LCBO Food and Drink Holiday 2016

SMALL WONDER Know someone who would love a stand mixer but doesn’t have the storage or counter space? KitchenAid now offers a smaller version of its iconic mixer. The Artisan Mini Stand Mixer ($549) is 20 percent smaller and features a 3½-quart capacity. This is proof that good things come in small packages. To find a retailer or shop online, visit kitchenaid.ca.

COOL TOOLS Muddling over what to give an avid mixologist for Christmas? Equip them with any one of these Old-Fashioned Wooden Muddlers ($28.50 each) from Two’s Company. A perfect stock- ing stuffer or hostess gift. For retailers, call 800•663•9950.

COATS? CHECK! When hosting a party, over-the-door coat hooks are a brilliant storage solution. Let guests hang their coats on a hook at the front door (rather than adding them to a heap on a bed). It’s an ideal temporary solution that doesn’t require nails to attach to the door or a wall. We like these double hooks from iQliving, $6.99 each, iqliving.com.

GREAT IMPRESSIONS Can’t find a gift bag for the wine you’re taking to a party? No worries! A stylish handmade gift tag is all that’s needed when you’ve got this spirited “Cheers!” stamp ($22) on hand. Available at Brika (Toronto, brika.com). Also use it on invitations, cocktail napkins or even kraft paper to create your own signature gift wrap.