As the saying goes, “All you need is love, love is all you need”.
With the season of love upon us, we recognize that like all individuals, love comes in all shapes and sizes. No matter the occasion, it’s always kind to recognize the people you care for, whether you share a soul-deep relationship or a mutual platonic connection.
Love takes on so many different forms and is shown in so many different ways, so this Valentine’s, we created a gift guide for everyone – especially you. Honouring yourself during these trivial times is more important than ever. Remember: You’re worth the splurge too.
Happy Valentine’s Day, folks!
FOR HER
A restorative hair masque, a pair of “love stone” earrings, a clean candle…
Whether you’re looking to spoil your sweetheart or your bestie with something special this Valentine’s Day, these gift options encourage exactly what your number one girl deserves: a few moments to herself in the quiet of her home.
Upfront Cosmetics Hair Masque
Make every morning a good morning with this invigorating hair masque scented with roasted coffee essential oil and fresh mint from Upfront Cosmetics.
Infused with aloe butter and hydrating camellia seed oil, it’s perfect for parched locks and sensitive skin.
[Canadian, Female, Small Business]
Daisy Chain Love and Light Rose Quartz Hoops
These handmade hoops by Daisy Chain are strung with the natural rose quartz, also known as the love stone.
Tell your giftee to charge them by the sun to bring love and light into their friendships and romantic relationships.
[Canadian, Female, Small Business]
Bloom & Co Bloom Candle
Bring the sunshine into your girlfriend’s home with Bloom & Co’s Bloom Candle.
Made with love (and soy wax), this grapefruit and mango scented wax light is just the right amount of sweet and citrusy.
[Canadian, Female, Small Business]
FOR HIM
A luxury pair of boxer briefs, a sleek new toothbrush, a plush designer robe…
In this section of our gift guide, we wanted to bring the men in your life updated everyday essentials because too often when we talk about self-love and self-care, they’re excluded from the conversation.
So, get ready to help your guy(s) pamper themselves this V-Day with our top picks “for him”.
Mackenzie & Park Horizontal Fly Boxer Brief
Mackenzie & Park offers premium quality boxers, briefs and trunks for every man. Lightweight, breathable and comfortable, all styles are made with a super-soft Pima Cotton and Lycra fabric blend.
Your number one won’t ever worry about wedges, folds or twists again. Seriously, these intimates are no joke – they’re just good underwear.
[Canadian]
Brüush Electric Toothbrush
Designed by dentists and built with sonic technology, Brüush provides a superior clean without damaging gums.
As an oral care brand on a mission to give you your cleanest, whitest teeth, and healthiest mouth ever, Brüush’s electric toothbrushes remove plaque and stains easily.
Plus, each brush comes with a built-in two-minute timer, three brush heads, six unique cleaning modes, a four-week battery life, and a compact travel case, because convenience is key.
Joseph Tassoni Men’s Fit Full-Length Robe
What could be more soothing for your favourite man than wrapping up in the fluffiest, most luxurious robe?
Joseph Tassoni’s new spa collection offers robes and towels made from ultra-soft bamboo. Like all Joseph Tassoni designs, you will find uncompromising focus on details such as soft draping lines and the signature tulip silhouette (for women) and T-cut (for men).
When he’s slipping into his new robe while making brunch or curling up for a movie, he’ll think of you.
[Canadian, Small Business]
FOR SELF
A soothing body wash, a cozy WFH pant, a virtual wellness reboot…
All you need is to treat yourself with a little more love this Valentine’s Day and life will bring you the good vibes you’re looking for. Give these items a try.
INDIE LEE De-Stress Body Wash
Making your morning shower feel like a spa treatment with this rosemary, eucalyptus, lavender and patchouli scented body wash by INDIE LEE.
INDIE LEE products are grounded in nature, supported through science, and inspired by life. Made with a gentle coconut derived cleanser rich in protein and vitamins A and B, the De-Stress Body Wash calms the nervous system, cools the skin, and promotes clarity of thought.
[Canadian, Female]
Encircled The Dressy Sweatpant
Off to work? Weekend brunch? Grocery run? The Dressy Sweatpant by Encircled will be your new wardrobe staple for every occasion.
Whether you’re dressing up or down, these soft, comfortable and stylish pants will have you feeling all kinds of confident.
The Dressy Sweatpants have a stretchy elasticized waistband and they are knit, dyed and sewn in Toronto, Ont.
[Canadian, Female, Small Business]