Thought I would share some retail inspiration, links and where I will be this week.
1) Cobi Ladner, former editor of Canadian House and Home, is introducing a new line of upholstered furniture, accessories, indoor/outdoor upholstery fabric, drapery and cushions. Look for these products in select stores in March. You can get the details here. Congrats Cobi on your latest venture – judging from the images, I’m sure it will be a success!
2) The West Elm Spring 11 collection is in stores now. I’m loving the Scroll headboard which only comes in the fabric shown below in Canada (boo). If you live in the US, there are more fabric options available including a beautiful linen/cotton paisley in iron/flax.
They have also introduced new bedding including these beautiful hand-blocked quilts and shams (below.)
Or maybe the Ellipse Metal Canopy bed is more your style. This reminds me of Suzanne Dimma’s bed.
3) I was so happy to discover that Michael Penney, Style Editor at House and Home is writing a decorating blog here. If you haven’t read his blog yet, hurry over and see what you missed – it won’t disappoint. I will be posting a Q & A with him on Tuesday – so stay tuned!
4) IDS week in Toronto is finally here! It is the place to go to see what’s new and notable in the world of design. I was invited, with a handful of design bloggers, to attend a preview of the show on Wednesday morning (Jan 26)– so stay tuned for some inspiration and photos of some design celebs!
I’m looking forward to the Sibling Revelry spaces where four design teams, made up of siblings, create four unique spaces. Sarah Richardson and her brother Theo talk about their space and the experience here.
IDS kicks off with the Gala on Thursday night (Jan 27), Trade Day is on Friday (Jan 28) and it is open to the public on Saturday and Sunday ( Jan 29 and 30.) I’m looking forward to the pre-Gala dinner with about 40 other design bloggers and magazine peeps as well as the Gala where I will hopefully get to see one of my design faves – Darryl Carter.
The Interior Design Show is a must see for anyone in the design field or anyone interested in design (which means you!) You can read last year’s IDS post here.
5) Oh, and don’t forget to enter the Homesav giveaway here. Upcoming items from18 karat, Calvin Klein, Danica, Bernards, Douverts and French bull, to name a few.
Sorry, for such a long post – guess I could have written three posts out of this. See you back here Tuesday with my interview with Michael Penney.
Sarah Gunn
January 24, 2011I love that metal canopy bed from West Elm! Looking forward to seeing you this week…should be fun!
*sarah berry design*
January 24, 2011Another reason for me to come to Canada! The IDS! It should surely be on my trade shows roster..! Also, I’m really wanting to see Sarah Richardson’s shows and get one of those West Elm beds…
SO excited to read the Michael Penney interview!
Wendy
January 24, 2011loving the west elm spring collection – maybe we’ll run into each other thursday night at the IDS gala –
Kelly @ JAX does design
January 24, 2011Love the bright colours in Cobi’s furniture line 🙂 And the Ellipse Canopy Bed is awesome!
Just three more days till IDS! Lucky you that you get to go to the preview on Wednesday 🙂 See you at dinner on Thursday!
christine, just bella
January 28, 2011I’m not sure when you updated (I usually read in google reader) but I had to say love your new blog design! Looks fantastic.