Words: Alexandra DeMaria

Orange is a warm and happy colour full of energy! It is bold and bursts in your face to conjure up feelings of sunshine and hot weather. It forces you to open your eyes and soak it all in.

Use this splash of colour to brighten up your life and get you in the mood for springtime.

Tangerine Dream Juicer by Typhoon

   After bulking out from a winter’s worth of comfort foods, it is time to start thinking about salads and homemade fruit smoothies! Typhoon (1-508-693-0170; www.typhooneurope.com) can spark your healthy habits back into gear with their Tangerine Dream Juicer.

Orange Pendant Necklace by Takila Network

   With the warm weather drawing in, you’ve got an opportunity to shed a few layers of clothing. Goodbye turtlenecks, hello tank tops! Decorate your plunging necklines with a chunky piece of jewelry from Takila Network (1-416-833-3418; www.takilanetwork.com).

Oh! Chair in Mandarin by Umbra

    It’s time to store the dark and heavy furniture that has been lining the dining room table and replace it with Umbra’s Mandarin Oh chairs (1-800-387-5122; www.umbra.com) for the spring. Guaranteed to ignite a fire around your table!

Hamilton Watch in Orange

   To speed up the countdown to spring time, adorn your wrist with Hamilton’s most reliable time-keeper (1-416-703-1667; www.hamiltonwatch.com)

Orange Card Cam Digital Camera by Casio

   Casio’s new Card Cam (1-800-435-7732; www.casio.com) is small enough to tuck into any back pocket. It is a sure fire way to bring out big smiles in a group. So, after people slowly start to come out after a long winter’s nap…let the fun begin. Cameras ready, prepare to flash!