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Hello friend,

Holiday party season is upon us. The first gifts you give this year are likely to be for the party hosts who open their homes to share the best of the season. It’s never a bad idea to bring a bottle of wine (we have a reco here), but if you’re looking for a gift that’s unique, we’ve curated 10 beautiful items from woman-owned brands that are the perfect way to say thank you for a memorable evening.

Did you see the hints we dropped about the Holiday Discovery Box in Thursday’s email? Go ahead and treat yourself or the women on your shopping list. The box will arrive in time to put it under the tree.

Thank you to Angelino’s Coffee for sponsoring this week’s issue of the newsletter. Love it when men show support for woman-owned brands. Now, let’s get to the list of hostess gifts! If there’s anything here that grabs your attention let me know about it by answering the poll towards the end of this email or simply hit reply. I always love to hear from you.

Enjoy!

Ten Hostess Gift Ideas for Every Occasion

Glimmer

More and more party goers are opting not to drink this holiday season. Glimmer offers them a way to feel included in the celebration with it’s dealcoholized sparkling wine. The beauty of the bottle itself will make a positive first impression. Wait until your host tastes it.

Sans Savon

This soapless soap from Sans Savon was a huge hit in our first Discovery Box. Our customers raved about the scent, the feel on your hands and the packaging. How can soap be soapless you ask?

Maison Orphée 

There’s olive oil and then there’s Maison Orphée. Recently a subscriber introduced me to the brand and the more I learned about it, the more I loved it. The company is run by two sisters in Quebec. They source the highest quality olive oils and make healthy seed oils using a traditional cold press method that maintains nutrients and antioxidants. The oils are rich in flavour and colour. The perfect gift for the gourmet host.

Make Nice Company

The downside to entertaining is the big clean up the comes at the end of the night. Your host will love you for making that task a beautiful ritual with Make Nice Company solid dish soap and scrub brush.

East Van Jam

The founders of East Van Jam sent me a couple of jars of their low sugar jams to try. Trust me when I tell you they are unlike any other jam I’ve tasted. They are fruit forward preserves with just enough sweetness. The perfect way to treat your host to a breakfast to remember the day after the party.

Little Mill

A handcrafted gift always feels extra special. These hand dipped beeswax tapered candles from Little Mill cast a beautiful glow and suit any decor. They are meticulously made with Canadian beeswax by interior designer Bryn Milward on her property in Cowichan, BC.

Laneway Distillers

I’m not a big spirits drinker, but when Reagan Soucie and Jessica Chester invited me to try their new Canadian whisky, Far & Wide, I obliged. I followed their simple recipe for a Canadian Old Fashioned and it was absolutely delicious. Bring a bottle to your next gathering and be the mix master or leave it to the hosts to pour. Far & Wide does not disappoint.

Fleischer Privé

If you received one of these beautiful candles from Fleischer Privé in the Fall Discovery Box, you know it not only fills a room with a sophisticated scent, but it comes beautifully packaged in a linen pouch with red wax seal, a signature of the brand. Founder Jordana Fleishcher also makes vessels for candles that are true pieces of art. The perfect gift for the host who has everything.

Mood Artisan Coffee

If your host is a coffee lover, they will appreciate this Canadian woman-owned brand of curated coffee beans from around the world. Each bag of Mood coffee beans is single source, so it can be traced back to a specific farm, all of which are owned by women farmers.

Rousseau Chocolatier

So many of you wrote to tell me how much you enjoyed the Rousseau artisan bar in the Fall Discovery Box. The brand’s holiday collection of chocolates is equally satisfying. These nutcrackers in milk and dark chocolate are filled with hazelnut praline cream and French feuilletine wafers. Mmmmmm.

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Taste the Fresh Difference

Our Discovery Box customers tells us the curation of woman-owned brands inside feels personal, like your best friend put it together.

You can enjoy this genuinely stellar feeling in a special moment just for you during the holidays.

Order the Holiday Discovery Box of Canadian woman-owned brands today.

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Last week in the newsletter we featured brands to help you prep for the holidays. Here are the Canadian woman-owned brands included:

Wilden intimate experiences for women in Niagara

Christèle avec un L colourful sleepwear

WELLEX supplements for women

Butter Bar flavoured butter

STEELWOOD handcrafted charcuterie boards

Get the full issue here.

Gift guides to help you make intentional choices this holiday season. There’s no better time to support Canadian woman-owned brands.