This text is part of the special book Plaisirs
We no longer need to be convinced: buying local is trendy! And the choice is not lacking to please design lovers. The proof: here are 15 suggestions that combine inventiveness and aesthetics.
1. Julie Lavoie’s artisanal tea bowl
Ceramist Julie Lavoie traveled as far as Japan to perfect her knowledge of wood-fired firing and experiment with techniques. Result ? Unique, refined and rustic porcelains all at once.
$32 to camellia-sinensis.com
2. The racy pearls of Myel
Simple, yet elegant, this trio of flat pearls hand-assembled in Montreal restores mother-of-pearl to its former glory. That changes diamonds!
$180 to myeldesign.com
3. The classic sweater from Ça va de soi
Ça va de soi has been making its mark for no less than 50 years in the local fashion industry with its timeless knitwear. A classic made of ultralight merino, here in a modern and lively color that will appeal to fashionistas.
$260 to cavadesoi.com
4. The minimalist candle holder from Atelier Bussière
Near Lac-Mégantic, in the Eastern Townships, the craftsmen of Atelier Bussière carve natural stone — here marble — into utilitarian objects that have character. For a simple but chic centerpiece.
$79 to atelierbussiere.com
5. Laucolo’s beautifully illustrated calendar
It has become a classic: every year, artist Laurence Deschamps-Léger celebrates the harvests of Quebec by creating a new colorful calendar in which we find suggestions of seasonal fruits and vegetables to favor, month after month.
$31 to laucolo.com
6. Ewool’s tech gloves
There is no bad weather, only bad clothes, the saying goes. This is also precisely what the Saguenean Alain Desmeules thought when he launched his portable heating technology – his brand offers liners for gloves, as well as stocking covers and jackets, among other innovations.
$379 at ewool.com
7. Bonsoir Fleurs’ green potpourri
The two florists who created the company Bonsoir Fleurs are not lacking in creativity. In order to reduce waste to a strict minimum, they have, among other things, imagined this zero-waste potpourri, an assembly of dried flowers and petals from their other projects.
$20 to goodnightflowers.com
8. Elisa C-Rossow’s high-end beanie and scarf
Made in Montreal in limited numbers, this set comprising a scarf and a tuque in luxurious alpaca knit keeps its owner warm. An essential duo to offer to those who want to enjoy winter in style even in polar cold.
$345 to elisa-c-rossow.com
9. Atypic Equipment’s Reimagined Cover
Outdoor enthusiasts in the room? In addition to resisting water, this very light blanket is also made of plant-based insulation made from milkweed fibers, kapok and corn starch. It will quickly become the essential for summer picnics and winter camping.
$239 at atypicequipment.com
10. The sleek vase by Atelier Margot
A graphic designer by training, ceramist Mireille Gagnon shapes clay pieces with a certain attention to detail. The shape of this vase with studied minimalism has thus been thought out in order to retain the foliage of the bouquets that it is intended to highlight.
$85 to ateliermargot.ca
11. Bedi’s recycled bag
This reversible tote has it all: in addition to having a killer style, it’s locally made from nylon sourced from the ends of the lines of certain textile companies. Even the braid was recovered, this time from the automotive and aeronautical industries.
$157 to bedistudios.com
12. Konfo & Tralala’s little clothes
A new baby will be arriving soon? Sewn locally in very soft jersey, this evolving set designed to make life easier for babies from 5 to 15 pounds will charm the whole family.
$50 to konfotralala.com
13. Novagrow’s designer indoor garden
In Montreal, the start-up Novagrow designs and locally assembles compact indoor gardens whose system allows the harvesting of herbs in a fortnight. An ideal gift for both budding gardeners and gourmets.
$249 to novagrow.io
14. 1950s-style art by poster artist Toffie
Anne-Sophie Perreault creates her inspirational works mid century in his Montreal studio. In the spotlight: geometric shapes and abstract art, a shocking duo that will adorn any wall.
$22 and up at toffieaffichiste.com
15. The Tight Embroidered DIY Set
Anyone who likes to indulge in creative hobbies will be delighted to unbox this embroidery initiation box, which includes everything you need to make a small work of art yourself. Want a little more, we add to our gift package a registration for a workshop!
$39.99 at brodeserre.com
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