While non-essential retailers remain closed across Canada right now, many small businesses are continuing to operate online, offering local pickup and nationwide delivery options — and they could really use our financial support. If you’ve been wondering what to get mom ahead of May 10, here are some independent Canadian finds you can order online today.
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Spring Scarf
Mom could wear this lightweight, limited-edition Obakki Foundation rayon-blend scarf anywhere, even if she’s just going to the supermarket. Its versatile abstract pattern would look good with pretty much any springtime outfit.
Plus, 100% of net proceeds from each sale of the Vancouver company’s scarves supports clean water initiatives for a village in South Sudan.
Obakki Foundation Project Chalk Scarf, $, available at Goodee
Sun Hat
Each beautiful Heirloom hat is handmade in designer Samantha-Tara Mainville’s Montreal studio, and no two are exactly the same.
This braided raffia straw and grosgrain ribbon design from her Spring 2020 collection, available in several colours and three sizes, has a wide brim that offers great sun protection — perfect for long afternoons in the garden.
Heirloom Holy Mountain Hat, $, available at Heirloom
Gold Necklace
Stylish on its own, this delicate necklace by Vancouver’s Leah Alexandra jewelry line (Tessa Virtue and Reese Witherspoon are fans!) also looks gorg layered with other fine gold chains. Tiny cubic zirconia crystals decorate the freshwater pearl pendant, adding a bit of sparkle to any look…or Zoom call!
Leah Alexandra Sirene Necklace, $, available at Leah Alexandra
Face Oils
Splurge on mom this year with a luxe beauty set by Toronto brand F. Miller that she can use at home now, and for vacation later. Inside the washable, reusable bag are mini versions of the brand’s bestsellers, including its signature Face Oil made with a blend of 22 organic, active botanical oils.
F.Miller Skincare Necessity Kit, $, available at F.Miller Skincare
Hoop Earrings
These elegant, solid sterling-silver earrings, available in gold-tone and silver finishes, feature white freshwater pearls and are handmade in Montreal. They’re a stylish update on the classic gold hoop, in a smaller size that works for everyday wear.
Bonus: Boutique Unicorn is currently offering free Canada-wide shipping.
Vé Haumea Earrings, $, available at Boutique Unicorn
Handmade Candles
Foxhound’s soy candles — featuring pleasing scents such as rose, honey, lavender, and grapefruit — are all made in Truro, Nova Scotia. Each hand-poured candle will burn for over 50 hours, and doesn’t contain any parabens, phthalates, or lead. This is a gift that mom will be sure to enjoy, whether you order just one, or a handful of different fragrances.
Foxhound Wild Honey & Rose Candle, $, available at Johnny Ruth
Porcelain Diffuser
This Vitruvi diffuser, available from Calgary’s Fieldstudy boutique, has a matte-porcelain finish and elegant, organic shape that will look great in any room. It’s also easy to set up and use (even for mom), and the company offers its non-toxic, all-natural essential oils both solo and as part of themed blends.
Vitruvi Stone Diffuser, $, available at Fieldstudy
Terracota Pitcher
Every lovely thing from the Casa Cubista line of modern housewares, designed in Toronto by David Pimentel and Arren Williams, is handmade in Portugal by traditional craftspeople and small family
businesses.
This bold, striped terracotta pitcher, available in a variety of colours to match mom’s décor, is versatile enough to hold anything from iced tea to fresh flowers.
Casa Cubista Stripe Jug 2L, $, available at Saudade
Flower Seeds
Speaking of flowers, if mom is an avid gardener (or wants to become one this year!) she will definitely appreciate a package of flower seeds from Lily Stone Gardens in Rosenort, Manitoba.
Unexpected, wild-looking blooms such as Asclepias (Butterfly Weed), Chantilly Snapdragon, and Green Mist Ammi are not typical garden-centre finds, and will look as good planted as they do when cut for flower arrangements.
Lily Stone Gardens Flower Seeds, $, available at The Good Box
Homemade Honey
Founded by entrepreneur Aja Horsley in 2015, Calgary-based Drizzle Honey works with Canadian beekeepers to offer bee-friendly raw honey products. Last year, it also became a Certified B Corporation — a classification given out to companies that meet specific social and environmental standards.
This gift box includes a honey dipper and Drizzle Honey’s popular cinnamon-spiced raw honey with organic Ceylon cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and allspice.
Drizzle Honey Rooted Gift Box, $, available at Drizzle Honey
Baking Supplies
Unsurprisingly, many of Vancouver-based Flourist’s gourmet, house-milled flours have been sold out of late. Luckily for mom (and you!), there’s a new gift bundle available that features Flourist’s Sifted Red Spring Wheat Flour (aka their classic bread flour, milled from organic Saskatchewan wheat) alongside a bread-shaping basket and a logo tote bag. It’s a present that will be appreciated by both first-time and expert bread bakers.
Flourist Classic Bread Bundle, $, available at Flourist
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