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The Jawbone Jambox—a wireless accessory for your iPod, iPad, smart phone, whatever—looks like a big, badass Lego block and sounds like a five-speaker stereo. Great for streaming music on the subway. On second thought: don’t do that. $200. Apple Store, Eaton Centre, 220 Yonge St., 647-258-0801.
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Gold is back with a vengeance this spring, and this talon cuff, by New York–based jewellery designer Pamela Love, is a fun—if slightly menacing—nod to the arrival of the season. $975. Jonathan and Olivia, 49 Ossington Ave., 416-849-5956.
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German design powerhouse Jil Sander offers a minimalist approach to spring fashion. Her two-tone silk ties have solid navy fronts with a shimmering punch of colour behind—enough to stand out a little (not too much) in the boardroom. $175. Sydney’s, 682 Queen St. W.,416-603-3369.
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The Gig chair, by Davide Tonizzo, has his signature industrial-cool functionality (he also designs cars and trucks). It morphs into four different arrangements, including a bed. $2,100. Design D, designd-online.com, 416-652-1939.
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National Design Collective’s “I Kinda Like It Here” coasters are intricately detailed city maps cut from birch plywood— a cool way to show your half-drunk dinner party guests the closest bus stop. Toronto four-pack, $40. Russet and Empire, 390 Keele St., 416-649-0042.
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This vibrant arrangement from Poppies, the hip Queen West flower shop, will lift you out of the winter doldrums. $65. 1049 Queen St. W., 416-538-2497.
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Toronto designer Tahir Mahmood has seized on one of this season’s biggest trends: artisanal wood. His Baylun rolling pins will add glamour to your next sugar cookie fix. $42. Pimlico Design Gallery, 789 Dupont St., 416-538-0909.