Inspired by the majestic landscape of Algonquin Park, Diane Bald, the design director of Roots, has created the new Beaver Canoe collection for Target. With more than 65 pieces including furniture, pillows, lighting, vases and candles, it’s an easy way to update your home with a bit of rustic Canadian coziness.
Mirror, $100, Yellow stool, $70, Trunk stool, $100, Rug, $30, Large floor cushions, $40, Vases, $30–$35, Pouf, $100, Grey and orange pillows, $25, Target. Wallpaper, $299/roll, Are & Be.
The latest trend in floral design takes flowers out of the vase and onto the walls! Create your own botanical study by attaching the stems of fresh or dried flowers to your wall with washi tape. Or try something more lasting, like these framed hand-pressed botanicals on ivory linen from Restoration Hardware.
Washi tape, $4, Omiyage. Art, $156 each, Restoration Hardware.
Accessorize your dining room table with these sleek condiment shakers. Crafted out of pewter by a fourth-generation family business based in Malaysia, these elegant salt, pepper and spice containers are a lighthearted take on the classic dome shapes associated with Islamic architecture.
Shakers, $195/ set of 3, Royal Selangor.
Do you find yourself wrapping a plastic bag over your bread to keep it fresh? Luxury kitchen manufacturer Bulthaup comes to the rescue with a terracotta bin topped with a maple lid that conserves the perfect amount of moisture. The natural, earthy tones blend seamlessly with any kitchen while the compact design doesn’t take up precious counter space.
Bread box, from $298, Bulthaup Toronto.
Ten years ago Brian Gluckstein brought his sophisticated, seemingly effortless style to Canadians in the form of an affordable home line. To celebrate this milestone, an exclusive anniversary collection featuring dinnerware, towels, linens and cushions will be available at Hudson’s Bay. Included are these mix-and-match accent plates illustrated with classical architectural details. For a great hostess gift, why not show up with a set of plates and a box of your favourite macarons
Plates, $30/ set of 4, The Bay.
Summer might be over, but that doesn’t mean you have to pack away your outdoor lights. The latest trend is to use them indoors — looped along a ceiling, trailing down a wall or bundled from a wall hook. Go ahead and twist some up!
Lights, $64, Party Lights
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As the days get shorter and nights get cooler, it’s time to update your sofa or bed with warm, cuddly pillows. Made from vintage wool jacquard coverlets dating to the early 1900s, these one-of-a-kind pillows are an easy way to prep your home for fall. A dash of history for the modern home!
Pillows, $55 or $95/ pair, The Arthur.
This season West Elm introduces the Pattern Palette, a foolproof decorating tool that allows you to pair colour and pattern for a sophisticated look. A nice little guarantee that your sofa, pillows and accessories all match!
Sofa, $839, Pillows, $39-44, Vases, $19-$24, Rug, $420-$720, West Elm.
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