I first discovered Sputnik through styleNorth. Today, I finally made my way over to their storefront, located at 12 Advance Road in Etobicoke, ON.
I fell in love… With the furnishings, decorative arts and especially the lighting!
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A new year means 365 days of new possibilities!
I’ve always been an agenda girl and I take my time finding the perfect planner. Some of my preferences in design change year to year. Like the changing Pantone colour of the year, I’ll go from loving red, to purple, to grey, to good old black and white. Then there are the endless patterns! From vibrant polka dots to bold giraffe prints, here are five agendas that have caught my eye for 2012.
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Modern kitchens need not be so serious. Indulge your inner child by injecting some playfulness back into this family friendly space.
LUprints, based in Pemberton, British Columbia, offers handmade, eco-conscious kitchenware. Their line ranges from placemats, to coasters, to aprons, and everything in between.
Each design has a simple, yet striking, graphic quality. Combine that with pops of fresh colour and you’ve got a proudly Canadian line of unique homewares that offer a nod to the designer’s Swedish roots.
Here are some of my faves from LUprints online store…
We all know someone who can’t resist great design in any form, be it packaging, decor, interiors, and more. Maybe it’s you!
Whether you’re still looking for that tough to shop for person, or you have some gaps in your own wish list, here are some last minute gift ideas that design junkies will love!
Here are my final 5 gift picks – from delectable hand soap to cozy throw blankets, these are items I would be thrilled to receive any day!
Hand Poured Soap Bites, $18 each, Aromachology
This Sunday is your last chance to stop by the One Of A Kind Christmas Show & Sale, happening here in Toronto. I’ve shared three parts of this four part series rounding up my top 20 favourite artisans from the show.
Catch part one through three of this series right here! Last, but certainly not least, here comes part four!
1. Coucou Salut
Montreal based illustrator, graphic designer and textile artist, Shannon Adolph, creates playful home wares crafted from silkscreened fabrics. You probably noticed her and her work on the front page of the OOAK website as she’s one of this years Rising Stars! Visit Shannon at booth H-43 to chat with her about her process.
Have you checked out the One Of A Kind Christmas Show & Sale going on right now in Toronto? I’m sharing my top 20 favourite artisans from the show in a four-part series.
Catch part one and two of this series right here! Here comes part three!
Their name is just as quirky as their product. Amanda, the creative force behind Denture Thief, transfers her hand drawn illustrations onto fabric to create unique house wares. I think her pillows would be the perfect hit of colour and playfulness in a nursery or kids room. Stop by booth C-12 to talk with Amanda and learn more about what inspires her designs.
If the juicy 65+ gift options in our December issue weren’t enough, then here are some more gift ideas to tickle your fancy!
Better yet, they fall within a palette that can do no wrong in my eyes: black and white!
This classic Pendelton Harding Blanket with its own handy carrying strap is perfect for snuggling on the go, $248, Drake General Store
I’m sharing my top 20 favourite artisans from the Toronto One Of A Kind Christmas Show & Sale in a four-part series.
Catch part one of this series right here! Are you ready for part two?
Who can resist bold colours and pretty patterns? Lovell applies each of their original prints to uniquely crafted fabric home wares. From hampers to tea towels and everything in between, there’s something for every room! I especially love the whale pattern. It’s a fun print for kids. Stop by booth F-08 to check them out for yourself!
I made my way to the One of a Kind Christmas Show this weekend to start my holiday shopping. After a few hours scouring the stands and looking at all the local handmade goods, I put together a list of my favourite gifts ideas. There were so many items to choose from – from knickknacks and gourmet treats to furniture and kitchen utensils – but I narrowed down my finds to 5 perfect holiday gifts. Here they are! Can you guess which ones I went home with?
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