Today's Treasures

Happy Wednesday! Halfway through the week, and im fully charged in the inspiration and motivation department. Yesterday was a day of browsing around in a few of my favourite shops on Granville, as I convinced myself I was 'running errands' (hey- someone's gotta do it).
I've got a few finds to share and spread the mid-week love.

I discovered these Pantone mugs at Moulé, and naturally, I wanted them all.

Also on my Wednesday wish list (because who doesn't have a new wish list everyday)

'Be done with all the rest' print (Chapters)

This book and journal from Chapters

Floating Shelves (EQ3)

Cork Coasters (EQ3)

Roscoe Rug (EQ3)

BLOOMINGVILLE 2014 NEW WINTER AUTUMN 2014 CATALOGUE

Dear Bloomingville,
please I beg of you - come to North America.
Love from,
Your not-so-secret admirer.

Since Bloomingville released their new 2014 winter autumn collection, i've been reconsidering my entire autumn wishlist - bloomingville, bloomingville, bloomingville. If you've never heard of them before, prepare for a real game changer. They never cease to amaze me.

I wanted to share these beautifully styled and composed photos of the collection. I admire every single piece in this collection, it's safe to say that I would buy everything pictured in this catalogue if I could! At the least I will be getting my hands on a few of their new vases (and lamps..and shelves..). The geometric shapes and mix of materials are irresistible and plus, get a load of this cool and comfy color palette.

Please, do yourself a solid and check it out for yourself.

CHAIR AND CHEETOH

  

A little throwback to last summer when I was refinishing pieces like a mad woman.  I took this simple black wooden chair and painted and distressed it et voila. My cat insisted on being part of this photoshoot - a handsome fella he is that one. Looking at these photos sure makes me miss being back home in the Okanagan with the endless orchards and unlimited project space. My creative impulses sure have taken a hit since living in the city where square footage has equal value to gold. Let me tell you - furniture design and 500sq. apartment don't mix. Fortunately, I have just moved into a new place that's a little more forgiving -- although nothing will compare to my parent's backyard and spare bedroom (aka my studio) back home. 

BETWEEN GAPS

Inspired by traditional and simple craft techniques, Finnish -born designer Sami Kallio's collection 'Between Gaps' interplays balance within distances and dimensions. This collection has rightfully been recognized with a 2014 Muuz International award - an annual collaboration between the French online magazine Muuz and a consortium of French architects and designers whom recognize and honor innovation in the French Market. The negative space compliments and creates the entirety of the form, where the contrast in materials meet to communicate the character and function of the chair. The traditional craft of the solid wood combined with the cutting-edge technology of form-pressed veneer were used to achieve its light, sculptural form. 

"Sami Kallio's design is distinctive for the large cut-out patter on the chairs back rest, an interplay of shapes defined as much for what's missing as what remains."

-2modernblog

Image Sources: &tradition, Sami Kallio

ANOTHER MANS TREASURE

A quick project I did in my first year at Emily Carr. My purpose was to create a solution for small space living - combining storage and seating together, and using recycled materials.

The wood is from a cedar palette that I managed to scavenge, the hardware is from old furniture, and the cushion is upcycled from an old couch. 

    

 Cardboard model vs. Final product