Lighten up your textiles

Is your home layered to abandon with velvet, corduroy and wool? Put those cosy throw blankets and pillows into storage and opt for lighter fabrics like linen and cotton instead (bonus points if the fabric works for both indoors and outdoors). You can never go wrong with nautical stripes, pretty pastels or a hit of delicate florals. Crate & Barel cushion cover, $80, crateandbarrel.ca