We were thrilled to see our pillows featured on CTV's The Good Stuff with Mary Berg during the September 18th episode in the segment “Designer Secrets: Bringing Colour into Your Home with Samantha Pynn.” We love Samantha’s fun and approachable use of colour, and this segment was the perfect showcase of her fresh style and playful mix of patterns, along with her talent for making every room feel inviting and livable.
Below, we’re highlighting her top tips for decorating with colour, along with Tonic Living pillows, that make it easy to bring her inspired ideas home.
Tonal & Monochromatic Colour Stories
Samantha showed how layering shades within the same colour family creates depth and sophistication without overwhelming a space. We love the way she embraces greens to capture a nature-inspired calm while still making a strong design statement.
Get the Look: Tonal Greens & Blues
In this look, rich greens – the Brooklyn Stripe 22x22 Pillow in Forest Green, Valentina Velvet 20x20 Pillow in Balsam, and Cyprus 20x20 Pillow in Moss – show how nature-inspired hues can feel both calming and sophisticated. On the flip side, a mix of tonal blues – the Bedford 22x22 Pillow in Denim, Pierce 20x20 Pillow in Navy, and Brunswick Stripe 20x20 Pillow in Chambray – brings a cool, collected vibe that’s just as timeless.
1. Brooklyn Stripe 22x22 Pillow, Forest Green | 2. Valentina Velvet 20x20 Pillow, Balsam | 3. Cyprus 20x20 Pillow, Moss | 4. Bedford 22x22 Pillow, Denim | 5. Pierce 20x20 Pillow, Navy | 6. Brunswick Stripe 20x20 Pillow, Chambray
Analogous Colour Pairings
Samantha’s tip for working with analogous colours – neighbours on the colour wheel – is an easy way to build a palette that feels harmonious, fresh, and layered. Think of pairings like green and yellow, or red and pink, for a look that flows naturally while still feeling dynamic.
Get the Look: Harmonious Pinks & Reds
Try an analogous pairing with soft pinks and deeper reds for a scheme that feels warm and inviting. The Quince 22x22 Pillow in Petal Pink, Pembrook 20x20 Pillow in Merlot, and Grace 20x20 Pillow in Rosewood layer beautifully together for a balanced mix that’s both cohesive and full of personality.
1. Quince 22x22 Pillow, Petal Pink | 2. Pembrook 20x20 Pillow, Merlot | 3. Grace 20x20 Pillow, Rosewood
Complementary Contrasts
We love Samantha’s fun approach to colour contrasts. For a vibrant, high-energy look, she suggests pairing opposites on the colour wheel. Blue and orange, or green and terracotta, instantly liven up a space and add personality. Even a pair of pillows can achieve this kind of impact.
Get the Look: Contrasting Blue & Orange
A complementary pairing brings instant energy to a room. The Mason Velvet 20x20 Pillow, Lakeland Blue, in a rich blue with muted teal undertones, pairs beautifully with the Mason Velvet 20x20 Pillow, Cognac, a rusty burnt orange, to create a striking mix of contrast and personality.
1. Mason Velvet 20x20 Pillow, Lakeland Blue | 2. Mason Velvet 20x20 Pillow, Cognac
Other Featured Pieces
In addition to the pillow pairings highlighted in this post, a few more of our designs were styled in the segment: the Kalida 22x22 Pillow in Walnut, Everly 20x20 Outdoor Pillow in Jade, and two of our handcrafted cube ottomans - the Carson Stripe 16x16 in Stone Blue and the Handlavet 16x16 in Raffia. Together, these pieces show how versatile textiles and accents can be in pulling a room together with style and ease.
