BeatRoute Magazine BC Edition December 2018

BeatRoute’s 2018 Holiday Gift Guide
We know you’ve been waiting all year for this! BeatRoute’s annual Holiday
Gift Guide curates the coolest goods around to help you check off all the
people on your shopping list this season. Plus, most of them are crafted by
local makers, so you’re supporting your community as well as being a great
gift giver. What’s better than that? Enjoy! And happy holidays to all.
Knifewear
Don’t let your Christmas dinner suffer at the
hands of a dull blade. Amp up your knife skills
with this Mugi Santoku knife made by steel
titans Haruyuki. Nothing compares to the
feeling of Japanese steel and this beast slices,
dices and minces like no other piece of metal
you’ve ever held in your greasy palms. Find it
at Knifewear Vancouver.
• Jeevin Johal
2plantgirls
You know those beautiful mid-century modern
planters that pop up all over your Instagram (if
you’re into plants and home decor, that is? These
two Vancouver girls – ahem, plant girls – make
their own custom, handmade ones out of wood
and fibreglass. Bonus? They also come with
tropical plants. Check out their Instagram at
@2plantgirls and DM them to place your order.
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Mameyo Goods
Though this local leather brand has only been
around for a short time, it’s already made
a big impact with its thoughtful, modern
designs. Find carefully handcrafted wallets,
backpacks, tassels made from upcycled
suede, and – our favourite – the rope-leather
circle bag, Ellie. Find Mameyo on Etsy and at a
variety of craft markets.
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Glerups Slippers
Your quest for peak comfort stops here.
Glerups slippers are the perfect addition to
the #teamcozy ensemble. Made of a luxurious
combination of Merino and Gotland Wool, they
are refreshing to slip on after an intense day on
the slopes or lazin’ around the house on a day
off. Best worn without socks, these warm yet
breathable slippers are a perfect gift for anyone
who has ever posted a picture of themselves
wrapped in a blanket at noon on Sunday. Check
them out at glerups.ca.
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Ani Artisanal
The absolutely beautiful offerings from this
Vancouver-based lifestyle brand include
straw fans and grass shopping baskets. All
the products are designed and handcrafted
by artists in Ghana and Thailand – founder
Rhoda Obinecha, an Igbo-Canadian artist, is
committed to supporting local artists and the
use of natural materials. Find Ani Artisanal
online at aniartisanal.com or at markets like
the Eastside Flea.
• Yasmine Shemesh
The Hot Spot
Do you have a friend whose seasoning rack
is 75 per cent red bottles with names like
“Kiss Your Ass Goodbye,” “Ultra Death,” and
“Mucho Picante?” If so, look no longer for
gifts and stocking stuffers for the hot sauce
aficionados on your list. The Hot Spot in
Kitsilano is your one-stop-shop for all things
ultra spicy, or just a lil’ spicy (lots of mild sauce
options.) They also offer free samples of every
sauce so you can test your Scoville tolerance
while you shop!
• Austin Taylor
Taster’s Club
Deew
Yes, it’s “weed” spelled backwards! This cannabisinfused
beauty and wellness brand offers
products, like their Highly Nourishing Crèmes
that are crafted in Canada and made in small
batches from 100 per cent organic oil from
the hemp plant. The seeds of the hemp plant
produce an oil rich in essential fatty acids, which
promotes healthy skin and hair. Deew’s stuff is
also vegan and never tested on animals. Order
them online at youdeewyou.com.
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The gift that keeps on giving. Taster’s
Club is a booze subscription service that
delivers a new bottle of the choicest
“must have” liquor to your door every
month. Accompanied with expert level
tasting, history, and distillery notes, so
you can impress your friends with your
knowledge of fine spirits. Pick your
poison – they offer plans for whisky,
bourbon, scotch, rum, tequila or bubbly.
Make 2019 one to remember… or not.
Get yours at tastersclub.com.
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