Parade of Homes

1) Faux animal heads are all the rage today. Mount these papier mache busts and show you're in vogue and humane too. They're made from used cement bags covered with pages from French books (guillotine not included). At 11 inches high and 13 inches deep, they'll set you back $68 at Anthropologie (anthropologie.com). Spring is the time to bust out of that long winter's rut and play with your space. Add a splash of fresh pizzazz to your decor. Compiled by Pat St. Germain FaB Finds Fun & Funky 5. 4. 2) Up, up and away. This beautiful balloon birdhouse makes a statement indoors or out. Available at Anthropologie (anthropologie.com), it's made from hardy earthenware and flies about 11 inches high. Indulge your whimsical side for a mere $38. 3) Music lovers are embracing the return of vinyl, and a kitschy cool record player makes a groovy secondary component. Available at McNally Robinson Booksellers (mcnallyrobinson.com), for about $130, the Vinyl Styl Groove Portable Turntable has two full-range stereo speakers, a headphone output jack and an AC power adapter. Plays at three speeds, 33 1/3, 45 & 78 RPM. 5) You want to show off your record collection and protect it the same time. What to do? Hello! Stash the vinyl in a safe place and hang record cover art separately. Get two 12x12 album frames for $25 from Urban Outfitters (urbanoutfitters.com). Includes hardware for mounting. 4) You'll be sitting pretty in this 33.5-inch high tub chair from EQ3 (eq3.com). The seat is 20 inches deep and it's nice and snug, with 16.5-inch high arms. The price is a bit steep too, at $799, but it's what you call an investment piece. 6) A spacious foyer is a must, ideally one that has a place to sit while you lace up your Sorels. Get your mitts on this $450 Holton storage bench from Pier 1 Imports (pier1.ca), and you'll have a place to stash your toque too. At 38 inches wide, it has rump room for two little ones. 1. 2. 6. 3. 86 Parade of Homes Spring 2016

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