RICKY AND SARA'S 2021 GIFT GUIDE

Our annual list of our top gifts. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts!


Ember Mug

Give the coffee lover in your life the gift that will keep on giving (a consitantly hot temperature for up to 1.5 hours).

From $150 at Chapters-Indigo

Jones Road Beauty Start-Up Kit

This intro kit to Bobbi Brown’s latest clean-beauty venture strikes the perfect balance of ethical and lust-worthy.

$68 USD at Jones Road

The New York Times Cooking No-Recipes Recipes

A collection of “recipes” inspired from Sam Sifton’s iconic What to Cook newsletter. A must for the budding or expert chef in your life.

$28 USD at The New York Times

Zara Emotions Discovery Set

This set of eight rollerball perfumes created by Jo Malone hits well above its paltry price tag. Perfect for the frequent traveller or “CognoScenti.”

$26 USD at Zara

Mejuri Editor Hoops

Every woman needs the perfect hoop earring, and these ones from one of our favourite women-led, Canadian companies are indeed perfect.

$90 CAD at Mejuri

Italic Cashmere Short Lounge Set

This high-quality and super stylish short set is made at the same factory as Burberry but costs just a fraction of comparable products at its luxury counterpart.

$80 USD at Italic

Apple AirTag

Not only for person who’s always losing their keys or wallet, these nifty tags will help you locate anything from checked luggage to precious pets.

From $39 CAD at Apple

Annie Leibovitz: Wonderland

This collection of the photographer’s iconic fashion photography will transport the reader to a world of whimsy and creativity.

$76 USD at Amazon

Le Creuset Salt and Pepper Mills

Upgrade someone’s basic salt and pepper shakers to a thing of beauty.

$69 CAD at Le Creuset

Incienso de Santa Fe Southwest Incense Burner

These cuter than cute handcrafted incense burners come with 20 natural piñon incense bricks that, when burned, smell like the coziest fire.

$12 USD at Oja Spa Resort

Kinsip Whisky Barrel Aged Maple Syrup

This versatile host or hostess gift is the perfect addition to everything from pancakes to baking to Sara’s famous Whisky smashes (recipe is a secret).

$25 CAD at Kinsip

Myka Carrie Necklace

The recipient doesn’t need to be a fan of Sex and the City or the upcoming reboot And Just Like That… to get their own personalized name necklace (but it would probably make sense).

From $60 USD at Myka

Sunday Mood Sculptural Candle

These striking made-in-Calgary candles look too good to burn and come in several styles and scents such as jasmine, Baileys and coffee, and black tea.

From $15 CAD (DM to Order)

Crate and Barrel Atwell Ribbed Drink Glasses

These elevated cocktail glasses go from casual sips to formal toasts with ease and come in lowball and highball sizes. Pair them with your favourite bottle and let the good times begin.

From $9 CAD at Crate and Barrel

Prada Nappa Leather Gloves with Pouch

Totally uncalled for, impractical, ridiculously expensive, and oh so perfect.

$1,120 USD at Prada

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Sara and Ricky’s 2020 Gift Guide

Something for Everone!

As we enter the holiday season, we are given a chance to reflect on the true meaning of Christmas — shopping!

(We will be adding new gifts as we unveil them on Instagram.)

Happy shopping!


Cheapest gift with the biggest impact.

Just because you don’t spend a lot of money, it doesn’t mean your gift can’t have a big impact.

Sara’s pick: a Sunday subscription to the New York Times, from $5.25 a week via the Globe & Mail.

Globe & Mail

Cheapest gift with the biggest impact.

Just because you don’t spend a lot of money, it doesn’t mean your gift can’t have a big impact.

Ricky’s pick: the Bucky 40 Blinks sleeping mask, $14.99 from London Drugs.

London Drugs

Best gift to give someone you hardly know.

Virtual host gift, secret Santa, new fling? Giving the perfect gift that’s thoughtful yet not too personal to someone you hardly know is a classic gift-giver’s dilemma.

Ricky’s pick: local pottery.

Matt Adenis Ceramics

Best gift to give someone you hardly know.

Virtual host gift, secret Santa, new fling? Giving the perfect gift that’s thoughtful yet not too personal to someone you hardly know is a classic gift-giver’s dilemma.

Sara’s pick: a Diptyque candle, $49–$92 from Nordstrom.

Nordstrom

Best splurge gift that’s actually useful.

You’ve got a bit of cash stashed away to make someone’s Christmas truly special. But that person would hate to get something that’s not useful. We’ve got you covered!

Ricky’s pick: the Rimowa Original Aluminum Carry-On Suitcase, $1,320 from Holt Renfrew (hint hint, Matt).

Holt Renfrew

Best splurge gift that’s actually useful.

You’ve got a bit of cash stashed away to make someone’s Christmas truly special. But that person would hate to get something that’s not useful. We’ve got you covered!

Sara’s pick: a Le Creuset Round French Oven, $200–$795 from Le Creuset.
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Le Creuset

Best gift to cheer someone up.

It’s an understatement to say 2020 has been one hell of a year. (We’ve almost made it, though!) And we’ve all needed a little cheering up at some point, so we say assault the senses with luxe feels and sounds.
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Sara’s pick: Cloud Cotton Robe, $99 from Parachute.

Parachute

Beat gift to cheer someone up.

It’s an understatement to say 2020 has been one hell of a year. (We’ve almost made it, though!) And we’ve all needed a little cheering up at some point, so we say assault the senses with luxe feels and sounds.
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Ricky’s pick: a year subscription to Scribd, US$100/year.

Scribd

Best life-changing gift to give anyone.

Is it really possible to change someone’s life with a gift? We certainly think so!

Sara’s pick: Nespresso Vertuo, starting at $199 (but easy to find on sale at Hudson’s Bay.)

Nespresso

Best life-changing gift to give anyone.

Is it really possible to change someone’s life with a gift? We certainly think so!

Ricky’s pick: Ultrasonic Aroma Diffuser, $119 from Muji.

Muji

For the person you love but is impossible to shop for.

We all have one of these people in our lives. We say it’s best to hit them with either sentimental vibes or plenty of alcohol.

Ricky’s pick: a custom Artifact Uprising book, starting at $15.

Artifact Uprising

For the person you love but is impossible to shop for.

We all have one of these people in our lives. We say it’s best to hit them with either sentimental vibes or plenty of alcohol.

Sara’s pick: The Whisky Sour Kit, $70 from Dillon’s Distillers.

Dillon’s Distillers

For the person who doesn’t believe in Santa.

This person really deserves coal for not believing in our favourite magical guy, but that’s pretty hard to find right now.

Ricky’s pick: Dolly Parton, Songteller book, $70 (find it at your local bookstore!).

Indigo

For the person who doesn’t believe in Santa.

This person really deserves coal for not believing in our favourite magical guy, but that’s pretty hard to find right now.

Sara’s pick: (she cheated and chose two) a donation to a local food bank in someone’s name and a local monthly food subscription box.

Calgary Food Bank

For the kid who gets everything anyway.

Trust us, we find this kid just as hard to shop for as you do.

Ricky’s pick: an art set! For the serious artist go for the Prismacolor Premier Soft Core Colored Pencil Set of 72, $118.99 from Michael’s.

Michael’s

For the kids who gets everything anyway.

Trust us, we find this kid just as hard to shop for as you do.

Sara’s pick: books! Try A Trio of Tolerable Tales by Margaret Atwood, $16.96 at Indigo (or try your local bookstore.)

Indigo

For the friend you want to one-up.

Are they really your best friend if you’re not trying to one up them?

Sara’s pick: The House Shoe, $135 from Poppy Barley.

Poppy Barley

For the friend you want to one-up.

Are they really your best friend if you’re not trying to one up them?

Ricky’s pick: writing cards and envelopes in Nile Blue, $23–$29 from Smythson.

Smythson
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