The Gift Guide

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Hello friend,

As a gift giver, I love to shop at independent stores and find items that are beyond the big brand names. In pulling together this gift guide, I focussed on woman-owned brands with truly special offerings. Things that will delight the person on the receiving end of the gift for the craftsmanship and quality behind each one. I hope you consider shopping these brands whether gifting someone else or treating yourself.

We feature a stylish knitwear brand with a purpose that adds even more warmth to each sweater; a jewellery brand where each piece is not only designed by the founder, but polished to perfection with her careful hand; a sleepwear brand of the highest quality that will help you prioritize sleep; a ceramicist who creates contemporary ceramics that are both utilitarian and decorative; and an illustrator who has the perfect Christmas card to spread holiday cheer among friends and family.

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We were drawn to the knitwear in this collection for its unique style. Each piece has a special feature that sets it apart. How the sweaters are knit made us love the brand even more.

 Who wouldn’t love to find a new piece of jewellery under the tree? These designs are created from start to finish by the founder using age old techniques to create contemporary designs.

Pajamas are a common gift during the holiday season, but nothing about this Canadian sleepwear is ordinary. It is so well made you will want to wear it during the day (many customers do)

This one’s for the friend who has everything. You can’t go wrong with one of these contemporary ceramic works of art, because no two are the same.

If you’re giving gift cards this holiday season, why not wrap them in art. This Toronto illustrator has created a series of whimsical cards that capture the joy of the season.

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