The Skinny
Her Pick: Exclusive Vancouver Pillow
January 2nd, 2012
We also had this canvas pillow, emblazoned with the longitude and latitude of the city we love, custom-made for the store. It’s the perfect gift for a proud Vancouverite or someone living abroad who’s homesick for their hometown.”
$135 (25w x 15h)
Her Pick: Desk and Dresser Duo
January 2nd, 2012
“This sleek, lacquered three-drawer dresser with desk speaks to my love of form and function. The desk piece just rests atop the dresser, so it can be placed in any configuration—pull it out when you need to use it and push it back in when you don’t.”
In white or charcoal grey. Available now for pre-order, arrives February 2012.
$1,215 (47w x 28h x 18d, desk +49w x +2h
Meet the Minister of Interior
September 29th, 2011Dear Members of Parliament,
IDSwest is back in session for another year beginning tomorrow and running until Sunday, October 2, 2011 at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Of course, Parliament will once again be presiding over a booth of beautiful things, plus doing a little draw to give away a piece of artwork. But before you head over, be sure to swing by the store to receive $2 off your admission.
Now, let’s get to know another member, shall we? Constituents of cool, meet the Minister of Interior.
Craig Parkes, Minister of Interior
September 29th, 2011
Roots: North Van-born, East Van-based.
Responsibilities: Owner, buyer, merchandiser, muscle.
Relevant experience: 11 years retail, 8 years home furnishings, lifelong decorator of friends’ and family’s homes (unofficially).
Design aesthetic: Eclectic blend of old and new, with a soft spot for anything mid-century.
Accent du jour: All about dark blue.
Decorating tip: Don’t be afraid to incorporate more than one accent colour (his own stylish pad was featured in House & Home, so trust).
Local haunts: Marcello Pizzeria for the best Italian.
His Pick: Marcel Sofa
September 29th, 2011
“I also call it the Mad Men sofa, because of its cool mid-century styling. One of our featured furnishings at IDSwest this weekend, it comes in lots of fabric choices. I have it grey and I love how it looks alongside my more modern pieces. It also pairs well with wood tones.” Starts at $1800.
His Pick: Rugs For No Riches
September 29th, 2011
“We’ve just launched rugs this fall. They’re all 5‘ x 8‘ and all the same great price. I’m partial to the graphically bold Rome Navy [far right] and the marbled Rufus [second in from the right], which we named after my Blue Merle Australian Shepherd, but they’re all gorgeous and we’ll keep getting more. Some can be used both indoors and outdoors. Like many of our products, there are custom options too.” 5'x7'$495
His Pick: High Gloss Art
September 29th, 2011
“Our superb selection of art now comes with the option of a ‘glass coat’ finish. This modern Eiffel Tower print is a fantastic starter piece, because who doesn’t love the Eiffel Tower. In fact, I got engaged there. Well, at the other one, the one in Las Vegas, but let’s pretend it was Paris.” Starts at $365
Meet the Minister of Environment
June 27th, 2011Dear Members of Parliament,
You know what’s in your cabinets, but do you know who’s in your Cabinet?
Get to know our Ministers of Parliament a little better in the next few newsletters. They’ll share a bit about themselves and give up government secrets on what goods they’d like to see in their home riding this summer.
First up, our Minister of Environment
Colette Soros, Minister of the Environment
June 27th, 2011.
Roots: Born in Vancouver, resides in East Van.
Responsibilities: Owner, buyer, seller (3-in-1).
Relevant experience:15 years home furnishing experience, including decorating her own to withstand three children all under the age of 7, a cat and a dog.
Design aesthetic: Clean, modern, uncluttered.
Accent du jour: Anything yellow.
Decorating tip: Make your stuff work with your lifestyle.
Her Pick: George Sofa
June 27th, 2011
“There’s the option to make this sofa a double sleeper, so it’s perfect for small condos that get the occasional overnight guest. It also comes in hundreds of other fabrics and the cushion covers zip off for easy laundering. I have this fabric on a similar sectional at home and it’s pretty much spill proof.”
Starts at $1,400