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festive glass

hs b2 festive glass2006 was the year of crackle glass ornaments. In 2007, mercury glass decked our halls. What’s on the way for holiday decorating in 2008? Check out this stunning series from HomeSense. Departing from traditional mercury, these pearly gems are frosted on the outside, with mercury glass lining the inside, setting the stage for a lusciously layered look this winter.

You’ll forgive the early holiday posting, but with that wintry wind whipping through the streets of Toronto today, I found myself scanning the sky for snowflakes…

Frosted mercury glass holiday decor

Price: From $15 to $40 each

Available at: HomeSense, 866-466-3707 for stores

red lacquer

hs c3 red lacquerThe November issue of STYLE AT HOME is now gracing newsstands across the country! I’ve taken the mantle of producing the Home & Style column this time around, and as an opening page to this section of what’s hot in home decor, I highlight red lacquer as a trend that we’re spotting absolutely everywhere. Love the sheen, love the dramatic shot of colour. Here’s a fave piece that I found while scouting for the column that I just couldn’t squeeze onto the page… How sweet would this scarlet stunner be in a space-strapped front hall, anchoring a curvaceous mirror? If that’s not enough to make you drool, check out the rock-bottom price tag.

High-gloss lacquer side table

Price: $159

Available at: HomeSense, 866-466-3707 for stores.

haute note: stylish stationery

hautenote haute note: stylish stationeryA friend recently sent me a gorgeous, personalized thank you card and as soon as I opened it, I knew I`d just discovered something for an upcoming blog entry. I`ve professed my love for pretty paper and stylish stationery many a time before but with so many fabulous options out there, it`s hard to choose just one to gush about. Today, I`m swooning over the gorgeous designs from Haute Note. This Vancouver-based company makes beautiful note cards and invitations and I love that you can personalize them. Simply pick a design and then personalize it with your name or a phrase like Thank you from Natalie. You can choose from six different fonts and if you can`t decide on just one design, you can mix and match and create a custom order. A packaged set of eight cards and nine envelopes (just in case, they say), costs $24. They`re perfect to have on hand for those occasions when you want to send something special and they also make a wonderful gift. Order online at hautenote.com.

Visit us at the Style at Home Show, Oct. 17 to 19, at the Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place, Toronto. Go to styleathomeshow.com for more information and to order tickets.

crate and barrel thinks green

cratebarrel crate and barrel thinks greenLove, love, love U.S. retailer Crate and Barrel, and I’m thrilled that they’re opening their first international store in Toronto at Yorkdale Shopping Centre this Thursday, Sept. 25.

I also love that the company highlights the environmentally friendly aspects of its products in its catalogues, so anyone who’s interested can easily spot them — something  that’s sure to be appreciated by people like me who are trying to make the best decisions possible.

For example, the Cayman sofa pictured here is constructed with certified sustainable hardwood; and the cushions are made from soy-based polyfoam. A good start to a greener world, I’d say!

For more from Crate and Barrel, see the post below…

Available at: crateandbarrel.ca

Price: $2,799

Do you have a product you’d like to recommend for this blog? Email Laurie at naturalchic@styleathome.com!

more crate and barrel

seguro more crate and barrelThe Seguro Media Console, one of my fave pieces in the store, has a facade covered with lengths of Brazilian peroba wood, which is reclaimed from the siding and floors of old buildings, then restored for use on these fabulous pieces, which are available in different widths. Shown is the 68″ width.

In addition to furniture, C&B carries oodles more for your home, including amazing tableware, brilliant small appliances, beautiful bedding and more. I could go on forever, but if you live in Toronto, check out the store, or, if not, go online at the address below to see the fabulousness that is Crate and Barrel.

And for more about Crate and Barrel, see the post above…

Available at: crateandbarrel.ca

Price: $1,899

Do you have a product you’d like to recommend for this blog? Email Laurie at naturalchic@styleathome.com!

steven and chris… and margot!

stevenandchris1 steven and chris... and margot!

Mark Thursday, September 25, down in your calendars! My lovely and talented colleague, STYLE AT HOME’s Senior Design Editor Margot Austin, is making her debut appearance on CBC’s Steven and Chris! Ms Margot will be chatting with the guys on the latest in decorating, design and style. Can’t wait to see it!

Tune in to CBC: Thursday, September 25, 2:00PM EST

in defence of objets

picture 1 in defence of objetsI love the word “objets”. It’s a pretty, all-encompassing term for anything in a home that’s relatively small and gorgeous, and unabashedly afunctional outside the fact that it exists to be beautiful. An Eames house bird. A crystal paperweight. My Colin & Justin desktop bobbleheads. These are objets.

But what the heck are “bibelots”? I’ve seen this word pop up more and more in design literature, and as with anything I find that’s unusual and vaguely irritating, I ignored it and hoped it would go away. I finally broke down and looked it up this morning – apparently, it’s pronounced “beeble-ohs” – and it turns out it’s just an ultra-pretentious (not to mention silly sounding) synonym for “objets”.

Just as trends shape home decor, so do trends sweep through home decor jargon. I just hope this one’s short-lived.

More importantly, what’s on-trend in the world of objets? Just pop into Teatro Verde and take a look – these guys are honestly Toronto’s tastemakers when it comes to those small, gorgeous things that make a house a home.

Amber bubble spheres

Price: From $30 (3-3/4″ diameter)

Available at: Teatro Verde, 888-483-2876; Toronto, 416-966-2227

sieguzi scoop

picture 1 sieguzi scoopRegular readers of STYLE AT HOME will know Sieguzi Interior Designs for their award-winning approach to kitchens. Here’s your chance to take some Sieguzi-style home – for a fraction of the price! Interior designer Robin Siegerman just gave me the inside scoop that they’re about to refresh and renew their gorgeous Designer’s Walk showroom, and as a result, she’s put a lot of their displays and accessories in their clearance centre. This includes two award-winning kitchen displays, and great deals on light fixtures, silk floral arrangements, vanities and mirrors… AND they’ll accept Visa over the phone! Check out the Sieguzi clearance centre before everything disappears!

Available at: Sieguzi Interior Designs, Toronto, 416-944-9492

tickled pink

pink barcelona cropped tickled pinkThe iconic Barcelona Chair goes girlie! This rose-tinted classic is a special offer at Barami for the month of October, with 10 per cent of proceeds going towards Breast Cancer Research. Check out the October 2008 issue of STYLE AT HOME - on newsstands now – for a full page of the sweetest pretty-in-pink home essentials!

Price: $999

Available at: Barami, Montreal, 514-849-5000

canadian content

cn cities canadian contentMoleskine’s City Notebooks are the “little black book” for the stylish globetrotter. These handsome journals based on design destinations like Paris, London and New York include city-specific maps, ample space for note-taking, conversion charts, and sticky sheets to overlay on maps so that you can trace your route as you go, serving as both a guide AND souvenir of worldly meanderings. The Autumn 2008 Moleskine lineup sees two more Canadian cities included in the series – Toronto and Vancouver, joining the pre-existing Montreal offering –  a sure sign of the increasing recognition Canada’s earning among the world’s top design destinations! Yay us!

Price: $23

Available at: Chapters and Indigo Books & Music, 800-832-7569.

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