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While the spring sun shows (timidly, we grant you) the tip of its nose, the moment remains all the same chosen to store very warm plaids and quilts in order to bring the good weather into the house. Here are some good addresses – even virtual – inspiring ones to give a breath of fresh air to your decor.
Light on authentic luminaires
The new Montreal premises of Luminaire Authentik, which manufactures its customizable lighting systems at will in its workshop in Cowansville, are… bright. Located on rue Notre-Dame Ouest, in the Saint-Henri district, the brand new showroom, accessible with or without an appointment, is thus the perfect setting to showcase the thousands of layouts on offer, that’s more than 2,500. And the brand’s “materials library” concept is gaining traction, since a satellite microstore has also just opened at Céramique Décor in Quebec City.
1122 South Street, Cowansville; 4893 Notre-Dame Street West, Montreal; 4220, 3rd Ave. West, Quebec.
Flowers in the spotlight at Bref, art + design
The concept is simply brilliant: every month (or so), the team of this gallery-boutique in the Mile End chooses its seasonal theme. Right now ? Until May 21, the store offers an atmosphere that could not be more springtime by putting flowers in the spotlight. This is how you can find colorful planters from Butine in Montreal, as well as posters and illustrations by local artists like Amélie Lehoux, but also ceramic daisies or felt peonies, For example.
261 Bernard Street West, Montreal.
Spring fragrance at Soja&Co
The spring fragrances Soja&Co, which are available in the form of long-lasting candles, among other things, are a dream come true, starting with Lilac + Rosemary and its marriage of floral notes just spicy enough. Camomile + Coconut water and Melon + Air saline, the two other fragrances in the new seasonal collection, are equally seductive thanks to their seaside scents, which remind us that the beautiful season is upon us. An olfactory universe to discover in one of the Montreal brand’s three attractive boutiques: at Carrefour Laval, at Promenades Saint-Bruno and at the recently opened Place Alexis-Nihon.
3003, boul. Carrefour Laval; 510, boul. Promenades, Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville; 1500 Ave. Atwater, Montreal.
The creative fiber of Marie Dooley
Artist and designer, Marie Dooley worked in the fashion industry for 25 years before choosing to devote herself to interior decoration in 2015. This lover of textiles not only offers a whole range including, in particular, cushions , tablecloths and poufs made by hand in her workshop in the Old Capital, but also, recently, fabrics created from fabrics that she already uses in her collection for the home. Result ? Exclusive paintings with a very modern art style and whose acoustic properties prove to be most interesting for reducing sounds.
1240, boul. West Charest, Quebec.
Decor by Katrin Leblond
Originally a fashion designer, Katrin Leblond has just launched, in collaboration with the online store Decor printed, a collection of removable wallpapers and colorful wall stickers that seem to come straight out of a flourishing garden. The designer’s audacious illustrations are perfect for bringing life back to a monotonous space in two stages, three movements, all produced locally in the factory of the company specializing in printing and graphic art based in the Laurentians.
Always more green at Binette&Filles
There’s nothing like a touch of greenery (and a few flowers) to add authenticity to a decor. At the Jean-Talon market, the Binette&Filles floral boutique stands out with its cut flowers from fair trade farms around the world and, in season, from local producers, but also with its indoor plants. You will also find local dried flower arrangements and creations by Quebec artisans, including a wide selection of vases and planters to showcase your plant finds. Want to make your own floral arrangement? In April, the florist offers two workshops where DIY enthusiasts can create their own spring centerpiece or wreath of dried flowers.
7070 Ave. Henri-Julien, Montreal.
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