Thursday, February 3, 2011

IDS 2011 - Opening Night Gala...

Once again IDS is upon us and I was fortunate enough to attend the opening night Cocktail Party Gala. This is quite the evening and the food and beverages were plentiful. The nice thing about attending this party, is that you can view all of the booths without having to stand in line. I attended with a couple of colleagues and we had a really great time. We met some of the more famous designers and had a chance to chat. Here are some of the photos I took.....

First Stop -  Audrey and I toasting the new CDECA Show Booth
 Yours truly with Steven and Chris
 Audrey with Steven and Chris
 Throngs of people lined up to enter the Gala....
 Alfred Sung with his new outdoor furniture display - he was kind enough to let me sit for a while and have a little rest.  Thanks Alfred
 Bloomsbury Fine Cabinetry - I love this kitchen
 Love this light - Wow
 Jane Lockhart has joined up with Gresham House to create a new line of custom furniture
 Great Displays

 Tile with actual shells inbedded - very interesting
 Great glass tiles

Suzanne Dimma at the Canadian House & Home Booth took a few minutes to chat

Whilttingtons Custom Furniture in Mississauga

If you are looking for handcrafted, "green" furniture, then a trip to Whittingtons is in order.  I attended a showroom event a couple of weeks ago in their new showroom and found many wonderful pieces.  The staff are so helpful and knowledgeable and will work with you to create a one of a kind piece.  You can mix and match seats, backs and just about anything you can think of.  Unfortunately I forgot my camera that evening and have no photos, however I will be returning  to see Gil and staff very soon and will update this page with photos.

Touch De L'Afrique Boutique in Oakville, Part 2

Last fall I blogged about the opening of this very unique showroom located on Lakeshore Road East in Oakville http://www.touchdelafrique.com/ , which specializes in rare finds that they import from South Africa. Once again they welcomed designers and decorators from CDECA, GTA West Chapter to their lovely "cafe" on the second floor of the showroom, so we could have our chapter meeting and they graciously offered some of their wonderful refreshments and generously had 3 door prizes.

This is a must see showroom especially when looking for unique and rare decor and gift ware.  If you missed my first entry last fall, please go back to see the photos - it is worth the time.  Here are more photos showing the cate and showroom.

Thank you Petrus and staff for your generosity.


The upstairs Cafe