Love the look of this vanity. Found here.
December 02, 2011
July 30, 2011
The hotel 'Maison Champs-Elysées' by Maison Martin Margiela
In love with the look of this hotel... it has 57 rooms and suites located on the quiet rue Jean Goujon, in the heart of Paris.
July 27, 2011
A visit to Mjölk
Yesterday, after wrapping a TV shoot in the Junction, I luckily came across Mjölk – a store I've been keen to see since it opened. I arrived just as it closed for the day but the manager Lauren was kind enough to let me sneak in and take a quick look around and snag a great bag by Naoto Fuksawa.
With a laser precision curation style, Mjölk carries lovely furniture and craft products from Scandinavia and Japan. In their own words, owners, John Baker & Julie Daoust talk about their vision for the store:
"We specialize in Scandinavia because the north enthralls us. Soft, quiet snowy forests and streets in the winter. Glittery, blinding sunlight on colourful buildings during the summer. Fika (coffee break) at the Konditori, with a kaffe and Napoleon pastry in hand. Trolling the Helsinki open-air markets for treasures. Aalto building tours. S.O.S. (Smör Ost och Sill = butter, cheese and herring). Swedish style. Grass roofs. Hot dog streetside snacks. And of course, the Arctic. These are a few of our favourite things."
April 03, 2011
January 23, 2011
Commute Home
Some of my favourite pieces at home are from Commute and so I must confess that I'm a little sad that they've moved away from my hood in Queen West – they are now at a bigger space at Bathurst & Dupont. They've also updated their website to showcase some really beautiful custom installation work – have a look.
September 08, 2010
Jamie Isenstein's Armchair
Read the New York Magazine article about her here.
July 01, 2010
Bookshelf Porn
The secret bookshelf and the swivel bookcase wall are amazing aren't they? I'm addicted to Bookshelf Porn. Another great find via SM.
December 06, 2009
Feeling a Whole Lotta Love for Love of Mine Boutique
My friend Adam and his lovely wife Anna recently opened a new home and fashion accessories store called Love of Mine Boutique and Friday night was their official opening party. Located on Queen west, nestled between the likes of Magic Pony and Buckler, the store is a wonderful addition to the neighborhood and really raises the area's level of sophistication. Carrying lines like Jonathan Adler, John Derian, Rebecca Minkoff, Canopy New York, Green Beads, Swallow, Heather Benjamin, Noir, Alexis Bittar, Pade Vavra, St. Kilda, Mercedes Salazar, amongst others – the store has something beautiful for every discerning eye.
I left at the end of the party with a soft wool throw for the chesterfield!
October 17, 2009
Edra fuzzy couch
As though someone put all your teddy bears in a blender and then baked them in to a loaf! Found here.
October 13, 2009
Loving Gilles Nouailhac armchairs, bergères & sofas
Some girls only want diamonds for Christmas, I, on the other hand, would be equally as happy if I received a beautiful chair! I am obsessed with colourful chairs – (like many things I obsess over on this site) and these designed by Giles Nouailhac from Paris are no exception. The shapes and fabric combinations are edible.
October 05, 2009
Restoration Hardware "Secretary Trunk"
I must admit that I find this remarkably clever, well made and reasonably priced considering it's from Restoration Hardware. It would certainly serve as a very charming solution for a small apartment. The "Mayfair" series of trunks that the chain has produced together with antiques dealer and furniture maker Timothy Oulton of London are quite elegant and collectible. via Boing Boing
Rabih Hage's "Roughed Up" Collection
This one-of-a-kind collection is quite eye-catching and would look great in a dark club or restaurant. I especially love the juxtaposition of the modern neon with the decaying style of chair. From Rabih Hage.
September 28, 2009
August 26, 2009
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