Find of the Month: Drake General Store
Happy Canada Day everyone!
There are a few retailers that are my go-to’s on this blog, and Drake General Store has to be one of them. The cult gift shop started as a quirky way for guests at uber hip The Drake Hotel in Toronto to celebrate their stay on Canadian soil, but has since expanded to a series of ‘pop up’-style shops in Toronto Hudson’s Bay locations, as well as a pretty amazing online shop that is regularly cited on this blog.
So, given this is Canada’s 150th and Drake General Store is one of the most Canadian retailers I could possibly imagine, and the fact July is my all-Canadian coverage month, I thought it was high time I featured the brand as my Find of the Month. Below are some of my favourite gift ideas from Drake General Store – all perfectly attuned to the fever pitch of Canadian pride taking place right now!
Provincial Florals Collection – $6 – $55
As the theme of this post will showcase, Drake General Store carries a ton of cool Canadiana products. One of their latest collections is a bit more subtle, but no less desirable. They’ve taken the oft-overlooked provincial flowers and applied them to a range of tees, hats, and socks, for kids and adults, essentially a Canadian riff on Hawaiian floral togs. Deck out the whole fam in matching togs, or gift your bridesmaids a top from the province they were born in. I also love the idea of a provincial tee as a new baby gift. A personal fave? The collection of provincial socks, available for him and her.
Wood Grain Ceramic Clock by Pam McFadyen – $96
Drake General Store teamed up with Etsy makers for an exclusive capsule collection of some of their favourite Canuck-themed items. I love the elegant simplicity of this woodgrain clock. It’s got that modern voyageur thing going on if you will. Bonus points for actually being made out of ceramic instead of wood!
Shared + HBC + Sid Lee – ONE FIF TEE – Karen Kain Tee – $48
Yet another cool Canuck collab. Drake General Store, Hudson’s Bay and Sid Lee have invited 10 influential Canadian figures – like chef Susur Lee and electronic duo DVBBS – to collaborate on a limited edition set of tees for kids and adults. I was immediately drawn toward the retro vibe of this snuggly tee, even moreso when I realized renowned ballet dancer Karen Kain (now Artistic Director of the National Ballet of Canada) was the ‘prima’ behind this chic design. Extra cool? A percentage of sales of each tee will go back to each influencer’s desired Canadian charity.
Rock Coasters – $12 each
I’m not exaggerating when I say Drake General Store loves Canada. They even have a Made in Canada collection (a small one, but still). From leather luggage tags to notebooks to cool stone coasters like the one above, there’s a neat way to treat everyone on your list to a truly Canadian gift.
Arborist Hot + Cold Bottle RCMP – $32
One of the biggest Canadian icons of all time has to be the RCMP, or more colloquially known as Mounties. Naturally you’ll find plenty of Mountie-inspired gear at Drake General Store, including tees, housewares, and even a Mickey Mouse stuffie. Given our population’s affinity for the great outdoors, this bottle caught my eye. Made from double-walled steel, it’s designed to keep your hot drinks hot and your cold drinks cold. It’s super lightweight and perfect for packing during those woodsy hikes this summer.
Canadiana Enamel Pin Set – $35
I couldn’t resist including this cute pin set, since pins are having a bit of a moment right now (particularly with the younger set that’s bedazzling their cardis and bags). These sleek little pins are a perfect celebration of what makes Canada Canada – not just for #Canada150, but for many years to come. Consider these on my wish list.
Now, I am quite excited to announce that Drake General Store has agreed to put together a pretty amazing prize package for one lucky reader this month. If you win, you’ll receive a tee and cap in the provincial floral print of your choice, plus the entire collection of socks, plus a pennant for your home province! Want to nab this crazy cool Canadiana prize pack? Here’s how to enter for your chance to win:
1) First off! You must be a Canadian Gift Guide subscriber to enter this giveaway. Just find the ‘Gift of Gab’ box on the righthand side of this page and either hit ‘Follow’ or enter your email address. Once you’ve done that, leave me a comment by July 31, 2017 with a link to your favourite Canadiana gift idea on the Drake General Store site. While you’re at it, tell me which provincial flower set you’d choose!
2) Entries are limited to one per person / per email address / per household (or more if you score bonus entries). A random draw will be conducted on or around August 1, 2017 to select the winner(s), who will have 48 hours to respond before another winner is chosen in their place.
3) Entries are limited to Canadians that have reached the age of majority in their province. Quebec is not eligible for this promotion.
4) Bonus Entry: Follow Drake General Store on Instagram. Then, take a photo of your favourite gift idea on the DGS website and share it to your own Instagram feed, tagging Drake General Store and mentioning this giveaway! Share a link back to your Instagram post in a separate comment below.
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I love this storage box:http://www.drakegeneralstore.ca/home/home-decor/drake-general-store-amethyst-box-large#.WVebQ4grLIU
I love the PEI floral collection. Is that bad since I live in Ontario? lol
It’s not a huge thing, but I really like the stylized hockey player on this mug – http://www.drakegeneralstore.ca/x-oh-canada/arborist-best-mug-hockey-night-in-canada#.WVecFojyvIU . I’m from Manitoba, so I’d choose the crocus.
The province of Manitoba Flower.http://www.drakegeneralstore.ca/x-oh-canada/one-fif-tee/shared-hbc-sid-lee-one-fif-tee-chuck-hughes#.WVeccIjyuUk
IG link. (I hope, still learning this one. lol)
https://www.instagram.com/p/BWAUJDwl2Ym/
I think this is very cool! https://www.drakegeneralstore.ca/home/home-decor/amped-maple-leaf-neon-light#.WXX_1_JJQvE
I love the Maple Syrup Tin Pillow….so Canadian! http://www.drakegeneralstore.ca/x-oh-canada/arborist-maple-syrup-can-pillow
I subscribe by email. I love this onesie http://www.drakegeneralstore.ca/wearing/onesie-shop/arborist-adult-camp-provinces-onesie#.WVehhrtK3IU
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I like the Sid Lee Deigned Tee – interesting animal.
http://www.drakegeneralstore.ca/x-oh-canada/shared-hbc-sid-lee-one-fif-tee-susur-lee#.WVeiz42WzIU
My favorite item from their store are these sneakers http://www.drakegeneralstore.ca/wearing/footwear/bata-drake-general-store-low-top-bullets and the Nunavut floral set is my favorite
I love this Creatures of Canada print.
http://www.drakegeneralstore.ca/x-oh-canada/dgs-etsy/creatures-of-canada-print-melanie-kimmett-toronto-on#.WVe1wojyuUk
I’d choose Manitoba’s prairie crocus flower.
I like the bottle http://www.drakegeneralstore.ca/x-oh-canada/canadiana/arborist-hot-cold-bottle-mountie#.WVe6L4grLIU
I like the water bottle with all of the birds on it found at
http://www.drakegeneralstore.ca/x-oh-canada/of-canada-collection/arborist-hot-cold-bottle-birds#.WVe6pDOZN-0
I would choose the trillium for Ontario.
I love this Amethyst box….http://www.drakegeneralstore.ca/home/home-decor/drake-general-store-amethyst-box-large#.WVe9dvnyvIU
I love how at the bottom of a page it says “Congratulations! You have reached the end of the internet.”
http://www.drakegeneralstore.ca/gifting/arborist-best-mug-birds#.WVe82oZOLCQ
I like this bird mug and I would choose the saskatchewan set.
http://www.drakegeneralstore.ca/wearing/hers/slydes-coco-floral#.WVfURogrLn0
I like the CBC stuff http://www.drakegeneralstore.ca/x-oh-canada/cbc/arborist-cbc-kids-backpack#.WVfaHSDRehA and PEI floral
Wow!! I liked everything ! So. Nice.
I’d definitely go for these: http://www.drakegeneralstore.ca/wearing/new-balance-mens-420-revlite-tan
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love this box:http://www.drakegeneralstore.ca/home/home-decor/drake-general-store-amethyst-box-large#.WVebQ4grLIU
One of the items I like is the Cross Bath Towel. http://www.drakegeneralstore.ca/home/home-decor/mette-ditmer-cross-bath-towel-white-70-x-140#.WVgE34jyuUk
I would choose the Ontario Trillium Provincial Flower.
I like the Canadian Lumber Pillow. http://www.drakegeneralstore.ca/x-oh-canada/arborist-canadian-lumber-pillow#.WVge2jOZM0Q and I like the Quebec Provinicial flower.
I would like the CBC Ideas T-Shirt, http://www.drakegeneralstore.ca/cbc-ideas-t-shirt#.WVgkb4WcHcs and I like the Quebec Provincial Flower.
I’m a fan of the hockey night in Canada mug.
http://www.drakegeneralstore.ca/x-oh-canada/cbc/arborist-best-mug-hockey-night-in-canada#.WVgm6elGk2w
My favourite Canadian gift idea is:
http://www.drakegeneralstore.ca/x-oh-canada/drake-pantry-bourbon-infused-maple-syrup-500ml#.WVh4l4jyvIU
I love the Arborist Hot and Cold Bottle Mountie http://www.drakegeneralstore.ca/x-oh-canada/rcmp/arborist-hot-cold-bottle-mountie#.WViAIuv1C70, andI prefer the Nova Scotia Provincial flower socks for men. Great stuff.
Shared Canada Creature Blanket
http://www.drakegeneralstore.ca/shared-creature-blanket oops forgot to attach the link to the shared Canada Creature Blanket-yikes
I love the CBC Ideas T-shirt: http://www.drakegeneralstore.ca/x-oh-canada/cbc/cbc-ideas-t-shirt#.WVj0_OlrbIU
And I’d choose the British Columbia Dogwood set…even though I’m an Alberta transplant!
http://www.drakegeneralstore.ca/shared-creature-blanket Great gift for my Alberta daughter A wild rose
I think http://www.drakegeneralstore.ca/x-oh-canada/canadiana/canada-pennant#.WVkaKnxtnRY is my favourite.
I like this mug with all the provinces on it: http://www.drakegeneralstore.ca/x-oh-canada/of-canada-collection/arborist-best-mug-provinces#.WVk4e4WcHcs
I would choose the New Brunswick flower set
I like this water bottle
http://www.drakegeneralanada/arborist-hot-cold-bottle-provincesstore.ca/x-oh-c
I would choose the Manitoba Prairie Crocus flower set
I love this light http://www.drakegeneralstore.ca/x-oh-canada/amped-maple-leaf-neon-light#.WVl2T7pFwiQ
I like the bottle http://www.drakegeneralstore.ca/x-oh-canada/arborist-hot-cold-bottle-birds#.WVmN8Om2x7M and I’d choose the Nova Scotia flower socks.
I’m a Canadian Gift Guide subscriber. My favourite Canadiana gift idea on the Drake General Store site would be Arborist Hot + Cold Bottle RCMP – $32 and I’d choose the Ontario Provincial Flower Socks.
Sorry here’s the link https://www.drakegeneralstore.ca/arborist-hot-cold-bottle-mountie
Bonus @DrakeGeneralStore Entry : followed Drake General Store on Instagram, took a picture and shared it https://www.instagram.com/p/BWFooGeABCH
I like this as well ….
https://www.drakegeneralstore.ca/wearing/socks/drake-general-store-provincial-florals-sock-pack-womens#.WVpg8cY-Ku4
I would chose the Alberta flower set!
I think this set is beautiful: https://www.drakegeneralstore.ca/gifting/for-her/drake-general-store-marble-slash-coaster-set#.WVppHLpFylA
I would choose the Saskatchewan flower socks
I love the Mountie Tea Towel https://www.drakegeneralstore.ca/gifting/bestselling-gifts/arborist-mountie-tea-towel#.WVp3QZIrKUk
And I would pick the Manitoba Prairie Crocuses socks!
I love this baby rattle! Great for my future niece/nephew!
https://www.drakegeneralstore.ca/x-oh-canada/dgs-etsy/not-sew-strange-snowy-owl-baby-rattle-julie-rivard-qe#.WVp5xHXyuRs
And I would choose the BC Dogwoods!
This is so beautiful box:http://www.drakegeneralstore.ca/home/home-decor/drake-general-store-amethyst-box-large#.WVebQ4grLIU I choose Manitoba Praire Crocuses socks
Love this throw! https://www.drakegeneralstore.ca/mette-ditmer-cubic-throw-blush-120-x-170#.WVsO-dTyuW8 My favourite flower is the red rose.
My favourite gift idea from Drake General Store: this yellow throw that I am absolutely obssessed with. I loooove the colour.
https://www.drakegeneralstore.ca/home/home-decor/mette-ditmer-cubic-throw-curry-120-x-170#.WVsmsXNrnqA
It would be a toss up between Ontario and PEI for me, but I think PEI has the slight edge.
Extra Instagram entry:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BWHO7RzAd3H/
Love the neon signs, especially the maple leaf – https://www.drakegeneralstore.ca/gifting/amped-maple-leaf-neon-light#.WVt8a4TyvIU All the florals are lovely
I’d love to rock the Prairie Crocus tee! Yay Manitoba https://www.drakegeneralstore.ca/drake-general-store-manitoba-provincial-flower-tee#.WVvD0L2vDqA
I really like the Animals of Canada art print: https://www.drakegeneralstore.ca/x-oh-canada/dgs-etsy/creatures-of-canada-print-melanie-kimmett-toronto-on#.WVvg7oQrKUk I’d choose the Ontario flower set; I always smile when I see trilliums in the wild.
I really like the Arborist – Mountie Toque – Adults
https://www.drakegeneralstore.ca/arborist-mountie-toque-adults-kids
I love the Arborist water bottle! https://www.drakegeneralstore.ca/x-oh-canada/of-canada-collection/arborist-hot-cold-bottle-provinces#.WVz8zojyu70! I’d also love the Ontario florals!
https://www.instagram.com/p/BWK0joEhGMi/?taken-by=victoriaess2
One of my favourite items is the Sunnylife – neon Flamingo – Small https://www.drakegeneralstore.ca/gifting/new-arrivals/sunnylife-flamingo-neon-light-small#.WV2LPumQw2w I would choose Manitoba’s Prairie Crocus flower.
These coasters would make a nice gift!https://www.drakegeneralstore.ca/home/home-decor/drake-general-store-marble-slash-coaster-set#.WV2miRXyvIU.
My favorite is the hot-cold water bottle.
I love Provincial Florals Sock Pack – Womens
https://www.drakegeneralstore.ca/gifting/for-her/drake-general-store-provincial-florals-sock-pack-womens#.WWEc-YWcHIU
I’d choose Manitoba Provincial Flower set.
https://www.drakegeneralstore.ca/brands-we-love/house-doctor/house-doctor-rug-kuba-ivory-grey#.WWL_lBTiTdk
I would love to wear those Provincial Florals Sock Pack. http://drakegeneralstore.ca/gifting/for-her/drake-general-store-provincial-florals-sock-pack-womens#.WWEc-YWcHIU
I love the Quebec floral collection….
And the gift idea I like is the cinema light box
https://www.drakegeneralstore.ca/home/home-decor/amped-regular-cinema-light-box#.WWUCoITyvDc
I like the hot and cold Mountie bottle
Me thinks..I really like the hot + cold RCMP bottle..Canadian eh !
https://www.drakegeneralstore.ca/gifting/for-her/drake-general-store-provincial-florals-sock-pack-womens#.WWUoHogrLn0 These would be wonderful, especially the Ontario Trillium
I’m a Sasky girl through and through. Saskatchewan for me. The pennant set is really awesome though for a true Canuk to show their pride. Love it.
https://www.drakegeneralstore.ca/x-oh-canada/provincial-pennant-box-set
So hard to choose!
http://www.drakegeneralstore.ca/x-oh-canada/cbc/cbc-ideas-t-shirt#.WVj0_OlrbIU
the coasters are great: !https://www.drakegeneralstore.ca/home/home-decor/drake-general-store-marble-slash-coaster-set#.WV2miRXyvIU.
BC is my province and the flower I would like, thanks
my favourite gift idea is this one https://www.drakegeneralstore.ca/here-s-to-you-flask
https://www.drakegeneralstore.ca/wearing/footwear/bata-bullet-leather-low-top-shoes-white
Here is the link to my favourite gift idea: https://www.drakegeneralstore.ca/x-oh-canada/arborist-mountie-horseman-pencil-case#.WWWwjWPXuP8
I would choose the flower set from Alberta! 🙂
I like the Nicolas Vahe – Tapas Box
https://www.drakegeneralstore.ca/home/food-drink/nicolas-vahe-tapas-box#.WWXsPWjyuUk
RCMP hot & cold bottle
https://www.drakegeneralstore.ca/x-oh-canada/not-sew-strange-snowy-owl-baby-rattle-julie-rivard-qe#.WWYwqsbMyRs This rattle is super cute. I’d also choose the Saskatchewan lily pattern
https://www.drakegeneralstore.ca/x-oh-canada/amped-maple-leaf-neon-light#.WWYy1xXyuM8 love this lamp!
rock coasters are my favorites!!
https://www.drakegeneralstore.ca/gifting/bestselling-gifts/drake-pantry-chamomile-maple-syrup-250ml#.WWZVFoTyuHs
BC Dogwood
http://www.drakegeneralstore.ca/x-oh-canada/cbc/cbc-ideas-t-shirt#.WVj0_OlrbIU
BC flower
http://www.drakegeneralstore.ca/x-oh-canada/arborist-best-mug-hockey-night-in-canada#.WVecFojyvIU . I – love the mug – for my hockey loving faraway sons.
Love the Drake..From Toronto
http://www.drakegeneralstore.ca. I can’t decide on a favourite. I love the Karen Kain tee and also the Jim Cuddy Lost tee
I love rainbow lamp https://www.drakegeneralstore.ca/catalog/product/view/id/12376/s/sunnylife-rainbow-light-small/category/299/#.WWahCYjyvIU Love the Newfoundland and Labrador Purple Pitcher Plants.
The Quebec floral arrangement will suit me.
Yes, I subscribe to your unique and interesting site. I just bought a pj for our grandson.
Arborist – Our Brands – Drake General Store
https://www.drakegeneralstore.ca/our-brands/arborist
$32.00. Arborist – Camp Adult Foliage Onesie … $32.00. Arborist – Adult Camp Provinces Onesie … Arborist – Needlepoint Mountie Kids Raglan Crew Sweatshirt.
I also, like the Mountie sweatshirt.
I would chose the BC floral print. Very nice.
I love the Canadian Provinces Mug….and I’d choose the BC Provincial Flower Set.
And here is the link I forgot
https://www.drakegeneralstore.ca/x-oh-canada/arborist-best-mug-provinces#.WWbUh4Tyv3g
love the water bottle
This poutine bowl is my favorite thing ever! https://www.drakegeneralstore.ca/x-oh-canada/canadiana/ptite-poutine-bowl#.WWcqzoVtnIU
~Jonnie
I love the Arborist – Kids Camp Birds Onesie! Super cute. And I’d pick the New Brunswick floral set!
I like this pin: https://www.drakegeneralstore.ca/wearing/2017-pins-patches/rip-penny-pin#.WWeWpKOZMdU I would choose the Manitoba shirt.
They are all really cute but would have to go with Alberta or Saskatchewan being a prairie gal. I like the cactus pouches for a gift
https://www.drakegeneralstore.ca/gifting/gift-bundles/drake-general-store-tough-luck-collection-zip-pouch-bundle-moon-print-12634#.WWemXsYZPq0
I love the RCMP/Elmo Bumsie! I’d pick the Alberta floral set.
I like the Nunavut flower design!
I like the bird mug.
https://www.drakegeneralstore.ca/x-oh-canada/of-canada-collection/arborist-best-mug-birds#.WWgBiITyuM8
I like the Nova Scotia floral set.
Love this Maple Leaf Neon Light! And I’d choose the BC provincial flower set 😉
https://www.drakegeneralstore.ca/x-oh-canada/canadiana/amped-maple-leaf-neon-light#.WWhpIHFlDIU
Love this..https://www.drakegeneralstore.ca/x-oh-canada/of-canada-collection/arborist-hot-cold-bottle-birds#.WWjpmITyvIU. And I would choose the BC provincial flower set.
My favourite Canadiana gift idea is the provincial tea towel. https://www.drakegeneralstore.ca/our-brands/arborist/arborist-tea-towel-provinces#.WWjpuLGVmhA
The provincial flower I would pick is the New Brunswick purple violet.
I love the women Provincial floral sock pack!
https://www.drakegeneralstore.ca/gifting/for-her/drake-general-store-provincial-florals-sock-pack-womens#.WWEc-YWcHIU
I’d choose the purple violet set from N.B
My Instagram post:
I’d chose the ontario provincial flower print. I also think the rocky mountain trio would make a unique gift.
https://www.drakegeneralstore.ca/x-oh-canada/dgs-etsy/rocky-mountain-trio-stephanie-keung-mindtheminimal-on#.WWl16IgrLIU
Love it!
https://www.drakegeneralstore.ca/home/home-decor/amped-maple-leaf-neon-light
I am a subscriber on The Canadian Gift Guide. I would love the Canadian Pennant Set at https://www.drakegeneralstore.ca/x-oh-canada/provincial-pennant-box-set#.WWwPOuRvS70 … And the Alberta Floral collection.
https://www.drakegeneralstore.ca/gifting/bestselling-gifts/drake-general-store-provincial-florals-sock-pack-womens#.WWw0pnSs-f0
I’d pick the Newfoundland flower set – back to my roots!
I would like to do this simple tour with my family of the market
http://breakawayexperiences.com/en/kensington-market-sweet-savoury-food-tour-toronto
I am a subscriber. I also love the Drake General Store, there are just so many wonderful choices, something for everyone on your list. My favorite item is: https://www.drakegeneralstore.ca/gifting/sunnylife-lobster-claw-cracker#.WXai0YjyvIU it is cute and we eat a lot of lobster so I’d love to receive this, it is tied though with https://www.drakegeneralstore.ca/gifting/sunnylife-anchor-bottle-opener#.WXajX4jyvIU but think that is just due to my anchor addiction. Great place to shop.
I’m loving the Arborist Mountie Toque-classic Canadiana!
I’m loving the Arborist Mountie Toque-classic Canadiana! https://www.drakegeneralstore.ca/arborist-mountie-toque-adults-kids#.WXed9VGQyic
I would choose the Ontario provincial flower set!
https://www.drakegeneralstore.ca/x-oh-canada/drake-general-store-lighthouse-rock-coaster#.WXlWahPyuUk
I would choose the Saskatchewan provincial set.
I love this onesie https://www.drakegeneralstore.ca/x-oh-canada/shared-rcmp-sesame-street-cookie-monster-bumsie#.WXpj49Pys00
I’d pick the B.C. floral set
I like this water bottel with the birds! https://www.drakegeneralstore.ca/x-oh-canada/of-canada-collection/arborist-hot-cold-bottle-birds#.WXtOQITyvct
I’m a Canadian Gift Guide subscriber and I would choose the Alberta provincial flower set
I would love the : Arborist – Hot + Cold Bottle – Provinces
And I like the Ontario Trillium best of course 🙂
My favourite Gift Idea is Chamomile Maple Syrup! https://www.drakegeneralstore.ca/gifting/bestselling-gifts/drake-pantry-chamomile-maple-syrup-250ml#.WXyQx01K1rQ