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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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).

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).

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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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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.

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.

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.)

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.

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.

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.

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!).

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.

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.

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.)

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.

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.