Valentine's Day Gift Guide: Adeline's Picks
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner! On this day of love, treat someone special (or yourself!) to a meaningful, one-of-a-kind gift from the Gardiner Shop. Here are our Shop Manager Adeline’s top picks for Valentine’s Day gifts sure to impress:
Sake Set | Yumiko Katsuya | $135
Yumiko Katsuya uses crystalline glazes to create pieces with fascinating natural patterns, mysterious colours, and a sense of translucent depth. Enjoy an at-home Valentine’s Day sake tasting with this beautiful Sake Set for two!
Floral Vase | Andrea Vuletin | $195
Inspired by her natural surroundings, Andrea Vuletin creates imagery that comes directly from her garden. This pretty pastel vase would make the perfect home for those Valentine’s Day flowers!
Bronze Necklace | Elisabeth Riveiro | $205
Made in France using traditional techniques such as wax casting, hammering, and firing enamel on high, Elisabeth Riveiro’s pieces are inspired by zoomorphic and symbolic geometric patterns.
Espresso Cup | Krystal Speck | $38 each
Krystal Speck makes small batches of her ceramics in her studio in Hamilton, Ontario. The botanical imagery on these pastel espresso cups are the perfect way to remind your Valentine that Spring is right around the corner!
Adam and Steve Salt and Pepper Shakers | David Robinson | $88 / pair
David Robinson’s porcelain work explores the divinity of natural and organic forms through multiples. Cast from a GI-Joe 12-inch action doll, these whimsical salt and pepper shakers are the perfect way to spice up any kitchen counter.
Kinsugi Repair Kit | humade | $60
Kinsugi is the Japanese art of fixing broken pottery with gold, treating breakage as part of an object’s history rather than something to be disguised. Relax, repair, reflect, and bring new life to old ceramics with your Valentine using this Kinsugi Repair Kit.
Bear Cushion | Liz Eeuwes | $120
Liz Eeuwes blends traditional weaving techniques with contemporary designs and colours to create high-quality rugs and home accessories. Inspired by the iconic creatures of Canada, this Bear Cushion is the perfect way to add a little bit of love to any living space.
Trinket bowl | Lesley McInally | $60
Lesley McInally examines the relationship between the natural land and ancient manmade structures, masterfully layering textures to create intricate, one-of-a-kind clay works. This trinket bowl features a heart motif and a small red detail—the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for the ceramics-lover in your life.
Floor and Coffee Scoops | Beehive | $52 and $28
Sandra Bonazoli and Jim Dowd combine traditional techniques and old-world skills to create unique, modern metalwork. These adorable cupid’s arrow-shaped flour and coffee scoops are inspired by vintage kitchenware and are made to be handed down for generations.
The Gardiner Shop is located in the lobby of the Gardiner Museum and is your one-stop destination for handcrafted ceramics, home decor, jewelry, and more. Don’t forget, Gardiner Friends can take 10% off all their purchase year-round! Become a Gardiner Friend today to take advantage of this discount.