{ Posts Tagged ‘design shows’ }

the best of ids12: textiles

I’m sharing the highlights from IDS12 in a series of four posts. If you missed the first post in this series, rounding up some fantastic woodwork, you can check it out right here.

For today, let’s talk textiles!

 

1. Vorwerk

Relative Space Vorwerk Scale Collection Mesh Style the best of ids12: textiles

Finally! Carpet tiles in fun shapes! These carpet tiles from the FreeSCALE collection by Vorwerk, available through Relative Space, are too cool! Mix bright, punchy colours for a playful kids space or combine subtle neutrals for a more refined look.

Read the rest of this entry »

the best of ids12: woodwork

If you didn’t make it to IDS12 in Toronto this past weekend, not to worry, I’ve got you covered. I’m rounding up my favourite booths from the show.

I’ll be sharing the highlights in a series of four posts, organized by category, over the next couple of weeks. So, stay tuned!

For today, let’s kick things off with some unforgettable woodwork…

 

1. Holtz Furniture

Holtz Furniture the best of ids12: woodwork

Even though Holtz Furniture is known for combining live edge wood slabs with metallic and glass elements to create “organic furniture art”, it was the simple design of their Heart Pine Blocks that caught my eye.

Read the rest of this entry »

gift guide: canada blooms

canadablooms gift guide: canada bloomsTickets always make for a great gift, in my opinion. Buy someone a pair of tickets to an upcoming show, and more often than not, they’ll feel obliged to take you as a guest. Nice how that works out, isn’t it?

For only $16 a pop, available throughout December, you can order tickets to the Canada Blooms Flower and Garden Festival online — a thoughtful prezzie for any greenthumb on your gift-giving list. From Wednesday, March 18, to Sunday, March 22, the Metro Toronto Convention Centre becomes a haven for horticulture’s latest and greatest: a staggering six-acres of plantable projects and expert advice just in time for spring seed-selection. What a great stocking stuffer!

Ticket price: $16 each ($18 at the door)

Available at: Canada Blooms