Handmade saddle Ride tall and proud in a handmade saddle. This one has a silver horn cap and cantle plate, setting off a burgundy coloured ostrich-leather seat and bucking rolls. $4,500 from The Leather Loft, Bentley, Alberta (403-748-3928). www.theleatherloft.org. Digital camera For winter sports or just hanging out, this tough little Olympus Stylus 1050 SW digital camera fits in a pocket, ready for action. It measures 9 cm by 6 cm by 2 cm wide. It's shockproof, waterproof and freezeproof. A tap control feature lets you operate the camera with gloves on. 10.1 megapixels, 3X optical zoom. $350 at camera centres or from www.olympuscanada.com. Produce saver You work hard to grow your own fruits and vegetables, and it's disheartening when food spoils too quickly. The Produce Saver, new from Rubbermaid, is designed to keep produce fresh 33 percent longer. Its vented lid and bottom tray keep moisture away from fruits and vegetables. In 2-cup, 5-cup and 14-cup sizes: $2.99 to $7.99. Deshedding tool The Furminator deShedding Equine Tool easily grooms horses and large dogs. Its five-inch edge safely removes a winter coat and loose hair. $69.99 at www.petco.com. Canvas print Canvas Crib will turn your favourite photo of a child or pet into a work of art. Send a digital or traditional print to this Edmonton-based company and they'll make you a canvas keepsake, treated with a coating giving UV protection designed to last for decades. Prices start at $75 for an 8 x 10-inch canvas. www.canvascrib.com. Antique-style range An antique-style range with modern bells and whistles is the ideal centrepiece for country kitchens. Pictured is model 1865-ST from Elmira Stove Works, in black with nickel trim. Available in electric, gas or dual fuel, in black, white, bisque, liberty blue and cayenne pepper red. Prices start at $6,995. www.elmirastoveworks.com. Squeezable honey Tu-Bees honey comes in squeezable tubes that are ideal for commuting, hiking and picnics. A sweet snack, and no mess. $3.50 per tube. Available from www.unclebig.com or www.galeswholesale.com. Cold-weather gloves Chores don't stop when the mercury drops. Cold-Weather Gloves, new from Lee Valley Tools Ltd., have a stretchy nylon waterproof exterior, and warm lining. They're also machine-washable. In men's and women's sizes, $29.50. www.leevalley.com. Traditional point blanket The Hudson's Bay Traditional Point Blanket dates back to 1779, when it became a staple of the fur trade. This historic blanket with its classic stripes is made in England. It's available at the Bay, or www.hbc.com. Prices range from $275 to $475. Mukluks Cosy mukluks have helped Canadians cope with winter for more than a century. Since being "discovered" by celebrities Kate Hudson, Jennifer Aniston and Gwyneth Paltrow, they're trendy, too. Suede muks from Authentic Canadian Mukluks are handmade by aboriginals in Winnipeg. They are lined with sheepskin and trimmed with rabbit fur and beadwork. $149 for children; $249 for adults. www.muks.ca. Other great suggestions Hot tub, toboggan, binoculars, GPS unit, wet-dry shop vacuum, hiking shoes, welcome mat, bird feeder, hammock, sunglasses, walking poles, kayak, rain barrel, snowmobile, kite, porch swing, weathervane, solar lights, digital thermometer, beeswax candles, nature book, tow rope, garden tools, Cowichan sweater, elliptical trainer, heated birdbath, compost bin, stepping stones, decorative mailbox, bulbs and seeds...