The Homebody Holiday Gift Guide: 29 Stylish Finds for Every Room

Sorry to anyone who’s invited us carolling, but our favourite holiday tradition might well be putting together our annual gift guide. Scouring the West’s coolest shops and maker studios to find the best bets for everyone on your shopping list is a surefire way to get us in the holiday spirit, and this year we’ve gone out and about, above and beyond, to scout all the best reasons to stay in with our curated list of homewares to delight. So pick a room, any room, and gift the homebodies in your life something special from our wish list to make it their most beloved spot in the house.

For the Kitchen

A Cut Above

Each Arbol bread knife ($45) is crafted to order by Canadian master woodworker Stéphane Dumont. simons.ca

Une Toast

Is it any surprise at all that the Parisienne Market in Chilliwack is chockablock with antique French champagne coupes ($25 each)? theparisiennemarket.com

Feeling Blue

These Unika Maré plates ($55) are wheel-thrown in stoneware clay and inspired by the rhythm of the tides. cocomain.ca

Latte Life

It’s admittedly a bigger splurge than a Mr. Coffee, but the “coffee playlist” app feature for queueing up drink orders from guests makes the Bosch 800-Series espresso machine ($1,999) worth it, we promise. trailappliances.com

Pop Art

This artful cast-iron bottle opener ($50) from Japanese design studio Saikai is extremely pleasing in the palm—and on the eyes. providehome.com

It’s Serving

All of Janaki Larsen’s Overspill plates ($165) are hand-thrown, so no two of these soft-edged platters will be exactly alike. inform.ca

Chill Out

Use these stainless-steel freezable Sky ice cubes ($80) from Georg Jensen in your drink and lift a cold glass to the ingenuity of Danish design. inform.ca

Cheers To That

Handmade in Provence, these collectible small French carafes (from $58) are modelled after classic British pub pint glasses. gildandco.com

Twin Flames

Muuto describes its new anodized aluminum Pair candle holder set ($114) as “playful yet refined” and we can’t help but agree. livingspace.com

Cut Ups

Upgrade the dinner party vibe with this full cutlery set in tortoise shell from Parisian brand Sabre ($124). thecoastgoods.ca

For the Living Room

Piece By Piece

Villager Puzzles offers a beautiful array of designs from Canadian artists celebrating special landscapes, like this 1,000-piece ode to Manning Park ($32) by Bowen Island painter Anja Jane. makevancouver.com

Think Pink

The pale rose Ripple Portable lamp ($295) from Ferm Living projects a soft, diffused light through rippled glass. fullhousemodern.com

Paper Trail

These pretty, stripey Vinterfint paper ornaments ($20) from Ikea come in a set of six. ikea.com

Double Duty

While you’re recharging the portable Pedrali Filicudi lamp ($325), it can be used as a minimalist flower vase. bloomfs.com

That’s a Wrap

The only thing more beautiful than the feel of this wool-silk woven stole ($250) is the striking, colourful pattern. lappartementvancouver.com

Happy Endings

Books are made from trees. Solid wood PI book ends ($279) designed by Alain van Havre for Ethnicraft are also made from trees. It just makes sense. grshop.com

For the Garden

Rest Is Best

King Living’s Lode outdoor ottoman (from $485) is designed to withstand harsh Australian weather, but it’s an artful addition to a Canadian backyard, too. kingliving.ca

Drip Drop

These mouth-blown glass Mercury water globes ($97 for two) are a self-regulating (and extremely elegant) watering solution for their favourite thirsty house plant. oldfaithfulshop.com

Park Life

Maybe it’s not picnic weather yet, but the fold-up Slowtide packable picnic blanket ($90) with carry strap will have them ready to lounge in the park when the sun returns. walrushome.com

Snip Snip

These mini Sentei garden shears ($115) are manufactured using the same method as Japanese swords—but use them for pruning, not duelling, please. itsumo.ca

For the Bath

Dry Wit

The team at Herschel has expanded their talents to the world of towels; the latest collection for their new Typical brand ($54 each) is made of stretchy, absorbent patented long-staple cotton. typical.net

Post-Bath Bliss

The lush terrycloth Bongusta bathrobe ($250) wraps the wearer up like a hug. thecolourmarket.com

Stowaways

Stak glass storage containers ($20 each) from EQ3 are, well, stackable, and ideal for stowing cotton balls and all the other vanity essentials. eq3.com

For the Bedroom

Makes Scents

Hang this paper Closet Tag air freshener from Apfr ($30) in your closet and pick your outfit every morning accompanied by the luxurious scent of fig, cedarwood and marigold. figurelecture.com

Make a Wish

They’ll never forget your special day again with this cardstock Karel Martens birthday calendar ($68), designed in 1968 and finally now in print. sortdays.com

Cool Nights

Hot sleepers will happily snuggle under the lightweight mulberry-silk duvet ($250) from Vancouver brand Little Cocoon. littlecocoon.ca

Forest Floored

This coordinated five-piece pillow set ($495) takes its inspiration from nature; may the moss-coloured velvet cushions and abstract rock design spark dreams of hikes through the woods. inspirationfurniture.ca

Wrap It Up

These super-soft alpaca wool throws ($295) are a fave of Sömn co-founder Julie Wu. somnhome.com

Tick Tock

Jasper Morrison and Hay have teamed up on a versatile table clock ($170) with a detachable stand. Hang it on the wall or sit it on the table to check the time: either way, isn’t it nice to have one less reason to look at your phone? kitinteriorobjects.com

Originally published in the November/December 2026 issue of Western Living magazine. Subscribe to Western Living for more design inspiration, shopping finds and stories from across the West.