A Cut Above
Sharpen your charcuterie spread with hand-forged cheese knives ($72.25 each) by Vancouver metalsmith Stefanie Dueck. Choose from four eccentric styles in bronze and stainless steel. stefaniedueck.com
Bright Idea
Discarded chopsticks see new life in the bamboo Edison lamp ($250), a collab between East Van Light and Chopvalue that features a recycled-bamboo base. eastvanlight.com
Spice of Life
An artistic take on a tabletop essential, Tantalus Design’s Serratus pepper mill ($450 each) is locally made with ethically sourced lumber like white oak, black walnut, and sugar maple. atkinsonsofvancouver.com
Acid Test
Get suited for a kitchen, bar or craft sesh with Search and Rescue Denim’s limited-edition acid burn apron ($169), which features handy pockets for your phone and other essentials. searchandrescuedenim.com
Plant the Seed
There’s much to love with Strathcona 1890’s urban seed collections (from $17.50), no matter your gardening level. The non-GMO heirloom seeds are crafted so that tomatoes, snap peas and other edibles thrive in even the smallest of spaces. strathcona1890.com
Name in Lights
Woodtype’s handcrafted wooden light bulb sign (from $200) is the literal and metaphorical sign you’ve been looking for. Customize it or buy it pre-set with words like “cheese,” “chill” and “enjoy.” etsy.ca
All Aboard
The pared-down white-oak-and-brass serving boards (from $240) by Vancouver-based designer Brett Yarish offer a sophisticated backdrop for fruit, nuts and other bites. litchfieldtheshop.com
