SPRING’S SOFT LANDINGS
Home and condo trendsetters have decreed this spring to be a season of stylish throw pillows and decorative cushions. They’re an easy way to bring bright colours into your home. Besides, they’re just what you need to soften any blows fate may send your way, writes Joanne Sasvari.
COMFORTING THOUGHTS
We love the whimsical sayings on Indigo’s line of Expressions cushion covers — inspirational reminders like “Don’t quit your day dream” and wistful summery wishes like “I want to sleep under the beautiful stars.” This sunny floral cushion cover is a lovely way to bring spring indoors. Cushion insert sold separately. Expressions cushion, $39.50; chapters.indigo.ca
PINK DREAMS
Designer Samantha Pynn’s Baci line for Simons Maison is her take on traditional ikat prints. She calls it Baci, which is Italian for kiss, because she says the global woven pattern looks like kissing mountains. Bright and fresh in vibrant raspberry on white linen, this cushion cover adds a romantic note to any room. Baci cushion, $60; simons.ca
PAISLEY PROMISES
Dreaming of travels to faraway places awash with the fragrance of exotic spices? Even if you can’t get away, Pottery Barn’s Claudia cushion covers will bring the romance of ancient Persia home to you. They’re made of a luxurious silk-cotton blend paisley fabric that beautifully combines pattern, colour and texture. Cushion insert sold separately. Claudia cushion, $46.74; potterybarn.com
FLORAL EMBRACE
Fill your house with bouquets of gorgeous spring flowers that will never wilt with these lovely linen cushions by Bluebellgray. Awash with sprays of watercolour flowers in pretty pastel hues painted by Fiona Douglas, they are beautifully fresh and romantic. Plus, these cushions are stuffed with soft down feathers for added comfort. Bluebellgray cushion, $90; thebay.com
FUCHSIA FANTASIA
Iman loves this print, and we bet you will, too. The raspberry, magenta, dark pink and gold Moroccan-pattered velvety chenille cover is created by Vancouverbased Ink & Linen Co. It’s a fantastic way to add a vibrant jewel toned note to any space. Cushion insert sold separately. Ink & Linen Co. cushion, $41.26; etsy.com