Want to start a plant family but don’t know how? Plantd Life offers personalized plant design and installation services for homes and businesses. Owner Tara Soloway and her team take a holistic approach, and consider natural light, aesthetics and the overall vision for a space. They hand-select plants and planters from local growers to minimize environmental impact, provide potting and installations and offer a full plant-care guide. No time to take care of your plants? Plantd Life offers maintenance services, including watering, pruning, cleaning, fertilizing, pest management and seasonal packages. The company can also bring its green expertise to cottages, ensuring your retreat feels as lush inside as out. plantdlife.com
Organic bedroom essentials
Choosing organic items for your bedroom is a game-changer. They’re free from harmful chemicals, meaning better air quality and fewer allergens. Plus, they’re made with eco-friendly practices, so it’s good for the planet.
- Kakun organic latex pillow. From $139. resthousesleep.com
- Pale Tiffany. Ecosource zero-VOC interior paint by Sico. $53. rona.ca
- Organic cotton terry robe. $175. aulitfinelinens.com
- Sustainably sourced rattan bed frame. From $2,000. silkandsnow.com
- Organic cotton sateen sheets in sandbanks. From $115. endy.com
Clean sleep
Get ready to experience unparalleled comfort with the Grateful Eight organic latex mattress from Essentia. This isn’t just any mattress – it has three layers of organic latex, creating a luxurious, medium-support feel with the perfect bounce. Allergy sufferers, rejoice! This allergen-free mattress, tested at Johns Hopkins, is resistant to dust mites and free of allergy-triggering proteins.
The Grateful Eight delivers exceptional pressure relief and support without any dust-mite-friendly layers. Essentia guarantees top-notch craftsmanship, and every mattress is handmade in the company’s certified organic factory. Grateful Eight organic mattress by Essentia.
From $1,700. myessentia.ca
Slice + dice in style
Say hello to your new kitchen BFF, the Paradice 9 from Breville – the ultimate compact food processor for urban dwellers and foodies alike. Perfect for any kitchen, this sleek powerhouse features nine versatile functions, including slicing, shredding, kneading and chopping with precision. With its powerful induction motor, onboard storage caddy, and colour-coded accessories, the Paradice 9 makes meal prep a breeze. Backed by 40 years of innovation and a 30-year warranty, it’s built to last and look stylish on your countertop. $520. breville.com
BBQ boss
The hottest tools to keep you grilling into the fall
- Ndwono Ne Ya dark acacia wood salt mill by Eric Adjepong. $55. crateandbarrel.ca
- Ironwood XL wood-fired grill. $2,900. traeger.com
- Grand grill daddy steam cleaning grill brush. $145. williams-sonoma.ca
- Meater plus. $150. meater.com
- Walnut grill tool set. $87.
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Mellow yellow
Le Creuset Canada introduces Camomille, a new colour inspired by the tranquil chamomile wildflower. This buttery hue blends rustic charm with modern elegance, perfect for adding a serene touch to your kitchen. Whether enhancing a minimalist space or elevating a tablescape, Camomille’s muted elegance brings warmth and vibrancy to any setting. lecreuset.ca
Wild west
Western vibes are having a major moment in the design scene, blending rugged charm with a sleek, modern twist. Think distressed wood, buttery leather sofas and cosy, statement-making textiles such as Pendleton wools or handcrafted Navajo prints. This style is a nod to the wild, untamed spirit of the American west but polished up for today’s chill, design-savvy spaces.
- Plymouth ceramic table lamp. From $374. potterybarn.ca
- Southwestern-style kilim wool area rug. $1,245. bedbathandbeyond.ca
- Bold centre-mixed striped pillow cover in dark olive. $74. westelm.ca
- Yakima Camp striped wool-blend throw blanket by Pendleton. $190. jcrew.com
- Wilder leather chair in burnt sienna. $1,919. westelm.ca
Roofing ‘by design’
Building Products of Canada Corp. (BP Canada) is taking the back-to-nature home decor trend to new heights with an innovative signature line of nature-inspired, multi-toned shingles. The shingles feature timeless colours from BP Canada’s Chroma Colour Lab and allow for unique blends and patterns. With top performance and maximum protection, the shingles modernize traditional roofing. Available in shades inspired by food, travel and nature, as well as regional preferences such as mesquite and Soho in the east and rye and Jasper in the west. Available at rona.ca
Re-fresh!
Rust-Oleum, Canada’s HOME Transformations DIY coating system, lets you upgrade cabinets, countertops and flooring without the hefty renovation costs. Perfect if you are a homeowner or a renter who is feeling the financial pinch, these kits provide everything you need to give your space a fresh, durable new look.
The kit is available in 34 colours with matte and semi-gloss finishes, and is suitable for interior tile, vinyl and wood floors.
$140. rona.ca