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Blush Accessories To Add Soft Whimsy

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Statement makers with a sprinkling of pink

SITTING PRETTY

This charcoal sofa sports subtle pink piping, without the Barbie Dreamhouse look. Choose between two-or three-seaters available in four colour combos, with either black metal or brass legs. $2400, at Shelter, 885 Caledonia Rd

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WRAP STAR

A kaleidoscope of slate-and lemon-coloured blooms pressed on a mauve backdrop makes this digitally printed number by Toronto’s Calica Studio a dramatic beauty. $195, at Easy Tiger Goods, 1447 Dundas St W

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BIRDHOUSE ROCK

Never misplace keys again with this adorable holder. Simply link the sparrow key ring onto your set and mount the house near the front door. When you walk in, send the bird – and your keys – home. $15, at Up To You, 1483 Queen St E

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PINKBLOT

A floral Rorschach test, the Poppy rug (or wallcovering) by fashion house Alexander McQueen is a head turner. It is handmade in Nepal, using traditional needlepoint techniques, with cashmere and silk. $2490, at Avenue Road, 415 Eastern Ave

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EDGE OF GLORY

The top box balances precariously on the edge of this metal storage unit. Inspired by Japan’s natural elements, the piece comes in a cherry blossom hue and a warm gray – a nod to the country’s babbling brooks. $1935, at Kiosk, 288 King St E

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