Brenda’s Picks
Brenda loves finding promotional products that are both fun and useful! Whether it’s something you’ll reach for every day or a unique find that catches your eye, her top picks are all about products worth keeping. Check out her favorites and see what made her list!
I’m curious. Tell me more about Brenda’s Picks!
01
Stormtech Sierra Quilted Jacket (Canadian Brand)
The Puffer You’ll Actually Want to Wear
Who doesn’t love a toasty warm puffer jacket?! I’m a big fan of Stormtech because they’re a Vancouver brand that understands brutal Canadian winters. The beauty of a jacket as a gift is that people wear it everywhere, all season, so your logo is always on display. It’s a gem you’ll actually want to wear. It’s comfy, warm and smart, and not too bulky, so it flatters most frames. For me, it’s a winner because it looks great and feels great. I’m just as happy wearing it to the office as I am out with the horses.
02
Wabanaki Mini Trio: Bourbon, Whisky & Toasted Oak Flavoured Maple Syrup
A Sweet Tasting Flight
Even if you don’t already love maple syrup, these will convert you! What won me over is the three barrel-aged flavours rather than one bottle, so it’s like a tasting flight for your pancakes. Wabanaki is 100% Canadian, Indigenous and woman owned, and I like knowing my gift supports a business like that. One thing I’d flag: the syrup contains 2% alcohol, so do check that’s not an issue. For me, though, it’s a gift that feels as good to send as it does to drizzle.
03
Black Loon 1 Litre Ceramic Lined Canteen (Canadian brand)
There’s a New Drinkware Provider in Town
A top-quality bottle with a bonus: $1 from every purchase goes to charity through Black Loon’s Loonie Program. The real winner is the ceramic lining, which won’t hang on to the ghost of yesterday’s coffee like a standard steel bottle. Cold for 24 hours, hot for 6 to 12, with a removable infuser for fruit or tea.
The best part? It’s an Ontario brand. The big names are still loved (Yeti, anyone?), but local quality that’s as good, if not better, at a much lower price makes this a no-brainer.
04
Cole & Mason Derwent Mill
The Unsung Hero of the Dinner Table
I find there’s something oddly satisfying about a perfectly functioning pepper mill. The mill is exactly that. It adjusts from fine to coarse, and the clear body shows you when it’s time for a refill (no more mid-dinner surprises). This set looks sleek and premium, so you’re happy to have it and any subtle branding on display in your home. It’s a gift that ends up on the dinner table every night, and is used again, and again, and again!
05
Cole & Mason Carving Board
Gravy’s New Best Friend
What sold me is the ingenious catch tray built in: no more juices dripping all over the counter! The deep well catches every drop for the gravy, which an ordinary chopping board just can’t do. To me, this isn’t just another boring board, it’s the one that comes out every time there’s a roast. I’d choose it for clients who love to cook and entertain.
06
S’well Wine Chiller
Wine not?
I’m a huge fan of anything that does away with the ice bucket and the puddle on the table, and the S’well does exactly that. It slips over a standard wine bottle, keeps it chilled with triple-layer insulation, and looks far better doing it. I’d send it to clients who like to host.
