Local Gift Giving to Delight Your 5 Senses

In this short and sweet gift guide, I decided to focus on local businesses that use quality ingredients and are ethically and environmentally responsible. Using the 5 senses as a guide I invite you to shop mindfully for those you love this holiday season.

I would to hear in the comments if you have any other local or mindful-oriented gifts you plan to give this holiday season!

Sight - Indulge in these beautiful candles by Poetry of the Gods, a Canadian, Indigenous-owned company out of Ontario. Available online or at Davinci’s Home in West Vancouver or 3 Singing Birds in Whistler.


Smell - Try these locally made soaps and bath items by Tuscan Farm Gardens in Abbotsford, available online.


Sound - With the advent of digital music, it has been more challenging to give the gift of music. Thank goodness for the resurgence of vinyl! Zulu Records has been an institution in Vancouver since 1981. Check them out in Kitsilano. 


Taste - An extra-special treat, try these luxurious holiday chocolates from Thomas Haas in Vancouver.


Touch - for the women in your life – if you’re looking for cozy loungewear for the winter or swimwear for your holiday trip, Nettle’s Tale in Vancouver has clothing for all shapes and sizes.

For the fashion-forward fella in your life, check out 8th and Main in Vancouver and Victoria. Comfy and cool. Check out their vintage section as well.

Wishing you a happy, mindful and restful holiday season!