Embrace the Canadian Summer
Summers are short in Canada so we have to suck up every last drop of sunshine and outdoor living that we can. I’ve curated my top picks to help make this summer your most comfortable and stylish summer yet!
Tight on Balcony Space? No Sweat – this brand new sectional is the first of its kind designed to fit most condo balconies! Gone are the days of when your small space can only fit a bistro set! Introducing Distinctly Patio’s new sleek modern City View sectional, Canadian Made and Manufactured in your choice of 6 Sunbrella Fabrics. $3,699.
Add a Splash of Colour – Paint can help transform any space. These colour can be used to DIY projects like furniture updates, planters and privacy fences to spice up your summer look. Benjamin Moore has some great colours that can truly transform an outdoor space! Why not try Raspberry Blush, Starry Night or North Sea Green?
Elevating Your Greenery – Try adding some character to your plants. Pick different sizes, elevations, textures and colours for your planters to really mix things up. HomeSense has a great selection to choose from.
Outdoor Fabrics are Fab – Outdoor fabric has come a long way. Your outdoor space can look as glamorous as your indoor space. By adding in larger pillows and different sizes like you would in interior space, you quickly enhance the look and feel with a grander appearance. Tonic Living has some great fabrics and pillows to choose from.
Something Buggin’ Ya? – Mosquitoes might be the worst part of summer. Thermacell has just added the EL55 to their effective lineup of mosquito repellents, the portable and compact Repeller provides ambient light to create a warm, comfy space around your patio, deck, pool or outdoor space while keeping the mosquitoes away with one press of a button. Click here to learn more.
With over 15 years experiences as a celebrity interior and home product designer, expert instructor, corporate ambassador, and TV personality, Jo had created a fabulous fan following. To add to credentials, she is a style editor & writer for multiple publications and blogs, a public speaker, and a avid animal environmental advocate.