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Plant Mom
Croton
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This flamboyant and finicky multicoloured shrub loves bright light and humidity, but is particular about its water intake.
Croton leaves will drop if it’s getting too much or too little water, or if the temperature dips too low.
Snake plant
It seems like snake plants can seriously survive anywhere, including the outdoors. While snake plants can tolerate low light, they can thrive in a variety of light conditions. They prefer to dry out in between waterings.
Ponytail Palm
Plant parents (and pets!) love a ponytail palm, and the ponytail palm loves the outdoors. Ponytail palms prefer full sun, but can tolerate lower light atmospheres, as well. The ponytail palm’s water routine is much like that of succulent plants—let the soil dry out between waterings.
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Houseplants That Thrive Outdoors for the Summer
Not every houseplant is happy to be outdoors. For the ones that are, outside time can help boost their growth and health.
Hoya
Hoya plants are beautiful hanging window plants, but they can also be happy on the other side of that window. They prefer bright, indirect light and moist—but not wet—soil. Hoya plants’ waxy leaves are able to hold a lot of moisture, giving them an advantage when it comes to outdoor heat.
Ficus
Even though some ficus trees get a reputation for being finicky—yeah, I mean you, fiddle-leaf fig—these trees actually can thrive outdoors.
Kyle Timothy Blood is known for his serene and inviting designs that impart an understated, timeless, and casual elegance. He specializes in residences along the East Coast, focusing on spatial flow, utilitarian ease, and functionality. After working at Martha Stewart Living for five years, he studied at the New York School of Interior Design before launching his own design firm in New York City in 2004. He moved to PEI full-time in 2018 with his partner. He is an Allied Member of both IDC (Interior Designers of Canada) and ASID (American Society of Interior Designers).
COASTAL LIVING
Having spent my childhood summers on the coast of Maine, I guess I come by “coastal living” naturally. When I embarked on a career in interior design, my “big break” happened to be a summer house in East Hampton, NY, for a young family. Since that first project in the early 2000’s, my favourite projects have been located on the East Coast, from New York to Cape Cod to Maine and now, in the Maritimes.
As with any design, the success of the coastal living vernacular lies in a well-organized floor plan with plenty of storage. While open-concept living is popular today, we still need designated and well-organized spaces in our homes for all our activities and stuff: mudrooms, laundry rooms, kitchen pantries and cabinetry, powder rooms, bookshelves and cubbies, working surfaces, and closets, closets, closets! Once the floor plan has been nailed down, a flexible yet functional furniture plan is key: Dining, seating, and sleeping arrangements need to accommodate both immediate family and guests.
As far as a coastal aesthetic, it’s all about your personal taste. I always try to steer clear of trends and to devise a scheme unique to your vision, whether you know what that is or not. Minimalist, clean-lined beach houses can be as enticing as rooms filled with overstuffed upholstery and pillows. Comfort is paramount! Keep the palette light and airy, incorporate different textures, and don’t shy away from pops of colour and pattern. And no matter how beautiful your coastal home may be, nothing should ever be too precious.
KYLE TIMOTHY HOME
CAN: 902.316.0807 USA: 917.597.2312 www.kyletimothyhome.com
COMMERCIAL, COUPLE, FAMILY, AND PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY
What’s in Store
TOSH CO. HOME STORE
By Alana Lauren Photo Tosh Co. Home Store
Entertaining this summer? Tosh Co. Home Store has everything you need to serve up in style.
The Winnie Cutting Board is crafted from acacia wood and is the perfect size. Its density and hardness mean if properly maintained, these pieces will last decades.
Made from mango wood in India, the Lucca Bowl has many uses, from serving fruit and nuts to a catch-all for jewellery, keys or those items that need a pretty place to call home.
Serve it up in style with this beautiful glass pitcher wrapped in seagrass. It holds 64 oz and is nine and a half inches tall. Pair with this sweet textured glass tumbler, the Lev Souk Tumbler, and sip in style. A lovely addition to your kitchen or bar!
“Tosh” Noye has been a PEI-based professional decorator for half a decade. Her boutique Tosh Co. Home Store offers versatile home decor products, including unique second-hand pieces. Photo: Sara Bakker Tosh Co. Home Store 53 Thompson Drive, Charlottetown tosh@toshco.ca www.toshco.ca
LIVING LIFE IN TECHNICOLOR!
Last season may have been filled with neutrals and earthy tones, but well, that’s enough of that. As a stylist it’s so easy for me to constantly veer towards basics and neutrals, because they are safe and pair so fluidly through anyone’s wardrobe. It’s called smart styling. However, if there was ever time to be bold and venture into the world of color, it’s this summer. We’re getting out to social events and leaping back into the world of loving life. Fill that social calendar up have some fun dressing for it!
I’m obsessing over each and every trend I’m bringing to you this issue. From colorful sets, statement jewelry and all of the colors of the rainbow. It’s truly our time to shine. If the highlighter hues are not your vibe, pastels will do the trick. It’s all about finding those mood boosting pieces. The crop top may not be your summer jam, but cut-outs are an awesome compromise. I will show you how taking this trend from the runway to real life can be done in such subtle ways. Summer is time to bare a little skin, but for some, it starts with baby steps. This trend is just for you.
I promise you, I too will be practicing what I preach. Let’s make a pact to dive into some fun trends and bold hues, you and I. Color truly does make the world a better place. Kimberly Rashed kimberlyrashedphoto@gmail.com
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SUMMER TRENDS for your closet this season
BRIGHTER DAYS In need of a mood booster? While summer is the time for all of the highlighter colours, no colour does more for your state of mind than yellow.
If you struggle to find the perfect shade for your skin tone (like me), pull it in with pieces that aren’t around the face, such as a skirt, a bag, etc.
CUT IT OUT We saw cut-out dresses making a huge statement on the runways for summer, but basically cut-out anything goes.
REGENCY Well of course Bridgerton would have an influence on our trend list this summer. While we can admire the gowns of that era, we just need to steal little hints to thread through our summer wardrobe. Though lace-up bustiers and gloves were donned on the runway, I’d stick to some ruffles here and there, an empire waistline and top it off with some pearls.
SUMMER SUITS Two-piece suits are making their mark this summer in all the colous of the rainbow. Whether it’s a skirt suit, short suit or pant suit, monochrome vibes are still raging in every hue you can think of.
ON TRACK We are all about that matching set. You don’t need to be a track star to take in this track suit summer style. We’ve really grown accustomed to that pandemic athleisure and I for one am not mad at it. Squid Game added to this craze, but I didn’t want to reference Netflix again, sheesh!
COASTAL GRANDMA Well it’s so big this season, it was even given a cool trend name. Hit up your granny for her high-waisted oversized shorts, baggy sweatshirts, and comfy oversized linen sets. Tip: if you really want to hit this one on the head, I’d throw a sun visor in for good measure.
