Tuesday, February 12, 2013

PC Home Summer 2013 Preview

Last week I attended the President’s Choice Outdoor Living Summer preview.  The PC brand and Joe Fresh fall under the Loblaws umbrella.  The summer preview was all about colour, enjoying the summer and having fun.  Bring it on!
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I think I’ll replace my sad looking, weathered wood bench at the front of my house with this navy one. So affordable at $99 (without the cushion) and weather resistant as well.
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They have everything you need for a picnic cook out.  The table folds up and is easy to carry and the picnic bench condiment holder is adorable and practical.
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I can’t wait to get my hands on the striped baskets. They have quite a variety of baskets which are very affordable – in the $5-9 range.
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They had a variety of cushions (above and below) ranging in price from $7 to $14 – you couldn’t even make them for that!
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We were all intrigued by the 3 tiered acrylic beverage dispenser (above) and had ideas about what we would place in each tier. The plates and dishes are made from dishwasher-safe bamboo.
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The ceramic and glass carafe and cups were so unique and I love the substantial size of the tray.
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And last but not least, how adorable is this little guy?  He’s a solar powered lantern. Gnomes never looked so good!  (all photos taken by me with my phone)
Look for these products in your local Loblaws/Superstore in the coming weeks.
(Please note that I was not compensated in any way for writing this. I was invited to attend the preview and I did so because I love the brand and wanted to share. I do all my grocery shopping at our local SuperStore as they have a decent organic and gluten free section and my gym is also located just above the store!  My daughter and I have a number of Joe Fresh pieces in our wardrobe – so affordable.  So, I can work out, grocery shop and pick up a sweater all in one go!)

Embracing Global Decor





Sharing some blog love today... (in time for Valentine's day)... and showing you my new find *smiles*... Here is where I spend a few hours in a day...





Aalayam...meaning “a place of residence” in Sanskrit, is a blog with a concoction of ideas and inspiration. Co-authored by Deepa & Supriya, who are not only passionate about living the good life, but love design, decor, travel, photography, good food... and so much more.. So hop on to Aalayam Inspiration... and don't forget to follow... and show some love.. *smiles*












Over to the ladies at Aalayam....






Hello! When Patricia invited us to do a guest post for Colours Dekor, Supriya and I wanted to work on something that the Colours Dekor readers would enjoy. We wanted the pictures to be colorful and visually inspiring. A write-up on our personal design diction seemed appropriate. Supriya and I definitely have a lot in common with regard to design preferences and I guess that's what drove us into a collaboration. If you already a reader of Aalayam  then you know that we both love incorporating world-wide design elements in our homes. Our styles can best be described by the umbrella term "Global design /universal appeal".








Deepa's home - coffee table







My home is a merry melange of elements from all over the world  anchored by Indian elements for a truly global flavor.  Treasures such as Tanjore paintings from the art emporiums of  Chennai, persian rugs with ornate patterns, and fenton hobnail glassware from American antique malls  work harmoniously  in my home lending an exotic appeal. My home boasts of global charm and combines unorthodox decor accessories, lots of color and a heavy dose of drama without compromising on user-friendliness. Here's a few corner's from my home that highlights my fondness for world decor.







Deepa's home -  Living Room






Deepa's home - Bookcase






Supriya's home incorporates global design elements that are not necessarily conformist! The palettes range from ornate Indian furniture with vibrant textural softscaping to irreverent Bohemian chotchkies combined with quirky antique chic! This decor scheme blends form and function, and works like a charm for moving stuff around based on mood and occasion. The featured snapshots of her living space epitomize her style philosophy "let the room speak for you!". 









Supriya's home  - Chess board






Supriya's home  - seating area






Supriya's home  - blue wall/reading nook







Do you like ornamenting your home with global finds? Do you like  celebrating world cultures through global knick knacks?  If so, take a look at this great article on TLC  - "Decorating with world flair" 


Thank you Patricia for the privilege ! Hope we have inspired you to create your own global palette.

Visit us at Aalayam for more from the world of design and decor.


Cheers!


Deepa and Supriya