Toronto Holiday Gift Guide 2014: Kids
Toronto Holiday Gift Guide 2014: Kids
By Heidi Ebert, Jean Grant, Bronwen Jervis, Emily Landau, Simone Olivero and Rebecca Philps |
By Heidi Ebert, Jean Grant, Bronwen Jervis, Emily Landau, Simone Olivero and Rebecca Philps |
We asked retail tastemakers across the city for holiday gift ideas. Here, 12 inspired suggestions for the little ones on your list
By Heidi Ebert, Jean Grant, Bronwen Jervis, Emily Landau, Simone Olivero and Rebecca Philps

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- <b>FOR PLAYGROUND MONSTERS</b><br /><br /> Krochet Kids Hoot Tuque, $45<br /><br /> "These incredibly cute hatas are made by women in Peru and Uganda."<br /><br /> —Alexandra Weston, <b>Holt Renfrew, H Project,</b> <i>multiple locations, <a href="http://www.holtrenfrew.com/shop/en/holt/gifts-h-project" target="_blank"><i>holtrenfrew.com</i></a></i>
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- <b>FOR RAMBLING KIDS</b><br /><br /> Kids’ Blunnies, $100<br /><br /> “A flash of colour makes these boots fun while keeping little feet warm and dry.”<br /> <br /> —Tim Stacey, <br /> <b>The Australian Boot Company,</b> <i>multiple locations, <a href="http://australianboot.com/"><i>australianboot.com</i></a><br /> </i>
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- <b>FOR MINIATURE DIVAS</b><br /><br /> Onesie, $31<br /><br /> “For your baby Bey, a social media–inspired organic cotton onesie.”<br /><br /> —Alyssa Kerbel, <b>Mini Mioche,</b> <i>795 Queen St. W., 647-348-5883, <a href="http://www.minimioche.com/" target="_blank"><i>minimioche.com</i></a></i>
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- <b>FOR PURSE DOG LOVERS</b><br /><br /> Dog Coin Case by Superior Labor, $69<br /><br /> "These are made with natural leather. The effect is simple, stylish and sweet."<br /><br /> —Tamae Miyazaki, <b>Blue Button Shop,</b> <i>1499 Dundas St. W., 647-606-3270, <a href="https://www.bluebuttonshop.com/bluebutton/splash.php"><i>bluebuttonshop.com</i></a> </i>
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- <b>FOR ASPIRING CRIME FIGHTERS</b><br /><br /> Kira Kids’ Set, $35 and $43<br /><br /> “A vintage caped-crusader print keeps these kids’ play clothes cool.”<br /> <br /> —Elsa Georgas,<br /> <b>Whistle Kids,</b> <i>1693 Avenue Rd., 416-785-2947, <a href="http://whistlekids.com/"><i>whistlekids.com</i></a><br /> </i>
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- <b>FOR FUTURE KOONS BUYERS</b><br /><br /> Gold Bunny Balloon Bank, $40<br /><br /> “Give kids a fun, contemporary take on the piggy bank.”<br /><br /> —Lisa Miyasaki, <br /> <b>Kol Kid,</b> <i>674 Queen St. W., 416-681-0368, <a href="http://store.kolkid.ca/"><i>store.kolkid.ca</i></a><br /> </i>
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- <b>FOR SUAVE TODDLERS</b><br /><br /> Italian Leather Booties, $60<br /><br /> “Made by hand in Canada from vegetable tanned Italian leather, these are super easy to put on and won’t fall off!”<br /><br /> —Alyssa Kerbel, <b>Mini Mioche,</b> <i>795 Queen St. W., 647-348-5883, <a href="http://www.minimioche.com/" target="_blank"><i>minimioche.com</i></a></i>
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- <b>FOR SKY SAILERS</b><br /><br /> Haptic Lab Ship Kite, $50<br /><br /> “Balinese artisans help make these flying kite ships—no ocean required.”<br /> <br /> —Lisa Miyasaki, <br /> <b>Kol Kid,</b> <i>674 Queen St. W., 416-681-0368, <a href="http://store.kolkid.ca/"><i>store.kolkid.ca</i></a><br /> </i>
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- <b>FOR LIVING ROOM ADVENTURERS</b><br /><br /> Kids' Field Tent, $359<br /><br /> "The leather trim details prove that play areas can still be stylish."<br /><br /> —Christian Imler, <b>Ella and Elliot,</b> <i>188 Strachan Ave., 416-850-7890, <a href="http://www.ellaandelliot.com/" target="_blank"><i>ellaandelliot.com</i></a></i>
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- <b>FOR CHATTERBOXES</b><br /><br /> Voice Recorder, $60<br /><br /> “These handmade voice recorders a really simple to use and let you play back and change pitch.”<br /><br /> —Lisa Miyasaki, <b>Kol Kid,</b> <i>674 Queen St. W., 416-681-0368, <a href="http://store.kolkid.ca/" target="_blank"><i>kolkid.com</i></a></i>
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- <b>FOR NOSTALGIC GAMERS</b><br /><br /> Pac Man Ghost Lamp, $60<br /><br /> “This LED nightlight is like a modern day lava lamp that turns 15 different colours with the switch of a button—and it’s Pac-Man!”<br /><br /> —Kate Elia, <b>The Beau and Bauble,</b> <i>3092 Dundas St. W., 416-904-6136, <a href="http://www.thebeauandbauble.com/" target="_blank"><i>beauandbauble.com</i></a></i>
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- <b>FOR LITTLE LOUNGERS</b><br /><br /> Aviator Nation Sweatpants, $70<br /><br /> “Made in Venice Beach California, these surf-inspired sweats have a cool vintage look but are comfortable enough to play in.”<br /><br /> —Elsa Giorgas, <b>Whistle Kids,</b> <i>1693 Avenue Rd., 416-785-2947, <a href="http://whistlekids.com/" target="_blank"><i>whistlekids.com</i></a></i>
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