If you have a list of family and friends to buy for this holiday season, at the very least, support local and handmade. The items are higher quality, last longer, and tend to be more unique than commercial goods. Check out these unique options:

Sons + Daughters Leather Clutches

Sons + Daughters is a leatherworker making gorgeous, handmade clutches, available in tan or black. The beauty of these pieces is that they will only get better with time, weathering with each wear. Compared to what you'll pay for designer goods elsewhere – these are an absolute steal. The best part? Included in the price are your initials stamped in the inside pocket. How chic! In limited quantities here.

Belle Donne Works 

Let's face it: we're all far less handy than we'd like to admit. Relying on super glue and duct tape only gets us so far. Why not purchase the time and expertise of a carpenter for a loved one, next time they're in need? 

Local company Belle Donne works specializes in home renovations and projects. Owner and journeyman carpenter Jean Lagarde focuses on fine woodwork and can build anything from a new deck for your backyard, to custom shelving, to spec made wall sconces – or anything in between. 

Check out their website for the array of projects and consider purchasing an hour or two of Jean's time for your Grandmother, mother or friends so they can enlist the help they need when in a bind, or for redesigning a home project. 

Red Lips and Wine Sips

A special way to show your family and friends how much you care about them while creating memories together!

Red Lips and Wine Sips are a local female duo, specializing in private wine tastings, with a focus on BC wine. Perfect for anniversaries, birthdays, stagettes, office parties or anything in between – they will cater exactly to your needs and will be sure to bring wines likely to become your new favourite. Find out more information here.

June + Jo

Unsure of what to purchase for your grandkids, nieces and nephews? Why not consider Canadian made, premium kids furniture that is as chic as it is purposeful? 

June + Jo endeavours to create solid wood, planet-friendly, and beautiful Scandinavian inspired children's furniture. Built to order, their pieces are sure to be show stoppers in any children's or playroom. 

Choose from an array of products including "The Little Library", "The Little Music Studio", "The Little Art Studio", and "The Little Workshop" – all fun, functional and most importantly: sustainable. 

Learn more here.

What unique Christmas gift are you going to buy?