We assume you’re here because you’re all done perusing our ultimate holiday gift guide and are still looking for some inspiration. No problem—our editors always have recommendations to share. This time, we’re pulling out picks from our own personal wish lists.

What Our Editors Want for Christmas 2024

AND Crescent table lamp, $340

Do I have anywhere to put this beautiful ceramic lamp, made by local designers And? Not really. But that’s a problem I’m willing to grapple with if someone were to gift me this perfect, rust-coloured object… perhaps I’ll ‘accidentally’ knock over my 15-year-old Ikea table lamp that sits in the living room and suddenly have space? I spotted it at IDS Vancouver back in September and have been thinking about it ever since, which is a sign that it belongs on the ol’ wish list, despite that fact it’s far outside my family’s spending limit. Listen, if I can solve the issue of not actually needing another table lamp, I think my loved ones can figure out a way to pool resources to wrap it up for me. A merry and literally-bright Christmas is just a few lightbulb moments away. —Stacey McLachlan, senior editor

Photo: Old Faithful

Ferm Living Ripple Wine Glasses, $75

When it comes to glassware I land firmly in the more is more camp. And while we don’t exchange gifts in the traditional sense at my house over the holidays, buying (somewhat) pricey glassware is for function too, right? If anything it’s necessary: how else will I drink the wine that someone else totally gifted me? (Please do not bring up the stunning Bodega-style wine glasses I already have in my cupboard, or the Turkish gold rimmed ones! Out of sight out of mind!) So I absolutely can treat myself to these frosted, light as air, mouth-blown wine glasses that I spotted at Vancouver’s Old Faithful a few weeks ago. A gift from me to me, now that’s getting into the Christmas spirit.—Dani Wright, managing editor 

Photo: Neighbour

Planet Sun Studio Big Tuna Pillow, $300

While I admittedly already have more pillows than sitting space on my couch, this Big Tuna Pillow has caught my eye multiple times while perusing the shelves of Neighbour. Handmade by Vancouver artist Debbie I-Ching Sun, they’re made with heavyweight canvas and come in multiple playful colours and patterns that will add a bright pop to any room. They’re also the perfect hugging size. There’s a reason they’re always sold out – Rebekah Ho, digital marketing manager

cake stand

An Elegant Cake Stand, $90

I’m hot on the heels of my annual cookie party/holiday open house, and while I’m decently set for platters to display said cookies, I discovered there’s just not enough square footage on my new coffee table to squeeze them all in. Enter the cake stand which, as this accompanying photo demonstrations, is for so much more than just cakes. The lovely handmade number from Vancouver’s The Coast Goods is crafted by ceramist Marie-Joël Turgeon and her partner Jordan Lentik in Bedford, Quebec, for their Atelier Tréma, and takes up so much less coffee-table space, we’ll be feasting on even more cookies next year: #holidaygoals. —Anicka Quin, VP content

Yeti 35L Crossroads Backpack, $264

Earlier this year editor Dani Wright casually asked me what I thought of my Yeti cooler, as she was in the market for something to haul stuff to the beach with. And, like a lunatic, I bombarded her with a series of emails/tomes about all-things coolers as if I were an offshore fisherman, instead of a work-from-home writer who frequently Walter Mitty’s himself into reveries where I’m some great outdoor explorer.

The reality is that I’m nowhere near the type of person who needs to keep things cold for 96 hours. But I am someone who is frequently on airplanes and has zero patience for the disaster that is waiting from checked bags at YVR these days, so I’m determined to make my carry on game as tight as possible (and if I can look even the tiniest bit rugged doing it, then I’m in). I’ve been using Yeti’s 56cm carry-on for three years now and it is just the perfect Goldilocks bag—not too pricey like the very cool Rimowas, not too cheap like the mildly disposable Herschels, but just in that sweet spot where it’s just the right price that I’m not afraid to check it if need be. I pair it with the small 22L backpack that slides right over the carry-on’s handles for ease navigating the slow-moving travellers who are in no hurry to go anywhere that litter every airport in the world. But, the backpack is too small for a trip anywhere cold or over a week in duration. So I want an size upgrade that still keeps me sleek and within the FAA rules for over- and under-seat storage, and still has a laptop sleeve, but is not dorky if I use it hiking on said trips. Rugged hikes.—Neal McLennan, wine and spirits editor

Silk and Snow’s Hand Knitted Weighted Blanket, $250

I can’t remember who I was chatting with, but we both agreed: we wanted weighted blankets, but why were they all in “depression grey”? If they’re supposed to boost mental health, that drab aesthetic isn’t exactly doing the job. Then I found Silk and Snow’s hand-knitted weighted throw in stunning colours (this earthy terracotta is calling my name), and I knew I’d found my dream blanket—ready to wrap me in cozy, calming style without cramping my bedroom (or sofa) decor. —Kerri Donaldson, assistant editor