THE BLUE & WHITE COMBO

Calming finds for your home

Stir it up:

Add flair to everyday cooking with the Kate Spade New York threepiece utensil set. Made of acacia wood and turquoise heat-resistant silicone, the jaunty kitchen tools were spotted for $39.50 at indigo.ca.

From the ground up:

The graphic design and strong colour contrast of the Milton rug is sure to add punch to any room. Made of hand-woven wool with a cotton backing, it measures six by nine feet (1.8 by 2.7 metres) and retails for $499 at EQ3.

Sweet dreams:

Sleep soundly in luxe comfort with the Quiet Ikat Duvet Cover from Social Proper. The Boho-chic pattern in soft blue, white and grey comes in twin, queen or king starting from $172.47 at Nordstrom.com.

Send in the clouds:

Bring the outdoors in with these playful SKOJIG pendant lights from Ikea. Designed by Henrik Preutz, the navy-blue hanging shades emblazoned with fluffy white clouds are made of polypropylene and retail for $34.99 each.

Bold is beautiful:

Make every meal a lively affair with the 16-piece Pacific dinnerware set by Royal Doulton. Featuring a dot print design in charming blue and white, it includes four dinner plates, four cups, four bowls and four salad plates for $179.95 at the Linen Chest.

Hit the books:

With only a few weeks till the new school year begins, it won’t be long before students will be burning the midnight oil doing homework. Shed light on the matter with this retro-style, French blue desk lamp with adjustable gooseneck for $119.50 at indigo.ca.

Basket case:

Ideal for storing toys, magazines or hats and mitts by the back door, the Diamond Straw Basket by Levtext is as functional as it is stylish. We found the multitasking tote on sale for $53.29 at Nordstrom. com.

Zone out:

Described as having “a unique combination of light blue and white colours that draw you into its calmness,” the Vanishing Painting is the perfect example of the power of art. The 91-cm square print can be yours for $289.95 from the Linen Chest, 2685 Iris St.