Peppermint Shave Bar
Peppermint shave bar, $6, from Rocky Mountain Soap Co. You can also take the workshop tour at the production facility in Canmore; the $25 admission includes a $20 gift certificate.
Multiple Calgary locations, rockymountainsoap.com
The Sweater Stone
The Sweater Stone quickly removes pesky sweater pills. $12, at Simons.
The Core, 403-697-1840, simons.ca
Just Point
For the language-challenged world traveller, Just Point is a visual dictionary so you can explain your needs with pictures. $18, at Shelf Life Books.
100, 1302 4 St. S.W., 403-265-1033, shelflifebooks.ca
The Capper
The Capper lets you take beer caps off, but also put them back on again! $18, at Meraki Supply Co.
103, 305 10 St. N.W., merakisupplyco.com
Brix Smooth Chocolate
Brix smooth chocolate is 54-per cent cacao, perfect for pairing with Champagne or vintage Port. $14 at the Italian Centre Shop.
9919 Fairmount Dr. S.E., 403-238-4869, italiancentre.ca
Sweetsmith Candy Co. Brittles
Sweetsmith Candy Co. brittles are made in Strathmore. $4.99 each, at Marda Loop Mercantile.
101, 3411 20 St. S.W., 587-352-3311
Lavami Everyday Shampoo Bar
The everyday shampoo bar by Calgary company Lavami is free from synthetic preservatives, fragrances and colourants and contains all-natural ingredients and pure essential oils. $13, at Oak + Tonic.
Southcentre, 403-236-9509, oakandtonic.ca
Sushi Washi Tapes
Sushi washi tapes add a deliciously cute graphic element to giftwrap. $18 for a set of four, at Crate and Barrel.
Southcentre, 403-278-7020, crateandbarrel.ca
Folding Wooden Cribbage Board
Folding wooden cribbage board, $10, at Livingstone & Cavell Extraordinary Toys.
24 Kensington Rd. N.W., 403-270-4165, extraordinarytoys.com
Sustainable Gifts from Without Co.
This trio of sustainable gifts from low-waste lifestyle market Without Co. includes facial polish by Eluo, all-
natural soap by Lore and an extra-large cloth produce bag handmade by store owner Michelle Fentiman and her mom. $54 for the trio, (items also sold separately).
103, 2115 4 St. S.W., withoutco.com