewarmings, birthdays, weddings, graduations … you name it, there’s a plant for it. For a special touch, pot yours in this sturdy round plant stand by Ferm Living. Simple but chic, it’ll go with almost any design aesthetic (indoors or outdoors) and makes for a luxurious gift without being totally over the top.
Vancouver Special, vancouverspecial.com | $425
If you watch Dragon’s Den, you may have heard of truLOCAL, a meat delivery or subscription service offering non-GMO, pasture-raised and antibiotic free meats from small, local farms such as Farmcrest, Hopcott, and Ogopogo. You can gift a monthly subscription using their digital gift cards, or order before Dec. 23 for delivery by Christmas Eve. We’re into this Holiday Surf & Turf box, which contains two striploins, two filet mignons, two sockeye salmon fillets, plus wild caught shrimp and sea scallops.
truLOCAL, trulocal.ca | $129
This is a good gift for the person who loves taking pictures … or perhaps still has an Instagram addiction. It uses Bluetooth technology to connect to your smartphone, meaning you can print 2” x 3” photos directly from your phone. It’s the perfect way to celebrate all those pretty snaps in your camera roll … and perhaps a good way to start weaning someone away from the screen.
Canadian Tire, canadiantire.ca | $149.99