February 19th and it’s time to say "Kung Hei Fat Choi" in welcome of the Year of the Sheep—or, as it’s come to be known, Year of the Sheep/Goat/Ram (some kind of bovidae is the gist here). Sheep-people (not rude in this context) are defined by their creativity, obstinence, sweetly romantic nature and healthy love of luxury. With that in mind, we rounded up a collection of items to help you celebrate all things that go "baahhh."
Shearling is the second-most luxurious thing about these caramel-coloured gloves; the first is you can text with them still on. Women’s Classic Leather Smart Glove, $125 at UGG, 2633 Granville St., 604-245-0040, www.uggaustralia.com
Waltz around pantsless feeling like a Victoria’s Secret model in this silky oversized cashmere (you know, from a goat) sports jersey. Team Playa Jersey, $108 at Kit and Ace, 151 Water St., 844-548-6223, www.kitandace.com
Real-deal authentic Quebecois preserves company Société Original makes a goat’s milk dulce de leche-like jam you’ll eat off the spoon. Goat’s Milk Jam, $10 at Litchfield, 38 Water St., 604-428-5880, www.litchfieldtheshop.com
The wooly leaves of the perennial Lamb’s Ear plant make it an irresistible addition to a spring garden, while the antibacterial properties of its leaves make it a great source of organic Band-Aids. $9.99 a pot at Art Knapp Plantland, 8697 Granville St., 604-266-9581, www.artknappplantland.com
We think these gorgeous aqua ear-cuffs are reminiscent of horns, in a cute, subtle way. Right? Anyway, they’d make a great gift. Leah Alexandra Wing Aqua Chalcedony Ear Climbers, $128 at The Cross Decor & Design, 1198 Homer St., 604-689-2900, thecrossdesign.com
Canada’s own Berg & Betts makes hand-crafted watches from local designers’ leftover scrap leather, such as shrunken lambskin, that would otherwise go to waste. Our iPhones can’t tell time this stylishly. Black and Silver Cuff Watch, $69 at www.etsy.com
Some of us would rather give a goat than wear one (to each her own). The gift of a sheep ($50) or goat ($75) through Plan Canada means milk, cheese and wool for a family in a third-world country, plus an income to pay for health care and education. Feeling extra-generous? Give a whole herd ($775). plancanada.ca
Shear joy. —Adrienne Matei & Noa Nichol
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