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one of a kind christmas show & sale – part four

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

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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.

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one of a kind christmas show & sale – part three

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!

 

1. Denture Thief

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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.

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holiday deal: 20% off from modernemotive

The holidays are upon us and two of my favourite things about the season are sending Christmas cards and wrapping gifts. I’m super picky about my choice of cards and gift wrap, and nine times out of ten, I can’t find what I’m looking for at retail stores. Instead, I click through Etsy.com and order from the artisans themselves.
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One of my favourite Etsy sellers is Adele, a British designer living in Toronto, who has created a fabulous eco-friendly paper goods company called modernemotive. She has a very simple, modern style and I find myself buying cards, gift tags and notepads from her all the time. I adore her new line of holidays gift tags for this year {above}. The tags come with vellum envelopes and you can get a set of eight for only $8.50 US. And if you’re looking for some fun holiday gifts, Adele has also introduced her line of 2011 calendars and sassy notepads.

Since it’s the season for giving, from now until midnight on Thursday, November 25th, we’re offering a 20% discount on all products from the modernemotive store on Etsy. Just enter styleathome when it asks for a promotional code.

Happy holidays!

xo,
Lauren

mydrap reusable cotton napkins

Okay, okay, so you might be thinking, “Duh, Lauren — all cotton napkins are reusable.” Well, they may well be, but how many of them can be bought in a roll of 25?

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That’s right — MyDrap is a brand that creates cotton table fabrics that come in a roll and can be torn off whenever you need one. Made from 100% cotton, they can be washed {the texture actually improves over time} or disposed of, as they are fully recyclable and biodegradable.

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I was completely shocked when I found these because they are pure genius! They feel great and are much better than paper napkins {wasteful much?}, plus they have the look of a hemstitch around the edges, similar to linen. You can choose from large, regular or cocktail sized napkins in a variety of colours, plus you can pick up a roll of table runners or placemats. This is the perfect option when you’re throwing a party and don’t want to break out your fine linens.

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Large dinner napkins, $35 US per roll of 12
Regular napkins, $29 US per roll of 50
Cocktail napkins, $29 US per roll of 25
Placemats, $39 US per roll of 12
Table runner, $35 US per roll of 4

To order, visit casansamydrap.com

xo,

Lauren

linnea’s lights’ candles

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I have a fondness for candles, and I love the pretty packaging (all eco-friendly, recycled material, printed with soy inks, natch!) of these Linnea Lights candles.

They come in scrumptious scents like French Pear, Sweet Grass, Magnolia, Tuberose, Current Rouge, Moss, and my fave, Lemon Verbena (so fresh, so springlike!), two sizes (the 15-hour mini votive and 60-hour double wick), and, of course, are made of soy wax, with lead-free wicks.

Bonus: They come with coordinating matchboxes!

Price: $19.95 (mini-votive), $39.95 (double-wick)

Available at: www.thecrossdesign.com

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earth day tech

Tech gets a bad rap when it comes to being earth friendly. While some gadgets and appliances are known to suck up a ton of energy, there’s a growing trend to create products that make love, not war with the earth. Check out these eco-chic tech goodies and accessories:

bamboolaptopcase earth day tech

Tote your 17″ laptop around in this super-stylish cedar-wood case.
Not for the budget-conscious!
$412 US, Out of Gray.

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They’re at it again! IKEA goes all-the way eco with these solar powered desk lamps.
Shines for approx. 4 hours when fully charged.
$20 each, IKEA.

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My delicate iPhone is an extension of my arm, so it needs hardcore protection.
This shell from gadget case gods, Incase, is composed of 40% recycled bamboo
and 60% plastic, offering uber-durability.
$35, Apple Store.

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Present Mother Earth with a gift worth giving this Earth Day.
The Soji Modern solar lantern is a gorgeous outdoor lighting solution that charges from the sun’s rays, turning itself on automatically at dusk, then off at dawn.
$47 US, Pure Modern.

blackle earth day tech

Although it’s been around for ages, I’m amazed at how many people don’t know about Blackle.com. A search engine powered by Google, Blackle saves energy by using a black screen while you surf the web (a white screen sucks up more energy). It’s free to use, so there’s no excuse not to do your part, techies!

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yumi and laurie blanquette

yumi yumi and laurie blanquetteSpring may be struggling to spring around us but there`s still nothing cozier than snuggling up with a blanket on a crisp, cool evening, after the sun has retired for the day and a slight chill creeps into the air. Perfect for those nights? The Blanquette from Yumi & Laurie. These light, 100% organic blankets are beautiful, available in a vibrant rainbow of colours and in a variety of stylish patterns. Check out yumiandlaurie.com for more information. Looking for more eco-friendly ideas? Check out executive editor Laurie Grassi`s blog Natural Chic!

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reusable zip-top shopper

picture 1 reusable zip top shopperEverywhere you turn, it seems that going green is getting more and more stylish. As much as possible, I just say no to plastic carrier bags when I`m shopping, instead pulling out my trusty fabric bags, which I keep tucked inside my purse for such occasions. But I just love this fab new option from Danier. The 100% recyclable Reusable Zip-Top Shopper is a stylish spin on the typical reusable bag and adds a fashionable flair to being environmentally responsible. Plus, a percentage of each bag sold will be donated to Zerofootprint, an organization dedicated to helping people manage and reduce their carbon footprint.

With any purchase, the prices are $1.99 (small), $2.99 (medium), 3.99 (large). Without purchase: $5.99 (small), 7.99 (medium), 9.99 (large). For more information, visit danier.com or zerofootprint.net.

For more great ideas about stylish green living, check out executive editor Laurie Grassi`s blog Natural Chic.

interior design show roundup: chroma lab

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The oft-achromatic Interior Design Show certainly benefitted from the vibrant burst of colour provided by Boston-based Chroma Lab, making their debut at the Studio North space. I was instantly drawn to their brilliant wall clocks (at top right of the image above): birch plywood faces, adorned with super-cool patterns painted in lively low-VOC Benjamin Moore Aura Collection hues. Chroma Lab founders, Alicia Cornwell and Tony Bevilacqua have an eye for graphic punch — not to mention an eye for fab vintage furnishings. The desk and telephone table were thrifty finds that the duo repaired, redesigned and repainted for a fresh lease on life. Great green design!

6.5 to 9.5″ Chroma Lab wall clocks

Price: about $75 US each 

Available at: Chroma Lab at Supermarket