When I’m on the hunt for fun new finds to create a seasonal décor refresh, I already have my favourite shops to hit up for inspiration and it’s not often that I’m surprised by a new retailer for great scores at a reasonable price. However, I recently attended the “Spring into Summer” event with the Real Canadian Superstore, where the supermarket brand previewed their fresh new PC Insiders Spring/Summer home collection. Prior to the event, the store hadn’t been on my radar as a go-to for home décor finds. To be honest, I hadn’t realized that the brand even carried such an extensive collection of pieces for décor and everyday entertaining.
I was pleasantly surprised to see a large number of on-trend pieces for all areas of the home, and I was even more impressed to discover the line’s ultra-approachable price points (i.e. a gold-rimmed rocks glass with playful motif runs at $4!). I definitely fell for a few of the pieces (which my guests can now expect to see the next time they join me for dinner or a patio soirée), and I love that it won’t break the bank to get a stellar setup for indoor/outdoor tabletop styling.
The most notable details about the collection are the bright colours and bold patterns – two things that always make a space instantly feel like Spring. There are a few design capsules within the collection, but I personally think the strongest element is the tropical vibe. While palm trees, pineapples and flamingos ruled high-end design last year, this Spring those tropicana mainstays have found their place with the everyday consumer. 
The collection’s tropical palette also brings layers of greens to the table, from softer Spring greens to this year’s hottest colour, emerald green, which we have seen take over Pinterest feeds on everything from wallpaper to sofas for 2017. The greens pop against the hot pinks and bright yellows, and the complimentary colourways mean that all the pieces can easily be mixed and matched together for an easy and playful appeal.
Overall, I was most impressed with the attention the brand has put forward to creating continuity within their product lineup for a cohesive design, no matter which pieces you choose. The colours and overall feel for the season jives even with the type of food you serve come springtime; at the event, there was a coconut matcha green tea cheesecake served upon the palms platter that played off the same greens, meanwhile the golden beet slaw colour-coordinated perfectly with the flamingo and pineapple patterns. As a designer, having the food match the serving-ware created a super chic yet totally easy “finished” look to the table. Martha Stewart, eat your heart out; this is hostess with the mostess on a budget.
