10 pretty pillows

Pretty pillows aren't just useful for making your home beautiful; they can serve as a great conversation piece as well! The beautiful C.C.F.C pillows from Om Home were named after the Calcutta Cricket and Football Club. The white embroidery reperesents the club's compound, where the spirit of the raj still lingers in dress codes and tea time, and the colourful fabric represents the bustling 21st-century life outide of the four walls. Available in a selection of colours and your pick of 18x18 ($70 US) or 24x24 ($90 US).

Mod is back! Crate and Barrel have introduced the fab Radius pillow into their collection of home accessories, and we couldn't be more pleased. This pillow adds chic geometrics to your home with its chocolate and plum cotton velvet circles, and has a rich chocolate backing. Feather-down filled and in a 20x20 square format, this pillow is priced at $40 US.

Floral themed home accessories come in all shapes, sizes and styles, and this one offers a great alternative to the traditional look. A soft teal, this pillow is covered with hundreds of hand-cut, hand-applied petals and adds a textured luxury to any space. From Pier 1 Imports, the rectangular Felt Petals pillow is priced at $40.

Even though throw pillows often act as a way to add bright colour to a room, there's no shame in buying neutral and deep tones to work with your space.This is especially the case when it comes to the great Swish pillows from Accents de Ville. Available in beige or brown, these neutrals are anything but boring with their subtle and stylish embroidered swirl design. (MSRP $30 each)

Nothing's more comfortable than curling up on the sofa in front of the fire, enveloped in blankets and surrounded by throw pillows. This cable knit pillow cover from Pottery Barn oozes comfort, and its ivory colour and textural fabric makes it easy to mix and match with your other sofa pillows. ($58)

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