As summer winds down, and the trees are starting to turn (yes, I have a couple naughty deciduous' in my backyard already) normally people start to think about back to school time and the stress associated with it. Trying to get the kids new clothes, never ending school supplies, haircuts, arranging car pooling and daycare services, and who can forget the cost of it all!
Well, breathe easy and take a hour to yourself with a little personal shopping. That's right, it's sale time people! Right now all the end of season summer stock are at incredibly low prices and going quick. It's a good time to pick up any large pieces of patio furniture you might have had your eye on all summer, or next years accessories at up to 70% off.
I was just at Backyard and Veranda in Darthmouth Crossing the other day, and they have incredible deals on their in stock wicker seating, patio accessories, outdoor utensils and cookery items and even cushions and accent pillows. Check out BouClair, Tag, Walmart and even the SuperStore for more great deals.
It's never too early to wish for spring.
Not only is summer stock at amazing prices, now is a good time to take full advantage of all the storage pieces and dorm-inspired items available now for back to school. Whether its a bar fridge you've had your eye on to complete your outdoor space or man cave, or a bench with storage beneath to complete your bedroom, the prices are competitive and negotiable.
Every store in HRM is trying to compete through flyer promotions, lowest price guarantees or even free delivery promises.
Specifically, the amount of in stock storage pieces available promotes a good time to finally clean out that cluttered closet or manage your kids toys. There are special items available now in stores that may not be available throughout the year (and again, at low prices!)
Check out this Expedit desk and bookcase from Ikea. Easy storage solution for a small space.
Another bonus to back to school time are the colors and textures available now geared towards the tween generation. Fun color palettes including bright pinks, blues, greens and purples. Rich and vibrant textiles. Unique storage and tech gadgets. Even eye-catching wall graphics and murals. So, for those of you who still have younger children at home, or know someone who does, now is a great time to pick up on these fun items and maybe change up their own bedroom. It's also a great way to show younger siblings that the older child, leaving for university isn't necessarily getting all the attention.
You don't have to go all out and redo a child's bedroom; just a few new hints of coordinating color can make a dramatic difference at home.
And for the business owner: now is amazing time to stock up on office supplies and low priced electronics that you might need throughout the year.
I am SO very excited to be starting this new venture and sharing it with all of you!
This blog is dedicated to all those who love interior design in the Maritimes. The main purpose of this blog is to connect you, the every day consumer and design aspirational to what's available in our beautiful city of Halifax, Nova Scotia. As an Interior Decorator starting off in this quaint city I found a couple common denominators kept popping up. That being, that as a whole, Halifax seems to have relatively small interior design population and available resources (compared to our saturated neighbors in larger cities to our west; ie: Montreal, Toronto, etc). I want to break this bad rep by showing you, the consumer, that Halifax does have a lot to offer in fact, right here, available for the taking.
So, each week I will be posting new interviews, photos, news and more for your design inspiration! I will be showcasing what's available here at home. What's locally produced and sold. I will also be including online content. The main concept is to allow you, at home, to design locally without having to leave to another city, or feel like Halifax doesn't have what it takes. Our city is amazing, with so much to offer, in the interior design field and elsewhere. I want to connect with the creative in this city and bring the 'Halifax look' to you (with a flair of course!).
I hope you like what I have to say and see! Even better, if you have anything that you want to add, please let me know! I want Halifax to increase their over all well-being through interior design. I strongly believe home is your haven, and as Oprah says "should rise up to meet your life". I couldn't agree more, but why stop there! Your home, business or even a small room converted into a home office should be beautiful and showcase who you are as a person, your likes, your travels, anything that truly speaks you.
I will end with that, and I look forward to your comments! I hope you get inspired to liven up your own space, no matter how small or big.
