11 ways to love your home for May
11 ways to love your home for May
Find more room at the table
Make the most of a tight space by choosing a circular table with a pedestal base. Put in the extra leaf and you can comfortably seat up to six guests — the conversation will take care of itself.
Avalon extension dining table, $599, Crate & Barrel.
Give your living room a quick refresh
Add a pop of colour to any space with these fresh floral pillows. Each design is inspired by a hand-painted image, and the luxury feather insert makes them super cozy.
Pillows in Anemone and Blue Iris, $70 each, Indigo.
Brighten your garden
Never fight with the garden hose again! These vibrant must-haves are made from durable rubber that resists kinks, and they coil easily. We also love the crushproof nozzle.
Dramm garden hoses, $70 each, West Elm.
Add colour to cocktail hour
Always know which drink is yours with these cheery glasses. Or place a tea light inside for a pretty glow.
Copo tumblers, $154/set of 4, Rablabs.
Dress up your desk
Add pizzazz to your workplace with cute custom paperweights. All it takes is three clicks of a mouse.
Domed glass paper weights, $35 each, Mark and Graham.
Stay cool in the sun
Take a break and enjoy a bevvie under a bright patio umbrella.
Bozanto red market umbrella, $100, Rona.
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Modernize your lounging
Update your outdoor space with this chic furniture set. Your neighbours will be green with envy.
Distinctly Home Tropea three-piece lounge set, $1,200, The Bay.
Stack your snacks
Serve up your canapés in style using these handy trays. The stackable design makes carrying to the poolside a breeze.
President's Choice stacking trays, from $5, Real Canadian Superstore.
Illuminate your table
These hand-blown Swedish-designed tea light holders are available in three fun colour combos, meaning there's one to match every decor.
Sagaform Shine tea light holder, $20, EQ3.
Instantly transform any room
Designed by Jonathan Adler for the Rug Company, this handmade rug with its tone-on-tone blue diamond pattern is art for your floor.
Jonathan Adler Sybil diamond blue rug, from $740, Avenue Road.
Organize your office
Metallics are hot right now! Bring some shimmer to your space (and corral clutter) with this sleek copper organize.
Copper pencil holder, $103, Ferm Living Shop.
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