Ultimate Store: 22 Elevated Essentials To Brighten Up Any Home This Season

Friday, November 20, 2020

22 Elevated Essentials To Brighten Up Any Home This Season

Yes, we’ve all spent more time in our homes this year than we ever thought possible. And it’s made us realize just how important a warm and inviting space is for our mental health. So we rounded up 22 items that promise to perk up one’s daily routine. From a coffee maker anyone would be proud to leave out on their counter to a Merino wool throw handwoven by artisans in India and a chic smart speaker, these gifts for the home will elevate and brighten up any living space.

1/22

Eclectic Art Bundle

($200, MRKT Gallery)

This three-print art bundle from a Toronto gallery focused on female artists will bring a dose of vibrancy to any corner.

2/22

The Leaf Supply Guide to Creating Your Indoor Jungle

($47, Smith Street Books at Merchant of York)

Most of us are filling our spaces with houseplants in lockdown, and this book is the perfect gift for anyone having trouble keeping their indoor garden thriving.

3/22

Holiday Candle

($40, Lohn)

This limited edition holiday candle is scented with notes of clementine, clove and rose and packed in a carton featuring artwork by Toronto-based illustrator Julia Mercanti. Bonus: 10% from every sale of this candle will be donated to Daily Bread Food Bank.

4/22

Specialty Brewer Stand

($254, Kinto at Eight Ounce Coffee)

Elevate someone’s daily coffee ritual with this sleek pour-over stand made of dark walnut and brass, with a reusable stainless steel filter.

5/22

Horn Bowls

($80, Anara Design Co)

Crafted from Water Buffalo horn responsibly sourced from the Indian government, these hand-sculpted bowls are ideal for snacks during the holidays and all year round.

6/22

Glasses tray

($22, Puebco)

A quirky gift for someone’s bedside table, this tray for glasses comes in both square and rounded options.

7/22

HomePod Mini

($129, Apple)

Help someone create an intimate dance party in their living room with Apple’s new mini Homepod speaker.

8/22

Donna di Coppe Prada Dinner Napkins

($57.50, Busatti)

For someone who appreciates fine details, what could be better than these Maison Busatti table linens? Originally created for Miuccia Prada, they are now available to order for the first time in Canada.

9/22

Totter Planter

($90, Pretti.Cool at Rose City Goods)

Made using recycled materials, this terrazzo planter will make a cheery addition to any table.

10/22

Convertible Pro Pods

($157, Misho)

These 22K gold-plated earrings also function as little clips that’ll hold your ear pods in place during those long Zoom calls or daily walks for fresh air.

11/22

Edge Teapot

($251, Skagerak at Goodee)

Made of brass, teak and terracotta, this teapot inspired by ancient Greek-Egyptian traditions of craftsmanship is both functional and a true statement piece.

12/22

The Impossible Collection of Whiskey

($995, Assouline)

Presented in a wrought-iron-trimmed wood box modelled after an authentic whiskey barrel, this keepsake book pays homage to 100 unparalleled whiskeys, from age-old makers to trailblazers of the craft distilling movement.

13/22

Cashmere Bed Socks

($155, The Cashmere Shop)

Made in Mongolia exclusively for The Cashmere Shop, these 100% cashmere socks are just what the holidays call for.

14/22

Pearl Stoneware Dinner Set

($995, Made By Marble at Sydney's)

Made in Toronto, this porcelain stoneware dinner set would make for the ideal housewarming gift.

15/22

Wave Pitcher

($315, Sophie Lou Jacobsen at Easy Tiger Goods)

This glass pitcher in a cheery pink-and-orange combo would work just as well for holding beverages as it would a bunch of flowers.

16/22

Woven Akhmim Bedspread

($210, Kotn)

This cotton and linen bedspread from ethical Toronto brand Kotn is handwoven using the traditional Akhmim weaving technique from Egypt.

17/22

Rose Apothecary Mug

($19, Schitt's Creek)

Got some Schittheads in your life who miss the Roses? Gift them this David Rose-approved mug.

18/22

Minimalist Christmas Stocking

($30, Noir et Bois)

For a chic and minimalist take on Christmas stockings, look no further than this 100% linen and pleather option.

19/22

Swirl Gift Wrap

($18, Wrappr)

Worried about all the gift wrap waste that happens this season? Wrap your gifts up in this reusable cotton wrap featuring artwork by local Canadian artists.

20/22

Mini Trio Candle Set: Violette

($160, Byredo at Want Apothecary)

This mini candle gift set contains a light, medium and strong-scented candle, all built around the earthy and powdery notes of violet.

21/22

Indigo throw

($260, 11.11 at Aloja)

From sustainable Indian brand 11.11, this Merino wool throw is handwoven and naturally dyed with indigo.

22/22

Concrete Fractured Clock

($160, Dconstruct at One Of A Kind)

Made of lightweight concrete with embedded gold leaf, this clock will serve as a statement accent on any wall.