Useful Household Items / Christmas

Each piece is unique and may vary slightly from the photo.

For an aperitif or morning coffee, keep an eye on Montreal's colourful landscapes, captured by Renée Bovet's gifted brushstrokes. This set of four coasters presents reproductions of silk-painted canvas evoking four corners of the Plateau Mont-Royal in summer and winter.

ADVANTAGES AND FEATURES :

• four square coasters in a box
• laminated reproduction, cork back
• resistant

DETAILS :

This large, eye-catching bulletin board is perfect for adding style and organization to your everyday life. Quebec designers Morin-Choiniere created this board so that you can  keep keys, cell phones, mail and messages all in one place-an accessory you won't be able to do without!

ADVANTAGES AND FEATURES :

• 4 magnets for hanging keys (up to 400g each)
• includes a removable magnet for pinning messages
• can be hung on the wall with 2 screws or 2 nails

DETAILS :

MATERIALS: white glass / black laminate

PROVENANCE: Montreal, Quebec
DIMENSIONS: 16.5 x 30.5 x 4.5

WEIGHT : 800 g

This apron, handmade in Montreal, is as practical in the kitchen as it is in the workshop.

Made of heavy cotton canvas, it is durable and machine washable. The leather neckband is adjustable with brass snaps. The long waist laces are also made of leather.

The style and dimensions of this apron make it unisex, suitable for many sizes.

ADVANTAGES:

• Removable leather parts for washing.
• Machine washable cotton. Do not bleach
• Fits medium and small sizes

DETAILS:

MATERIALS: Cotton canvas, brass hardware, leather straps and laces
PROVENANCE: Montreal
DIMENSIONS: Length 68 cm, width 71 cm

Each piece is unique and may vary slightly from the photo.

More than 400,000 lakes are listed on the territory of Quebec! These decorative coasters are magnificent utilitarian objects to embellish your cocktails.

ADVANTAGES AND FEATURES :

• four square coasters contained in a box
• laminated reproduction, cork back
• resistant

DETAILS :

Quebec's magnificent Charlevoix region is enhanced by the silk paintings of Renée Bovet, a renowned Montreal artist.

This set of 4 cork coasters will have you dreaming of the beautiful Quebec winters, while waiting for your next trip, with a good drink in hand!

ADVANTAGES AND FEATURES :

• four square coasters
• laminated reproduction, cork backing
• resistant

DETAILS:

MATERIALS: Laminated wood and cork
PROVENANCE: Montreal, Quebec
DIMENSIONS: 9.3 x 9.3 cm
WEIGHT: 113g

Add a touch of light and color to your workspace with the green paperweight by Montreal glass artist Catherine Benoit.

As each piece is handmade, no two are alike, but all are similar in color and size. Each paperweight is sold individually.

ADVANTAGES :

• Each piece is unique

DETAILS:

MATERIALS: Glass
PROVENANCE: Montreal
DIMENSIONS: Circumference variable from 20 to 23 cm (8 to 9 inches). As each piece is handmade, measurements are approximate.

This cotton canvas chef's apron is handmade in Montreal.

Made of heavy cotton canvas, it is durable and machine washable. The neckband is made of leather and can be easily adjusted. With its snaps, you can remove it when you wash the apron.

The style and dimensions of this apron make it unisex, suitable for many sizes.

ADVANTAGES:

• Removable leather patch for washing
• Machine washable cotton. Do not bleach
• Fits medium and small sizes

DETAILS:

MATERIALS : Cotton canvas, brass hardware, leather neckband
PROVENANCE: Montreal
DIMENSIONS: Length 80 cm, width 66 cm (31 ½ x 26 inches)

Diana Garcia is a Montreal-based industrial designer behind the Collage line of jewelry and home accessories. Diana designs and handcrafts all of her creations from her studio in Montreal.

Here she offers you a set of 4 coasters inspired by the classic Mediterranean terrazzo.

The coasters of the Terrazzo collection are made of jesmonite, a synthetic resin composed of acrylic polymers and minerals. The material is then hand-sealed with food-grade beeswax.

They are lightweight and durable with beautiful, vibrant colors that will last through the seasons. Each coaster is cushioned on the back to optimize its grip on all surfaces.

BENEFITS AND FEATURES:

• Lightweight and colorful
• Food grade sealant
• Heat resistant
• Cushioned back for better adhesion
• Colored in the mass: will not fade

DETAILS:

MATERIALS: Jesmonite
PROVENANCE: Handmade in Montreal, Quebec
DIMENSIONS: 9 x 9 x 0.7 cm (3.4" x 3.4" x 0.2")

Add a touch of light and color to your workspace with the orange paperweight by Montreal glass artist Catherine Benoit.

As each piece is handmade, no two are alike, but all are similar in color and size. Each paperweight is sold individually.

ADVANTAGES :

• Each piece is unique

DETAILS:

MATERIALS: Glass
PROVENANCE: Montreal
DIMENSIONS: Circumference variable from 20 to 23 cm (8 to 9 inches). As each piece is handmade, measurements are approximate.

Add a touch of light and design to your workspace with the colorless paperweight by Montreal glass artist Catherine Benoit.

Each piece is handmade, so no two are alike, but all are similar in color and size. Each paperweight is sold individually.

ADVANTAGES :

• Each piece is unique

DETAILS:

MATERIALS: Glass
PROVENANCE: Montreal
DIMENSIONS: Circumference variable from 20 to 23 cm (8 to 9 inches). As each piece is handmade, measurements are approximate.

An elegant and classic wooden wine bottle stopper, hand turned in Quebec. This is a great hostess gift that will last for many years.

Gilles Ferragne is a wood lover. He makes wooden objects in his workshop in Montreal.

PLEASE INDICATE, IN THE COMMENTS FIELD OF YOUR BASKET, YOUR CHOICE OF MODEL: 1-Black stopper, 2-Maple stopper, 3-Walnut stopper

DETAILS :

MATERIALS: turned wood
DIMENSIONS:
1-Black stopper : Height 7 cm. Diameter 3 cm (2 ¾ x 1 ¼ inches)
2-Maple stopper: Height 6.5 cm. Diameter 3.5 (2 ½ x 1 ½ inches)
3-Walnut stopper: Height 6.2 cm. Diameter 2.8 (2 ½ x 1 ¼ inches)

PROVENANCE : Montreal, Quebec

This set of hard leather coasters, handmade in Montreal, is not only practical, but also classic and timeless, easily integrating into your home or office decor.

It is also a great choice for your corporate gifts, as it can be embossed with your company logo.

This item is a creation of Caroline Letang, a Montreal leatherworker. The leather she uses is locally sourced and comes from the Ruisseaux tannery in Kamouraska.

ADVANTAGES AND FEATURES

• Entirely handmade
• Unbreakable
• Local and durable

MATERIALS: Locally sourced leather
PROVENANCE: Montreal
DIMENSIONS: Diameter 10 cm (4 inches)

Here is a small leather valet tray, entirely handmade in Montreal, which, thanks to its small size, easily finds its place in a bookcase, on a hall console or on a desk.

This creation by leatherworker Caroline Letang is made with hard leather from the Ruisseaux tannery in Kamouraska.

Why not make a beautiful, classic and timeless set with the large leather valet tray and key ring from the same collection? This way, all your small items will be well organized!

ADVANTAGES AND FEATURES

• Entirely handmade
• Unbreakable, local and durable

MATERIALS: Locally sourced leather
PROVENANCE: Montreal
DIMENSIONS: 10 x 10 cm

Set of 6 decorative coasters. A harmonious blend of textures and colours to enhance your cocktail parties.

ADVANTAGES AND FEATURES :

• Coaster holder included.
  

DETAILS :

MATERIALS:Black laminate / aluminum

PROVENANCE: Montreal, Quebec
DIMENSIONS: 9.5 x 9.5 x4

WEIGHT: 280 g