Depending on where you are in Canada, May can either herald the start of summer or feel like an extension of winter. Either way, it is the perfect time to embrace all things floral—if not outdoors, then at least with these five petal-powered Canadian-made finds.
Bloom Milk Jar Candles
$41.50
Calgary-based candle maker Milk Jar captures the scents of spring—lavender, ylang-ylang, and vetiver—in their plant-based coconut soy wax bestseller, Bloom. With its crackling wooden wick and floral fragrance, you get the benefits of pollination without the allergies. Heartwarming fact: founder Holly Singer takes pride in donating $1 from each candle to nonprofits that support inclusion.
Available at: Milk Jar
Modern Tulipiere: Drawn Stripes by Mima Ceramics
$335
Ceramic artist Michelle Organ handcrafts this simple yet boldly designed multi-holed flower vase in her Toronto studio. The 10.25-inch tall by 3-inch wide (26 x 7.6 cm) wheel-thrown stoneware piece features a glazed interior and exterior and is watertight. This stunning vase is part of Organ’s collection of handmade tableware, described as “a harmony of form and function—pieces that are not only beautiful but designed to be used and loved every day.”
Available at: Mima Ceramics
Handcrafted Floral Necklace by Lotus and Lace
$62
An intricate yellow gold chain featuring a pretty purple flower-detailed charm, this piece from Manitoba brand Lotus and Lace—which owner Kaylee formed during the pandemic—works for both everyday wear and special occasions. Each necklace is handcrafted, so no two are exactly alike.
Available at: Lotus and Lace
Vintage Flower Tumblers / Tulip Platters by Shayna Stevenson
Starting at $35
The vintage spring vibes are strong in these vibrant pieces from Toronto-based ceramic artist Shayna Stevenson. Her 12-ounce (340 g) hand-painted stoneware tumblers double as travel cups (lids and heat bands sold separately) and feature a food-safe clear glaze. The elegant Tulip Platter, with a hand-painted motif and curved design, is perfect for hosting or as a statement item—unique because no two individually made pieces are identical.
Available at: Shayna Stevenson
Tropical Wood Flower by Atlantic Wood N Wares
$89.99
Coastal meets floral with this 22-inch (56 cm) handmade wooden flower, one of Dartmouth company Atlantic Wood N Wares’s signature creations. The beloved Nova Scotia brand focuses on crafting traditional Maritime-inspired pieces and donates a portion of its proceeds to support children’s health care in the region. Known for rustic wooden wall hangings and folk art designs, Wood N Wares is most famous for its collection of hanging wooden flowers, available in over 70 styles.
Available at: Atlantic Wood N Wares
