With a little paint and some new upholstery this chair will
make a great addition to the Esquimalt Living Room project. We found it (them actually, we did a set of two) at The
Consignment Canada in North Vancouver and gave it a new life as a one-of-a-kind,
custom feature chair. We kept with the grey and cream colour scheme with the
Ikat wool for the front and cushion but decided to do a different fabric; a
solid grey wool for the back. I love the way they turned out!
I just loved this Picture taken at the Jardin des Tuileries
in Paris. They are both so fabulously dressed and are obviously having a bonne conversation. And where can I find
those cobalt blue, velvet shoes?
Designed by Victor Aleman, this leather cushioned and walnut
framed ‘ribbon’ is a cool and visually pleasing answer to lounge seating. This would
be amazing in a shopping center or a cocktail bar. I like it!
This seemed appropriate for the season and should help get
you into the Halloween spirit. An innovative theatre initiative in New York City
is creeping the pants off of me. Felix Barrett from the theatre group Punchdrunk
has converted three old warehouses into the setting of the play ‘Sleep no More.’ The guests are invited
to tour the interiors of these creepy old spaces and interact and observe the
actors within the rooms. I must say, the warehouses have been impeccably re-designed
to look like a Hotel (Mckittrick Hotel). It is layers and layers of convincing
and creepy props, mostly vintage and second hand items that make this a
multisensory experience for the audience. There is a real beauty to these sets.
What are your thoughts? Would you go check this interactive play out?
Backpacks are practical. They are not always the cutest
option as a carry-all accessory.
Thanks to Chanel (and the awesome blogger from the Glamourai) I have found one
that is cute enough to tote around the city streets and not just to-and-from
the gym.
This apartment was designed by Dufner Heighes and it is definitely
not ‘cookie cutter’. Bold stripes, loud art and quirky furnishings fill the
space. The striped wallpaper in the bar area is what drew me to this feature. I
would love to have something so dramatic in my own home. This orange, red, yellow
colour scheme is really growing on me. They are not colours I am generally attracted
to, but they seem to go really well with fall weather and the gorgeous pallet
that is going on outside!
Shamir Shah Design gets its start. A couple gave Shah a shot
to design their Soho loft. It was his ‘first real project’ and boy, did he ever
prove that he could get the job done. The space is modern and thoughtfully
designed. It is character-rich and personal. What an amazing and juicy first
project!
I surprised Anders with a long weekend in Portland, Oregon.
We stayed in a very cool little boutique hotel; Hotel Modera. It had a laid
back vibe with modern finishes, unique local art and tasteful interior design.
My favourite part was the courtyard that we looked out on from our guest suite.
It was an outdoor space located adjacent to Nel Centro (the restaurant at the
hotel) and featured lounge seating, fire pits and a huge ‘living wall’. Live
Jazz plays on Friday and Saturday nights.
We spent the weekend eating our way through Portland. We
enjoyed Latin cuisine at Oba, Italian/French at Nel Centro, Thai and Vietnamese at Pok
Pok, and an amazing steak dinner at the Urban Farmer at The Nines Hotel. We
also enjoyed a few delicacies from the Urban Food Carts that are so popular
there. So needless to say, we will be hitting the gym a little harder this
week. We did manage to do a lot of walking though (between restaurants) and made it
out to the very beautiful Washington Park.
I haven’t even been to check it out but I heard it is pretty
amazing (and dangerous for your wallet). The Bay has really stepped up their
game in the last few years and is finally offering some high-end brands and
designers including a lot of exclusive Canadian designers. Yeay! Holt Renfrew
has definitely done it right with its amazing location in Vancouver’s Pacific
Center but it looks like The Bay may be pushing into the next level and adding
some competition in the Canadian Fashion Market. Oh and also, I noticed Top
Shop (from London) had a department at The Bay as well! (...for those of us on
a more frugal budget)
A few designers to look out for there...
·John Gallian
·Moschino
·Akris
·Sonia Rykiel
·Josh Goot
·Christopher
Kane
·Boss
·Be&D
·Ralph Lauren
Black Label
·Proenza
Schouler
·Elie Tahari
·Brian Atwood
·Jason Wu
Photos from:Shopsterium blog, The Georgia Straight Blog
Wood: Such an amazing material with so much character and
movement. It’s a pleasure to see installed but sometimes a nightmare to work
with. Wood has a mind of its own and that is what makes it so special. It breathes,
warps, expands and contracts. It requires maintenance to preserve its lustre and
weathers to a beautiful patina. Wood has become a luxury amongst all the other
alternative building materials and can be utilised as a feature or a
backdrop. Above are some very innovative applications of wood in design from ‘The
cool Hunter’ website. Enjoy!
