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3. Normally, a mouse in the house wouldn't elicit shrieks of delight. But these fun-size Seletti mouse lamps, available in grey or white from Bergo Designs (bergodesigns.ca) are all about whimsical animal magnetism. Well, that and a lot of cheese. You'll have to scratch up $178 each for a trio, all of whom have names. Step has a blue bulb and stands almost six inches tall, while Mac cradles a yellow bulb and Lop seems to be trying to carry off a red bulb. Give them a home on a bookshelf, table or nightstand — anywhere you want a small accent light. Each mouse includes a single LED bulb and a 2.5-metre cable. 5. You could use IKEA's Hemnes shoe caddy to store footwear, or think outside the shoebox and use it as a catchall for mitts, scarves and toques, or as standup storage for magazines and take-out menus. Measuring 42 inches wide and almost 40 inches tall, with a shelf depth of just under nine inches, it's perfectly sized for a small hallway, and while it punches well above its weight style-wise, it has an equally attractive $149 price tag. A two-compartment version stacks the cubbies and includes a small drawer at the top for keys, pocket change and other small items for $169. 4. Inexpensive accessories that can be changed out every season let you add a pop of colour to a neutral zone and keep rooms looking fresh year-round. Easy-wearing embroidered or Aztec throw cushions from HomeSense (homesense.ca) do the job, with bold coverings for just $29 each. 6. Frida Kahlo might be a style icon among followers of the current big-brow beauty movement. But this vibrant, framed Frida con Amigos art print, by German artist Nettsch, will outlast flash-in-the-pan fashion trends, and it comes in a variety of sizes to work in any space, from an eight-inch square option for $24.99 up to 28 inches for $71.99 at Society6 (society6.com). 4 3 6 5 Parade of Homes fall 2019 101

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