Wax Wonder

Handmade from the fruit of the Japanese Haze tree, this Sumac Candle set ($95) will give an elegant glow to wherever they€™re sheltering. The set of two candles includes a cast iron stand and wooden box, which they can use later to store precious trinkets. obakki.com 

Double Dip

Fondue, inarguably, makes dinner more fun, and this fire truck red Cast Iron Fondue set ($65) will definitely bring a little extra play to the table. crateandbarrel.ca

 

Veggie Vase

The Onion vase ($40) is minimalist with just the right amount of sass€”It's hand-painted in Thailand and suitable for those who want to keep their simple space from looking boring. fullhousemodern.com

 

Fresh Face

Calgary-based Eluo Beauty makes Forma Oleum serum ($48) for those extra-dry days. It's designed for all skin types and natural ingredients like camellia, red raspberry and hemp seed oil help nourish and replenish the skin. eluobeauty.ca

 

Mask On

It's the 2020 staple no one could have predicted: a chic container to toss your mask in. Graf Lantz's Anshin Envelope Bin ($88) was developed specifically for mask storage€”the Merino wool felt is naturally antimicrobial, the vegetable tan leather is trendy, and the pouch style makes it easy to load used masks into the washing machine. graf-lantz.com

 

Hooked on a Feeling

The Happy Hook ($76) by Spanish designer Jaime Hayon is part function, part fashion, all smiles. It makes a cute addition to a kid's room but is also suitable for coats, clothing, aprons, whatever€” gotta love that friendly grin. informinteriors.com

Alyssa Hirose

Alyssa Hirose

Alyssa Hirose is a Vancouver-based writer, editor, illustrator and comic artist. Her work has been featured in Vancouver magazine, Western Living, BCBusiness, Avenue, Serviette, Geist, BCLiving, Nuvo, Montecristo, The Georgia Straight and more. Her beats are food, travel, arts and culture, style, interior design and anything dog-related. She publishes a daily autobiographical comic on Instagram at @hialyssacomics.