Shop like a pro: Patio picks
July 14, 2011
Need to spruce up the cottage, porch or garage? How about one of these earthy
items?
See the photos.
$3,995
This teak and stainless steel Silhouette Lounge Chair from Canadian luxury outdoor furnishers Andrew Richard Designs shows that “cottage” doesn't have to be synonymous with “country.” At www.andrewricharddesigns.com
$2
A modern cottage calls for a modern fird feeder — and this beauty from Umbra delivers. At www.umbra.com
$129
A Woven Deck Box from President's Choice keeps cushions, life jackets and other outdoor gear out of sight when not in use. At www.superstore.ca
$50
Serve sides or salads in this handsome set of three nature-inspired wooden bowls. At www.chapters.indigo.ca
$221
Set the mood with the Architectural Salvage Square Urn Lamp, handcrafted from distressed mango wood. At www.potterybarn.com
6. Inspired by birch trees, these cotton and wool DHS Bjork stools bring a simple element of the outdoors into your home or cottage. $258.00 at Morba, 665 Queen St.W. www.morba.ca
$13-$17
Raffia baskets, available in different sizes, are a great way to keep the cottage or porch neat and tidy. At www.homesense.ca
$150
Bentwood Chandelier lights a big space gracefully, whether a cottage dining room or fluffed-up garage. At HomeSense. www.homesense.ca
$235
You may not be in a hurry at the cottage or on the porch, but you still need to know if cocktail hour has begun. This dark wood Canteen wall clock by U+ features brass fittings and leather strap and uses batteries for no-tick time keeping. At Ziggy's at Home, 794 College St., www.ziggysathome.com
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