Holiday Gift Guide for the Gritty: Gifts Inspired by the East Van Cross

Sharpen your charcuterie spread with hand-forged cheese knives ($72.25 each) by Vancouver metalsmith Stefanie Dueck. Choose from four eccentric styles in bronze and stainless steel. stefaniedueck.com

Discarded chopsticks see new life in the bamboo Edison lamp ($250), a collab between East Van Light and Chopvalue that features a recycled-bamboo base. eastvanlight.com

An artistic take on a tabletop essential, Tantalus Design’s Serratus pepper mill ($450 each) is locally made with ethically sourced lumber like white oak, black walnut, and sugar maple. atkinsonsofvancouver.com

Get suited for a kitchen, bar or craft sesh with Search and Rescue Denim’s limited-edition acid burn apron ($169), which features handy pockets for your phone and other essentials. searchandrescuedenim.com

There’s much to love with Strathcona 1890’s urban seed collections (from $17.50), no matter your gardening level. The non-GMO heirloom seeds are crafted so that tomatoes, snap peas and other edibles thrive in even the smallest of spaces. strathcona1890.com

Woodtype’s handcrafted wooden light bulb sign (from $200) is the literal and metaphorical sign you’ve been looking for. Customize it or buy it pre-set with words like “cheese,” “chill” and “enjoy.” etsy.ca

The pared-down white-oak-and-brass serving boards (from $240) by Vancouver-based designer Brett Yarish offer a sophisticated backdrop for fruit, nuts and other bites. litchfieldtheshop.com