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shopping event at west elm

Last night we hosted a shopping event at West Elm in Toronto’s Liberty Village and it was a huge success! So many fabulous people came out for an evening of shopping, music, cocktails and eats {you guys went nuts for the frites!}.

If you happened to see a tall blonde dressed all in black, sneakily snapping pictures of people when they weren’t looking, well, that was me. I’m so glad I got to meet and chat with some of you, and it was great to speak face-to-face with people that I chat to on Twitter and Facebook.

Below are a few of the snaps I took during the event — can’t wait for the next one!

west elm magazine shopping event at west elm

One of the bar areas at West Elm {thanks to all employees for their hard work!}

west elm christine shopping event at west elm

The dreamy bedroom space set up by design editor Christine Hanlon

west elm shoppers shopping event at west elm

Some of the lovely guests at the event

west elm snowglobe shopping event at west elm

Had to sneak this in -- I love this little buddy!

west elm margot shopping event at west elm

Senior design editor Margot Austin tidying up the living room space she created {she also gets my vote for best-dressed of the night!}

west elm overall shopping event at west elm

All the pretty party people

west elm tabletop shopping event at west elm

So beautiful -- a place setting on the wintry white tabletop that editor-in-chief Erin McLaughlin styled

west elm margot sam shopping event at west elm

Two of our faves -- Margot and Pure Design darling Samantha Pynn

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The line-up that wrapped around the store -- we love you dedicated shoppers for waiting in that crazy queue!

west elm editors shopping event at west elm

Fab five -- managing editor Tamara Robbins-Griffith, senior design editor Margot Austin, design editor Christine Hanlon, editor-in-chief Erin McLaughlin and contributing design editor Samantha Pynn

Thanks again to all who came out and to the fantastic staff at West Elm for all their hard work. Hope to see you again soon!

xo,
Lauren

style at home day on cityline – august 3

Join host Tracy Moore, IKEA’s Tamara Robbins-Griffith, Style at Home’s Kimberley Seldon and me on the Tuesday, August 3, “Style at Home Day” episode of CityLine!

cityline style at home day on cityline august 3

I’m elbows-deep in dye for this segment, presenting some easy, breezy dyeing techniques that bring fashion’s hottest summer look home!

Check out the dyed looks we love by clicking here!

Image courtesy CityLine

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seeing green at ikea

If the colour green was issued a report card, it would most certainly read, “plays well with others”.

When I was presenting a floral seminar recently, I suggested to the group that they start thinking of green as a neutral. Of course, there are different undertones to each green that make certain hues work better than others in a space, but the point I was making was that it’s much easier to “go green” (chromatically speaking) than you may have thought.

I was chatting with my good friend, IKEA Canada’s National PR specialist (and former Style At Home Associate Design Editor!) Tamara Robbins Griffith about this the other day, and found a fellow fan of this totally on-trend colourway.

tamara seeing green at ikea

“Green goes with every other hue,” Tamara says. “It integrates easily into existing decor, not just as accessories, but in larger furniture pieces as well.”

I asked Tamara to share her fave friendly greens currently in-store at IKEA, and she prepared this hot list for me, along with a few of her expert tips on how to make the most of these summery shades…

 

karlstad seeing green at ikea

Karlstad sofa, $500, Karlstad sofa cover in Korndal green, $299

 

 

 

pillows seeing green at ikea

“Pick cushions that have different patterns or colours on each side,” Tamara says. “It’s like having two pillows in one!”

Jorun cushion cover, $6

 

 

fabric seeing green at ikea

“Bird motifs are playing a major role in home decor right now,” Tamara raves. “Textiles with nature-inspired patterns are perfect design fodder for drapery panels, roman shades or bedding.”

Cecilia cotton textile, $3/metre

 

 

 

chair seeing green at ikea

Green is, of course, more than just a colour, Tamara says — it’s also a state of mind. “Stackable chairs save storage space as well as transportation emissions,” she points out. “This makes them a more environmentally-friendly choice.”

Urban chair in green, $50

All available at: IKEA, 866-866-4532