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What’s New, What’s Now at IIDEX/NeoCon
While January’s Interior Design Show encompasses residential spaces and applications, IIDEX is much more focused on contract architecture, landscape and hospitality design with lots of trade-only seminars. IIDEX/NeoCon is where designers and commercial buyers come to source the latest materials, textiles, wall and floor coverings, lighting and storage systems. Sustainability continues to dominate the design world with revolutionary materials and new technologies stealing most of the thunder. Think: Material (above) is this year’s showcase of innovative wall and flooring materials made from everything from coconut shells and sugarcane pulp to new polymers, laminates and recycled glass.
Full post and comments...It’s Christie Time Again
Tuesday, September 6, 2011 by Chris
The Christie Antiques Show is back this Saturday (September 10) with more than 300 dealers hawking Canada's biggest selection of vintage and antique furnishings and accessories. Located at the Christie Conservation Area in Dundas, Ontario, the show spreads out over 10 acres. See my tips for making the most of your day here. I can't predict the weather five days from now but I can guarantee great bargains and a fun, exciting atmosphere.
Full post and comments...My New Blog
Tuesday, August 23, 2011 by Chris
Some of you noted my absence from styleNorth earlier this month but I wasn't kicking back at a cottage, I was working harder than ever trying to get my new blog off the ground, ThisLittleVegan.ca. Back in the spring I was seeing a Naturopath about a variety of complaints — stomach problems, lethargy, arthritis — and after three appointments my ND broached the subject of an alkaline diet (rich in fruits and vegetables) versus an acid diet (rich in meat, dairy and grains). “A vegan diet (alkaline) will help combat ALL of your symptoms,” he said. “I know it sounds radical and yes, it would be a big adjustment but the anti-inflammatory benefits can be massive if you’re willing to give it a try.” And so I did . . .
Full post and comments...Milton Antiques Expo
Tuesday, July 19, 2011 by Chris
The folks who run the Christie Antiques Show are getting ready for their summer fair next weekend (July 23) outside Milton, Ontario. Staged at Country Heritage Park, just off the 401 at 8560 Tremaine Road, Gadsden’s Midsummer Antique Expo has lined up 120 dealers from Ontario, Quebec and PEI bringing a selection of antiques, collectibles, retro design and art; $10 admission, kids get in free.
Full post and comments...Fabricland Closeout Sale
Wednesday, June 29, 2011 by Chris
The Fabricland location in Toronto's Hudson's Bay Centre (2 Bloor Street East) is in the midst of a major closing sale with discounts starting at 50 per cent and going up (down?) from there. I stopped in on Sunday to scout fabric for my new daybed but didn't fall in love with anything. Which is not to say that I went home empty handed; I bought a great pair of sewing scissors and a good hot-glue gun, both for half price. And you can bet I had to line-up to make the purchase, I've never seen that normally sleepy basement outlet so jammed with happy shoppers.
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Saturday, September 24, 2011 by Chris
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