Three Cheers – Cocktails 3 Ways (Classic, New, Zero-Proof)

🛍️ $30 at Otter Books

An inventive and inclusive drinks book with 165 cocktail recipes, each one of three variations for classic, riff, and zero-proof versions, from the World Class bartending champion behind Likeable Cocktails

A love letter to cocktails in all their forms, Three Cheers has a drink to suit every mood and occasion. This clever cocktail book offers recipes for three versions of 55 classic cocktails (165 recipes in total!). Whether you like to keep it classic, try a new twist, or a enjoy a spirit-free version, this book gives you all three options:

• The classic Jungle Bird tropical cocktail has a blackstrap rum base; the modern spin called the City Pigeon has a white rum and gin base; and the spirit-free option, aptly named the Free Bird, has a spirit-free gin base.
• The classic Cosmopolitan features a cranberry and vodka base; the modern Ru-Paulitan infuses earl grey and limoncello flavors into the original cranberry vodka; and the zero-proof Metropolitan utilizes a nonalcoholic spirit and aperitif.
• The classic, coffee- and vodka-forward Espresso Martini gets modernized into a Bean Around the World cocktail that swaps vodka for tequila and chile liqueur for a spicy interpretation. The spirit-free Death Before Decaf pairs the espresso with tonic water for a nice, long finish. 

With a modern design and lush photographs, margaritas, Manhattans, negronis, and more are accessible to every palate and every persuasion.

Tulipa Optic HB Wine Glass

🛍️ $54 at Kootenai Moon.

Savour every sip in style with the Tulipa Optic HB Wine Glass, a timeless addition to your glassware collection

With a capacity of 450ml, the Tulipa Optic HB Wine Glass offers ample space for your favorite drinks. Whether you’re enjoying a refreshing glass of water or indulging in a decadent cocktail, this glass provides plenty of room to savour every drop

The sleek design of the Tulipa Optic HB Wine Glass adds a touch of sophistication to any table setting. Its transparent crystalline glass construction allows you to admire the color and clarity of your beverages, while the minimalist design complements any decor style.

Vesper Craft Cocktail Kits

🛍️ $26 at The Gift Box

Vespers make a wonderful gift for the drink enthusiast in your life! In 3 easy steps you have a fresh all natural cocktail.

Vespers make a wonderful gift for the drink enthusiast in your life! In 3 easy steps you have a fresh all natural cocktail.

Handcrafted in Canada. Seasonal Cocktails Mulled Wine, Bourbon Apple Cider, Cranberry Whiskey, Red Velvet Sangria, and our most popular Jalapeño Margarita, Blueberry Coconut Margarita. 

Cocktails Ready in 3 Easy Steps:

• FILL YOUR KIT
• REFRIGERATE – STRAIN: Refrigerate for up to 3 days to infuse the flavour, then strain it out from the jar.
• POUR INTO 1.5 OZ SHOTS: Then pour those shots into an ice filled cocktail shaker.

Wood “Bugs on Flowers” Art Series

🛍️ $95 at Bear Springs Trading Post

Stunning, wood burned art on reclaimed Hemlock cookies. Each piece is handmade and original. Although you may order specific designs, the final piece you receive may not be exactly as shown in photo. Zero waste was generated on the production of this art. Each piece is approximately 13 cm (5″) in diameter and 1 cm (1/2″) thick. Made in Nelson, BC.

Linen Smart Book Light Harmony Orange

🎁 $120 at Notably

Light up your life with this gorgeous – rechargeable! – book light. last for 6-8 hrs between charging. Creates a lovely ambient light, but also bright enough to read by. When closed, this smart Book Light masquerades a natural-looking large linen notebook, but when opened It transforms into a sculptural light emitting a wonderful ambient warm white soft LED light through the pages.

Wishing Threads Dreamcatcher

🛍️ $29.99 at Gift Box Castlegar

Surprise someone special this season with a Wishing Thread—a beautifully crafted sun-catcher made with sparkling “eternity” crystal, thoughtful charms and a sleek gift box. Whether you choose a version themed for Christmas or an everyday style, it’s a meaningful gift that doubles as décor and a gentle reminder to keep hope, dreams and good energy alive.

We love this product because it’s a great gift for that person who has everything. Comes in a wonderful Gift Box. 

Pictured here is just one of the many style options available: The Dragonfly.

OVO Ceramics Vase

🛍️ From $70 at OVO Ceramics

These wooden DIY models of vintage machines are a fun activity for both young and old! No added tools or glue are necessary, just pop out and assemble the laser-cut and laser-etched plywood pieces and your model comes to life! 

Vintage Model Kits range from 118 – 308 pieces each. The more pieces there are, the more challenging it is. Recommended 14+

Hanging Art Print

🛍️ $60 at Silverton General Store

Take a piece of the Kootenays home with you!

Bring a piece of the Kootenays home with this beautifully Slocan Valley art print, available at the Silverton General Store.

We love this one for the bright yellow larches that remind us of home, capturing the beauty of the rugged snowy mountains.

Perfect as a gift for friends and family near or far, a print adds a touch of West Kootenay charm to any space.

Tight Optic Wine Glass

🛍️ $15.50 at Dinnissen Design Co.

Give your dinner party the glassware it deserves with this Tight Optic Goblet.

Crafted out of optic glass with intricate line detailing, this gorgeous goblet is sure to be the star of any entertaining occasion. Also available in other styles.

Recycled License Plate Dustpan

🛍️ $28 at Bear Springs Trading Post

Behold! The last dustpan you will ever purchase. This sturdy work of art is handmade from a recycled Alberta license plate and reclaimed wood with a repurposed rebar handle. It’s both a humorous metaphor and a practical tool for cleaning up mess. Makes a great gift too. Plate numbers are randomly selected. The dustpan you receive may not appear exactly like the dustpans pictured here. 

Let’s Make Ramen! A Comic Book Cookbook

🛍️ $30 at Otter Books

One of our personal favourite finds this year, this is a cookbook fully illustrated, with step by step instructions that look like a comic book!

Playful and instructive, this hybrid cookbook/graphic novel introduces the history of ramen and provides more than 40 recipes for everything you need to make the perfect bowl at home including tares, broths, noodles, and toppings. Authors Hugh Amano and Sarah Becan present colorful, humorous, and easy-to-follow comics that fully illustrate the necessary steps and ingredients for delicious homemade ramen.

Ideal for beginners, seasoned cooks, and armchair chefs alike, this comic book cookbook is an accessible, fun, and inviting introduction to one of Japan’s most popular and iconic dishes.

Mango Wood Cheese & Cutting Board

🛍️ $57.20 at Dinnissen Design Co

This natural mango wood cheese and cutting board with laser-etched reindeer, handle, and jute tie is a festive piece that will enhance the dining experience.

The board features a natural wood colour that adds some warmth and charm to any table. The board also features a handle that make it easy to carry and store.

The board is made of mango wood, which is smooth and durable. It is ideal for serving cheese, meat, fruits, or other snacks in style. The board measures 24 inches in length and 14 inches in width. This is the perfect piece to impress or treat anyone.

Glasshouse Candles – Night Before Christmas

🛍️ $48 at OVO Ceramics

S Shape Ceramic mug made with white stoneware clay and glazed on the outside. Dishwasher and microwave safe. 

Capacity: 12oz. Dimensions: width is 3 inches, height is 4 1/2 inches. Important: this is a handmade item, dimensions can vary slightly. 

Capacity: 14oz. Dimensions: width is 3 1/4 inches, height is 4 1/2 inches.

Important: this is a handmade item, dimensions can vary slightly. Important: this is a handmade item, dimensions can vary slightly. 

Olive Oil

🛍️ $48 at Nelson Olive Oil Co.

Who knew olive oil could come in so many incredible flavours? You’re sure to find a few you love at Nelson Olive Oil Co.

Great for those who love to cook, or those who love to eat, you’ll find olive oils like this one, infused with the warm smell of rosemary:

Made with fresh wild Rosemary crushed with early harvest, fresh picked, certified organic olives using 100% mechanical cold extraction methods. This fused herb oil embodies the heart and soul of rosemary. It is both complex and aromatic. Use anywhere rosemary might be used. Perfect with poultry, pork or lamb. Spectacular drizzled over sautéed vegetables, mind-blowing with roasted potatoes. Pairs well with the Sicilian Lemon White Balsamic, Traditional Balsamic, Red Apple Dark Balsamic and Pomegranate Dark Balsamic.