Your home is where you probably spend most, if not most, still a substantial amount of your time. Therefore, creating an environment where you can rest, recoup, and well, feel at home – is so important. It’s really a form of self-care if you think about it! Whether your space is a bedroom or an entire house, any space can become cozy with the help of some simple home decor additions. It’s amazing how decor can instantly change the entire feeling of a space. If you’re looking to cozy up your living space, we’re here to help!
Check out these home decor items that will instantly make your living space 11x cozier!
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The temperatures are starting to drop and homebodies are rejoicing. Fall is the season for relaxing evenings indoors and homebound weekend activities. It’s time to shift to indoor living. Is your space ready for it? A little refresh can go a long way, during this transition season. Pick up some of these locally-made items and freshen up your living space this fall.
Here are our picks for locally-made items to refresh your home for fall.
Lady Green Inc. Bee Beeswax Candles
These Stratford-made 100% beeswax candles come in some clever shapes you’ve likely never seen: pyramids, skulls, middle fingers, naked bodies, and more. Beeswax candles purify the air naturally, and burn 3 times longer than paraffin. If you want to freshen up the feeling of your space and add some ambiance, treat yourself to some of these beautiful candles.
Pine Flora Crystal Succulent Holders
Indulge your inner plant lover and your inner crystal lover with these intentionally crafted succulent holders made from crystals. Whether you’re wanting some protection, increased confidence, or a reminder of your self-love self intentions this fall, these little treasures can add a boost of positive energy and beauty to your space.
Botanik and Bloom Handmade Everlasting Wreaths
Nothing says welcome home like a handmade wreath on the door. Hang one of these hand-crafted, one-of-a-kind wreaths outside (they’ll hold up against winter temperatures outside), or indoors. Made with everlasting materials, this is a truly all-season item. Grab yours at Likely General on Roncesvalles, where there is no shortage of locally made goods that will make your space feel like a sanctuary.
Upper Canada Weaving Custom Throw Blanket
Netflix and chill just got more sumptuous. Upper Canada Weaving designs and weaves custom blankets and textiles to suit your taste. They specialize in working with local farmers and spinning mills to make one-of-a-kind blankets that bring out the beauty of the fiber – whether it’s wool, alpaca, mohair, linen, or cotton. Invest in a truly quality blanket you love, and your nights in will be truly superior.
Stephanie Cheng Art Print
Toronto-based freelance designer, illustrator, and screen printer Stephanie Cheng creates striking prints that are inspired by the human form and negative space. Freshen up your walls with one of these (very affordable!) bold prints and add a splash of colour and a new look.
Earth Love Green Home Cleaning Products
If you want to lighten your toxin load this fall, detox your cleaning products and make some greener swaps. Earth Love is an Oakville-based maker of all-natural, waste-free cleaning products which include laundry detergent tablets, all-purpose cleaner tablets, dishwasher tablets, eucalyptus shower melt tablets, and more.
Toss your old ones and step them up with these artist-made tea towels that bring some heartfelt aesthetic into your kitchen. Ontario-based artist Kate Golding draws inspiration from her surroundings and creates tea towels that are works of art, reflecting the beauty of pastoral Prince Edward County, the Great Lakes, and more. Fabrics are printed using a premium reactive dye process so the pattern won’t fade in the wash. Get them at Scout on Roncesvalles, where you’ll find thoughtful, locally-made goods in abundance.
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Over the past few years we’ve spent more time in our homes than out of them, so why not make them a place we want to be? The best part is that we don’t even need to leave our homes to decorate them! Case and point. Instead of taking multiple trips to various home decor stores to find what you’re looking for, you can shop home decor on Amazon and have your items arrive right at your doorstep.
With its seemingly endless inventory of home decor, we’ve rounded up of our favourite items that are sure to easily spice up your living space!
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Kick off the long weekend by scoring new home goods at a discount. Wayfair currently has its Victoria Day Sale for up to 70% off on over 7,000 start-of-summer deals. You’ll find outdoor furniture for up to 50% off, area rugs for up to 70% off, bedding for up to 60% off, and more! Basically, everything you need to upgrade your home, both inside and out, is all on sale at Wayfair.
We’ve already started our wish list with a ton of items we’re eyeing for when the warm weather hits, but these deals won’t last forever. The Victoria Day Sale ends on May 24, so head on over to Wayfair.ca ASAP and get ready for savings!
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Looking to make some much-needed home upgrades this year? If you live in and around Toronto and the GTA there are a variety of stores that sell products to meet a variety of home improvement needs. From light fixtures to appliances, to furniture, and even paint colours, these shops have it all.
Here are the best stores to shop for home upgrades in Toronto and the GTA.
Spruce
Spruce sells unique handmade home decor and accessories, that was founded by long-time Toronto resident, Kim Alke. From mirrors and glassware, to restored vintage furniture, and chic coffee tables, Spruce’s inventory features pretty much everything you ever need to give your space a fresh look.
Caplan’s Appliances
The family-run company has two locations right in Toronto that are great for any home upgrades you wish to make. Browse through cooktops, microwaves, refrigerators, dishwashers, and more. Caplan’s has got you covered for all of your appliance needs.
IMPROVE Canada
This major one-stop shop has literally all of the home enhancement options that you’re searching for. IMPROVE understands how to make home improvement much easier with trades to shop all under one roof. Does it get any better than this?
The Door Store
Don’t let the store’s name fool you! Aside from an array of beautiful vintage doors, at The Door Store, it also offers stunning antique handles, ringers, knockers, hooks, copper mirrors, mantels, and so much more. If you want to change up your space and love the antique feel, then you have to check out this shop for any of those space improvements.
Umbra
Umbra is a furniture and housewares store dedicated to providing modern designs at accessible prices. From mirrors and chessboards to home organization, bathroom accessories, kitchen gadgets, and beyond. Umbra is the place to go if you’re looking to accessorize and upgrade your place with all of the trendy items.
Elte Mkt
Located at 1381 Castlefield Avenue in North York, Elte Mkt is full of stunning sofas, chairs, coffee tables, rugs , mirrors, lamps, desks, nightstands, pillows, candles, dinnerware, and much more. You’ll definitely find all of the striking pieces that you’re looking for.
Dudley’s Hardware Paint & Decor
Are you in the market to give your home a fresh coat of paint? Check out Dudley’s Hardware Paint & Decor to browse the endless options of colours, and other knick knacks that you can pick up for your space.
LivingLIGHTING
This lighting store showcases stylish and modern lighting options. It offers practical solutions, expert advice, and personalized service when you’re searching for the new perfect fixture to brighten up your space.
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The weather over the weekend was fabulous and had me inspired to deconstruct this cute little DIY Spring terrarium I made late last week at an event with Crown Flora. I’m a huge fan of air plants, they are super low maintenance and such a perfect way to add life to the home without too much work. Much of the decorative materials I used can be purchased from a craft shop (heck, check the dollar store, lots of goodies there!), with the exception of the terrarium glass dome and air plant. You’ll likely have to visit a floral/garden supplies shop for these specialty items. But free to plant your air plant terrarium using other types of vases, there are so many options out there!
What you will need for this DIY terrarium:
- Assorted stones and rocks
- Air plant
- Assorted moss
- Terrarium glass dome
- Variety of decorative items
Step by Step: Secure the air plant in it’s place first inside the vase. Spoon assorted stones and rocks as a support anchor to the air plant. / Arrange a variety of moss around the base / Place remaining decorative items / Be creative and have fun! / To hang the vase, simply loop a ribbon, rope, or twine through the top hole and affix to the ceiling of your home with a nail or screw.
Air plants prefer cooler temperatures and an atmosphere that is not too dry, they can survive typically from water mist. However, you will need to submerge the plan in water for two to three hours about every 2 weeks.
See more DIYs by My Little Secrets on MyLittleSecrets.ca
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By now, you’ve probably heard about the mattress company that’s turning the industry on its head. The company was named one of the top inventions by TIME and one of Fast Company’s most innovative companies in the world. Since launching in 2014, they have sold over $100 million in mattresses across North America.
It’s safe to say that Casper has simplified the way we buy mattresses by delivering them in a neat little package straight to our homes. Say goodbye to struggling to get too-big mattresses into our bedrooms and hello to cushy memory foam-latex beds. Oh, and did we mention they’ve got some major celebrity clout, too? Casper is backed by Leonardo DiCaprio, Ashton Kutcher, Adam Levine and Tobey Maguire.
And while the purchasing process for Casper mattresses is already pretty simple, especially with a 100-day full-money back return policy, the good people at Casper are giving hesitant Torontonians the opportunity to test the mattresses out IRL.
Inside West Elm Liberty Village (Image: Amanda Phuong)
They’ve recently partnered with West Elm in Liberty Village to sell their mattresses in-store, a first in Canada for Casper. The mattresses are available in sizes twin ($725) to California king ($1275), and mattress foundations will soon be available in-store as well. The cash-and-carry concept has been available in West Elm stores across America since last summer and has seen major success.
Online, alongside the mattresses, Casper also sells a line of dog beds, sheets, and pillows.
If you haven’t had the chance to check out a Casper mattress yet, head to the West Elm in Liberty Village to check them out or book a bed at the Thompson Hotel for Casper’s sleep-in JUNOS viewing party, complete with complimentary drinks and apps! Reserve your bed here.
Have you tried Casper yet? What do you think? Let us know in the comment section below.
Featured Image: Instagram/@Casper
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