For the uneducated, it’s “Vee de Vee,” not “Vee-dev” or the like. This Ossington shop stocks cute items from local creators like Your Pal, Al as well as furniture, lighting and other home decor, proving when Toronto hunts for style, we still look to Montreal for guidance.

Now this ain’t Montreal: a ton of the sweaters, toques and caps in this Rosedale store are emblazoned with names of Toronto neighbourhoods in capital lettering. Head here for cozy gifts for those with local pride.

This unassuming little shop in the Junction wins over design lovers with their dedication to quality handcrafted items.

Those with kids can now spoil them with furniture at this Leslieville store that looks so fun I kinda still want some of it now, and teach them to view design in a creative way from a young age with imaginative pieces.

This Beaches destination sells many eclectic and pretty items, from crazy old timey key rings to "celebration candles" to fancy tea strainers, and design fans are loving it.

This interior design shop near Avenue Road and Davenport has been wowing furniture lovers with their clean, contemporary furniture in luxurious colours with basic but fun lines.

This Junction design store is known for a rootsy approach to home decor. They specialize in refurbishing and selling vintage furniture.