Holiday Gift Guide 2020

Round up

Nov 21

My third annual gift guide is here! I’m normally a last-minute shopper, but with COVID adding extra chaos into the holiday season, I tried to get a responsible(ish) start. Below are some of my favourite pieces from some of my favourite shops and makers. I tried to give lots of local options in Nova Scotia, as well as some from further away.

A couple of quick things to mention: this guide seems to function most intuitively on a computer. I’ll look into this, but (for now) when viewing on a phone, tap on the tiny little dot in the bottom right corner to view description and links. Also, I’ll try to add to this if/when I come across anything new, and some may no longer be available, or may not be able to ship in time for the holidays. Many have November 25th cut-offs for guaranteed delivery by December 25th. You can also view my previous gift roundups from 2018 and 2019 for more ideas.

It’s a pretty big round-up, so I’ve tried to keep it short and sweet. Click through each item to see why I love them and for links to where you can purchase each. Here we go!

Home Decor:

Making our spaces feel like home is more important than ever. I’ve been really leaning into colour and anything that makes each day feel a little more special. Here are some of my favourite accents right now.

Hay taper candles | $36.00 - $44.00

Tiger door mat | $69.99 at The Independent Mercantile

Dusen Dusen throw | $180.00 USD

Little Brummie wall hanging | $100.00

Hay colour crate | $12.00

Hairpin hook | $12.99 at The Independent Mercantile

Dusen Dusen dish towel | $18.00 USD

Paris Vase | $20.00 at Here Nor There

IKEA table lamp | $11.99

Sian Zeng Magnet | $7.16

Circle & Wick Morning Light candle | $19.00

Natural Beauty bath mat | $36.00

Absent Hour x JAW Cloud Bowl | $35.00

Waterfall Vase by Sarah Sears | $200.00

Steve Wallin Deflated Vessel | $60.00

EQ3 Posey Vase | $10.39

Morgan Planter | $24.00 at Here Nor There

Large Pom Pom Basket by Holly Turner | $58

Jungalow Sunset watercolour pillow | $119.00 USD

Food-Safe Stoneware at Independent Mercantile | $14.00

Little Brummie Strawberry Rug | $200.00

Maia LaPierre cotton-linen pillow case | $42

Prints:

I’m a big fan of injecting spaces with art and have received some of my favourites as gifts from friends. Here’s a round up of prints, paintings, and photographs from some of my favourite local artists.