Canadian Cool: Casalife Pushes the Envelope
Can a graphic designer step outside his comfort zone to design furniture? Can a chef use his kitchen as inspiration for a dining table? That's the question Casalife owner Rob Whitfield was trying to answer when he asked professionals from related fields to collaborate with him in the creation of Mi casa, Su casa. The new furniture line will be unveiled tonight with a swish launch party at Casalife.
Continue reading...Colour Story: C is For Chocolate
Friday, June 12, 2009 by Waheeda
Hershey’s challenged designers Arren Williams and Karen Sealy to reinvent a small suite at Toronto’s Delta Chelsea Hotel using Hershey’s newest milk chocolate bar collection as their inspiration. Each designer was given $2,500, a week to plan and two days to transform their spaces—Williams took the bedroom, Sealy got the living room . . .
Continue reading...Canadian Cool: Koma Designs Collective
Friday, April 17, 2009 by Waheeda
Toronto-based artist and design retailer Jamie Cheveldeyoff has brought 30 Canadian artists and designers together under a new initiative called the Koma Designs Collective. Yesterday’s sunny spring day was a good omen for Cheveldeyoff, who welcomed friends, family and customers to an unveiling party at Koma’s 2,000-square foot gallery/showroom in the Parkdale neighbourhood. I was inspired by the creativity of the displays, many of which emphasize found and recycled materials, like Gilbert Vanden Heuvel's double coffee table (above, $350) made from recycled bicycle parts. Vanden Heuvel has also created a companion chair and ottoman made with recycled bicycle tires.
Continue reading...Rite of Spring: One of a Kind Show
Thursday, April 2, 2009 by Waheeda
The annual One of a Kind Spring Show, on now until April 5 at Toronto's Direct Energy Centre, is a ritual for many. Every time I attend I realize how many people make it a group outing – Moms who love the complimentary daycare and happy shoppers celebrating spring with the purchase of some new additions for their homes or buying gifts for friends and family. Even in this recession, there was a line-up to get into the show at yesterday's kick-off.
Continue reading...Inspiration: The Ivy at Verity
Wednesday, March 25, 2009 by Waheeda
The newly-opened boutique hotel, The Ivy at Verity, offers glorious feminine design in small bijoux packages. Located within The Verity women’s club on Toronto's Queen Street East, The Ivy sports just four rooms, conceived and designed by Verity owner Mary Aitken and Trianon’s Lesley Macmillon.
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