Just a handful of the Google gadgets found in Jeff's apartment
My brother works at Google, so when my sister and I went to California to visit, we were given the tour of the campus. We both were crazy for the Google Store – full of Google branded merchandise!
They carry many eco-friendly products (organic and bamboo fibres in most of the t-shirts), and it all makes for perfect geek-chic fashion!
The company allows all employees time to develop their own ideas – which may explain why they are taking over the (cyber) universe with tools In Good Order uses every day: Gmail, Google Maps, Google Calendar, Google Docs, Picasa, You Tube, Google Earth, Google Toolbar… – Heather
Located on Front Street, this store is a treasure trove of chrome, stainless steel and space-saving concepts. One of the city’s best closet designers now works here – ask for Christopher Willems. – Christie
In Good Order’s favourite organizing supply store on the Danforth in the heart of Greektown. They offer everything you need to get organized as well as lovely gift items and things to treat yourself to. Some well-chosen furniture pieces and knowledgeable owners. Also offer an online store. – Christie
Lee Valley Tools is a veritable emporium of well-conceived and well-designed products to make many aspects of home, gardening and life easier. An organizer’s dream. Great catalogue & website. Three locations in Toronto.
Let charming Sophie create a beautiful gift for the newborns and kids in your life. Now moved to an online store, they will personalize just about everything. I love the monkeys! – Christie
Finally, an online Canadian retailer specializing in modern design. Nice to see a bilingual website and prices in $CDN. Very forward-thinking owners, they support the 1% for the Planet initiative.
Photograph by Ralph Martin.
Ralph Martin is a lifelong artist and photographer with a vivid, unusual imagination and an inquiring mind.
View this amazing Toronto photographer’s work through his online gallery.
Rowley Ocampo in his store
This place makes me feel like a big kid again! Filled to the brim with funky gifts and quirky household items, Rolo is a one-of-a-kind gift store with something for everyone. Owned and operated by Rowley Ocampo, whose personality is as fun and eccentric as the store itself! – Philippa
This is an online store offering beautiful and useful office products, which can make getting your home office organized not so painful. There is also an occasional blog entry that is worth reading.
An eclectic online gift shop that specializes in custom-designed gift baskets. Lots of great items for kids!
