15 local gifts under $30
Inflation is hitting hard this year and your gift budget will surely not be elastic. But pleasing without breaking the bank is still possible, as proven by these beautiful local creations that do not exceed $30.
Gratitude Journal – Marlone
Notepads, diaries, notebooks… Everything is beautiful at Marlone, but we especially love the gratitude journal from their new collection. A great tool for those who would like to keep a diary and set engaging goals at the start of each day. We also like the collection intended for young parents who want to write down the first words of their toddlers or the password notebook, so practical!
Photos: Vincent Castonguay, Marlone
$24 – www.marlone.ca
Face Scrub – Bless
This exfoliant with apricot kernel powder gently cleanses the skin and unclogs pores. In addition to having a cleansing action, its natural ingredients – Abyssinian oil, powdered soy milk and squalene – leave the skin soft and nourished.
Photos: courtesy, Bless
$26 – blessnaturel.com
Cup B. Coffee – The future is bamboo
You probably know the brand for its bamboo toothbrushes and utensils, but it also makes cups! Bamboo of course. In addition to being super practical, they are eco-friendly since they prevent us from using disposable cups. For a sober and chic look, we suggest the “onyx marble” pattern. Other more funky models are also available.
Photo: Courtesy, The Future is Bamboo
$16 – thefutureisbamboo.com
“Tied Hair” Set – Horace Jewelry
In addition to offering a wide range of jewelry, Horace Jewelry also has a wide selection of barrettes and colored acetate clips designed in Montreal. The brand is also offering a set of hair accessories especially for the holidays, which includes a Lassa elastic, a checkered hair tie and a pearly Mera hair clip, all in cream tones.
Photo: Courtesy, Horace Jewelry
$20.80 – horacejewelry.com
Hot sauce – Piko Peppers
The Montreal microsaucerie made a name for itself this year with its Piko Rico sauce selected to be in the line-upfrom season 13 of the famous show Hot Ones. It is not, however, the only one of their creations that deserves to be known. We also like the Nightshade with black sesame, or the White Rabbit with white miso for its sweet and salty side.
Photos: courtesy, Piko Peppers
From $13.99 – microsauceriepikopeppers.com
Safety Razor
For a practical, elegant and durable gift, we recommend the safety razor, a toiletry accessory for everyone to keep for life. With its vintage all-metal design, it's a whole lot better looking than any plastic disposable razor and a whole lot less hassle to use than it looks. It is just as effective and safe for the face as it is for the body.
Photos: courtesy, Les Vaises Herbes
$22 – boutique.lesmauvaisesherbes.com
Small lavender set – Bleu Lavande
Straight from the lavender fields of the Eastern Townships, the products of Bleu Lavande are handcrafted using natural products. For a milder winter, the soap and hand cream from the small lavender set are simply perfect since they help keep hands soft despite the cold.
Photo: Courtesy, Lavender Blue
On sale at $17.81 – bleulavande.com
Cache-pot – The Nordic Factory
Giving a planter is the perfect excuse for your friend who has a green thumb to expand their plant collection. If you are looking for something original, we recommend “Le Joli” or “Le Beignet” from Fabrique Nordique. Available in seven colorways, they are 3D printed to order to avoid waste.
Photos: courtesy, La Fabrique Nordique
$20 – lafabriquenordique.ca
Young ficus – Alma Plantes
Receiving a plant as a gift is always a pleasure (in our opinion anyway)! Because we find it really cuteand because it will only get prettier as it grows, go for it with a young ficus tree. You can find them in most plant shops and especially at Alma Plantes, in Le Plateau-Mont-Royal, which also offers a delivery service.
Photo: Courtesy, Alma Plants
$18 – www.almaplantes.com
Flora bracelet – Twenty compass
Just in time for the holidays, actress Ludivine Reding (Fugueuse, Stat) and the brand of Montreal jewelry company Twenty compass unveiled their collaborative collection. Among the eight pieces created, we suggest Flore, a fine and elegant bracelet. Gold plated or stainless steel, it is simply timeless.
Photo: courtesy, Twenty Compass
$25 – twentycompass.com
Ivy Toque – It's beautiful
A beautiful tuque made in Montreal to face winter in style, we won't say no! In addition, it comes in 11 colors, from sage to royal blue, passing through mauve.
Photos: courtesy, It’s beautiful
$29 – cestbeau.co
Box of chocolates – Amango
With their organic chocolates in original flavors, Amango is unquestionably one of the best chocolate shops in Montreal. Their fair trade cocoa is purchased directly from producers and imported from Ivory Coast and Tanzania. Sea buckthorn, dune pepper, blackcurrant, honey and ginger are among the flavors to choose from to compose the box of nine assorted chocolates to offer.
Photo: Courtesy, Amango
$22.50 – amangocacao.com
Body Balm – Botanical base
The cold has indeed arrived and as the temperatures will continue to drop, you have to take care of your skin! The body balm with calendula, soy butter and organic oils therefore makes a perfect gift to keep skin soft all winter long.
Photo: courtesy, Botanical Base
$15 – basebotanique.com
Illustrated coasters – kotmo
These four colored coasters will look great as an aperitif. They were illustrated by four Montreal artists (Alice Picard, Aless Mc, Catherine D’Amours and Alina Herta) for the eco-responsible brand kotmo, certified BCorp. The wood on which the illustrations are painted comes from responsibly managed forests.
Photos: courtesy, kotmo
$30 – www.simons.ca
Incense sticks – Baltic Club
Rather than offering a fiftieth candle for Christmas, why not opt for scented incense sticks? Those of Baltic Club are available in several natural fragrances. For Christmas, we particularly like Conifers (cypress, smoke, fir needles) and Alpine Meadow (grass, mandarin and vetiver).
Photo: Courtesy, Baltic Club
$18 – www.thebalticclub.com
