It’s hard to make a makeup case seem special, but this unisex 'toiletry' case really is. It is made by hand from a natural tanned leather and the box shape makes it seem like you’re opening a new present every time. Mjolk  &  HOI BO Large Toiletry Case, CAD 240

As stated previously, we've come to terms with the fact that receiving an oversized Birkin is highly unlikely, but how about a lil Hermes cuff to keep our hopes up? Any which, one will do. Hermes  Cuff, CAD 475-795 

Things don't get much better than a good pillow. They're comfy, useful and can really add to a decor when they're the right ones. Hence why we love these Paul Smith printed pillows so much, they are plush and pretty, plus they give us a new reason to not get off the couch. Paul Smith Dahlia Red Pillow, CAD 688; Paul Smith Dahlia Yellow Pillow, CAD 688; Paul Smith Swirl, Pillow, CAD 683 available at The Rug Company at Avenue Road

Seriously, if you are thinking of gifting someone a bath and body set from The Body Shop, you should be banned from ever gifting anyone ever again. What is wrong with you? Are you 13? Is your friend? Probably not. Get with the times and support local artisans who make way better products that everyone will love. Sweet Leaf Bath Company Shea in the Buff Body Butter,  CAD 22; Lip Balm, CAN 5; Sweet Sugar Scrub, CAD 17; Soap, CAD 6

In our holiday dreams, we are gifted a very large box that contains a giant orange Hermes Birkin bag. Since this will probably never happen, we sourced the next best thing: an oversized orange felt shopper that offers fashion well within our grasps. L’Agenda Modern available at 77 Yorkville, CAD 145 %26  Daff  Felt Shopper available at 77 Yorkville, CAD 295

Hallmark and E-cards are for unthoughtful losers and geeks. Real cards have got to be well-printed on nice paper and beautiful — like a work of art! If they also involve illustrated Prada models and Tom Ford, well, that’s even better. Eighty Seventh St. Cards Limited Edition Box Set 12 Days of Fashion, CAD 30

Greeting your holiday one-night-stand with a gift the morning after will get you some serious points. But, what to give? How about a stylish monochromatic toothbrush to help get them ready before you shoo them out the door? Walk of shames have never felt so fresh. Morhiata Toothbrush available at 77 Yorkville, CAD 9

Red brogues just scream 'holiday!!': they also make us think of the Wizard of Oz and the Red Shoes, two of our favourite films and that's why we really love them. When paired with a pink cashmere blanket, the two subconsciously remind of Valentine's Day – the next time we can squeeze cool gifts out of you. Churches Red Suede Shoes available at 77 Yorkville, CAD 1175 &   Rani Arabella throw available at  77 Yorkville, CAD 1200

'Rockin' around the Christmas tree! Da-da-dat-da-da-daaaa…' Or, the Menorah, whatever works for you.  Either way, there will be no rockin' anywhere this year without a cool retro radio. We say blast the holiday tunes and get merry with this one — look how cute it is! Tivoli Model One Frost Radio, CAD 199  &   Geneva S, Radio, CAD 349

Everyone's rooting for the Bay's epic comeback. We say spread The Bay love and cheer by gifting everyone you know one of their super-soft fleecy heritage blankets. Or if you want to be fancy, go for the original large wooly ones. Hudson’s Bay Company Collection Multistripe Fleece Throw, CAD 35  &  Queen-Sized Multistripe Point Blanket, CAD 375