J.P. Wiser’s Triple Barrel Rye is aged in three barrels to emphasize three flavour profiles: the virgin American white oak barrels highlight vanilla-caramel toffee, bourbon casks extract dried fruits, and Canadian whisky barrels bring out a toasty grain character. LCBO
| lcbo.comfor four Toronto ceramicist Xenia Taler makes porcelain coasters and trivets in poppy ’80s prints. Spruce, 455 Parliament St., 647-748-4060
| sprucetoronto.comKendall and Kylie Jenner are fans of these sci-fi goggles, equipped with cameras that link directly to the messaging platform.
| spectacles.comCastor Designs’ porcelain pipe transforms into a sculptural vase when not in use for higher purposes. Tip: clean out the bong water first. Tokyo Smoke, 668 Queen St. W.
| ca.tokyosmoke.comA pair of porcelain ponies add fairy-tale whimsy to an otherwise staid table. Labour of Love, 223 Carlton St., 416-923-8988
| thelabouroflove.caAfter years of being compared to a Ken doll, the PM has finally become one. Trudeau’s hand-crafted doppelgänger waves, poses and spouts inspirational platitudes about diversity and hope.
| bradfordexchange.caEtsy artist Helena Rakhuba of Here and Now Shop encases leaves and sprigs into tiny, one-of-a-kind glass lapel pins.
| etsy.comAspiring mycologists can grow their own fungus in two weeks using the Shroombox, an eco-friendly kit filled with oyster mushroom spores.
| fungaea.comThe altruists at Kind Karma hire homeless and at-risk Toronto kids to handcraft delicate accessories, like these twinkling baubles made from crystallized quartz.
| kindkarmaco.comand up A night out at the Tarragon Theatre will impress even the most discriminating culture lovers on your list. Tarragon Theatre, 30 Bridgman Ave., 416-531-1827
| tarragontheatre.comThis West Coast–style IPA from Nova Scotia’s Propeller is a surefire crowd-pleaser.
| lcbo.comand up Terroni’s lip-tingling Puglian hot peppers are the future princess’s favourite condiment.
| labottegaditerroni.comCloaked in 14-karat gold, this opulent vessel is the kind of thing Jay Gatsby would pick out for himself. BYOB Cocktail Emporium, 972 Queen St. W., 647-727-3600
| cocktailemporium.caThis adorably minimalist nursery staple feels like rocking on a cloud. Ella and Elliot, 188 Strachan Ave., 416-850-7890
| ellaandelliot.comJ.P. Wiser’s master blender, Dr. Don Livermore, has a PhD in distilling. He wrote his dissertation on how the right wooden barrels can bring out flavours of toffee, vanilla and spice in fine whisky. The aptly named, limited-release Dissertation blend was made with 114 virgin oak cask barrels. LCBO
| lcbo.comThe glassy sphere gets a minimalist makeover, filled with a mesmerizing flurry instead of Christmas kitsch. Type Books, 427 Spadina Rd., 416-487-8973
| typebooks.caThese dishes are an elegant ode to Wonder Woman, with the superheroine’s logo filigreed in gold across the surface.
| boxlunch.comA dollhouse-sized model of a Lower East Side fire escape is a perfect perch for tchotchkes and tiny succulents. VdeV, 120 Ossington Ave., 647-348-3381
| vdevmaison.comToronto designer Nicole Manek makes sumptuous, PETA-proof silver fox clutches from recycled fur coats and vintage leather flourishes.
| lifeofmanek.comEthereum, the buzzy cryptocurrency invented by a teenage Toronto prodigy, is a 21st-century twist on the cash-stuffed envelope.
| coinsquare.ioThis angular cleansing bar looks like a hunk of raw aquamarine and smells of cucumber and gardenia. ShopAGO, 317 Dundas St. W., 416-979-6610
| shop2.ago.netand up Chef Sang Kim (formerly of Blowfish) teaches sushi newbies the delicate art of slicing sashimi, rolling makimono and seasoning sushi rice.
| sushimakingforthesoul.comLocal comics creator Maria Qamar designs bright Warholian prints that spoof strict South Asian aunty culture (this one’s called the Rainbow Death Stare).
| hatecopy.comSavvy home cooks grill their food on a sizzling, hand-carved hunk of Himalayan salt, which infuses steak, seafood and veggies with a briny, mineral kick. Bed Bath and Beyond, 382 Yonge St., 416-205-9653
| bedbathandbeyond.comThe face of this nautical brass-and-silver band is stamped with a sketch of the Albion, a mythical 16th-century sailing ship. 18 Waits, 990 Queen St. W., 647-346-0118
| 18waits.comThe cultish perfumer Le Labo recently opened a Toronto boutique, selling intoxicating, gender-neutral scents like Santal 33, a smoky, leathery blend that’s rumoured to be Justin Bieber’s favourite musk. Le Labo, 876 Queen St. W., 416-531-3129
| lelabofragrances.caLe Creuset’s covetable new line comes in the year’s hottest shade of blush.
| thebay.comThis handcrafted reversible ring is made with yellow gold, diamonds, mother of pearl and onyx. Carrera y Carrera Canada, 138 Cumberland St., 416-927-8181
| carreraycarrera.caThe Canadian Cancer Society offers meaningful Gifts for the Cure, like the opportunity to stock a lab and fund critical research for people affected by cancer.
| giftsforthecure.ca$280 Levo’s shiny machine infuses butter and cooking oils with premium-grade kush. Non-stoners can use it to flavour oils with fruits, nuts, herbs or flowers. Toronto Hemp Company, 665 Yonge St., 416-920-1980
| torontohemp.comIrish designer Orla Kiely’s floral pattern will give any kitchen a stylish Stepford vibe. Scout, 405 Roncesvalles Ave., 416-546-6922
| iheartscout.comA Toronto Scrabble nerd devised these stylish two-letter tiles to gussy up the gameplay.
| playdigraphs.comThe latest model of the cultish Instant Pot pressure cooker is equipped with BlueTooth, allowing home cooks to prep perfect risotto from anywhere in the house—no stirring necessary.
| amazon.caFor klutzy oenophiles, a walnut chalice is an unbreakable alternative to fragile crystal. Bonus: the wood purportedly insulates the wine, keeping it at an ideal temperature. Bergo Designs, 28 Tank House Ln., 416-861-1821
| bergodesigns.caFor the spirit lover in your life, Grey Goose’s VX vodka is finished with a hint of cognac and highlights flavours of orchard fruits, wild honey and white fruit blossoms. LCBO
| lcbo.comThis palm-size rendering of PBS’s hippy-dippy art icon comes with a miniature palette for painting happy little trees. Mindzai, 11 Camden St., 416-737-2711
| mindzai.caThe Creeper—a collaboration between Puma and Rihanna’s Fenty label—is just the kind of chunky platform sneaker you’d expect to see in a vintage Aaliyah video. Gravitypope, 1010 Queen St. W., 647-748-5155
| gravitypope.comThe Beeb’s eco-blockbuster returns with six hours of dazzling natural wonder (including an episode highlighting Toronto’s impish raccoons).
| amazon.caThe best thing about Beats’ new headphones isn’t their (excellent) sound delivery—it’s their incredible noise-cancelling mechanism, which makes the loudest open-concept office feel like a remote cabin in the woods.
| apple.comThe Toronto company 2nd Shot collects broken skateboards from parks and vintage stores and transforms them into sleek wrist candy.
| 2ndshot.caFake news crusaders, lifestyle junkies and crossword puzzlers will all appreciate a year’s supply of the Grey Lady’s digital edition.
| nytimes.comThe robust and full-flavoured Bacardi Gold rum is mellowed for two years in American white oak casks. It delivers hints of vanilla, dried apricot, walnut and almond, and makes a great mixer for ginger ale, punch or hot rum toddies. LCBO
| lcbo.comThis cheeky cartoon satchel will be the envy of the cafeteria crowd. Good Neighbour, 935 Queen St. E., 647-350-0663
| goodnbr.comJory Brigham’s stunning rendition of the rec room staple has a hand-carved walnut playing surface, brass inlay and a Danish-weave net.
| jorybrigham.comThe Folio Society edition of The Handmaid’s Tale is equal parts brutal and beautiful, with Soviet-style illustrations by sister-artists Anna and Elena Balbusso.
| foliosociety.comAnki’s adorable Cozmo droid is equipped with machine-learning AI software, hundreds of facial expressions and an endless capacity for games like keep-away and tag.
| bestbuy.caGame of Thrones costume designers turned IKEA’s shaggy Tejn rug into the cape Jon Snow wears north of the wall (it also makes a cozy throw at Winterfell).
| ikea.comFrom the kid-whisperer creators of the Hatchimal comes Luvabella, an artificially intelligent baby doll programmed with hundreds of uncannily lifelike behaviours.
| toysrus.cafor five Toronto artist Anna Smith of Glue Paper Scissors creates personalized family portraits in the form of whimsical wooden action figures.
| etsy.comMaryam Nassir Zadeh’s plush block heels are the best use of blue velvet since, well, Blue Velvet. The Narwhal, 8 Price St., 647-351-5011
| narwhalboutique.comNative Trails’ bottomless bathtubs are made from recycled copper and hand-hammered by Mexican artisans. Water Closet, 65 Worcester Rd., 416-213-1580
| watercloset.caHans Wegner’s mammoth lounger, inspired by Picasso’s Guernica, most recently appeared in Laura Dern’s living room on the house-porn sensation Big Little Lies. Torp Inc., 245 Davenport Rd., 416-968-2768
| torpinc.comand up A cuddly squad of Iditarod-running Siberian huskies—including Viper, Andy and the hilariously named Nuisance—zip city slickers across the wintry expanse of cottage country.
| winterdance.comFlickDecks’ hand spinner, fashioned from aerospace-grade aluminum and skateboard bearings, doubles as a bottle opener, thereby extending its shelf life past peak trendiness.
| flickdecks.comThe gravity-defying Gramovox features superlative built-in speakers and hypnotic vertical spinning.
| gramovox.comA Stranger Things–style mustard-yellow phone is reason enough to keep your landline. It comes with a mechanical ringer, rotary-style push buttons and direct access to the Upside Down.
| chapters.indigo.caHellboy auteur Guillermo del Toro’s gorgeously macabre new book features drawings, journals and photos of his sprawling Gothic mansion. ShopAGO, 317 Dundas St. W., 416-979-6610
| shop2.ago.netand up Canada Pooch’s toasty parkas and onesies will keep your pooch warm and stylish through the long winter.
| canadapooch.comNew-agey artists the Broadbent Sisters design hand-painted cards for amateur occultists. Northwood General, 800 Bloor St. W.
| northwoodto.caBar Raval chef Grant van Gameren collects these jugs, hand-blown by Indigenous Oaxacan artisans from recycled glass.
| xaquixe.mxThe Ark tortoise purse may not be ideal for loose credit cards, but it makes gorgeous sculptural arm candy for celebs like Michelle Williams and Jessica Alba. Intermix, 130 Bloor St. W., 416-925-0111
| intermixonline.comThe Drake’s soft waffle sleeper is festooned with cute drawings by SickKids patients (a portion of the proceeds go to the hospital, too). Drake General Store, 1151 Queen St. W., 647-346-0742
| drakegeneralstore.caA waxen replica of the classic Nike high-top is a fun choice for the obsessive sneakerheads on your gift list.
| facebook.comand up Whispering Springs Wilderness Retreat, a luxe new glamping resort in Northumberland County, offers all the wonder of the great outdoors without the hassle. Guests stay in luxury safari tents, with access to private ensuite washrooms, complimentary breakfast and amenities like yoga classes and massage therapy.
| whisperingsprings.caThese canine neighbourhood hoodies are as virtuous as they are adorable: the designers donate a portion of all sales to a charity for adoptable elderly dogs.
| hwbp.caOn the latest season of Master of None, Aziz Ansari bundled up in YSL’s checked jacket for his wistful New York walks.
| mrporter.comKid O’s duckies are a designy ode to the massive bird that showed up at Harbourfront last summer. KolKid, 674 Queen St. W., 416-681-0368
| kolkid.caA Toronto mom invented this analog sleuthing kit for device-dependent kids. Recipients slowly solve a juicy whodunit, receiving new clues—maps, codes, keys—each week via snail mail.
| mailordermystery.comElte’s textile genies source these antique Turkish and Persian kilims, which are stripped of their original dyes and recoloured in bold hues. Elte, 80 Ronald Ave., 416-785-7885
| elte.comOakville-raised entrepreneur Tal Dehtiar sells rugged leather footwear out of a factory in Ethiopia—the first shoe company in the world to be certified fair-trade.
| ca.oliberte.comYes, this is the wildly extravagant mink-trimmed silk kimono Beyoncé wore to the NBA All-Star Game while incubating her Gemini twins. (Blue Ivy also sported Gucci.) Gucci, 130 Bloor St., 416-963-5127
| gucci.comIn Curry, Toronto author Naben Ruthnum unspools deep thoughts on family, folklore and race through the lens of South Asia’s signature dish. Queen Books, 914 Queen St. E., 416-778-5053
| queenbooks.caThe new Millennium Falcon is the largest (and most expensive) Lego set ever produced, with some 7,500 pieces, a removable cockpit and a full crew of characters to man the ship (RIP Han Solo).
| shop.lego.comThe Copenhagen wheel transforms any ordinary bicycle into a motorized hog, getting you twice as far with no extra pedalling.
| content.superpedestrian.comA pair of glittering gold tassels is the ultimate New Year’s Eve accessory.
| shop.lizziefortunato.comper month Kobo’s new audiobook service allows literary types to while away the Christmas break listening to their favourite titles, including Into the Water by Paula Hawkins, Truly Madly Guilty by Lianne Moriarty and the complete Harry Potter series.
| kobo.comTech wizards in training can learn to code and wire their own laptops using Kano’s colourful DIY sets.
| chapters.indigo.caOCAD alum and professional knotter Natalie Ranae teaches DIYers how to make intricate wall hangings, dangling planters and other homey accessories.
| natalieranae.comEverything you need to make an in-flight Moscow mule (minus the vodka). Muttonhead, 2124 Queen St. E., 647-348-2980
| muttonheadstore.comHP’s pocket-sized gadget instantly tranforms social media photos into glossy colour prints.
| store.hp.comThis campy desk trinket offers a funky take on the cactus craze. Putti Fine Furnishings, 1104 Yonge St., 1-800-649-3120
| putti.caToronto artist Erin Rothstein creates photorealistic paintings of McDonald’s fries, roasted marshmallows and glistening bacon strips. They’re so lifelike you’ll want to eat them off the wall.
| erinrothstein.bigcartel.comThe star attraction of Huawei’s P10 smartphone is its incredible Leica dual camera, which delivers crisp details and vivid colour images.
| consumer.huawei.comInspired by MCM’s Patricia shoulder bag, this versatile flap cross-body offers day-to-night style. Expertly crafted from Visetos-coated canvas, its structured design is complemented by an iconic laurel lock closure. Plus, it’s been carefully decorated with hand-applied studs for a hint of edgy glamour. MCM Yorkville, 93 Bloor St. W.
| us.mcmworldwide.comThis quartet of gelato-hued spoons look like they came straight out of a tea party in Wonderland.
| anthropologie.comThis bolder expression of Bombay Sapphire’s signature style is made with two additional botanicals, carefully selected then slowly distilled for a more intense flavour. LCBO
| lcbo.comA gift card to White Oaks Resort and Spa is a great way to pamper the wellness fan on your list. The luxe Niagara retreat offers gorgeous rooms, zen-inducing spa services, fine dining and wine tours.
| whiteoaksresort.comThe new Nintendo Switch is the ideal way to stoke ’90s nostalgia; games include Super Mario Bros. and the Legend of Zelda.
| bestbuy.caThe ingenious Link collar knows everything about its furry owner: it logs Fido’s vet records, activity levels and temperature. Best of all: if the dog goes AWOL, his owner can track him on their phone.
| wantboard.caPico makes a home brewing device that allows beer connoisseurs to concoct their own IPAs, pilsners and lagers using prepackaged hopes and grains.
| picobrew.comSuperstar furniture maker Heidi Earnshaw helps carpentry novices sand and lathe their own hipster planters.
| junctionworkshop.caKitchen76, the rustic restaurant at Two Sisters Vineyards, makes a delectable birch-board platter loaded with Sable & Rosenfeld four-pepper olive dip, olive bruschetta, salami, Forelli olive oil, pita crisps, bamboo tongs and a tin olive oil dispenser. Each order comes with a Kitchen76 apron and a bottle of the vineyard’s silky 2013 merlot.
| twosistersvineyards.comDewar’s is the world’s most-awarded blended scotch whisky, with more than 500 medals in international competitions. Dewar’s 12 is double-aged for a smoother taste: the distillers blend the whiskies, combine them in vintage oak casks and leave them to mellow. The result is a light-bodied, balanced whisky with flavours of oak, citrus, honey and vanilla. LCBO
| lcbo.comHamilton illustrator Kristie Ryder Costello of Poppermost Prints sketches minimalist portraits of icons like Hillary Clinton and Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
| etsy.comDesigner Runa Klock polishes soapstone and marble into freezable beverage chillers. Easy Tiger, 1447 Dundas St. W., 647-748-6161
| easytigergoods.comA tabletop tribute to the TTC’s new Bombardier streetcars—and this one actually shows up on time. Spacing Store, 401 Richmond St. W., 416-644-1017
| spacingstore.ca