Tag Archive | "Antiques"
Christie Antiques Show September 11
Thunderstorms are about the only thing that will keep me away from the fall 2010 Christie Antiques Show in Dundas, Ontario, Saturday, September 11. I've missed the last several Christie sales for a variety of reasons and even though I don't need a thing, I'm still looking forward to Canada's largest and arguably best vintage furniture fair. Christie was the source of many of Sarah Richardson's best finds on the most recent edition of HGTV's Sarah's House. See my earlier post for tips on how to make the most of this excellent day out.
Library: The Saint Laurent & Bergé Legacy
Sunday, July 25, 2010
I would NEVER pay $123.50 for a shelter book, which is why I'm only now getting to The Private World of Yves Saint Laurent & Pierre Bergé (Vendome Press). I have coveted this title since first seeing it late last year, but only recently did it find its way to my favorite book reseller, Toronto's BMV, where I scooped up a copy for $49. I have yet to find a discounted edition of the Christie's hardcover catalogue from "the sale of the century," The Yves Saint Laurent Pierre Bergé Collection, but a friend has kindly loaned me his copy so I could blog about it here.
Christie Antiques Show May 29
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Once again, I'm going to miss Canada's largest antique show and sale May 29 because unfortunately, I'm moving house three days later. Spending and acquiring are verboten at this point. But YOU should definitely not miss this vintage furniture free-for-all, a kind of carnival for decor junkies. And lest you think it's all dusty oak, walnut and mahogany, I assure you the diversity of goods is unparalleled. With 300 dealers spread over the 10-acre Christie Conservation Area in Dundas, Ontario, the treasure is nearly boundless.
Rosedale Decor Strip: New Kids on the Block
Saturday, March 20, 2010
As promised, here's a little survey of the newest entrants on Toronto's high-end decor strip along Yonge Street between Rosedale and Summerhill subway stations. This neck of the decorating woods is mostly out of my snack bracket and yet I find myself trolling this drag more than any other. The proximity of so many great shops is dizzying and I'm always inspired by how the goods are styled and staged in these posh, aspirational showrooms.
Auction(s): French Antiques v. Asian Accents
Friday, March 19, 2010
Two competing Toronto-area auctions on March 23 mean that decor junkies will have to pick their poison, either authentic French antiques or Asian decorative art. Downtown, A.H. Wilkens is holding the decorative arts sale, while the French pieces can be found at Mississauga's Oasis Convention Centre. Wilkens can be previewed Sunday and Monday but you can't peruse the French furniture until 4 pm on the day of the sale.
Saturday, August 28, 2010
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