For many years, the PR team for Ikea has hosted design editors and writers on trips to Sweden, on the premise that they’d find the company’s story so compelling they’d …
Stockholm; well-designed in every sense
I only spent four chilly April days in Stockholm – and it was several years ago, during a press trip to the town where Ikea was founded. But that was enough to make me fall in love with it. Sweden’s capital, Stockholm is actually 14 islands joined by more than 50 bridges. It sits on the banks of the archipelago where Lake Mälaren meets the Baltic Sea. Here’s a night view of the Parliament Buildings. Click here for insight into Stockholm’s architecture, and here for 25 examples of outstanding Swedish architecture. Think you’d love it too?
Showing up for hand-made home goods
If I am perfectly honest, consumer home shows are not my thing. Admittedly, they have improved over the time I have been attending (about 30 years) — the bikini-ed young …
Bed in a box? I get it now.
I’m by no means an old fuddy-duddy (readers may feel differently — Ed.) But I’ll admit that I am flummoxed by some of the new retail trends. My reaction, for …
Summerhill strip welcomes new custom rug, glasssware, and decor store
The stretch of Yonge Street between Summerhill Avenue and Rosedale Road has been home to some of Toronto’s prettiest shops. Earlier this year, another handsome entrant opened on the strip. …
