For the impossibly discerning decor addict who takes forever to buy for, we bring you these modern, stylish and fun options that’ll bring them joy this holiday season.
Published November 25, 2019, Updated November 24, 2020
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Let There Be Light
These dramatic lanterns with LED candles are a great option for holiday decor, and they are also a solid year-round living room fireplace decorating option.
Two Black Metal LED Flameless Candle Lanterns, Amazon Canada, $128.
Plant Parent
Devoted green thumbs and recent hobbyists will appreciate this chic speckled desk planter that converts from the hanging variety to tabletop. It’s the perfect way to spruce up your newly revamped home office. Umbra Nesta Desk Planter, $30.
Retro Style
It’s not the cheapest gift on this list, but this blender is totally worth the extra dough. This Italian-based brand designed this stylish retro blender in collaboration with some of the world’s top architects. It comes in red, pastel green, pink and other hues. Smeg Blender, Williams-Sonoma, $350.
Cozy Up
Give the gift of holiday flair with this gorgeous goemetric and elephant print throw pillow set. Whether snuggling up on the couch with a cup of cocoa or displaying it for purely decorative purposes, the home decor fan on your list will love, love, love it. Geometric and Elephant Mix and Match Pillows, Batiqua, $64.
Deeper Sleep
Weighted blankets are all the rage: they promote calm and relaxation (which reduces stress and anxiety), as well as a deeper, better sleep. This 15-pound blanket from Endy does all that, plus it’s a stylish and chic addition to one’s living room or bedroom. Weighted Blanket, Endy, $195. Check out these stress-busting techniques that actually work.
Steep That
This ain’t your average kettle. This contemporary, gorgeous stovetop kettle and tea steeper is for all the tea fiends in your life. Plus, even when you’re not using it, it’s so pretty to look at. Fellow Raven Stovetop Kettle, Indigo, $135.
Warm Glow
Ideal for decor lovers and wellness enthusiasts, this Himalayan salt lamp provides a warm glow that’ll enhance the ambience in any room in your home. It’s exactly the type of zen gift we could all use this year.
Himalayan Salt Lamp, Amazon Canada, $30.
Kitchen Chic
Buy local with unique handmade gifts that’ll immediately brighten any room of your loved ones’ house. Bonus: many decor items are customizable so you can add a personal touch to your present. Handmade Sign, Etsy, $35.
Under the Sea
Does your loved one spend a lot of time in the kitchen? If you’ve got a strict budget, these gorgeous tea towels will elevate their space to the next level. We’re particularly obsessed with these Canadian-made tea towels with a salmon motif. Salmon in the Wild Tea Towel, Native Northwest, $12.
Better Sound
Do you want great sound in your home without the look of a big, clunky speaker? This one from IKEA does just the trick. Its small, slender body fits easily on a bookshelf or countertop – or you can mount it horizontally or vertically on the wall and use it as a shelf. SYMFONISK Speaker, IKEA, $149.
Get Pouffy
Stay on-trend with this circular braided hemp pouf that gives off serious meditative vibes. Whether purely for decoration or as an extra seating space, it’s exactly the type of living room accent your decor fanatic friend will appreciate. Rustic Braided Pouf, Simons, $125.
Morning Joe Done Differently
A wooden coffee pour-over in various types of wood including cherry (shown), walnut and ash makes a groovy gift. Pair it with a half-pound of coffee to ensure repeat invitations for java. For more inspiration, check out these coffee-making stations that’ll make your morning cup feel like a cafe experience. Enjoy! Wooden Pour-Over Coffee Maker, Canadiano, $84.
Sweet Scents
Elevate your loved one’s day-to-night routine with this diffuser and essential oil blend kit that’ll revitalize their mood. After a whirlwind year, it’s what they deserve, right? Morning to Night Kit, Saje Wellness, $88.
What’s Your Sign?
Not sure what to get for that special person in your life? Perhaps the answer is written in the stars. Consider some handmade astrology signs, either purchased individually or as a set. For inspiration, check out these winter home decor ideas, according to your zodiac sign. You can thank us later. Zodiac Sign Astrology Art, Etsy, $21/sign.
Decorative Storage
Woven by hand in Kenya, this Canadian brand features handmade decor items that’ll brighten any home. This sisal storage basket, complete with leather trim, is a modern, elegant addition to the decor aficionado’s home. Kiondo Basket, Kasandy, $69.
The Perfect Shelf
Support a Canadian retailer this holiday season by opting for a handmade adjustable shelf so your loved one can share family photos or show off their succulents. Not sure where to buy said plants? Try one of these online plant stores in Canada. Shifting Shelves, Etsy, $180.
Ceramic Vases
This collection of vases is so simple, yet so striking. Add some greenery or let the pieces stand on their own. Plus, they’re very affordable. If you bought all five pieces here, it would cost you just $61. Vases, IKEA, from $12/per vase.
Say Cheese
Cheese, please! This stylish four-piece board with serving utensils is sure to be a hit with the food aficionado in your life. The board is made from Acacia wood, while the recessed groove along the perimeter collects those pesky food crumbs. It’s almost too pretty to eat off of. Four-Piece Cheese Board Set, Indigo, $35.
Coasting Through
These modern, elegant coasters will stand out on any table. Mix and match colours, shapes and shades or stick with one palette. Either way, these jaw-dropping beauties will earn you major brownie points. Agate Coasters, Anthropologie, $14/each.
Go Bold
There’s been a plethora of wellness kits on the market in the last few months, but instead of opting for the more obvious bath bombs and bars of soap, why not give the gift of comfort? Add a bit of luxury to your friend’s bathroom with this vibrant blanket pattern bath towel. Pendleton Los Ojos Spa Towel, Kraffs, US $50.
A Bit Bookish
Is your decor lover also into reading and writing? Then this beautiful coffee table book is a must-have. Not only are Bibliophile: An Illustrated Miscellany‘s illustrations beautiful, but they also celebrate all things literary. Bibliophile, Indigo, $27.
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