Article has launched six new bedroom collections that are sure to inspire a bedroom refresh. The collection includes beds, dressers and side tables in a mix of materials from solid wood to metal, cane and upholstery. We love the mid-century modern Uden bed in light willow green – it’s the perfect statement piece for your bedroom. $1,799. article.com
Just white
Choosing the right shade of white sounds like a no-brainer, right? You may be surprised at the vast array of white paint tones available today. If you are looking for a simple, classic white with no undertones, we love Sico Evolution in Natural White. It also has a low odour and zero volatile organic compounds (VOCs), making it the perfect paint choice for the home. sico.ca
Hipstoric home trend
“In 2023, people will embrace the Hipstoric home trend and find new ways to honour beloved stuff in their homes by combining vintage—often inherited—pieces with their modern styles. To bring this trend to life, people should try to mix modern and antique furniture and look for new ways to keep cherished pieces. From repurposing antique windows or furniture to upcycling beloved furniture, this trend is all about making the old new again with a modern twist.”
– Swasti Sarna, global senior data communications manager, Pinterest
Tommy Smythe + Urban Barn
Renowned Canadian designer and TV personality, Tommy Smythe, has teamed up with Urban Barn to create a limited-edition capsule collection. The 22-piece collection brings in Tommy’s signature premium design at an accessible price point, ranging from $49 to $199. With various textures and patterns, the collection includes vegan leather pillows, quilted throws, brass vases, both marble and glass jars, and more. “I’m thrilled to be collaborating with Urban Barn to create pieces that are unique and elevated, but that can also easily be folded seamlessly into existing interiors,” says Smythe. “This is my first-ever collaboration, and it has been incredible bringing my vision to life. Through my design work, my aim is to evoke personal connections through objects, which is exactly what we’re doing through this capsule collection.”
For more information, visit urbanbarn.com
Viva Magenta
Exuding vim and vigour, Pantone’s colour of the year is Viva Magenta (18-1750), a bold shade from the red family symbolizing joy and strength. When incorporating this shade into your lifestyle, think of pops of magenta in a statement piece of furniture or throw pillows, an oversized sweater or a swipe of magenta on the lips à la ‘90s style.
“In this age of technology, we look to draw inspiration from nature and what is real. Pantone Viva Magenta descends from the red family, and is inspired by the red cochineal, one of the most precious dyes belonging to the natural dye family as well as one of the strongest and brightest the world has known. Rooted in the primordial, Viva Magenta reconnects us to the original matter. Invoking the forces of nature, it galvanizes our spirit, helping us to build our inner strength.”
– Leatrice Eiseman, executive director, Pantone Color Institute.
GET INSPIRED BY THE BOLD SHADE:
- Leaping cheetah peel and stick wallpaper in bubble gum by Scalamadre. $86. homedepot.ca
- Cesta oversized cable-knit sweater in bright pink. $280. bananarepublic.ca
- Marin linen napkin in summer’s pink. $15. crateandbarrel.ca
- Marie cocktail glass in peony. $25. cb2.ca
- Velvet matte lipstick in Cassie magenta by Gucci. $58. sephora.ca
- Majestic power loom performance rug in magenta by RugPal. $125. wayfair.ca
- Jimmy multi-purpose cabinet. $179. structube.com
- Doyon upholstered sofa by Willa Arlo Interiors. $2,199. wayfair.ca
Slow cooked to perfection
Colder days and nights call for slow-cooked comfort food. The programmable defrost slow cooker by Hamilton Beach can defrost and cook food safely without overcooking. The innovative appliance also includes flexible programming and a temperature probe to cook meat perfectly. $120. canadiantire.ca
At-home DIY
Cricut Joy is a small portable crafting machine that allows you to create custom cards, labels and personalized decals in a flash. This user-friendly machine connects via an app and Bluetooth tech to give you endless gifting and organizing ideas. cricut.com
Clean green bathroom
Do your part for the environment while keeping your bathroom spic and span. Aspen Clean’s natural bathroom cleaner and cloth kit contains organic lime and lavender essential oils, is 100 per cent natural, biodegradable and made in Canada using recycled bottles. Created to be used with its high-tech microfibre cloth, your soap scum and hard water marks don’t stand a chance! aspenclean.com