No need to show up to the party empty-handed. Here are some gift suggestions, from humorous to practical to mystical that will amaze the host who has everything.
No more sneaking upstairs to use the ensuite bathroom. Just come to the party bearing Poo~pourri and everyones night will go a little less awkwardly. Spray into the bowl before use, and the environmentally friendly formula creates a protective barrier on the waters surface, trapping unpleasant odours. From $9.95; Poopourri.com.
A salt with as much flavour as style, the difference can be tasted immediately when adding these Amola salts into the weeknight rotation. $7.95/120g; Edible Canada (1596 Johnston).
Its a fun tradition that oracle cards be received as a gift, so give the seeker in your life a deck that is known for having only positive, uplifting messages. The Magical Mermaids and Dolphins Oracle Cards by Doreen Virtue is a beautifully illustrated 44-card deck that comes with its own mini guidebook no experience required. $15.95; Banyen
Books (3608 W. 4th).
Help your hosts enhance their dishes with the delicate and luxurious flavours of Joes Lobster Oil. Use it as cookin oil, in place of hot sauce, for dressing salads, mixed through pasta sauces and more. $27.50/375 mL; Joe Fortes (777 Thurlow).
Roll out the pizza, pasta, and pie with these wooden rolling pins made by Turnco Wood Goods a small family run business founded by former Vancouverites, now based out of Whidbey Island in Washington. Black Walnut $56, locally sourced arbutus wood $62; Nineteen Ten (4366 Main).
Return the hospitality with these timeless hand-dipped stainless teel serving utensils from Seattles Ladies and Gentlemen Studio. Single solid or perforated spoons $35, set of 3 (solid spoon, perforated spoon and fork) $100; Nineteen Ten (4366 Main).
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