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MUST-HAVES
BY BRENDA MORRISON • PHOTOGRAPHY BY VINCE NOGUCHI
WHAT YOU NEED TO CELEBRATE CANADA AND MAKE THE MOST OF OUTDOOR ENTERTAINING ALL SUMMER LONG.
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COMPACT SOLUTION
Brilliant for neighbourhood parties and camping, Kikkerland’s Portable Wine Glasses ($12.50/set of two with black or white stems) are made of durable plastic with a substantial 10-oz capacity. To store them, twist of the stems, which ft inside the glasses, then stack together. There’s even a detachable carrying strap! Available at Midoco (Toronto, 416•588•7718, midoco.ca).
MARK YOUR TERRITORY
As much a way to show of one’s patriotic pride as a bright idea for summer decor, these colourful pennants can be displayed individually or strung together. There’s one for Canada plus every province and territory ($18 each)—or collect the entire set of 14 for $99. Available at Drake General Store (Toronto, 416•538•2222, drakegeneralstore.ca).
SUMMER STYLE
Classic gingham is more popular than ever with Canadians this summer simply because of the pairing of red with white. These Canvas Gingham Baskets ($42.99, nested set of two) are a stylish way to store fresh fruit or serve burger buns at a barbecue. Available at Rolo (Toronto, 877•765•6438, rolostore.com).
GO AWAY, EH!
Before mosquitoes crash your party, light these Citronella Filled Candle Pots to keep them at bay ($23, medium, 4 inches high, 18-hour burn time, $26, large, 5 inches high, 36-hour burn time). Afterwards, the cement containers can be reused to grow potted plants or succulents. For retailers, call 800•663•9950 ext. 229.
FOR CANUCK COOKS
Le Creuset is celebrating Canada’s 150th with a commemorate maple-leaf-enameled cast iron Round French Oven ($500, 5.3 L capacity) in cherry red. With a limited production of exactly 1,867 units, each one is individually numbered on the lid. Available at Le Creuset Boutiques (lecreuset.ca).
NATIONAL PRIDE
SOLAR SALUTE
Give him a place to stand in the sun and this 71-inch tall Solar Mountie ($30) will wave to welcome guests. An ofcial product under license from the RCMP Foundation, it helps support community programs with its proceeds. Available at Bergo Designs (Toronto, 416•861•1821, bergo.ca). To celebrate Canada’s sesquicentennial, set an impressive spread for your guests, one that literally extends from coast to coast. Handcrafted from sustainable, easy-to-care-for bamboo, this serving board ($88, 416•607•6766, orangefsh.ca) makes a great souvenir gift for out-of-country friends or family.
