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    You are here: Home / Local / Last Minute Gift Guide: Local Edition

    Last Minute Gift Guide: Local Edition

    Posted: Dec 12, 2016 Last Modified: Dec 12, 2016 by Carmy · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Friends, are you like me and am horrible at getting people’s gifts on time? I’ve been with H for over 6 years now and I’m pretty sure I’ve never really gotten him something really day of the gift giving event. Maybe once or twice but more often than usual, I give him something after the date has passed. To be fair he never gives me gifts on time either.

    Anyways, if you know me, you know every year I kind of lose my mind over the One of a Kind show because I love supporting local businesses. So this year, I’m putting together a gift guide for those who are local to me (Toronto! Hello!). AKA This is stuff you can run out and grab or purchase quickly if you still need to get your loved one a gift or two.

    Queenie’s Card

    I love Queenie! She is absolutely one of the best people I’ve met and she has the cutest product. Her punny puns will make you saw awww! If you guys don’t think Queenie’s puns are punny, I’m not sure if we can be friends  we need to talk.

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    Um, cute product Fridays! Hoping everyone has a run-derful day ? @queeniescards #avocuddle

    A photo posted by Carmy (@runcarmyrun) on Oct 28, 2016 at 1:01pm PDT

    [Tweet “Need a last minute gift idea? All the cute things that will make you saw awww by @QueeniesCards “]

    The Otter Potter

    I picked up a little something something for myself when I went to Gotamago’s shop opening. I mean, how could I not get a cute little ceramic cat ring?! Leora makes handmade ceramic jewelry, decor items and dinnerware

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    Okay friends, don’t judge me ??? My original plan was to go trail running then stop by @go.tamago’s studio opening on the way back and maybe buy one item. What happened instead was I slept in, missed my run, went to @go.tamago’s opening and left with washi tape and these cute cat ceramic items from @leoraisrael ??? HOW DID THAT HAPPEN? Well, this means I’m off to the gym tonight to make up for my missed run ? hope everyone’s having a great Saturday!

    A photo posted by Carmy (@runcarmyrun) on Oct 29, 2016 at 10:39am PDT

    Gotamago

    I have the bag pictured down below and it is the cutest. I always get compliments on it when I wear it out. She also has a cat version too! And folks – she does dim sum calendars. Tell me that isn’t cute. I dare you. Haha. Lichia recently opened a studio at 1231 Woodbine Avenue and you can find her beautiful prints, cards, etc online or in store (aka you run over and pick up something because you didn’t get a gift in advance ;) ha)

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    [Tweet “Need a last minute gift idea? Pick up one of @shopgotamago’s gorgeous prints or cards!”]

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    High Tea @ The Lobby Lounge

    Another alternative is to book a cute little high tea session at the Shangri-La hotel! This works best if you actually forgot a gift so you can always write them a card and let them know that you made a reservation for high tea ;) No photo yet but Vicky and I are going to be heading there in January!

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    [Tweet “Did you forget to get a gift? Book a ressie at @ShangriLaTO for high tea in the new year as a gift”]

    Wine Club

    H’s family loves wine (I usually bring back wine from my trips!) so one of the things that I think is a genius idea to get the wine lovers in your life a wine club membership! I like the one at Sandbanks where you get hand selected wines sent to your home 4 times per year (or 6 if you get a gold membership). You also get complimentary tastings of 5 wines (up to 6 people) each visit to the winery with the membership. Pretty good for $295/$439 a year. Instead of getting 2-4 pairs of leggings for myself, I can get them a gift that keeps on giving throughout the year!

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    [Tweet “Last minute gift idea: Try a wine membership from @SandbanksWinery! @WineCountryOnt #12DaysVQA“]

    Cooking Classes

    Got someone in your life who loves to cook or wants to learn to cook? Get them a cooking class certificate! I found that Dish has a couple’s night where you and other couples can all cook together! You get a free welcome drink before starting to cook a 4-course meal (and then you get to eat it together!). I’d love to go with my girlfriend (sorry H) and I just love the concept of it as a girls night/date night!

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    [Tweet “Last minute gift idea: book a date night/girls night cooking class at @dish_cooking!”]

    QOTD: What are your last minute gift ideas? Do you like gifting experiences or physical things?

    BONUS: stay tuned for a surprise giveaway on Instagram from one of the above on Wednesday December 21! Hint, wine lovers you’ll love it!

    [Tweet “Check out these last minute local (GTA) gift ideas! #12DaysVQA #QueeniesCards #DishCooking”]

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    1. Liz @ I Heart Vegetables

      December 12, 2016 at 2:54 pm

      Such fun ideas! We did a lot of christmas shopping this weekend at some great local spots!

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    2. Miss Polkadot

      December 12, 2016 at 4:49 pm

      Eeeep, I want everything by Queenie! All of these little things are way too cute. Am I the only one who occasionally wants to keep a gift to herself because it’s so awesome?!
      Gifting experience is a wonderful idea because it’s something to look back on together and maybe even learn more about the other [depending on what the experience is].

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    3. Kayla @ Blondes Have More Run

      December 12, 2016 at 5:03 pm

      Cooking classes are a great idea! I personally would love that as a gift!

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    4. Deborah @ Confessions of a mother runner

      December 12, 2016 at 6:26 pm

      What cute gift ideas! Those are all adorable

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    5. Sarah- A Whisk and Two Wands

      December 12, 2016 at 6:51 pm

      Love avocados but I’d be all over the wine club! We belong to one and I love getting getting it every couple months since it reminds me of our trip to Napa. I have to decide if we will keep it (had it for 5 years) or go with a new one when we go back next March.
      My girls would love the cat jewelry dish.

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    6. abbey

      December 12, 2016 at 9:44 pm

      The cooking classes gift is a great idea!!and such a fun way to spend time with your special someone too!!

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    7. Mikki

      December 12, 2016 at 10:54 pm

      Oh my gosh! All of these are the cutest. Love them all! Want them all.

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    8. Rebecca | NOURISHED.

      December 12, 2016 at 11:06 pm

      I love a good punny pun! Funny cards definitely the best. I also love that dog bag – wayyy to cute.

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    9. Chrissy

      December 12, 2016 at 11:52 pm

      These may be local ideas but cooking classes can always be a fun idea. Especially if it’s a couples class!

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    10. dixya @food, pleasure, and health

      December 13, 2016 at 8:41 am

      that water bottle is too adorable.

      Reply
    11. Tara @ A Daily Dose of Fit

      December 13, 2016 at 11:59 am

      Experiences are so much fun to give! But sometimes, a well thought out gift goes miles in terms of meaning.

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    12. Kalee

      December 13, 2016 at 12:03 pm

      These are such cute Christmas ideas! I love the Avocuddle water bottle!!

      Reply
    13. Angela

      December 13, 2016 at 1:09 pm

      OMG that ‘soymate’ pin is SO CUTE. I need it. Great ideas!!!

      Reply

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