The best holiday gifts for home decor enthusiasts

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Tree figurine

Made in Europe from maple and beech wood, Holztiger’s 21-centimetre-tall conifer carvings are a neat freak’s alternative to a live pine. $26

Set of egg cups

Tokyo-born ceramicist Yusuke Akai hand-turns modern, playful tableware—like these pastel polished porcelain egg cups with a matte finish—at his family-run Toronto studio. $42

Desktop water fountain

The Stream, from Toronto design stalwart Umbra, adds a calming ambiance (and moist air) to the home office. $50

Atmosphere oil

Create a sense of occasion with Memory Palace, a fresh, sultry mix of labdanum, vetiver, petitgrain and grey pine oils by New York fragrance brand Witch. $64

Lazy Susan

Susan can’t catch a break. Not only is she a little slothful, but now she can’t make up her mind—at least according to Adam J. Kurtz’s indecisive tray. $79

Decorative plate

Finally, a dish that says what everyone’s thinking. Born in Paris and based in Lisbon, designer and ceramist Laetitia Rouget makes homeware and artwork that are as beautiful as they are cheeky. $90

Emergency candles

Ensure your pals are ready for the apocalyptic meet-cute of their dreams with this six-pack of 48-hour candles. Made from slow-­burning beeswax. $100 for six

Terra cotta menagerie

Antelopes, birds and lions galore. Crafted by north Pakistan artisans, these terra cotta sculptures are replicas from the ancient city of Mohenjo-daro. $100 for a set of five

Shoe-cleaning hedgehog

This prickly pal is made of durable beechwood and Bassine fibre. From Redecker, crafter of household brushes for more than 80 years. $113

Non-stick pot

The mini-but-mighty version of Canadian brand Kilne’s internet-famous Everything Pot has a 3.25-quart capacity and a self-­basting, steam-releasing lid. $108

Plant pack

Get aspiring plant parents started with this easy-to-care-for snake and ZZ plant duo. They’re the lowest-maintenance roommates imaginable. $136

Teensy record player

With a motor, amplifier and speaker packed into a 12-centimetre officially licensed VW van replica, this may be the world’s smallest vinyl player. $150

Towel bundle

These impossibly soft towels with piped edging are made from 100 per cent organic, ethically sourced cotton. The set includes two each of bath size, hand towels and washcloths. $178

Alarm clock

For those looking to spend less time snuggled up to their smartphone, the Loftie clock has customizable tone, volume and day-of-the-week settings. $205

Inflatable chair

This lounger by Curves, a furniture and home decor brand from Toronto multi­disciplinary artist Sean Brown, feels (and looks) like a cloud. $230

Weighted blanket

Most companies add heft to weighted blankets with plastic pellets. Silk and Snow’s version is all chunky knit goodness made from 100 per cent cotton. $230

Link cushion

Send a message to the old ball and chain with this embroidered velvet pillow from Canadian artist and designer Annie Axtell. $240

Premium down duvet

Indulge in ultimate comfort with a luxurious Canadian-made down duvet by Logan & Cove. Crafted with 100 per cent ethically sourced Hutterite duck down for unparalleled warmth and breathability, it’s designed to suit your sleep needs. Available in two weights—lightweight for warmer seasons and all-season for year-round coziness—and encased in a soft 400-thread-count cotton shell, it offers the perfect blend of comfort and lavish softness so you wake up feeling refreshed. $249 to $389

Bird feeder camera

What could be better for the birder on your list than an AI-powered, smart-camera-­equipped feeder that sends close-ups directly to their phone? $330

Glass menorah

The ethereal hanukkiah from Via Maris accommodates oil candles, which make the borosilicate glass glow when lit. Hanukkah, oh Hanukkah, come light the menorah! $339

Whimsical lamp

Warning: this ceramic light may invoke feelings of playfulness and joy. According to designers Talbot and Yoon, that’s precisely the point. $390

Meat thermometer

The Meater Pro XL is wifi-enabled and comes with four—yes, four—probes. It also estimates cooking time to help home chefs manage several dishes at once, banishing any The Bear–style meltdowns for good. $480

Matcha maker kit

Get the matcha par-tea started with this gift kit that comes with a four-gram sample of three leaf blends, a Japanese cotton tea towel, a cleaning brush and a Cuzen matcha maker, the green tea equivalent to a high-end espresso machine. $500

Kids’ art

Mimi Gravel takes the weird and wonderful art kids make and turns it into museum-worthy collages. It’s a great way to honour those overflowing drawers of drawings, paintings and crafts that have been dutifully preserved for years. From $500

Bouclé chair

This piece from Canadian furniture retailer Article is giving mid-century modern, granny chic and muppetcore, all in one comfy, cozy lounger. $649

Firepit

The Solo Stove Yukon 2.0 promises a backyard campfire made easy: it sparks up in a flash thanks to a special air flow system that eliminates smoke. $630

Designer juicer

Smeg and Dolce and Gabbana have elevated the humble juicer to a bona fide work of art as part of the brands’ Made in Italy collaboration. $1,000

Mud kitchen

Stoke your little one’s Nancy Meyers kitchen dreams with this cottagecore mud kitchen designed to spark hours of independent play. Made in Prince Edward County by Noble Wooden Toys from rot- and insect-resistant western red cedar, each set-up comes with an oven, a stovetop and a working faucet that swivels. From $1,300

Quilting as art

Toronto artist Justin Ming Yong draws on both 20th-century quilters from the American South and modern art to craft his unconventional creations. $2,300