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MY FAVOURITE DECOR SHOPS IN OTTAWA
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kitchen remodel in my last house
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my twin sister's mostly kid's rooms decor blog
Recently I blogged some work by NY based architecture and design firm Incorporated (here, here and here) and because I am now a huge fan, I thought I'd feature another of their projects. This one is a fantastic light-filled apartment whose owners clearly enjoy quirky furnishings. I'm really now sure about that Franz West dining set but I have loved that WrongWoods credenza since it first came on the design scene.
From my insider at Freedom a little preview of what's in store from Tuesday 7th August. Summer brights, a range with a coastal vibe and the new Woodlands story. Can't wait to see more.
I showed you the Four Hands showroom earlier, but there were so many other showrooms that caught my eye as well. While partaking in the Traditional Home treasure hunt, I managed to snap some photos of pieces that pretty much distracted me from the tasks at hand.
Another of my favourite showrooms was Lulu & Co. I love French furnishings - the rustic vibe, classic and understated. These guys do it VERY well.
Palecek was also in my top 3 showrooms. Every single piece was absolutely gorgeous and made of the most incredible materials. Unfortunately I didn't end up snapping many photos there.
Loved the pieces by Fred. Wood and steel case goods with a mid-century modern vibe.
Happy Friday everyone! I am back from Vegas, having attending the Vegas Market for the first time and holy smokes did I see some fantastic stuff! I had a great time so a huge thanks to Traditional Home magazine for sending me. I also got a rare opportunity to meet a bunch of fellow bloggers including Jill, Cassandra, Victoria, Naomi and Kelly. To let you in on what I was up to this week in Vegas, I thought I'd start by showing you a peek at the lovely hotel we stayed in, and my favourite showroom at Market.
We were booked at the Aria hotel, which is relatively new on the strip. I brought my mom with me (she needed a holiday desperately) and we both really enjoyed the room - the beds were heavenly, and it was very tough call to climb out of bed each morning. Lots of great restaurants (Julian Serrano's tapas restaurant was YUMMY) and shopping too.
P.S. I have to mention this because I am so shocked. My mom flew home to Ottawa from Vegas with Delta airlines (I flew with AA). She missed her connecting flight in Detroit because the Vegas fight was delayed by about 2 hours. With more cancellations and a whole bunch of dumb excuses later, she finally got home - nearly 24 hours later. So just a tip for anyone traveling around the States - DO NOT fly Delta. And their heartless staff didn't give a shit that almost 500 people ended up stranded - not for weather reasons but because of pilots not showing up and other ridiculous reasons).
On Tuesday after all of us bloggers had finished a tour and "treasure hunt" at the Market, we were invited for cocktails at the Four Hands showroom. This showroom became by far my favourite of the entire event. Their aesthetic is so up my alley - lots of pieces created from reclaimed wood and furniture made from metal creating a very industrial look. YESSSS!!!!! I had my margarita in one hand and my camera in the other, and did a quick tour around. Fabulousness at every turn. (I must add that there were such beautiful groupings of wild flowers everywhere that just made the displays perfect - one photo below shows flowers tucked into rolled magazine pages. Cute!)
I have this recurring daydream. I'm checking out my favourite interiors store. It's end of day and I'm locked in accidentally. No panic. In fact I'm really rather pleased. I get to pretend this is my home. Variation number two is where I hide in the bathroom to be deliberately locked in each night and it really is my home. And now that I know what Sydney store PAD looks like I'm going to be working it into my fantasy. Passionate About Design, PAD, is based in Waterloo and the team comprises Olga Lewis and Kellie Murray and business partner Chris Yang. Think Hollywood Regency meets vintage, Palm Springs, statement pieces, exotic Asian, luxurious fabrics and layer upon layer of loveliness. It's an aesthetic built on passion. From interior decorating to styling to renovations, from classes to one off pieces to pulling together a room and giving you heaps of advice. As for me, it's my new home. In my dreams :)
(Keep up date to date with what's new via their Instagram)
Wed, 8 Aug 2012