pieces for the home

julie port

You held your tongue when he wanted to display his NHL bobble head collection in your vintage armoire, and the Final Fantasy poster is not your idea of original art. Mixing styles can be a difficult thing, we know. So to prevent any more secret garage sales and awkward games of hide-and-seek, we’re making some unbiased, third-party suggestions for interior accessorizing, sans sports memorabilia.

Art. You want it to be bold but sophisticated, and art should reflect your collective style (which secretly means yours, but in a non-confrontational way — shh!). Lysa Bromaroff of Fertile Images and Designhas a collection of photography-on-canvas trios that are sure to up the style factor of any wall. Choose from a variety of images: magnolia branches, blades of grass, marble sculpture — any of which should work for a his and hers–friendly pad. Call 604-742-1373 for more information, or visit the website to view images.

Toss cushions, table linens, and more. Nettie’s silkscreened textiles are graphic, clean, and modern. Made in Canada, these products come in a variety of trendy colours and organic prints. The chocolate brown, faux suede “Kissing Fish” pillow is especially chic. Visit nettiestyle.com for more information.

Lighting. Pier 1 Imports is carrying a gorgeous collection of great lamps. This brushed silver table lamp with a white cotton drum shade is elegant, contemporary, and sure to complement a diverse range of spaces and colour schemes. Stores are across Canada, or go to pier1.com.