Something for Everyone
Another gift guide is here, here ye, here ye! So if you still haven’t found that perfect gift for that special someone, this gift guide has it all! From the perfect gift for your host (wife, friend, mom… whoever!), children and even puppies! ‘Tis the season to spread the joy, share your love, and shop local! I have some incredible gift options here for you - some totally new ideas you may not have thought about for that foodie, the home and everyone who makes your family feel complete.
1. Maison Pepin – Olive Tree | 2. Maison Pepin - Ceramic Urn | 3. Le Creuset – ‘Oyster’ Dinnerware | 4. Le Creuset - Round French Oven | 5. Olive & Gourmando – KO Edition Cookbook | 6. Yotam Ottolenghi Simple – KO Edition Cookbook | 7. Cook Beautiful – Athena Calderone Cookbook | 8. Missoni – Assouline Cookbook | 9. In the Kitchen – Nadia Saputo Cookbook | 10. Laguiole – Knife | 11. Joe Beef – BBQ Rub | 12. Kanel – Montreal Bagel Spice | 13. Kanel - Summer Black Truffle Salt | 14. Vital – Maple and Pepper Spice Mix | 15. Terra Mia – Supreme Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1. Jelly Cat – Owl stuffy | 2. Egmont – Robot night light | 3. Way to Play – King of The Road set. 40 Pieces | 4. Taschen – ‘The Ultimate Sneaker Book’ | 5. NIKE – Jordan Retro High sneakers | 6. Wonderbly – Personalized storybooks | 7. Mindfulness for Kids – The 3 Minute Gratitude Journal for Kids | 8. Pret a Table – Gingerbread cookie mix | 9. Melissa & Doug – Wooden cookie set | 10. Mighty Minds – SuperMind puzzle game. Regular Edition | 11. EEBOO – Counting puzzles (from: Hogg Hardware) | 12. When Katie Shared Pink – Picture book by Alecsandra Kakon
1. Be One Breed – Ceramic and bamboo bowls featured in black | 2. Be One Breed – Snuggle bed featured in dark gray | 3. GF PET – Summit sweater featured in gray | 4. Canada Pooch – Plaid onesie | 5. Canada Pooch – Shiny puffer vest featured in pink | 6. Indigo – Interactive dog treat dispenser | 7. Le Chien Nu – Hand braided dog collar
SPICE & EVERYTHING NICE
Spices and other kitchen odds and ends might seem like an add-on or an after-thought for some, but for those serious foodies in your life, splurging on those insanely high end and game-changing spices are the best gift ever! If you have a foodie (or chef apprentice) in your life, anything kitchen related is a win!
FINER THINGS
It’s one of those perfect gifts for a host or for that person who spends a ton of time in the kitchen - I mean, personally, there is no better gift than a coffee table book or a beautiful cookbook. There is something both functional and aspirational about an insanely gorgeous and well photographed cookbook, am I right? And then of course, Le Creuset, that perfect stock pot, stunning plates to match.
PUPPY LIFE
There are some gifts I just go crazy for and that is the delightful gift of indulging a cute little pup in a gorgeous pillow or fun plush toy or, as I newly discovered, a stunning leash/collar combo that legit feels like the more of a cute accessory for me than for my pup! For all the dog lovers in my life… I know what I’m getting you, so look out!
SNEAKS & TOYS
Kids love what they love and sometimes we can’t understand why - but in Neva’s case… I totally get the shoe obsession! Whenever I need a quick gift idea for her, it’s off to the shoe store we go. On her bed stand is the beautiful Taschen sneaker book - because she is that obsessed! Like mother like daughter I guess! This holiday season I am all about indulging me kids in the things that bring them joy and also the things that keep them busy - that’s why I am all about the books and crafts this year…
BOOKS & CRAFTS
Whether it’s personalized books or ornaments or fun books with activities for kids to play, there is nothing more special than giving the gift of imagination. I am also so in love with my own gratitude practice that when I found this 5-minute gratitude journal for kids, well, you know I had to grab a few!
The truth of the matter is that regardless of what you buy, what you give or what you receive, this holiday season is all about finding a creative way to spend time with our loved ones. I love spending time thinking about my kids and hubby, friends and family, finding that perfect gift that will make them smile because Julie knows them so well - but honestly, all gifts aside, I just want to hug all the people I love… that would be the most special gift of all.
Photography by Patricia Brochu