When you buy from a small, local business,
an actual person cheers!
Purchases from local stores or websites come with a built-in layer of kindness you don’t get when buying from larger corporate retailers, and there’s something inherently altruistic about that. (Bottom line: When you buy from a small, local business, an actual person cheers!) So, with that, we’ve rounded up 18 items we love from businesses in the region, and we hope a few of them will find their way into your homes as we ring in the new year.
Pink Lemon Décor Vintage Print
Pink Lemon is a décor enthusiast’s dream! Offering everything from wood signs to canvas prints to digital downloads for framing, at all different sizes and finishes, there is something for every wall. We love this floral, vintage-inspired print to get us through to spring.
$5-$274
9-Piece Chocolate Box
No one is going to turn their nose up at nine handmade bonbons with unique flavour combinations you won’t find anywhere else.
$24
The Simple Concept Unpaper Towels
Sustainability and the environment are major concerns for many people. These washable “unpaper,” single-ply towels are reusable, to cut down on the carbon footprint of your household.
$17
Infused Shower Steamers
Get soothing steam from the comfort of home! These fizzy little numbers dissolve when the water hits them
in the shower, releasing essential oils into the steam and creating a cloud of relaxing scent.
$8
Pink Lemon Décor Vintage Print
Pink Lemon is a décor enthusiast’s dream! Offering everything from wood signs to canvas prints to digital downloads for framing, at all different sizes and finishes, there is something for every wall. We love this floral, vintage-inspired print to get us through to spring.
$5-$274
Northern Rose Candle Co. Wood Wick Candles
Get a taste of summer in the dead of winter with this candle inspired by scents of being at the lake. Close your eyes and let the driftwood and juniper take you back to sunsets and campfires.
$26
Happiness Is a Good Book Sweatshirt
Mindful clothing is having a moment. We love these sweet sweatshirts, each featuring another thing we love in life (books, besties, après ski, the beach, cats, cabin life…).
$20
Fox and Wild Book Tracker
It’s both art and a keepsake. This sweet watercolour library print comes as a digital download (so you can print and frame it at whatever size you want!) and allows you to fill in your favourite book titles.
$11
AIDE BODY CARE MINERAL BATH SOAK
Sometimes you just need to wash the day away with a long, hot bath. This mineral soak is packed with benefits, from soothing your skin to easing a headache.
$24
Heartfelt Pottery Mug
This gorgeous, wheel-thrown, handmade pottery mug with forest print and a deep green rim is a coffee lover’s dream. It holds 14 oz and is microwave- and dishwasher-safe.
$55
Hydrated Leaf Nighty Night CBD-Infused Bath Bomb
Full-spectrum CBD oil and lavender essential oil are the sleepy-time ingredients in this pretty, handmade pick. Your restful night awaits.
$16
Freckle Face Jewellery Druzy Studs
Pretty stud earrings in every colour? Yes, please. Hypoallergenic with stainless steel posts, this pick makes a lovely addition to any jewellery box.
$16
Under the Stairs Paper Co. Birthday Card
You can’t ever go wrong with a cheeky birthday card. These clever stationery items feature quippy sayings, pop culture references and more.
$16
Tiny Empire Key Wristlet
If you’ve ever tried to carry armloads of stuff — groceries, luggage, children — while also attempting to dig through your bag for your keys, this wristlet keyring is for you.
$20
Elvy Soap Company Sweater Weather Soap
Spiked with all of the seasonal scents you love (balsam, lemongrass, peppermint, lavender), this gorgeous, vegan, 100% biodegradable soap will up your shower game.
$7
Aide Body Care Mineral Bath Soak
Sometimes you just need to wash the day away with a long, hot bath. This mineral soak is packed with benefits, from soothing your skin to easing a headache.
$24
Butter and Spice Assorted Brownie Box
Whether you’re looking for a gift or just want to treat yourself, this assorted box of brownies — featuring flavours like brown butter pecan pie or tahini and Maldon sea salt — is exactly what you need.
$21
Hunnabees Creamed Chocolate Honey
Your toast is never going to be the same after adding this clover honey-and-chocolate spread to the rotation. Sorry, peanut butter.
$12
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