Summer essentials from Winners

Pink, orange, yellow, turquoise... When it comes to summer accessories and seasonal furniture, it's all about colour. And colour was precisely what I found during my latest visit to Winners. I just can't get enough of summer lanterns for the patio, bright and happy pillows for the hammock, and multicoloured baskets. Or is it that I just can't get enough of summer? Have a look at some of my finds. They are all from Winners in North Bay:

"Boho chic" pillow in summery colours. $29.99 for

a set of two.

This 4' x 6' cotton area rug is a bargain for $19.99.

Baskets are your best friends when it comes to

keeping your home organized and tidy. These 

pretty pieces come in three sizes and the price

range is $14.99 to $29.99. 

Hopefully, we'll get lots of use of a pair of beach

chairs this year!

More fun lanterns and a cool vase, that could also

double as a candle holder. $12.99 and $19.99 

respectively

Three-piece patio set for $129.99 The mosaic 

decoration gives the table and chairs a fresh, 

oriental touch.

Use it as a stool or a side table, but

treat it with care. It's pottery! $39.99.

Serve your cool drinks on this stylish

rainbow-coloured tray. $9.99.

An interesting way to display your potted 

plants is to group them in a miniature 

greenhouse...

That idea is implemented here, in a similar
greenhouse. What do you think?

Spring barometer: A first check-up of our stores

Spring has sprung! At least that’s what our calendars say. But has spring arrived in our stores? I paid a visit to our big box retailers for an answer. Here is a selection of what I found:

These galvanized watering cans are lots of fun. $16.99 at the Home Depot.

We will soon be busy organizing our outdoor plants. These pots from the Home Depot will be a good start. $8.99 and $18.99 respectively.

I love bistro sets! They are perfect for that first cup of coffee in the early morning sun. 

$149 at the Home Depot.

Spring is all about cheery accessories. How about these from Canadian Tire? 

Contemporary-style bistro set at Canadian Tire.

Sectionals are a great choice for a relaxed outdoor space. This piece is from Canadian Tire.

There is a lot of brown, beige, muted green and grey outdoor furniture in our stores. The solution if you are craving for colour? Incorporate it through pillows, placemats, table runners and seat cushions! The red really stands out in this 9-piece resin wicker patio set, $599 at Walmart.

Light blue is beautiful with beige and brown. And bright orange is just right with any shade of grey. $7.97 at Walmart. 

Zellers patio section is in full swing. This 4-piece resin wicker conversation set feels summery and fresh. $599.99. 

Nothing says spring and summer more than a nautical blue-and-white colour scheme. The cool blue hues will make your space feel fresh on warm summer days. Director Chair, Zellers $49.99.