all photography by jared sych
Outdoor accessories need to be durable but also stylish, and these options, in metal and concrete, are just that. Multipurpose items – such as the lamp stand which can also serve as a table or plant stand and the concrete side table which can also sub in as extra seating – make your space even more flexible. Serve up cocktails by the pitcher or the glass and increase your cocktail cred by using local ingredients such as bitters, tonics and more made right here in Calgary.
Norm Architects wire base and lantern
$168 (the base can be used for a plant pot or with a marble top as a side table, also available at Guildhall). From Guildhall, 1222 9 Ave. S.E., 403-454-4399, guildhallhome.com
Outdoor pillow
$17. From Canadian Tire, 9940 Macleod Tr. S.E., 403-278-4040, canadiantire.ca
Aries side table in concrete with silver
$345. From Maria Toms, 6051 Centre St. S., 403-454-6051, mariatomas.com
Dangle-bead string lights
$40. From Pier 1 Imports, 8180 11 St. S.E., 403-692-9300, and four other locations, pier1.ca
Metallic leaf placemat
$11. From Britannia Kitchen & Home, 816 49 Ave. S.W., 403-243-4444, britanniahardware.com
Black Cloud Bitters prairie rose bitters
$25. From The Silk Road Spice Merchant, 1403 9 Ave. S.E., 403-261-1955, silkroadspices.ca
Arteriors water splash bowl filled with Tyrrell’s beetroot, parsnip and potato chips
Bowl $85 (two larger sizes available as well) from Domaine Furnishings & Design, 8, 7130 Fisher Rd. S.E., 403-301-2339, domainefurnishings.com; Chips $4.79 from Bite Grocer and Eatery, 1023 9 Ave. S.E., 403-263-3966, biteyyc.com
Porter’s Tonic Original
$16. From The Silk Road Spice Merchant, 1403 9 Ave. S.E., 403-261-1955, silkroadspices.ca
Stainless-steel martini glass
$18 each. From Pier 1 Imports, 8180 11 St. S.E., 403-692-9300, and four other locations, pier1.ca
Grey Goose Vodka
$40. From Zyn on 9th, 1402 9 Ave. S.E., 403-775-9814, zyn.ca
Inspired black linen tablecloth
$765 for 69-inch-by-150-inch cloth (available in 20 colours and custom sizing). From Inspirati Fine Linens & Home Essentials, 120, 2207 4 St. S.W., 403-244-4443, inspirati.ca