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Jo Alcorn’s 2 trends watch Toss Pillows Target www.target.ca Text Jo Alcorn Home Trends’ Style Editor shares her favourite finds... A sea of Blue tones Expect to see tons of blue splashed everywhere this year. This pop of colour will be seen in accent pillows, dishware and outdoor accessories. HomeSense, www.HomeSense.ca Rugs Target www.target.ca Cabo Melamine Platter Pottery Barn www.potterybarn.com Outdoor chairs that look like indoor furniture More stylish chair options will be available this season. Your deck will look like you’ve moved your living room furniture outside. HomeSense, www.HomeSense.ca Dish it out! Paper plates just won’t cut it this year. Your outdoor dishware should look like dinnerware, just slightly more durable to withstand outdoor conditions. Look for vibrant hues and fabulous patterns to bring a touch of whimsy to your outdoor décor. Supersize My Chess Set “Who says bigger is not better? We love this full-sized chess set found at Sea Island in Georgia, USA. With a little research, you can order these large chess pieces online and re-create this outdoor design at home” 18 CanadianHomeTrends.com Put a Rug on it This year select from rugs with trendy patterns and designs that truly bring fabulous style to your outdoor area. Image Courtesy of Sea Island An Epidemic of Oversized Lanterns These gorgeous lanterns are making their way onto our decks and we are even seeing them in trendy metals such as brass!