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My friend Kelly Mullan is a super-talented textile artist who turns mostly leftover scraps of fabric, string and yarn into stunning wall hangings, bags and works of art.
I’ve always admired her wonderful sense of colour (her apartment is awash with it), but for the dramatic wall hanging at right she stuck to a unusually neutral palette that showcases the amazing 3D-effect at the centre (I couldn’t quite capture it here due to picture size, but to get a better sense of it, check out Kelly’s website at the address below).
The quilted wall hanging shown at left features a charming embroidered centrepiece typical of the kind you’ll find on Kelly’s smaller embroidered pieces, which are perfect for framing and gift-giving.
Available at: Kelly Mullan Textiles, www.wewillfall.com
Prices: $35 to $500
Do you have a product you’d like to recommend for this blog? Email Laurie at naturalchic@styleathome.com!
Flying has become a necessary evil to many of us; a means to an end that’s something to be endured rather than enjoyed. Porter Airlines, however, is out to change that. I had the chance to fly Porter last week when an assignment called me to Montreal, and I’ve got to say I’m still stunned at how absolutely incredible my entire experience was. Flying from the idyllic Toronto City Centre Airport, accessible only by ferry (so charming!), to the comfy lounge (see image above; stocked with complimentary bevvies!), to the excellent check-in and in-flight service, Porter really is a class act. And the prices are fantastic – in some cases, rivaling train fare.
The sign of a talented visual merchandiser is the ability to bring passers-by to a crashing halt. Kudos to those responsible for the Waterford Wedgwood display at William Ashley on Bloor Street for achieving just that: a spectacular spread of Wedgwood’s new Dynasty pattern that had me near-drooling. Destined for classic status, the bold and beautiful fine bone china boasts an in-your-face Chinese Dragon motif, Greek Key border and vivid palette. Almost (I said ALMOST) makes me want to trade in my Blue Willow…
Price: $280 per five-piece place setting
Available at:Â Waterford Wedgwood, 800-668-7585 for retailers; William Ashley, 800-268-1122; Toronto, 416-964-2900; Mississauga, Ont., 905-566-8500.
They say a picture speaks a thousand words and this one says ‘cold nights and hot drinks`. Summer isn`t even over officially yet but I`m not fooled. Autumn is on its way with winter quick on its heels. I can see them both, just waiting around the corner, giggling and waiting to pounce the moment my back is turned, those sneaky little devils.
Get your home ready with beautiful fall and winter accessories like these gorgeous Lima Alapaca throws from Crate and Barrel. Handwoven in Peru, these beautiful blankets come in a variety of cozy colours like plum, chartreuse and charcoal.
Available at: Crate and Barrel
Price: $169
Speakers have come a long way since those big ugly black boxes — we’re no longer limited to squares. I like the mod spheres of Orb Audio’s Classic Two Stereo Speaker and the futuristic eye shape of Bang & Olufsen’s BeoLab 4000. Both are small in size but big in sound, plus they come in a variety of colours.
LEFT Classic Two Stereo Speaker in Metallic Black Gloss (also available in Pearl White Gloss, Mettalum Hand-Polished Steel, Metallum Hand-Antiqued Copper and Metallum Hand-Antiqued Bronze). Price: $698 US per speaker system (includes two speakers and a subwoofer). Available at: Orb Audio.
RIGHT BeoLab 4000 in red (also available in black, white, silver, dark grey, yellow and blue). Price: $2,800 per pair. Available at: Bang & Olufsen.
Method keeps impressing me with their clever products and this fall, they continue to improve with their newest addition, Smarty Dish Non-Toxic Dishwasher Detergent.
Boasting zero phosphates and zero bleach, these tablets are sized to fit the average dishwasher dispenser and come in 20-tablet packages in either Pink Grapefruit or fragrance- and dye-free Go Naked.
Our magazine’s editor, Gail Johnston Habs, tested one out for me (I don’t have a dishwasher — sigh!) and thought it did a great job — even though it was slightly large for her Miele dishwasher dispenser.
And, if you’re feeling guilty about doing the dishes using a machine, don’t: a study by the University of Bonn in Germany proved that a dishwasher is by far the most environmentally friendly way to do the dishes. Click here to check out the facts.
Available at: stores across Canada
Price: $6.50
Do you have a product you’d like to recommend for this blog? Email Laurie at naturalchic@styleathome.com!
OK, we all know that custom-made drapery is preferable to ready-made. But let`s face it; sometimes there just isn`t the time and money to invest in the process. And if this is the case, you needn`t worry about leaving your windows (gasp!) naked, for all your neighbours to spy on your every move. Nor do you need to spend a small fortune to outfit them in stylish, pretty fabrics. Many stores now offer a wide variety of window coverings that are available at more than reasonable prices. Drapery options have come a long way and I love that there`s so much to choose from. I love these incredibly inexpensive options from Linens ‘N Things. The Bellingham Window Curtains (pictured left) are modern, featuring a contemporary stripe pattern and cost between $49.99 and $59.99. And they`re machine washable. I like that! The Moda Contempo panels (pictured right, $59.99) feature European blind-stitched hems, are dry-clean only and come in five elegant neutrals. Freshening up a room just got a whole lot easier with these inexpensive options.
For more, check out these stories:
How to: Clean window coverings
8 trends in window coverings
How to: Choose drapery
Outside, the leaves may just be starting to turn, but here at the STYLE AT HOME offices, it’s already a full-blown winter wonderland as we prepare for our December spectacular. Which, of course, has me thinking about what I want for the holidays, and at the top of my wish list is this gorgeous narrow wool tie. If every girl has to have an Hermes scarf, then the same must be said of Hermes ties for guys… With kilt-edge fringing at both ends and the in-your-face tartan design, this is a necktie for a guy who is easily bored with neckties (namely, me). Covet!
Price: $190
Available at: Hermes, Montreal, 514-842-3387; Toronto, 416-968-8626; Vancouver, 604-681-9965.
Plover Organic has come out with their new fall line of bedding and the patterns are simply beautiful!
Made from organic cotton grown from non-genetically engineered seeds, bleached using non-chlorine bleach, coloured with low-impact dyes, and manufactured according to Fair Trade practices, the bedding will ensure you get a good night’s sleep in more ways than one!
Available at: www.ploverorganic.com
Price: from $33 US (standard pillowcase), $235 US (250-thread-count queen sheet set)
Do you have a product you’d like to recommend for this blog? Email Laurie at naturalchic@styleathome.com!
