1. Groovy Seating

You could get a seat cushion for the Tom Dixon Groove patio chair ($378) but then you’d miss out on seeing all the stylish, Art Deco-inspired ridges. gabrielross.com

2. A Modern Oil Lamp

Who doesn’t love a little candlelight? Right now the Fatboy Flamtastique lantern ($149) can light up the patio table after sunset; in a few months, bring the modern oil lamp indoors for a cozy winter ambiance. vanspecial.com

3. A Big Striped Tote

Even if you’re not jet-setting to Italy this summer, this generously sized Gabrielle Paris striped Weekend bag ($90) will tote the Euro-chic vibes to the beach. cocomain.ca

4. Sculptural Vessels

Italian ceramic artist Rina Menardi has been creating beautiful, sculptural vessels for two decades now—her handmade Anime collection (from $2,450) features slouchy, sensual pieces. providehome.com

5. A Big, Scandi-Style Modular Sofa

Ikea just dropped its first Stockholm collection in seven years. The pleasantly curvy modular sofa (from $2,590 for a three-seater configuration) was worth the wait. ikea.ca

6. Bright Lights

Photo by Kate Williams

Bocci’s new 141 light ($1,474) echoes the DNA of the brand’s first (endlessly beloved) 14 pendant lamp; this time, a single-action glass pouring process creates an organic, petal-like shape. inform.ca

7. Bold Design Under Foot

The hand-woven, hand-knotted Salsa Moda wool rug by Paulig ($595) features the same pattern on both sides: flip it to reduce wear and tear. fullhousemodern.com

7. A Patterned Pouf

Article’s Keyla black stripe pouf ($179) is proof that you can be all things to all people: the elegant mixed-stripe finish would be just as at home in a coastal-chic space as it would a modern one. article.com

8. Beachy Keen Mugs

With all the tariff talk, there’s never been a better excuse to buy some beautiful local ceramics. These mixed-glaze New Wave mugs ($50) from Canadian studio Night Shift will do nicely. gatley.ca

9. A Stylish Pizza Oven

Gozney’s Dome pizza oven ($2,699) heats up to 500ºC to cook your pies in just 60 seconds—but don’t you wish it took longer so you could admire its chic design? livingspace.com

10. A Bold Dining Table 

Vancouver designer Gillian Segal teamed up with Moe’s Home for the company’s first ever designer collab, and the result is pieces like this ’90s-inspired Sartoria dining table in black granite ($4,099) with jute-wrapped pentagonal legs. moeshome.com

The Directory

Must-know resources for outfitting your home right.

FOR STATEMENT SEATING: Kit

Carl Hansen and Son CH24 Wishbone chair

For over a decade, Kit has been a Calgarian’s go-to for real-deal modern furniture. Source pieces from all-star modernist design brands like Carl Hansen, Cassina, Flos, Knoll and Herman Miller (to name just a few).  739 11 Ave. SW, Calgary, kitinteriorobjects.com

FOR ECO ESSENTIALS: The Soap Dispensary

Make Nice dish brush

Bring your own containers to stock up on earth-friendly cleaning products from the bulk refill stations here, then peruse other green goods like pretty wooden scrub brushes, patterned beeswax wraps and  chic storage containers.  3718 Main St., Vancouver, thesoapdispensary.com

FOR SOMETHING SPECIAL: Figure Lecture

Ciireals Fish Eye Candy Pot

The boutique in Vancouver’s Kitsilano neighbourhood is chockablock with specialty ceramics from independent artists and beautifully curated functional objects from global designers—and it hosts workshops, too, for arts like weaving and flower arranging. 2076 W 4th Ave., Vancouver, figurelecture.com

 

This recipe originally appeared in the July/August 2025 print issue of Western Living magazine. Subscribe now and get the print edition delivered FREE to your door.