2021 HOLIDAY GIFTING INSPIRATION for Home + Hosting
Curated by Fête Chinoise Team
Photography c/o Featured Brands
T
he holidays are just around the corner!
It is an extra special year, as we begin to emerge from the pandemic and gather again with loved ones.
It is wise to get your Christmas and winter shopping done early, as the global supply chains and shipping delays have definitely limited supply around the world.
Our editorial team, committee, and Editor-in-Chief have come together to hand pick some thoughtful and distinct
gifts for the season.
Enjoy your long-awaited holiday time with family and friends.
Sending good tidings for the season,
The Fête Chinoise team
Dinning + Cookware
Williams Sonoma | Dinner Plate from Williams Sonoma &
Small Rectangular Plate in Phoenix
Dinner plate: $101.95 CAD,
Rectangular Plate: $72.95 CAD
This vibrant porcelain dinnerware collection will command the attention of your guests. A dragon on a traditional backdrop pops off these dinner plates, which are culturally inspired and quite festive in jewel tones.
Made of porcelain with clear glaze and gold rims. Microwavable and dishwasher safe, the set of 4 make for a simple way to bring decadence to the table.
Williams Sonoma | Cyprus Reactive Glaze Pasta Bowl Set with Serve Bowl
$162.95 CAD
Looking for the compliment to your jade chopsticks or home decor? Jewel-hued reactive glazes make this stoneware pasta set a work of ceramic art ñ and a brilliant choice for family meals. Great for presenting noodles and stir-fried dishes. During firing, the mineral-infused glazes pool, deepen and diffuse to create ombrÈ shading, drizzles and painterly splashes that are enhanced by a high-gloss finish. Variations in craftsmanship give each piece unique shape and colour. Microwave-safe; oven and dishwasher-safe. Five-piece set includes four pasta bowls and one serving bowl.
Wing On Wo & Co. 永安和 | 萬壽無疆 Dinner Plate
$25 USD
萬壽無疆 dinner plates and bowls are classics found in almost every Chinese Canadian home. Though the classics have evolved into plastic renditions, these dishes are of the more traditional handpainted quality that is harder to find today. While supplies last.
Uncommon Goods | Chinese Soup Dumpling Kit
$78 CAD
Shopping for someone who is a dumpling lover or aspires to cook at home? Xiao long bao, or “little basket buns”, are steamed dumplings filled with soup and ingredients like tofu or mushrooms. This kit includes everything you need to make the impressive “buns” at home, from natural beech wood dough rollers to a steam basket for cooking.
Le Creuset | Round French Oven
$210 to $835 CAD
Let Creuset’s French Oven’s design yields moist, tender results for slow-simmered soups and stews which are always on the menu in Chinese culture, especially in the winter months. This versatile kitchen staple is great for comfort foods in the winter.
Le Creuset | Wok
$450 CAD
The old wok, in new style. This classic Chinese design by Le Creuset is perfectly weight-balanced with a flat base and easy-sloping sides, and features a smooth, gently curved interior cooking surface for stir frying fresh ingredients. A tempered glass lid locks in moisture for steaming vegetables.
Thermonmix | Thermomix® TM6™
$2,099 CAD
The new hero of the kitchen is tested by our own Editor-in-Chief. The Thermomix® TM6™ is made with state-of-the-art technology to not only allow you to cook thousands of recipes (available on their accompanying app), but to do it with ease. With the multi-layered cooking feature, you can simultaneously cook your entrée, sides, and dessert.There are 24 different cooking functions that allow you to explore endless possibilities with your food, and it’s easy to clean too!
RICCI | Bamboo Stainless Steel Flatware Set
$235 CAD
For lovers of Chinese elements in hosting. The Bamboo Stainless Steel Flatware by Ricci is a contemporary cutlery set made from dishwasher-safe 18/10 stainless steel. Nature-inspired with handles in the shape and texture of bamboo, the flatware is well-balanced and ideal for everyday use. Includes serving spoon, serving fork, sauce ladle, butter spreader, sugar spoon.
MOMA | Rainbow Chopsticks in a Set of 12
$60 CAD
Twelve pairs of reusable wooden chopsticks stand out in a panoply of brilliant shades. Great for parties, the distinct colours help guests remember which utensils belong to whom. Made in Japan of lacquered wood. Hand wash only. Made in wood.Model as shown not available in the Canadian market.
SMEG | Pink Retro-Style Hand Mixer
$225 CAD
The unmistakable design of 50s Style appliances and technology come together in the newcomer to Smeg: the HMF01 hand mixer. Designed by Matteo Bazzicalupo and Raffaella Mangiarotti (Deepdesign), this product combines style and versatility, making it ideal for those who love to free their imagination in the kitchen.
Shanghai Tang | Cirtue Bamboo Chopsticks
$145 USD
Have fun with hosting by incorporating some beautiful chopsticks. Bamboo is a virtuous symbol in Chinese culture. This pair of chopsticks from Shanghai Tang is crafted from silky smooth matte-finished wood and is detailed with gold-toned brass ornamental hardware at the top. Brass chopstick rest included.
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Family fun time
Aerin | Shagreen Poker Set
$2,500 USD
This stylish 300-piece poker set is ideal for anyone who loves to host with some style. It comes in a luxurious shagreen presentation case, and includes two decks of playing cards, along with an AERIN-embossed dealer button and poker chips, all stored neatly in partitioned columns.
Uncommon Goods| Mahjong Set
$142 CAD
Anyone loves to receive a beautiful and modern mahjong set. 144 handcrafted mango wood tiles. Complete with a matching box, and uniquely lighter in weight compared to traditional tiles on the market today.
Brunello Cucinelli | Walnut Wood Mahjong Set
£4,880 GDP
A perfect family heirloom for generations of mahjong lovers. Brunello Cucinelli’s cream and brown Majhong set is made from walnut wood and marble-like KRION™, fusing contemporary and heritage codes. It’s crafted in Italy with four stackable trays that house 144 hand-engraved tiles, two handmade wooden dice and it closes with a logo-engraved lid.
Printworks | Classic Game - Chess Set
$55 CAD
Chess is a great way to keep the mind sharp and think about strategy. Crisp and succinct style. Comes with a plexiglass board and wooden game pieces.
Umbra | STAX 4 IN A ROW
$65 CAD
A fun game for any occasion and all ages, Stax Four-in-a-Row is a fitting gift for small families With a metal plated finish and frosted playing pieces, this elevated twist on the classic game also doubles as a unique piece of decor to display in your home. Modern brass metal finish and frosted playing pieces create an eye-catching look on any table or counter space. The metal wire stopper keeps pieces and place and provides a simple, and decorative design.
Home DEcor
Wing On Wo & Co. 永安和 | Special Handpainted Planters
$300 USD
Need to find a gift for a friend who recently purchased a home or office? These beautifully unique handpainted planters are charming in their hexagonal shapes and accented details inspired by traditional porcelain. Great as housewarming gifts or centrepieces to spaces that need some colour and warmth.
Flensted Mobiles | Rhythm Mobile
$576 USD
A great gift for a posh living area or office (a contemporay nursery). Designed by Christian Flensted, this golden Rhythm mobile is an elevated and engaging art piece. Floating tall at 72cm, it’s a gorgeous, high-quality centerpiece that is versatile for any space. Also Available in silver, blue and black.
Williams Sonoma | Blue & White Herb Starter Set
$68.95 CAD
Gifting to someone who loves or wants to grow their own herbs? These Ming-style porcelain planters and plant markers are hand painted in traditional blue and white, with botanical patterns that re-create the beauty of the centuries-old Chinese originals. Perfect for using to grow your favorite herbs, they look great on countertops and windowsills during the winter months, and can be moved outside into the garden or patio in the summer. Set includes three pots, four plant markers and matching tray.
Wing On Wo & Co. 永安和 | Handpainted Bulldog
$90 USD
For someone who likes eclectic objects.These handpainted bulldogs are classics, and have been made by the same producer in Hongn Kong for over 20 years. They make beautiful home companions and are a fun twist on the the traditional fu dogs.
Wedgwood | Magnolia Blossom Bud Vase
$135 USD
To compliment the traditional blue and white porcelain at home, this Wedgwood vase is a fresh addition for any collector. The exquisite Magnolia Blossom collection takes inspiration from the Magnolia flower, long associated with nobility, perseverance, dignity and a love of nature. Combining the familiar soft blue Jasper color palette with an organic shape and the elegant white Magnolia flower in ornamental relief, the Magnolia Blossom 5” Bud Vase offers a fresh new look brought to classic design. It is beautifully presented in a signature Wedgwood blue gift box, making an ideal gift for the wintery season.
Shanghai Tang | Oolong Glam Diffuser Set
$190 USD
Tea is a timeless gift for the pantry for tea lovers and hosts. Distilling the aromatic and therapeutic qualities of tea, mesmerising Oolong Glam soothes tension and relieves stress to reinvigorate the mind.Uplifting and effervescent, Oolong Glam opens with nuanced fruity peach and citrus notes that complement the oolong tea’s mellow qualities before deepening to close with a satisfying blend of wood and musk accords.
Drinkware & drinks
CHALI 茶里 | Da Hong Pao 大紅袍
¥168 RMB
Tea is always a welcomed adition to any pantry. Da Hong Pao (Big Red Robe,
大红袍) is a Wuyi rock tea grown in the Wuyi Mountains of Fujian Province, China.
Da Hong Pao has unique orchid fragrance and a long-lasting sweet aftertaste.
Feldspar | Bone China Teapot
£110 to £140 GDP
For a higher value gift, consider pairing this with one of our earlier tea recommendations. Designed with the perfect pour in mind and made from the same crisp white fine bone china as our existing tableware, this teapot has an elongated spout and elegant straight sides with a dimpled tactile finish and hand painted handles and spout detailing. Holds 4 cups happily, pours smoothly. Available in either Cobalt or 24ct Gold.
Camellia Shinesis | Anxi Tie Guan Yin 安溪鐵觀音
$13.60 CAD
Tea is a respectful gift to bring to any dinner party this Christmas, especially with the beautiful package designs of Camelia Sinesis. Tie Guan Yin (Iron Goddess of Mercy) is one of China most popular teas. Its sharp, sweet taste and its characteristic flowery aromas (lilacs and lilies) made it a favourite both East and West. Vacuum sealed to retain freshness and to assure authenticity, this box contains 50g of tea.
Louis Vitton | Tea Case
$40,500 CAD
Gift an heirloom that keeps giving for generations. Inspired by several historical pieces in the heritage of the Maison, the Louis Vuitton Tea Case was developped to host a complete tea set, in the art of the traditional Chinese tea ceremonial.
Tiffany & Co. | Elsa Peretti® Thumbprint Tumbler
$115 CAD
Elsa Peretti’s tactile Thumbprint designs beautifully capture the relationship between objects and human touch, and is a statement and conversation piece at the table. Pairs well with Ming porcelain vases on the table. Handmade, mouth-blown cobalt Venetian glass,
Swell | The Champagne Set (Teakwood)
$100 USD
Bring on the bubbly this holiday season! The Champagne Set keeps your favorite bubbles fresh from the (cork) pop to the last drop with ease. Designed for effortless entertaining, just fill the Ice Bucket, pop the champagne, and serve in the Champagne Flutes—the set will do all the chilling for you while you sip and celebrate!
Williams Sonoma | Red Pinecone Cut Wine Glasses
$110.95 CAD
For the hosts and hostesses who love dramatic tablescapes. Hand cut with an intricately detailed pinecone motif, this classic barware is meant for festive winter gatherings. Inspired by vintage glassware, each sparkling wine glass is cut by a master craftsperson and painted a deep red. The flared shape is ideal for serving both red and white wine.
Crafted of hand-cut glass. Hand painted in deep red hue.Dishwasher-safe.
Aerin X Williams Sonoma | Ginger Jar Champagne Bucket
$239.95 CAD
A favourite of our Editor-in-Chief’s picks, this showpiece fits into any setting and stands out. Inspired by Aerin Lauder’s philosophy that living beautifully should be effortless, this inspired champagne bucket combines classic Chinese designs with a woven cane handle for dramatic contrast. The hand-thrown porcelain vessel keeps champagne bottles chilled and ready for serving in a pleasing update to the traditional art form.Created in collaboration with Aerin Lauder exclusively for Williams Sonoma. Hand crafted porcelain in a hand-glazed finish.
Hennessy | Hennessy XO Cognac
$322 USD
A favourite in many Chinese communities for a night cap or for hosting feasts, gifting a bottle of XO is a classic choice. A blend of 100 eaux-de-vie, a deep amber colour is a sign intensity. At once rich and robust, it constantly reveals layers of flavours with distinctive persistence on the palate. Fragrant with orange rind, butterscotch, dried fruit and hints of vanilla and plums; rich and smooth on the palate with a long/revealing finish.
The Macallan | The Macallan Double Cask 15 yr
$228.95 CAD
A great gifting choice for whisky lovers. This exceptional single malt whisky was matured for 15 years in two types of specially selected oak casks, American and European, seasoned with dry Olorosso sherry. The result is creamy and smooth, with nuances of fresh and dried fruit, oak, orange zest, dark chocolate, spice, honey and caramel. Enjoy this neat or over ice.
Moët & Chandon | Nectar Imperial Rose Ambush LE
$224.15 CAD
Arriving with a bottle of champagne from Moet & Chandon makes you a very welcomed guest! The popularity of rosé combined with the finesse of Champagne makes for a winning combination. Moet & Chandon Nectar Imperial Rose 1.5L Limited Edition, designed by AMBUSH®, is the perfect gift for the fashionable Champagne fan. Anticipate aromas and flavours of toast, praline, gingerbread, and honey.
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This season, make your gift-giving truly meaningful with our 2025 Holiday Gift Guide. Thoughtfully curated and handpicked, this collection offers a variety of treasures to delight your loved ones. Whether you're looking for luxurious treats or heartfelt tokens, discover gifts that bring joy, warmth, and a touch of magic to the holidays. Let us inspire your celebrations with presents that create lasting memories for every special person in your life!