Monday June 11, 2007

Decorating a cottage is a lot like playing house. As a child, I spent hours arranging the furniture in my little pink house.  Placing the miniature Victorian chair beside the dressing table, moving the tiny canopy bed against the wall, and tucking the rocking chair in front of the fireplace were just some of the many decorating touches I made to my little home.  Walking into our new cabin for the first time three years ago and seeing the miniature bedrooms with their low ceilings, the tiny bathroom with its narrow shower, I realized we had just bought the perfect 780 square foot waterfront doll house, complete with deck, dock and boat. 

While my husband talked about the pending septic system upgrade, I was busy making notes and taking measurements for our new curtains; while he talked about building a new deck, I was focused on finding kitschy duck lamps, patchwork quilts and colourful throw rugs.  I was in decorating nirvana! 

Three years later and I am still at it.  On a recent trip to the Spring Cottage Life Show, held in Toronto this past March, I found some great head cushions for our Muskoka deck chairs.  They are bright, colourful and designed for the outdoors.  The bold fabric is made from UV inhibitor Sunbrella; a material that can stand up to the sun.  The cushions are anchored over the top of the chair by a piece of recycled plastic, and can be adjusted to accommodate the chair’s occupants.  Recycled plastic comprise the cushion’s interior. Besides being environmentally friendly, they won’t mildew, rot, rust or support insect infestation, but the best part - they are really comfortable.

I can’t wait to use mine.

• The cushions retail for $25 each/$50 for a pair

• To view colour choices go to www.crplastics.com

• These head rests are manufactured by Canadian Recycled Plastics of Stratford, Ontario

 Visit www.crplastics to find a dealer close to you.

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