Design destination Casalife features contemporary and multi-functional furniture and accessories – perfect for the urban dweller who is battling the narrow world of Victorian houses or the newfangled layouts of condos. Looking for inspiration from fellow creative types, owner Rob Whitfield approached eleven locals – interior designers, a club king, a chef, architecture firm, fashion [...]
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Mi casa, Su casa
Posted in Design, tagged Casalife, contemporary, Design, furniture, modern, Toronto on June 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Modern design with a dash of the old
Posted in Design, tagged art, Design, found objects, furniture, Koma Design Collective, lighting, recycled, retail, vintage on April 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
It’s worth a trip to Parkdale to check out Koma Design Collective, a unique combination of art gallery and furniture showroom. I love seeing the result of creative minds at work – like a bit of humour with these leather mushroom ottomans from Shroom:
There’s lots to see to definitely take time and look around: [...]
Rite of Spring
Posted in Design, tagged art, artisans, Design, home decor, Interior design, One of a Kind Show, textiles, Toronto on April 2, 2009 | 1 Comment »
No matter how long winter, spring is sure to follow….
The annual One of a Kind Spring Show—on now until Sunday (April 5) at Toronto’s Direct Energy Centre—is a ritual for thousands. Every time I attend I realize how many people make it a group outing; Moms who love the complimentary daycare and happy shoppers celebrating [...]
Use Less Sugar
Posted in Sign o' the times, tagged cooking, Design, vintage on March 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
A funny sign for the kitchen – for sale at Karenfoundit www.karenfoundit.com
photo: February 2009 by WH
In Pulse: Best Neighbourhood Shops
Posted in Style, Travel, tagged Design, shopping, Toronto on December 21, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Here are three shops in Toronto that are distinct, cool and can make finding a gift easy:
Green Shag
670 Queen St. W, Queen Street, 416-360-7424
greenshag.com
The Draw: This men’s store has the wardrobe for the trendy 20- to 30-something man who’s climbing the cooler corporate ladder.
The Scene: New to the Queen Street strip, this bespoke men’s clothier [...]
The eyes have it
Posted in Sign o' the times, tagged Design, UAE on December 11, 2008 | 1 Comment »
There are many striking things to be seen while in the UAE, but this was a surprise – a mosaic tile mural discovered within the woman’s bathroom at a resto-lounge in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
photo: woman’s washroom mosaic mural, Pearls & Caviar at the Shangri-La Hotel, Abu Dhabi, UAE November 2008 by WH
Modern dish
Posted in Design, tagged Design, tableware on August 5, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
No girl should wait until she’s married to have lovely china tableware, especially when J. Chew Porcelain tableware is now available.
Designer Jaimie Chew, influenced by her Malaysian homeland, time spent in China and France and her current NYC residence, has designed memorable graphic patterns and placed them in glorious shades of red, green, blue, brown, [...]
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