Consider offering the ultimate bonsai box starter as a gift to grow at home. It’s a great gift for someone who loves plants and spending time relaxing. Canadian company Ikigai Box helps you grow your own bonsai at home with this box which includes the essentials for growing your own.

You can grow up to 4 different bonsai trees: Japanese cedar, Chinese fir, Colorado blue spruce and Eastern juniper.

These 4 species are well suited for the art of making bonsai. The ultimate goal is to grow a miniature tree in a small space.

Offer it to someone who enjoys zen activities, someone who loves plants, or someone new to retirement.

This starter kit contains

• 4 types of seed (4 different species)
  • Japanese cedar (can live up to 300+ years and more) – From Ontario
    Green spiral needles and fragrant red wood
  • Chinese fir (can live up to 100 years and more) – From British Columbia
    Evergreen conifer with an elegant shape
  • Colorado Blue Spruce (can live up to 600 years and more) – From Ontario
    Blue-tinted needles
  • Eastern juniper ( can live up to 100 years and more) – From Ontario
    Aromatic red wood and juniper berries
• 4 biodegradable pots (1 pot per species)
• 4 peat pellets (1 per species)
• 4 waterproof labels for labelling species names
• Complete digital guide with instructions to help you understand bonsai culture at home

Canadian Company 🍁

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Personalized candle from the Canadian company T. LEES are ideal for all occasions! Whether it’s for a birthday, the holidays, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, a housewarming gift, a going-away party or simply a surprise gift, a personalized candle is always a good idea.

First, you just have to write the message you want. Then, you can add the signature you want.

In fact, anything goes! The only limit you have is your imagination.

Humorous style: To my beautiful big bass – From your favourite trout
Classic style: Happy birthday to the best mom ever – Your beloved son

Second, you can select the fragrance from the current choices. Fragrances can change seasonally, so it is best to check what is currently available. Also, the choice of fragrance will be indicated on the candle.

Your personalized candle is ready! It’s a great way to give a unique and personalized gift to a loved one. A soy wax candle is always a good gift idea!

Gift idea description

• Write your message on a maximum of 3 lines (66 characters in total)
• Enter your signature (20 characters)
• Choose the fragrance (See available choices)
• Quality textured cream colored label

The size of the personalized candle is 8 oz, which corresponds to approximately 40 to 50 hours of burning time.

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Music lovers will be excited to be gifted the impressive SG Balade Portable Bluetooth Speaker by Canadian company Sounds Good!

We all have that friend or family member who is known for their love of great music, awesome playlists at parties or even turning on their favourite podcast while chilling at home. Why not give them the gift of immersive sound from anywhere with the compact portable SG Balade Bluetooth speaker? Equipped with two 6-watt speakers that produce a clear, powerful, bass-filled sound. It may be small in size but it is definitely big in sound.

With an impressive 16 hours of battery life there is no need to worry about running out of charge and it is even waterproof. 

This really ticks all the boxes for a tech lovers ideal gift that they can take with them on many adventures whether it is a beach day, campfire chill evenings or just around the home.

Gift idea description

• 16 hours battery life
• Attached lanyard 
• Waterproof (IPX7)
• Colour : Black
• Boosted bass mode
• Double the fun, Sync two SG Balade speakers together for an awe-inspiring surge of power and immersion
• Two 6-watt speakers that produce a clear, powerful, bass-filled sound
• Bluetooth version: 5.0
• Communication range: Up to 10 m
• Playing modes : Bluetooth, Auxiliary, Micro SD card
• Product size: 90 x 94 x 110 mm
• Canadian Company 🍁

*Does not contain USB-C cable

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Much like other objects of material culture, First Nations used to decorate paddles with designs reflecting spiritual beliefs and family ties. Onquata means to revive this culture by offering these great creations to the world. The owners, from the Wendat community, are on a mission to make people adopt these great paddles in their homes for decoration. We agree! They look great and contemporary even if their spirit is from the past.

Gift idea description

• Handmade in Wendake
• Working with First Nations
• Perpetuating traditions and recognizing ancestral craftsmanship
• Having a positive impact on Aboriginal communities
• 100% Satisfied or your money back
• Limited Quantity
• Made in Canada 🍁

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Canadian company Woolblankets specialize in the finest quality pure wool products that are warm, practical and also look fantastic. Their Alpaca range of throws/blankets are made using the best quality Alpaca wool that works great whatever the season. Widely known for it’s high quality, Alpaca wool is hypoallergenic while also being extremely soft.

The Valle Queen, Native Design Blanket is the perfect addition to any home that will be a welcomed gift. Large in size, the Valle Queen blanket is perfect for draping on a sofa, across a bed or to style different rooms around the home. If the person you have in mind for this blanket is a fan of outdoor, camping adventures they may even choose to take the blanket along with them on their journeys. 

Gift idea description

• Super fast shipping, orders are shipped within 24hrs of purchase
• Hypoallergenic
• Size: 90″ x 75″ QUEEN XL US
• Dimensions: 30.5 x 25.4 x 20.3 cm (12″ x 10″ x 8″)
• Weight: 1.4 kg (3 lb)
• Handmade by artisans in Ecuador – South America
• Canadian Company 🍁

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Canadian company Conifer produce eco-friendly, sustainable and handmade products that look great in your home while also being 100% zero waste.

Handmade in their Vancouver workshop, these 3D printed mini planters are an ideal home for small succulents and cacti. There are 7 different colour shades to choose from depending on either your personal style or if you are thinking of gifting them to a loved one, you can choose the colour depending on their aesthetic. 

If you have ever been pondering a gift for your plant collecting loved ones and friends, this set would be a really thoughtful one as it ensures great plant care with ease of use. Those who are eco-conscious will appreciate Conifer’s mission to create great products while being kind to the environment with every step of their production. 

Whether placed in a kitchen window, along a bookshelf or in a bedroom, these little planters will look great wherever the recipient chooses to place them. 

Gift idea description

• Made from plant-based materials
• Many colors available
• Dimensions : Inner Diameter: 2.5 in (65mm) | Height: 2.2 in
• Zero-waste manufacturing process
• 3D printed in Canada
• Made to order within 72 hours
  *Free carbon-neutral shipping over $85

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The perfect gift for the holiday season, the Evergreen & Champagne Soy Wax Candle from T.Lees will fill your home with blisssful festive aromas. 

Inspired by the scent of Christmas trees with the addition of a modern twist, this candle is fresh scented while also giving a cozy feel when lit. 

Gift this to the person in your life who loves to always have a candle lighting at home. This candle would also make a great choice for Christmas gift exchange or stocking filler!

Gift idea description

• Pine needles, balsam fir, cedar, spiced apple and citrus
• Reusable jar 
• 4 oz = 25 to 30 hours approx burn time
• 8 oz = 45 to 50 hours approx burn time 

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Give the gift of Cozy Cabin aromas with the hand-made and hand-poured soy candle by onefive1 candles, Ontario. 

Their candles are made with undyed, North American grown 100% natural soy wax and the wick is flat braided for a cleaner burn. Anyone who recieves this candle will be instantly transported to a cozy cabin atmosphere with the combination of cedar, cinnamon, nutmeg and fig aromas.

This candle would make a great gift for any home and along with smelling superb they are also eco-friendly and the jars can be reused afterwards too. 

Gift idea description

• Undyed, North American grown 100% natural soy wax. It is renewable and sustainable
• Natural fibre, flat braided wick resulting in a cleaner burning wick with no lead or zinc
• Handmade and hand-poured in Ontario in extremely small batches to ensure highest quality
• Phthalate-free fragrance oil (no toxins!)
• Reusable glass jars
• Eco-friendly & family friendly, biodegradable & hypo-allergenic
• Vegan & cruelty free
• Wax is grown without pesticides and contains no paraffin or petroleum
• 50-60 hour burn time

Canadian Company 🍁

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The Dry Lake blanket from Canadian company, Go-Van is the ideal accessory to have on any camping/ outdoor adventure, it will keep you warm even on the coldest days!

The dry lake blanket, which is hand-made in Canada, not only looks great but is also made from a wool and polyester blend to ensure pure comfort and durability. 

Send this to the person in your life who loves to set out on camping adventures and be immersed in the great outdoors to ensure they never have to feel cold doing so!

Gift idea description

• Size : 6′ x 5′
• Warm and durable
• Hand made in Canada
• Wool and polyester blend

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The Reversible Native Design Aplaca Wool Blanket from Woolblankets would make a much welcomed and adored practical gift for any home. This blanket is a 2-in-1 gift because it’s reversible, the recipient can choose which design they want to use and can interchange them depending on the room decor or aesthetic they are going for. 

Woolblankets are passionate about delivering high quality goods that not only look incredible but also are soft to the touch, durable and cozy. This really is one of those gifts that is long lasting and can be used in multiple ways whether to drape over a feature chair, at the end of a bed or even wrapped around you on a cold winter’s night. 

One of the benefits of this Alpaca Wool blanket is that it is hypoallergenic and kind to skin. Gift this to a friend or loved one and they will be immensely excited to try it out in their home, making it a wonderful home-decor accessory with functionality. 

Gift idea description

• Dimensions: 90″ x 75″ QUEEN XL US
• Material: 80% Alpaca 20% recycled acrylic• Dimensions: 30.5 x 25.4 x 20.3 cm (12″ x 10″ x 8″)
• Weight: 1.4 kg (3 lb)
• Packaging: Plastic-free
• Nontoxic Materials
• Fair Trade Production
• Handmade by artisans in Ecuador – South America
• Canadian Company from Ontario 🍁

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The Riobamba Queen Size Alpaca Wool Blanket from Canadian company, Woolblankets is handmade with excellence by artisans in Ecuador, South America. 

Over the course of many generations, the local communities in Otavalo, Ecuador have mastered the art of blanket craftsmanship and design work and the Riobamba Blanket is a perfect example of this. The handmade qualities and attention to detail can be easily seen when admiring this blanket/throw. The beautiful light colour pallet make it a perfect, stylish accompaniment to any area of the home that will instantly add brightness and coziness wherever placed. 

Woolblankets are passionate about great quality products and it is important to them that any recipient of their items feel the difference in these handmade throws. Another amazing factor about purchasing from Woolblankets is that you ae supporting local artisans which is so important for the craft to keep going for many more generations. 

We think this blanket/throw would made a stunning housewarming gift for a new home or even for your friends and loved ones who love to wrap up and keep cozy wherever they choose to take the blanket. 

Gift idea description

• Material: 80% alpaca 20% recycled acrylic
• Sizes:
  • Throw: 65″ x 45″
  • Queen: 90″ x 65″
• Handmade by artisans in Ecuador – South America
• Lightweight
• Canadian Company 🍁

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This great kit will provide everything you need to make your own soy wax candles at home. It’s a cool gift to offer to someone that loves a project or to keep someone out of boredom during the long winters. The kit contains enough product to make up to 6 soy candles of 8oz which represent 50 hours of burning time for each candle.

Gift idea description

The kit contains : 

• 2x Fragrances of your choice (description in the photos)
• Soy wax
• 6x Cotton wicks
• Measuring cup (ml)
• 6x T. Lees blank labels
• 1x Pair of nitrile gloves
• 6x Jars (3 amber glass and 3 clear), with lids
• Detailed instructions

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The best gift to receive during the cold winter months, this Alpaca wool blanket will ensure the recipient stays cozy and warm! The perfect addition to any home or you can bring it with you on your travels. It is super soft and you can choose from a list of beautiful colours such as leight beige, beige, brown or charcoal.

Gift idea description

Details:

• 30% Alpaca  – 10 % Wool and 60% Acrylic
• Fair trade product
• Dry Clean only 
• Product size: 160 cm (height) X 127 cm (total length)
  
  

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Wrap them in warm and vibrant alpaca till summer comes! Since alpaca is both soft and warm it’s the perfect natural fiber for keeping loved ones warm and close. Plus, with its vibrant mix of colours, this alpaca blanket is sure to make them cheerful as well as warm!

Gift idea description

• blanket to cover your bed or wrap up in on the couch!
• perfect for cool weather camping
• 50% alpaca, 50% acrylic
• made in Peru

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Perfect for lunchboxes or to take on your travels, this bamboo kitchen kit is a great replacement for plastic utensils. Each kit contains 1 straw, 1 washing brush, 1 fork, 1 knife, and 1 spoon. It even comes with a fun panda print placemat to store the utensils in!

This zero waste bamboo kit for children is an amazing addition to any household and is a great way to be kind to the environment.

Gift idea description

Details:

Each kit contains:

• 1 straw, 1 washing brush, 1 fork, 1 knife, 1 spoon & panda print travel placemat
• Open placemat: 17.5 cm x 21.7 cm
• Straw: between 19.5-cm and 20-cm long, variable width
• Utensils: 15-cm long

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