The Perfect Gifts for Everyone from Toronto’s Best Shops

Behind on your holiday shopping? It’s not too late to find the perfect gifts this year! Below is a roundup of some of Toronto’s best shops that have unique, beautiful and functional gifts that are sure to stand out. Most of these stores have pickup available through to the 24th (double check their websites for cutoff dates), giving you a few extra days to get your shopping done. I’ve even highlighted some of my favourite products below, making it incredibly easy to shop local!
Toronto’s best Shops for gifts
Easy Tiger
Website. Photos courtesy of Easy Tiger.

Fast-Casual Burger Checklist
You can also purchase the Pizza List and the Dessert List!

Fort Standard Bottle Opener
Made by Fort Standard, a contemporary design studio out of Red Hook, Brooklyn.

Sarisha Hair & Scalp Oil
Sarisha Beauty is a Toronto-based beauty brand that is seeking to provide affordable, natural, plant-based beauty and fragrance, while not compromising on quality or aesthetic.
Pictus Goods
Website. All photos courtesy of Pictus Goods.

Pictus Goods Beeswax Candle

Stranger Studio Citrus Juicer

Vicky Makes Things Planter
Merchant of York
Website. All photos courtesy of Merchant of York.

Yield French Press
It comes in three colours and is made by Yield, an independent design studio based out of St. Augustine, Florida.

Yield Wick Trimmer

Alison Roman's Dining In Cookbook
Labour of Love
Website. All photos courtesy of Labour of Love.

Kanel Salt Set
This set includes: Fiery Sea Salt, Holy Grail Garlic Salt, Summer Black Truffle Salt, and Cold Smoked Sea Salt.

Lumette London Dry Alt-Spirit

Uncommon Goods Dream Decoder
Majesty’s Pleasure
Website. All photos courtesy of Majesty’s Pleasure.

Louvelle Amelie Shower Cap
Their patented turban-style design “elevates the shower cap from a passé necessity to an everyday luxury”.

Wind it Down Giftset
Note: Her Majesty’s Pleasure has a number of expertly curated giftsets.
Good Neighbour
Website. All photos courtesy of Good Neighbour.

Botissi Diseguale Coupe Glass

Horoscope Books

Modern Sprout Brass Planter
Collected Joy
Website. All photos courtesy of Collected Joy.

Sapling Press Cocktail Napkins
Brought to you by Sapling Press, a letterpress design and print shop based of of Pittsburgh. They have some of the best cards and napkins – and Collected Joy carries plenty of them!

Stasis Preserves Ghost Chili Hot Sauce
Note: Collected Joy also carries different variations of Stasis hot sauce, if you are looking for something a little less spicy.

Cilque Queen Silk Pillowcase White
Bonus: Clique is Toronto-based & their pillow cases are machine washable!
Cocktail Emporium
Website. All photos courtesy of Cocktail Emporium.

Deluxe Gunmetal Bar Tool Set
Brought to you by Sapling Press, a letterpress design and print shop based of of Pittsburgh. They have some of the best cards and napkins – and Collected Joy carries plenty of them!

Paloma Lovers Cocktail Kit

Death & Co Cocktail Book
Scout
Website. All photos courtesy of Scout.

Four Point 1000 Piece Puzzle

Kara Yoo Freeform Hoops

Well Kept Safety Razor
Crying Out Loud
Website. All photos courtesy of Crying Out Loud.

Riot Theory Elliot Nightie

B Yoga Mat

BKIND Balsam, Pine and Cedar Hand Balm
Rose City Goods
Website. All photos courtesy of Rose City Goods.

Unwrapped Life THE HYDRATOR TRAVEL SET

Eau Claire Resin JEWEL PAPERWEIGHT
Eau Claire Resin is based out of Hamilton, Ontario. The owner, Lee, makes the most stunning objects with pressed flowers. These paperweights would be a stunning addition to any home office.

Party Mountain Paper Friend's Colouring Book
Ideal for your friend who can’t stop doodling, this Friends Colouring Book will keep them occupied as they (hopefully) take some time to chill out this season.
Common People Shop
Website. All photos courtesy of Common People Shop.

Moglea Hand Painted Notebook
I own this notebook and am obsessed. It is handpainted by US-based Moglea and the inside is incredibly versatile. Each page has weekdays, but no dates – making it easy to update without wasting pages, if you accidentally skip a week or two.

Mast Sea Salt Chocolate
Sometimes the most perfect gift is a beautiful bar of chocolate. Mast, based out of Brooklyn, NY, makes this stunning & delicious bar of chocolate from ethically sourced ingredients and traditional procedures.
Likely General
Website. All photos courtesy of Likely General.

by Rosie Jane Perfume Collection
We’ve all been spending a lot of time indoors lately, and if you’re anything like me, it’s been a while since you got dressed up and put on perfume. Spoil someone with this set of California-made little luxuries to add a little pizazz to their at-home routine.

Tatine Absinthe Hand Soap & Lotion
This sleek set of hand soap and lotion will be a standout on any countertop. In an age where we are washing our hands every 5 seconds, the least we can do is make the experience a little more luxe.
Brodawka & Friends
Website. All photos courtesy of Brodawka & Friends.

Corkcicle Canteen
The Corkcicle Canteen is perfect for hot or cold beverages, as the stainless steel fabrication retains heat for 12 hours and cold for 25 hours. Great for the person who has a New Year’s resolution to drink more water. Available in multiple colours, though this gunmetal version is particularly sleek.

Modern Sprout - Lavender Planter
Since many people are spending more time at home, a perfect hobby to pick up is home gardening. Modern Sprout has a number of planters available at Brodawka & Friends, including this Lavender number that will add a relaxing scent to any space. Plenty of other variations available online!
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