Gifts for every personality type under $50

Bodum copper coffee mugs

The java junkie on your list will be thrilled with this set of two copper coffee mugs. Sipping coffee from these uber sleek and stylish mugs (made with glass and framed with a copper-finished steel body), will make just about anyone eager to jump out of bed in the mornings! Bodum Copper Coffee Mugs, West Elm, $30 for set of 2.

Vitruvi aromatherapy oil

Aromatherapy has the power to enhance and improve wellbeing. This set of aromatherapy oils is specially made with fragrances designed to perform various functions, from inviting sleep to reducing anxiety, from increasing circulation to promoting wellbeing. This is the perfect gift for someone who could use a little help relaxing. Vitruvi Aromatherapy Oil, Anthropologie, $38.

Portable power bank

There’s no denying the important role smartphones play in our lives these days so staying powered up all day long is essential. These candy-coloured external phone chargers are easily portable and have enough juice to give an iPhone three full charges. The phone addict on your shopping list will text you their thanks when they find this gift under the tree this Christmas! TSO 6,000-mAh Hours Power Bank, Travelsmith, $34.

A good read

Give the ultimate gift of inspiration. Garance Dore, called ‘the guardian of all style’ by New York Times Magazine, delights readers with this manual to all things chic. This beautifully illustrated book is filled with wit and wisdom, delivering page after page of advice for achieving a life that is true, authentic and of course, stylish! Love Style Life by Garance Dore, Indigo, $39.

Candles

Nothing cozies up a room on a cold winter’s night like a candle (hey, not everyone can have a fireplace). Plus, for the added touch of Canadiana, look to Smells Like Canada to “capture the emotional connection between scent and memory”. Their line of scented candles celebrates towns across the country, from pine forests in British Columbia to the late night campfires in Muskoka, ON. This holiday season, celebrate Christmas in Canada with a special edition gold tin pack with two new scents: Hoser Holiday (cranberry pine) and Canuck Candy Cane (sweet peppermint). Canadian Holiday Pack, Smells Like Canada, $45.

Glitter water bottle

For the person on your list who’s trying to reduce their impact on the environment, this water bottle is sure to be a winner. It’s not just practical (lightweight stainless steel, toxin free, virtually unbreakable and eco-friendly) but it’s pretty too, especially in pink champagne! S'well Pink Champagne Glitter Water Bottle, Indigo, $40.

Stylish canvas bag

This machine-washable canvas bag from Baggu is all kinds of cute! Spacious and made with 100% recycled cotton, this easy-to-carry tote is the perfect catch-all for a casual outing. This bag features a snap closure on top and has an inner pocket for things like a phone, wallet or keys. Canvas Shopper Natural Cutout, Baggu, $36.

Confetti double wall traveler

Well, we just couldn’t resist this adorable to-go mug! Made with ceramic and featuring a double wall interior to keep tea or coffee piping hot while hands stay cool, this mug is perfect for the girl who is perpetually on the go. With a dose of positive reinforcement, the ‘best day ever’ mantra is sure to help her start every day on the right foot. Well, that and a jolt of java, of course! Confetti Double Wall Traveler, Starbucks, $19.95.

Printed napkins

Bold, bright and cheerful, these printed napkins will take centre stage on any table. Just pair with white dishes for a dynamite tabletop! Made from 55% hemp and 45% organic cotton, this set of four napkins is a sweet gift for the hostess on your shopping list. Pinata Donkey Napkins, Brika, $48.