Canadian Tire Canvas Spring/Summer 2017 Preview

Now that it's starting to warm up here (and the six inches of snow that fell a couple of weeks ago has melted), we're all thinking about the backyard and patio.  I was recently invited to a Canadian Tire event, showcasing their 2017 CANVAS Spring/Summer collection #mycanvasstyle.  The venue was set up using all their CANVAS merchandise including interior and exterior items. I must say, I was very impressed with the outdoor lanterns & chandeliers...and here's a bonus, some are even solar!  
Here's a little peek at what I saw.

See what I mean by their outdoor lighting?  The  Cassara Lantern is one of my favourite.  As a gardener, I'm always looking for new planters and sometimes it's hard to find great style at an affordable price. I'm loving this & this...from CANVAS.

How cute are these inflatables for the pool?   

French Lilacs

If you follow me on Instagram you know my love for flowers.   So what a surprise for me a couple of weeks ago when I walked into my friend's backyard and saw her French lilacs all in bloom.  I have a very small lilac that finally bloomed last year, but to see these towering in her backyard was so stunning.  She even sent me home with a bucket of them, which of course, went into every room in the house.

Enjoy!

(All photos are mine taken with my iPhone.)

Pink Peonies

So I had a little explosion of Peony goodness in my backyard last week...one of my  Peonies had 26 blooms!  The deep  pink ones are so fragrant...I had to put them in every room of my house.  My very first home had a whole row of these Peonies that the previous owner had planted, and this really was what started my love for gardening.  Every time I move I  take some with me...I'm a little sentimental.  The pale pink ones are not as fragrant, but are stunning with their yellow centres.   

Hope you enjoy them!  

 (all photos taken by me with my iPhone)

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(*All photos taken by me with my iPhone)

(**Quote via Pinterest)

Urban Barn Spring Finds

Popped by Urban Barn recently to see what they had for Spring, and I must say, I kinda liked everything.  They had a real retro vibe going on mixed in with the usual industrial-country style.  The couch below had a mid-century feel but was done in a soft leather. Most of the couches had narrow arms and lower backs so they would be great for condo living...you know, getting up the elevator. 

How cute is the enormous blue teacup above.  It's actually a planter and comes in many different colours.  Check out this chair (below)... this would look fantastic in an office or library.  (Does anyone have a library?)

Love this grey linen bench above with the tufted backing. (Just an aside here, if you have a small dining room,  these benches look amazing up against a wall.  You can even get a higher back to give the space more drama). 

And here's the same table as above but from the other side - great eclectic look - wooden bench on one side and upholstered bench on the other.

Is that not the sweetest end table for a girl's room or master bedroom?  They also had it in yellow along with all the accessories below, which is good if you're adding some pops of yellow in your decor for Spring.  

Urban Barn Open House

I was invited to attend the opening of an Urban Barn in our area last night.  I'm proud to say they are Canadian with stores all across the country.  Love this Ikat Zag Pouf in dijon (above) which is very on trend right now.  What a great way to update and add colour to a space. They also have woven, plain round poufs in many different colours.  

Here's some of what I saw. 

 Another way to add some colour to a room for spring or to spruce up a cottage, is to add these coffee tables above.

This would be a great place to pick up some white bedding which I talk about here.  They also had some pillows and accessories in mint green, which is another colour that is big for spring right now.

If you live in Canada, swing by Urban Barn.  You won't be disappointed.