Vancouver Candle Co. candles, $32. Available at Oliver & Lilly’s, 1575 West 6th Ave.
This is an easy and personalized gift for all the locals on your list! The Vancouver Candle Company has created a collection of premium soy wax and perfume-grade essential oil candles based upon the various neighbourhoods within the city, allowing Vancouverites to rep their ‘hood with a scent story. My personal fave (well, perhaps I’m bias) is Strathcona - fruity and tart with floral overtones - but other varieties include Railtown, Kitsilano, Fairview and Point Grey.
South of France Hand Wash, $6.30. Available at The Wilder Snail, 799 Keefer Street.
Bring the beauty of France to your fingertips. Literally. This fabulous little stocker stuffer for Mom, - or the gift that’s sure to please at your office gift exchange - is made with organic ingredients and natural scents like Climbing Wild Rose and Lavender Fields, combined with soothing aloe vera to keep your hands soft and touchable.
Rahua Volumizing shampoo and conditioner, $36 - $38. Available at Kiss and Makeup, 1760 Lonsdale Ave (new Vancouver location opening soon!)
As a girl born with hopelessly straight, fine and soft hair, the prospect of Amazonian luscious locks has always seemed like more of a myth than achievable reality. However, I gifted this one to myself pre-Holiday season and I must admit I’m becoming a believer! Only a few washes in, I’ve already noticed a textural difference in my mane. This is one to spoil yourself with - you and your locks won’t be disappointed!
Love Blend essential oil and massage oil, $19.95 for the 10ml essential oil, $15.95 for the massage oil. Available at Escents Aromatherapy, multiple locations.
This essential oil blend combines the romance of Rose Otto and the sensual qualities of Jasmine to create an aroma blend that is designed to ignite passion, and also aid in positive mood balance. The concentrated essential oil is ideal as a natural perfume alternative, or bring the mood of love to your space by using it with a room diffuser. The massage oil is a lovely addition to a bubble bath, or passionate post-bath massage oil. An easy (and mutually beneficial) stocking stuffer for that special someone on your list.
Brown Wrap Tie Italian Leather Journal, $65. Available at Papyrus, Oakridge Centre and 765 Burrard Street.
This is one for the writer, the dreamer or the ultimately organized person on your list. Bound in sleek yet soft leather, this journal is a stylish housing for gathering thoughts. Perfectly sized to tuck into your purse or carry-all, this tie-bound book is ideal for those on the go.
