12 Pastel-Coloured Products That Are an Antidote to Winter

Welcome spring with doses of happy-making hues that’ll leave you wondering, “snow, sleet, frost – what’s that?” You don’t have to go overboard, but you do have to make an effort. So keep flipping, reader, for inspiration now that the weather is playing nice and you’re in a better mood.

Hand-punched pastel eggs for Easter decor

Pottery Barn

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Pierced Ceramic Eggs

Having company over for Easter? These hand-punched petal-patterned eggs make a warm centrepiece. Place a flameless candle underneath the clay eggs and watch them glow. Lit or not, they’re lovely either way. Pottery Barn, $19-$39.

West Elm

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Colour Pop Trays

A simple, modern design sees Acacia wood come together with candy-coloured lacquered rims for this fresh take on vanity accessories. West Elm, $24-$54.

Etsy

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Pussy Willow Wreath

Knock, knock. Who’s there? The most adorable wreath on the block, that’s who. Those teeny Robin’s eggs nestled in moss are the cutest. And the Tiffany-blue bow is so festive! Which is nice for Easter or spring alone. The pussy willow stems might be artificial but they look amazing attached to that grapevine base. Twig Therapy, $79.

Anthropologie

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Spring Has Sprung Dishtowel

This dishtowel is so pretty it’s almost a shame you’ll be getting it dirty. On second thought, it would look fab framed. Anthropologie, $15.

Williams-Sonoma

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SMEG Blender

This is one of those appliances that can make a kitchen look like ‘da bomb. With its ’50s retro vibe, the blender melds mid-century style with modern features. SMEG’s icy green pastel version is also a looker. Williams-Sonoma, $350.

Bright, yellow and white basket for potted plants

Simons

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A Pretty Basket

Reminiscent of sunny yellow lemons, there’s nothing sour about this sweet screen-printed basket by Shannon Smith that brings a touch of colour to any space that needs brightening. Simons, $34.

Amazon

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Nicola Spring-Patterned Utensil Pot

Pale peach and bright blue are having us thinking of spring in this porcelain utensil pot that could double as a cookie jar, or pop off the lid and stow your spatulas in it. Amazon, $19.

Pastel mat for the bathroom or in front of kitchen sink

Etsy

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Vinyl Mat

A playful pastel mat is the uplift you need if you’re stuck at the sink doing dishes. These PVC mats have been trending hard for awhile now and we can see why. They’re a quick and easy way to make a colourful update without spending a mint. Yardena’s Art, from $62.

EQ3

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Fave Wall Clock

The simplicity of this white, black and aqua clock is surely what makes the retailer call it the Fave Wall Clock. Perfect for people with streamlined spaces who crave controlled hits of colour. EQ3, $50.

Urban Outfitters

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Pastel Mountains Duvet Cover

Topped with a pastel mountain landscape graphic by artist Iveta Abolina (who is part of a collective called Deny Designs), this duvet cover is the artful statement piece you need for updating an ordinary room. Urban Outfitters, $154 to $200.

IKEA

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Pastel Glassware

Simple gestures mean everything in decor – for a refreshing look, fill IKEA’s INTAGANDE pitcher with water, then top it with fresh lemon or cucumber slices. IKEA, from $3.

IKEA

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A Decorative Bowl

Switch up your bowl with a more suitable spring-y one like this glossy food-safe number that would look dashing piled with a pyramid of peaches. IKEA, $10.