2017 Holiday Gift Guide: Warm, Canadian & cozy gifts
As temperatures drop and winter takes hold, you can never go wrong with warm and cozy gifts for everyone on your list. From fuzzy feet to a good night’s sleep, these Canadian companies are offering the perfect presents to chase away the chills.
Handcrafted Mattresses from LunaZen
Give the gift of sleep! Local mattress company LunaZen handcrafts their ultra-comfortable beds in Vancouver. And unlike companies that compress their mattresses in boxes, LunaZen ships theirs in full length so as to not compromise on quality. Not only will they take your old mattress away to be recycled free of charge, but with every ten mattresses sold, one will be donated to local shelters. Available online with free shipping.
Holiday Slipper Socks from Bootlegger
Keep those feet feeling warm and fuzzy with Bootlegger’s Holiday Slipper Socks. At just $10 per pair, they’ve teamed up with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada to create a limited edition collection, where $1 from every purchase will be directly donated to the charity. Available online or at all Bootlegger locations across Canada.
Kerastase Hair Masques from Suki’s Salons
Pamper your locks with these perfectly sized stocking stuffers. These at-home hair masques are great for anyone experiencing dry, staticky hair synonymous with this time of year. Highly nourishing, the Kerastase Nutritive Masquintense is available in two formulas: one for fine hair and another for thicker strands. Available at all Suki’s locations.
At-Home Spa Experience from Spa Utopia
No cozy night is complete without a few simple at-home spa indulgences. Relax and unwind with Body & Salt’s Pure Himalayan Bath Salts and Spa Utopia’s Natural Face Mask. Offered in eight calming scents, the salts offer numerous benefits, including muscle relaxation, reduction of inflammation, and skin hydration. The mask is made with moor mud that is perfect for detoxifying, clarifying and purifying the skin. Available online or at Body & Salt and Spa Utopia locations.
Comfy Nightshirts from Au Lit
Made exclusively for Au Lit, these classic style nightshirts are featherlight and buttery soft thanks to a blend of bamboo, cotton, jersey and spandex. Once you slip it on, you’ll never want to take it off! Available in two colours, pick up one for them, and one for you.
Litchfield No.1 Scented Candle
With a 50-hour burn rate, you’ll be gifting a sanctuary of scented bliss. The exclusive aromas of Litchfield No.1 evoke the feeling of home, thanks to notes of juniper, cedar and myrrh. The candles are a blend of vegetable and soy wax, cotton wick, and perfumes. Available online and in-store.
Teaja’s Mulled Berry Herbal Tea
A hug in a mug, Teaja’s Organic Mulled Berry Herbal Tea contains all real organic dried fruits and spices, giving you an antioxidant boost in every sip. It can also be used as a handy ready-mix to make mulled wine; using an infuser or filter bag, just add it straight to the saucepan with your wine of choice and simmer for 5 minutes. Available in-store and online.