Nature gives us her very best over the spring and summer months, so why not give your interiors a lift by inviting her inside? Let the flowers, birds and butterflies blossom in every room of your home.
Colour riot
Not just for the fridge, add a splash of fun colour wherever you have a bit of metal (or magnetic paint) with these vibrant magnetic butterflies. Made from thick paper, find them from $2.75 at Zone, 471 Sussex Dr.
Sweet dreams
Duvet cover set at Urban Barn.
Wake up “naturally” with this 100-per-cent cotton duvet cover set with two shams. The warm hues of a morning sunrise inspired the design of the Morning Forest set. Find it for $129 for a queen set at Urban Barn.com.
Beauty in a box
Miniature trunk at HomeSense.
The extravagant, fulsome beauty of peonies in June is always too fleeting. Capture them for longer with this nostalgic miniature trunk, which is perfect for organizing your desk. The 30-centimetre-long box is $19.99 at HomeSense, 1501 Innes Rd.
English fantasy
Cole and Son wallpaper at Cadieux Interiors.
Wisteria screams England in the spring. Think of luscious, dangling blooms, subtly scented. This wallpaper from British manufacturer Cole and Son is $246 a roll at Cadieux Interiors, 1280 Old Innes Rd.
Beach time
Artisan towels at HomeSense.
Perfect for summertime swimming, these cheerful towels will suck up all the drips. Made by Artisan, they’re 100-per-cent soft cotton and $9.99 each at HomeSense, 1501 Innes Rd.
Cherry blossoms
Battery-powered tree light at HomeSense.
Spring blossoms may have come and gone, but this two-foot-tall tree offers a reminder. It has 36 blossoms, 24 of which feature LED lights for a soft glow. Battery powered, its wire branches can be twisted to make your own design. It’s $19.99 at HomeSense, 1501 Innes Rd.
Bird on a wire
LadyBird throw cushion at Zone.
While songbirds give us the soundtrack to summer, this throw cushion will ensure they’re (quietly) with you year round. The LadyBird cushion is 55 centimetres square and $68 at Zone, 471 Sussex Dr.
Butterfly magic
Ashford House wallpaper at Decorator’s Choice.
Introduce a little whimsy with this butterfly wallpaper by Ashford House from their Botanical Fantasy line. Perfect for a small space such as a powder room, you can find it at Decorator’s Choice, 1495A Innes Rd., for $123.95 for a double roll.
Flower power
INGMARIE curtains at IKEA.
Dreaming of Swiss mountain meadows? These INGMARIE curtains from IKEA (2685 Iris St.) should take you there in a flash. At just $49.99 a pair, they’ll provide privacy and pretty up your bedroom.
Pretty as a poppy
Rose of England mugs at HomeSense.
There’s just something about the vibrant colour and delicate petals of poppies that says summer. Brighten your kitchen with these generously sized mugs, perfect for a good cup of tea. Made by Rose of England, they’re fine bone china and cost $4.99 each at HomeSense, 1501 Innes Rd.
