6 LOCALLY MADE GIFTS FOR DESIGN LOVERS

Because gifts are at the heart of our concerns at the beginning of December, we had the idea to share with you our local favourites! What better way to inspire us than to visit the popular Souk MTL event, then the Must Société Christmas Market and the Atwater Market Christmas Village…

Here are six creative gifts for everyone on your list—we even have ideas for when you just don’t know what to give!

Souk MTL at the Édifice RCA, an industrial-style venue reminiscent of New York lofts. Photo credit: Souk MTL.

Léa & Nicolas objects, handmade with Canadian sandstone in Farnham.

HOTELMOTEL wallets

HOTELMOTEL wallets are the meeting point between design, quality, functionality and minimalism. Handmade in Montreal with European leather, they come in many styles and sizes, whether you’re looking for a 3-compartment card holder or a 15-compartment wallet. For the traveller in your life, we recommend the PASSPORT model, which makes it easy to carry passports, cards and cash.

We were particularly inspired by the slow fashion influence of this brand: its pieces made “with love, care and tenderness” are durable, ethical and designed for everyday use, no matter the occasion.

“Our contradictory motto, PLEASE DISTURB, politely invites you to join us in our quest to disrupt the fashion industry in favour of a slower alternative.”

— HOTELMOTEL

SAND collection by Loïc & Monique

The SAND broom and brush collection was born from a collaboration between carpenter Loïc Bard and textile designer Monique Ste-Marie. Each piece is handcrafted by both artists from wood and natural fibres, transforming an everyday object into a true work of art. This is the first time that we will not want to hide our household accessories!

Our favourite at Souk MTL: brooms and brushes from the SAND collection, which reminded us of brushes originally used by architects.

Agile jewelry by Catherine Nadeau

Delicate, refined and timeless, Agile jewelry is a great idea to spoil a special woman in your life. This collection by Catherine Nadeau was inspired by elements of nature, such as the movement of water, the texture of shells and the beauty of Portuguese landscapes. The products that result from this creative process will undoubtedly make you smile.

État de choc lingot boxes

These elegant lingot boxes contain an assortment of chocolates among État de choc’s creative flavours: caramel, almond, peanut satay, yuzu, maple, hazelnut, Vietnam, Haiti, Peru, Mediterranean or mystery (an “ephemeral creation” inspired by customer suggestions). An original and delicious idea to spoil your hosts!

Nos Cabanes maple syrup

This idea is ideal for a gift exchange, because EVERYONE loves maple syrup! Nos Cabanes offers a range of seven syrups from all over Quebec, from Mirabel to Saint-Ferdinand. In addition, each syrup has a unique history, colour and taste: vanilla, barley sugar, sponge toffee, maple taffy, maple butter, honey, caramel … are you as excited as we are?

Coureur des bois t-shirt by Prune les fleurs

This locally screen printed t-shirt has been developed by Prune les fleurs and Les Beaux jours. It is also available with the text “Coureuse des bois” (gray cotton), “Fleur bleue” (blue cotton), “Fleur sauvage” (white cotton) and “Pas de roses sans épines” (burgundy cotton). We think these unisex t-shirts will make perfect pajamas for your best friend!

We sincerely hope that you will love these little local finds as much as we do. To fully experience the magic of the holidays, we encourage you to visit the Christmas markets in your area. You will certainly discover other gifts created by local artisans while enjoying the enchanting scenery of our Canadian winter!

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