Looking to go off registry, or complement a cash gift with a personal find? Here are 10 gifts for your favourite newlyweds, including an affordable, custom portrait and a useful kitchen gadget that won’t take up too much counter space. (When you see the maple leaf 🍁, it means you’re shopping Canadian.)
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Fabrica Ateleia Platter
Fabrica Ateleia platter, buy at fabricaateleia.com.Supplied/Supplied
Each Fabrica Ateleia platter is handmade in Cowansville, Que., by Catherine Bouchard. There are various sizes and finishes available, as well as coordinated plates, cups and bowls.
H&M Mango Wood Cake Stand
H&M Mango Wood cake stand, buy at hm.com.Supplied/Supplied
Made with mango wood from India, this stand would look great on any countertop and can hold an 11-inch cake or pie. It is a nice gift for baking enthusiasts and anyone with a sweet tooth.
Cuisinart Bianca Smart Stick Hand Blender
Cuisinart Bianca Smart Stick hand blender, buy at thebay.com.Supplied/Supplied
More compact and easier to store than a full-sized blender, this versatile hand blender has two speeds and comes with chopper and whisk attachments, so it can be used for everything from salsas to milkshakes.
BorealStudioArt Custom Couple Portrait
BorealStudioArt custom couple portrait, buy at etsy.com.Supplied/Supplied
Celebrate the newlyweds with a custom portrait at an amazing price. From this Etsy vendor, you’ll get a high-resolution digital file that you can print and frame, or email to the happy couple.
Fazeek Striped Dinner Candles
Fazeek striped dinner candles, buy at loversland.com.Supplied/Supplied
Fashionable tabletop candles are always a good idea for couples that love to entertain. These bright tapers are hand-painted and made with paraffin wax and a lead-free cotton wick.
Friday Harbour The Cloud Towel
Friday Harbour The Cloud Towel, buy at fridayharbourco.com.Supplied/Supplied
Nice for the beach and at home, this lightweight, extra absorbent towel is made with organic bamboo fabrics that are fair trade and certified as organic and free of harmful chemicals. Plus, it’s made in Canada.
Danica Studio Dishtowels
Danica Studio dishtowels, buy at cookery-store.ca.Supplied/Supplied
This set of colourful, machine washable dishtowels would make a pretty addition to any kitchen. They’re made with a linen and cotton blend, and designed in Vancouver.
Kilne Water Knife Sharpener
Kilne Water Knife Sharpener, buy at kilne.com.Supplied/Supplied
This manual sharpener, with three sharpening slots, will help extend the life of their favourite knives. The ergonomically-designed tool is an essential for a busy kitchen.
Eve Gravel Home La Bougie candle
Eve Gravel Home La Bougie candle, buy at evegravel.com.Supplied/Supplied
A special collaboration between Canadian fashion designer Eve Gravel and candle brand Dimanche Matin, this soy candle is hand-poured in small batches and features the scent of lime, bergamot and galbanum.
EQ3 Super Mugs
EQ3 Super Mug, buy at eq3.com.Supplied/Supplied
Designed by Jamie Wolfond and available in clear and orange versions, these mugs feature double-walled glass and can be used with hot or cold beverages. Bonus: They’re also stackable and dishwasher safe.
