Happy Halloween!

Halloween is my all time favorite time of year! I love getting dressed up and really going above and beyond with my costume! This year, I attended the Monster Ball which was a charity event for Prospect. Myself and the Alykhan Velji Design team attended the event! I thought to share in some of what inspired me for my costume and some fun photos from the night.

Enjoy and Happy Halloween!!!!

Radical Rings

I was recently introduced to the amazing designs by Dina Gonzales Mascaro. I am accessory fanatic and have a passion for anything that is organic and textural. Dina's pieces (especially her rings) have an amazing rawness that I fell in love with. I have come across a lot of jewelry in my day and this has to be one of my all time faves!

Dina was born in Argentina and now lives and works in Canada. She has her masters in sculpture and has  had solo and group exhibitions in Vancouver, Banff, and Argentina. Doing everything from sculpture, painting, and jewelry design, Dina is most definitely making her mark.

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Dina Gonzalez Mascaro 

Divine Dishware

I was introduced to this work at IDSWest a few weeks back. These lovely hand made dishes really caught my eye as I have never seen anything like this before.

The Geodesic collection is gorgeous with its organic and textural look. I also love how the bowl doesn't sit up right but more at an angle, perfect to house delicious dips!

The Ladany collection is just as amazing with it's stackable quality and traditional pattern. The vessels have an almost Moroccan sensibility and would make perfect soup bowls or dishes to house smaller nibbles.

I am always on the look for new and innovative designs and this by far has been a stand out. LOVE!

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Sarah Peloquin 

IZM Furniture

I was fortunate enough to attend IDSWest this past weekend with a few fabulous designers from across Canada. We went as part of  The Kitchen Design Council created by Blanco Canada. An amazing company that concentrates on kitchen sinks and faucets. They have recently launched their ReThink The Sink blog which I am happy to say that I will be a contributor for. 

One of my favorite booths at the show would have to be IZM. They are a duo of designers Jared Mack and Shane Pawluk based out of Edmonton, AB. I have met these 2 before as they were recipients of the Western Living Designer of the Year awards last year. I love their philosophy when it comes to making their furniture: Build functional, durable and beautiful furniture. 

Their designs are out of this world and I am happy to say that I have sourced a lot of their pieces for clients and will continue to do so. Their new line consists of these fitfat tables in white oak! LOVE everything about them... their shape, versatility and style. 

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IZM