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Teak-root Tables and Benches
When I was at Ethel last week, I commented on a pair of Teak-root coffee tables that new store owner Shauntelle LeBlanc didn't seem convinced she could sell. Priced at $895 each, the tables are throw-backs to the 1960s and '70s, very much in the spirit of designer George Nakashima. Well, Shauntelle, you might get lucky because these tables and benches are hot, hot, hot again. The latest (and last) issue of Metropolitan Home (December 2009) features two such tables and on last week's episode of HGTV's Top Ten I spotted another pair, both in ultra chic New York lofts.
Stylish TV Stands
Monday, November 23, 2009 by Chris
If I had a flat screen TV I would definitely mount it on an easel Ă la Vincente Wolf and Newell Turner. My easel would not be coming from an artist supply store, however. I've got my eye on two easels a heck of a lot more luxe than anything you'll find at Curry's or Gwartzman's. My first choice,below left, is at Toronto's Decorum Decorative Finds ($425) . It's so sleek and chic it would be almost criminal to cover it up. My second fave, below right, at Toronto's Machine Age Modern($495) is in chrome with brass details; a little more traditional in terms of styling but still miles better than the chunky wood pieces in the top pic.
2009 Cabbagetown Tour of Homes
Saturday, September 19, 2009 by Chris
Among the seven residences featured on this year's Cabbagetown Tour of Homes are a pair of former semi-detached houses now conjoined as 357 Wellesley Street East (above right), and 369 Wellesley Street East, above left, a Victorian-era corner store now graciously converted into a bright, family home. It rained for last year's tour making for a sloppy and humid trek through the cobbled streets but Sunday's weather forecast promises a much finer afternoon.
Carlu: Toronto’s Moderne Masterpiece
Thursday, September 17, 2009 by Chris
I wasn't planning to have a post for you today but then I spent yesterday afternoon at a conference hosted at glam event space, Carlu. Luckily for me, I took what I thought was a short-cut out of the men's room and ended up in the sublime Round Room, above. The space was not being used as part of the function I was attending so it was utterly empty, which added to the trapped-in-time feeling of the space.
What A Difference A Pull Makes
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 by Chris
I was content with my bedside tables although I never loved the ho-hum Chinese-style pulls. Then, this past weekend, I found a pair of awesome vintage pulls at The Salvage Shop ($15 each); they're more Indian in spirit, which will bother purists but suits me just fine. The fact that they're brass and add a bit of bling to an otherwise sober piece is even better.
Thursday, November 26, 2009 by Chris
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