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Create a blissed-out oasis in your backyard

By
Suzanne Moutis
Photography by
Janis Nicolay; Produced by Heather Cameron

Use flea market pieces with vintage charm to create a peaceful ambience

The look: Miami medley (shown above)
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Put a little tropical caliente into your Canadian summer using furniture and accents with sunny retro appeal. Here, the ideal spot for an after-dinner ice cream comes together when a 1950s vinyl chair and drink caddy are pulled together with a blue cake plate and palm tree cushion in matching shades. The accent colours make the various pieces seem cohesive by lending a similar theme to the display.

Chair, caddy, ice cream scoop, cocktail holder, cake plate, all Cloverdale Antique Mall.

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1 Comment

  • by
    thepassionatehome
    on 2009-07-02
    Reply to this comment

    Something about taking furniture outdoors makes it look so great! Trying taking your kitchen table outdoors for a special dinner and set it with linen, candles and flowers!

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