Global Home
international home decorcanada
(Jan.21.08)
Home accents from around the world…
From East to West, these globally-inspired décor ideas bring a little piece of the world to your home (without the hassle of going through Customs).
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Oh Canada!
The quintessentially Canadian stripes will brighten any room and with a storage compartment to boot, forget hockey, we’re hailing this ottoman.
Point Blanket Cube Ottoman, $225. Hudson Bay, available at www.hbc.com
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Camel Crossing
1000 road signs from 90 countries will ensure that on our next trip around the world, we won’t look the part of the clueless tourist.
1000 Signs, $19.76. Magazine Colors, available at www.chapters.indigo.ca
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I Heart NYC
Nothing says the Big Apple like these paper cups; although in this case, they’re porcelain, and delicately hand painted (how very SOHO of us).
NY Deli Cup, US$12. Available for purchase online at www.elsewares.com
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From Russia With Love
A large, Matryoshka-inspired pillow for our couch is an even greater tribute to Russia than the vodka collection in our freezer.
Life in the 21st Matryoshka Doll Pillow, $28. Urban Outfitters, available at www.urbanoutfitters.com
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Feel Good Bowl
We’re as buyers' remorse free as we can get since we’re supporting local Indonesian artisans by purchasing this stunning one-of-a kind bowl made from recovered teak root.
Salvaged Teak Root Bowl, $150. Tropical Salvage, available at www.tenthousandvillages.ca
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Night Light
A replica of the earth that doubles as a lamp is a great conversation starter (and a step-up from the globe we’ve been using since junior school).
Lifestyle Designer Globe, $301. Devignglobe, available for purchase online at www.geodus.com
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Oui, S’il Vous Plait
Indulge like only the French can (without the added calories and ensuing guilt) with a perfect piece for the kitchen.
Wooden Kitchen Block, $936. Country Corner, www.countrycorner.com. Available at www.jackrynfrance.com
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