15 Holiday Gift Ideas for the Home That Inspire Zen Vibes

‘Tis the season of joy and good tidings – but there’s no denying that it’s been a more difficult year than most. To counter that, consider gifting your loved ones with soothing zen decor and other assorted home items that’ll leave them feeling blissed out as they ring in the new year. From meditative alarm clocks and relaxation fountains to handmade ceramic planters and weighted blankets, we’ve rounded up the best picks.

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A pastel lavender and blue ceramic vase filled with a plant

Steffi Acevedo Ceramics

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Ceramic Planters

For the plant lover in your life, snag one of these soothing handmade pastel ceramic planters from this Ottawa-based pottery shop. Pair the planter with one of these lucky plants to bring your loved one good fortune in 2021. Planter, Steffi Acevedo Ceramics, $28. Looking for greenery? Shop local with the best online stores across Canada.

A patterned meditation cushion set, in oval and roll-up rectangular shapes

Amazon Canada

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Meditation Pillows

When it comes to zen home decor, you can’t go wrong with a classic meditation cushion set. After a tumultuous year, it’s the ideal gift for the yogi in your life – or for anyone who needs a mindfulness reset. Meditation Cushion Set, Amazon Canada, $99.

A blue weighted blanket covering a modern chair in a living room

Indigo

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Weighted Blanket

Whether that special person on your gift list loves to curl up with a good book or binge-watch the latest TV series, give them a little extra comfort with a cozy weighted blanket that also happens to be a handy stress-buster. Gravity Weighted Blanket, Indigo, $279.

A white selenite charging plate with various coloured crystals surrounding it

Etsy

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Crystal Charging Plate

With zodiac signs and tarot cards surging back in popularity, consider a crystal charging plate for the spiritual friend in your social circle. Selenite Charging Plate, Etsy, $29.

A white pillow cover with a drawn sketch of a person's face

Indigo

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Pillow Covers

Help a friend spruce up their living quarters with neutral yet creative pillow covers that lend itself to a zen, minimalist space. Oui Line Drawn Pillow Cover Face, Indigo, $35.

A red heart-shaped handmade stone soap dish against a white background

Kasandy

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Soap Dish

Add a bold pop of colour to a bathroom with this red heart-shaped stone soap dish handcrafted in Kenya. Soap Dish, Kasandy, $22.

Check out these bathroom ideas that’ll leave you in a state of total bliss.

A woman's hand reaches for a light alarm clock on her nightstand

Amazon Canada

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Light Alarm Clock

The early riser in your life will appreciate this soothing nudge out of dreamland. Skip the loud, jarring sounds of the average alarm clock and opt for this meditative version that gently wakes you up with soft lights. Light Alarm Clock, Amazon, $140.

A handmade candle on a cork frame with cactus-inspired wicks

Etsy

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Quirky Candles

For the friend that tends to kill plants – even succulents! – consider this quirky cactus that works double duty as, well a candle, but also a stand-in plant of the most low-maintenance variety. Cactus Candle, Etsy, $30.

Check out these hacks that will bring a dead (or dying) plant back to life.

A large piece of handmade soap displayed next to its box

Apprenti Or'ganik

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Handmade Herbal Soap

In a whirlwind year, treat your loved ones to handmade soap using all-natural ingredients that will feel good on the body and smell absolutely heavenly. This version includes exfoliating cranberry seeds, organic echinacea herbs and hemp seed oil. It’ll zen them right out. Handmade Herbal Soap, Apprenti Or’ganik, $14.

Handing glass handmade bulbs in a minimalist living room with a green couch and standing plants

Goodee

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Soft Lights

The eco-friendly creative in your life will appreciate these illuminated art hanging bulbs. Elegant and hand-assembled, these beauties produce an impressive glow that reduces energy output by a whopping 90 per cent. Talk about a win-win! Hanging Bulbs, Goodee, $95.

A grey three-tiered cascading fountain on a side table near a closed laptop and potted plants

Wayfair

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Cascading Fountain Bowls

An easy way to introduce more stillness and tranquility into a person’s life is by snapping up one of these relaxation fountains. The soothing sounds of trickling water would set anyone at ease. Relaxation Flowing Bowls, Wayfair, $90.

Find more inspiration with these yoga spaces that will keep you feeling zen all year round.

A woman leans back and soaks in the tub while drinking red wine and watching a TV show on an iPad while balancing items on a wooden bathtub caddy

Amazon Canada

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Bathtub Caddy

Who doesn’t love to indulge in a little bit of bath time once in a while? Make it even more of a production by buying a bathtub caddy so your loved one can recline in the tub while enjoying an episode of their favourite show while sipping on wine. Bathtub Caddy Tray, Amazon, $48.

Four abstract bamboo coasters against a white background

Light + Paper

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Bamboo Coasters

For the friend who has everything (and loves hosting a gathering… back when we could), consider these unique bamboo coasters that send out a laid-back, creative vibe. Abstract Bamboo Coasters (Set of 4), Light + Paper, $44. Find more of the best gifts under $50 in Canada.

A small bottle of skincare product on a planter next to a succulent against a black backdrop

BAO

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Display-Worthy Skincare Products

Toronto-based BAO Laboratory offers naturally-sourced organic skincare products that – bonus! – look good on display in the bathroom. After all, who ever said toiletries had to be hidden away in baskets and cupboards? Lotus Squalane Healing Facial Oil, BAO Laboratory, $62. Learn how to exfoliate your face to fight dry, itchy skin.

Three sets of hands filling terrariums with various succulents

Getty Images

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Order Plants Online

Although many brick and mortar shops are closed due to the pandemic, there are plenty of online options for holiday shopping. Surprise the green thumbs in your life with a fresh batch of flowers or succulents that’ll carry them through the gloomy winter weather. Not sure where to start? For inspiration, check out the best online plant stores in Canada.