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The Summer Party That'll Be a Smash Hit!




The first act of the day takes place in the yard, where the stage must be perfectly set!
To define the space and make it comfortable for your guests, start laying down decorative rugs that are specially designed for the outdoors.
Circular beach towels with pretty fringed edges are perfect to put out for a relaxed atmosphere.


When it’s time for intermission, water the sweet-smelling plants and pretty flowers that decorate your planters.
Gather all the fresh ingredients you’ll need for your culinary creations!


To welcome your guests and whet their appetite, put together fresh appetizers to snack on.
Thread cubes of watermelon and feta cheese onto small skewers and top everything off with fresh basil leaves.
Place them on a pretty decorative tray in order to delight your audience's eyes as well as their taste buds!
As it comes time for cocktail hour, quench the thirst of kids and adults with a delicious mocktail.
Pineapples, summer's fruit superstars, will steal the spotlight!
When you're about to serve, a sprig of rosemary and the petals of a few edible flowers will give your glasses the perfect finishing touch. Get ready for a guaranteed standing ovation!


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Jaipur Collection: Textiles Full of History
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Celebrating Female Leaders for International Women's Day
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What to Wear to a Wedding
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Types of Dresses Every Woman Needs
Whether they're long, flared, or fitted, dresses have evolved over the years while maintaining their place on the top shelf of women's wardrobes. Follow our guide and discover the main types of dresses, as well as our tips on how to wear them.
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Behind the Scenes: A Visit to Maison Jean Longpré
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Ornaments & Origami
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A Stunning Table Setting
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Showing Support
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VOLCOM X GEORGIA MAY JAGGER
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Just Tiffany
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The National Portrait and a New Age for Art
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Hats off to Smithbilt
The legendary Calgary hatmaker keeps a time-honoured tradition alive and current.
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Luis Barragán – Brilliance and Beauty
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The groom's clothing guide from Simons
Got engaged? Here are a few style tips for the next 3 big steps you need to plan for…
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Festival Season
Thousands of people will be there. Listed on the line-up are dazzling performances, lots of music and fun, new friends, and that feeling of being part of an utterly unforgettable experience.
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Family Influence Meets Future Impact
Beauty equals power – especially when it's a subtle approach to sustainable consumption like Winnipeg native Bronwyn Seier's beautiful and ethereal collection.
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Put on Poetry with Designs from Lemaire and Tran
Season after season, Lemaire delivers unpretentious and pared-down collections, where luxury is found in the rich materials used and the structured, elegant cuts.
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Nature Boy
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The Colourful Creativity of Marni
Creative, avant-garde, adventurous, meticulous, and unique: Marni's sophisticated and surprising style has been charming fashion fans since the brand's very beginning.
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Super Nova
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Meet the Models
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Holiday Heroes
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The Warmth of Winter
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Winter in the Windows
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Exclusive NV Unisex Collection at Simons
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Close your eyes and imagine yourself on the magnificent St. Lawrence River or the majestic Pacific Ocean that runs along Canada's West Coast.
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The power of simplicity
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Scrolling through a myriad of gorgeous, inspiring home decors on Instagram or Pinterest, we often find ourselves dreaming of transforming our own home with the latest trends. One, tiny problem? The budget.
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Spring Blooms on LIBERTY FABRICS!
Discover Liberty London, the prestigious print house that's reinvented its unique floral art every season since 1875. Simons presents its own exclusive collections that feature the oh-so-British label in Contemporaine for women, in Le 31 for men, and in its Simons Maison department for the home.
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Step into an imaginative world where unique decor accessories transform spaces into great places to live.
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A collection that breathes joie de vivre
A Sunday afternoon spent by the water in a swimsuit and shades... Hard not to smile imagining this scenario! This feeling is what drives the creators behind the brand Everyday Sunday daily."Relax and enjoy" is their motto!
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Knowledge Cotton Apparel: An eco-friendly collection!
A Scandinavian menswear company with highly responsible environmental practices.
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Let's celebrate our ability to help one another!
to promote International Women's Day, Simons would like to show our support for three organizations that work to help women in need of a hand getting ahead and getting out of difficult situations.
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Well-being with Adrianne Ho and Franky Cammarata
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Simons presents Jonak, exclusively in Canada at Simons
Spotlighting an experienced and well-recognized family business that designs superior quality women's shoes that are as chic and on-trend as they come.
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Hopehanger, T-shirts made of 100% pure hope!
An exclusive new line of clothing created by two parents looking to help contribute to autism research.
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Cloth & Clay to fabulous Nordic nations
This British company is making its grand entrance into the home fashion scene, offering an array of luxury duvet covers and cushions.
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Eco-friendly Activewear
Discover the outdoor clothing brands that are taking action to promote sustainable development.
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Swedish Stockings: an eco-friendly collection
The Swedish brand makes tights and nylon stockings from recycled threads.
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Our team spent a few days on Fogo Island for a photo shoot in a magical setting.
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Hello, Ottawa!
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Getting the most from your outdoor excursions
There is no better way to enjoy summer than by being out in the fresh air!
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The OSQ and Simons
The Orchestre symphonique de Québec (OSQ) is performing Beethoven's Ninth Symphony: a seminal work in the history of music!
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bluebellgray
With summer just around the corner, the bluebellgray collection could not be making a better-timed debut. The brand's signature watercolour graphics will take you to a summery world of colour and artistry.
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Mural by Melissa Del Pinto
Montreal-based painter Melissa Del Pinto has welcomed us into her studio to show us a world where birds are larger than life.
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