I love this hand crafted Grace Designs’ bag, made by a local artist in Toronto. Each piece features vintage textiles from around the globe. gracedesign.ca

A beautiful decanter or cocktail accessories. (mydomaine.com)

More green in my life. I’ve always wanted a fig tree. And textured vessels are so perfect instead of a pot.

If the shoe fits: some party heels. I rarely buy ‘frivolous’ shoes. So having someone treat me to it is always appreciated. Find these babies at WhoWhatWear.com

A gorgeous, swingy dress in a length that makes tights unnecessary. Something from Anthropologie is never a miss for me. The lines they carry are always timeless and the pieces have just enough unexpected detail to keep things interesting.

The gift of time: or a time piece. Offer to do something fun with me! Or wrap up some arm candy. I haven’t had a watch since I was in grade school. But this one is pretty and dainty.

Jewellery boxes with a vintage vibe. I love pretty things to store pretty things. These ones, from Anthropologie, come in a variety of shapes and sizes.

I have these all around the house. Stepping out of bed onto a sheepskin (or faux) rug is a nice way to soften the harsh edge of morning. Ikea.com

Great headphones: the kind that you won’t confuse with someone else’s generic ones. These are great looking and help to brighten your day with the gift of music.

West Elm Vanity Boxes. More great pieces to keep your surfaces streamlined. These boxes in brass and stone are a polished and charming place to store your charms.

More on the theme of trinkets and storage, this beautiful hammered brass tray from Anthropologie is another item that would look perfect on a table top or dresser.

Something practical. Nothing makes me happier than a place for everything and papers are the worst. I would love this sleek, lightweight 2-drawer filing cabinet from Staples. Tucked discreetly beside my glossy white desk, it would keep things looking prim and proper.

Another practical choice, for a dancer: MEC’s Hut Booties – lightweight and great for keeping you warm between warmup and show time… I’ve had my eye on these for a few seasons. They’d also be great for camping, cottaging or regular round the house relaxation!

I love the retro vibe of this wall hanging. Made by the artist behind Rowan Studios, the Toronto designed products are available in their Etsy shop and come in a variety of dip-dyed colours!

Everyone loves a cute stack of tea.

Moccasins are big in my household. When you wear them out, they become cozy, groom-able companions for the cat… or dog. 

Sugar, spice and everything nice: candles are a big pleaser. Opt for soy candles or natural beeswax for less smoke and irritants. I can’t wait to make my house smell like cinnamon and baked goods.

Sheath your weapons in this gorgeous, locally made knife block. Stone, or concrete options are filled with… shishkebab skewers, where you can lodge your steak knives in style. (Made by Studio50.ca)

Rock Bottom Vessel – Stratus Base, from Studio50.ca. Heat the base and keep some awesome mulled wine or cider in this puppy. The whole thing can go in the oven. Or use it cold, to serve wine, dressing, juice… whatevs. It’s beautiful!

For the crafter in you: cover a jar in glitter, for storing pretty things prettily, or as a cute bud vase.

Keep those pesky cords tidy. Why don’t I have some of these yet?

Always a great stocking stuffer. Stick one of these in the car, in your purse, your desk drawer, your gym bag. They are delightful.

Ring dish with personalized initials, or ….well, some initials that lots of people have. So cute!

For the GOT fan; Risk  played winter-style. It’s coming. And if this comes to my house, I’ll be psyched!

We all wish there was an easy way to take those great Iphone photos and make them hard-copy. Snap. 

Nice looking noise-cancelling headphones, because work is loud…. and ‘I can’t heaaaaar youuuuu’. 

Project those mini-movies straight from your phone via this projector…. or stream videos from your Netflix. Live large-r!

We all want to make the cocktail everyone raves about. And we are so quietly patriotic all the rest of the time; how about some tasty Canadiana?

Put a lid on it; for all that stuff no one needs to see – in a box you’ll love looking at. Thanks, West Elm!

Spice collections are always a hit with my dad. Unless they don’t like to cook, you are sure to please with this one!

More for the DIY gourmand! Make your own ‘make your own’ sundae kits! Seriously. This is what all the hosts in 2016 will be getting from me.

Sexy/cool necklaces from Oliveandpiper.com. The Manhattan necklace is pretty damn hot.

I aspire to travel more. Or at least plan to travel more. Even if it’s in my dreams. Here’s a great place to start; travel inspiration for your globetrotting friends. 

And after all that trekking around, give your shoes a good buffing and put a shine on them with a great shoe kit. I never know what to get my brother and since he has great style, but is suuuuper picky, and never fills out a wish-list… this might be right on the money.