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1. Rustic Doorganizers from Ontario’s Springwater Woodcraft look so good naked you won’t want to cover them up with hats and coats. Made from pine and shown painted in vintage black and berry, they dress up any wall or entryway, measuring 26 inches wide by 58 inches tall, with handy hooks, a mail catch-all and mirror. Prices vary by retail outlet — in Winnipeg, Dufresne Furniture and Faveri’s Wood Furniture carry Springwater products — and you can find online retailers at springwaterwoodcraft.com .
FORM AND FUNCTION ARE THE ENDURING BUZZWORD BUDDIES OF INTERIOR DESIGN AND DECOR. FEATHERING YOUR NEST WITH ITEMS THAT ARE BOTH PRETTY AND PRACTICAL IS A SOLID STRATEGY, ESPECIALLY
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WHEN IT’S LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT.
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3. In case of decor
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emergency, you won’t have to break the bank to install these fire escape wall shelves . They’re such a hot item, online retailers like Amazon and Wayfair are finding it a challenge to keep them in stock, but recently, Uncommon Goods ( uncommongoods.com ) proved to be a reliable source, with a $130 price tag. Made from epoxy-coated iron, they’re 25½ inches tall and hold up to 15 pounds.
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2. Let’s get quizzical. Whimsical wise guys, Society6’s The Owls 3 , by artist Isaiah K. Stephens , are a hoot as wall art on paper, metal or canvas — with prices ranging from $18.99 for a mini 10-inch by six-inch paper print up to $150 for a 36-inch by 17-inch canvas print— and they’re even available on three-foot by two-foot rugs, complete with slip pad, for $34.99 at society6.com .
4. Got metal? Think small
and adorn your fridge or filing cabinet with ladybug magnets . A set of six will run you $10 at Anthropologie Terrain ( anthropologie.com ).
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5. Make your bed, lie in it, and feel comfortable in the knowledge you have exceptional taste with this mid-century modern Winston upholstered bed from Winnipeg-based EQ3 ( eq3.com ).
Made in Canada, naturally, they come in custom leather or fabric upholstery, with a high or low headboard, from $1,249 for double-full size to $1,399 for king-size.
100 Parade of Homes fall 2018
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