The Interior Design Show, 2016 edition was this past weekend at the Metro Convention Centre. As usual, there were many exhibitors targeting small spaces. Some of our top picks are: Porter & Charles (via Euro-Line Appliances): Seriously, these kitchens are THE BEST! Considering more and more people are purchasing tiny, 400-500 square foot condos, yet […]
Interior design takes a certain level of; creativity, genius, business sense and an over all understanding of aesthetic to really get it right. It’s more than just, “bright colours” and some “furniture flow” when it comes to designing a space. Finding all of these traits in a designer, plus that feeling of confidence knowing you’re […]
The retail industry has seen many prominent brands promote “fair trade” goods. In recent years, popular clothing and accessory companies have begun marketing their own brands under a variation of the “fair trade” banner. These companies will claim that the items were manufactured in safe working conditions, and are subject to equitable profit sharing between […]
If you’re looking for something to spruce up your dining room, kitchen or even outdoor dinnerware or serveware, look no further than Hopson Grace. Founded by Andrea Hopson (ex-Tiffany’s exec) and Martha Grace McKimm, a former Toronto-area PR executive, this store has taken up shop at the old Patachou cafe. Colourful butter knives and preserve […]
January 22 was the VIP party for this year’s Interior Design Show. It was, as usual, an amazing event, where guests were able to see all of the booths before “public” viewing on Saturday, such as modern creations at Studio North, up close with Stone Forest’s tubs and sinks, and, of course, enjoy delicious food […]
IDS, also known as the Interior Design Show, is back for another year, opening to the public on Saturday, January 24 and Sunday, January 25 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. One of the many vendors at the event will be New Mexico-based Stone Forest, known for their artistic looking kitchen and bathroom sinks, bathtubs […]
I recently had the chance to visit a new furniture boutique, CBD Co., located on King and Jarvis in Toronto. While there are plenty of furniture stores along the King East and Jarvis area selling pieces for smaller spaces, many seem to cater to a funky, more “hipster” crowd. However, CBD is a bit more […]
The Interior Design Show (IDS) opens to the public Saturday morning and media were able to get a sneak preview on Thursday morning. Opening to the public this Saturday and Sunday, there is definitely a lot to check out. Some old favourites are back, including Miele, which is debuting their Generation 6000 appliances in their […]
One of HGTV (US) and HGTV Canada’s top shows, Income Property, recently returned to the airwaves for its seventh season, debuting on January 29 in the US and on January 31 in Canada. The new season has an expanded format, which includes house hunting with the show’s host, Scott McGillivray as well as the familiar […]
The Interior Design Show 2013 (IDS 2013) opens to the public tomorrow at the Metro Convention Centre , but yesterday they held their annual VIP party. Like 2012, the event featured a chair auction with proceeds going to the OneXOne children’s foundation. In 2012, the auction raised over $30,000 for the organization. This year, 19 […]
