Friday’s Local Love: Quince Fine Florals
Friday Finds: Local Love to Quince Fine Florals on 4870 Mackenzie Street, in the Mackenzie Heights area of Vancouver. Today we honour the arrival of Easter and Spring!Our proprietor is Floral Designer, Jessica Blossom Clark, who started working in the flower industry after school as a young teenager under the tutelage of Thomas Hobbs at his iconic store in the Kerrisdale Village, Vancouver.Quince offers a refined collection of décor items and gifts, including French tea towels, French Soaps, Gourmet Teas,...
Friday Finds: 2015 Design Trends, What’s New In Tile?
Want to know about new 2015 Design Trends from the experts? We are thrilled to bring you all of the latest trends in tiles, stone and mosaic arts. Designers Collective received a special invitation to Goodge Place at 1523 W 8th Ave, Vancouver, for an insider look the new trends from Emily McLean of World Mosaic Tile, and Goodge Place. In this video, Emily McLean shares 'tile talk' with our own Brooke Hatfield.[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5LqlKQQ70A[/embed]Look for more insider tips from the experts coming...
Friday Finds: Heather Ross {Natural Eclectic} Boutique
Today's Friday Finds is going to be an exploration of the beautiful items in Heather Ross' {Natural Eclectic} boutique store at 2170 Fir Street here in Vancouver. There is so much to see, that I would plan to spend at least 30 minutes in the store to ensure you get a good look at all the goodies. The store is beautifully styled, with a mixture of European and vintage items. Heather Ross is an artist, photographer & designer. Her aesthetic sensibility is...
Friday Finds: Goodge Place, South Granville
Today, Brooke and I interviewed Emily McLean of Goodge Place to learn about the specialty tiles they are carrying. Goodge Place is an extension of World Mosaic Tile, which is located around the corner in the South Granville area. In addition to the specialty tiles, Goodge Place has an amazing collection of objects d' art collected both locally and internationally. Not only is the shop full of eye candy, but you can have a cup of coffee and a snack while...
Los Angeles Design Tour May 28-31, 2015
Just a reminder for those thinking about joining Designers Collective on the Los Angeles Design Tour, May 28-31, 2015 - the March 15, 2015 deadline to sign up is approaching.The Home Tours have just been announced! Our Los Angeles Architectural Homes Tour on Saturday May 30 will be of Beach Houses in the South Bay, including Malibu! Get excited!!!Architect Bruce Bolander built this house on the beach in Malibu, a star of the 2013 tours. Attendees of the South Bay tour...
Friday Finds: First Nations’ Fashion + Style
I had a wonderful experience last night attending the Honouring Our Sisters Fashion Show at the Musqueam Cultural Centre on the Musqueam First Nations Reserve. I was invited by my friend Rosalin Miles who put together the BC Aboriginal Women in Business conference, and was a sponsor of the fashion show, along with All My Relations Entertainment.It was my husband's birthday so I almost didn't make it. But he is a really good sport so the two of us went to...
Valentine’s Day Morning
Start off your Valentine's Day with something special. Keep your day fun, stress free, and let your loved ones know you are thinking of them. Designers Collective shows you how to have big impact on a small budget with our DIY video. Happy Valentine's Day everyone! Share the love! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmFcbkpobR8&feature=youtu.be...
Valentine’s Day For All the Single Ladies
Valentine's Day, the day we set aside to celebrate and revel in love, can be very stressful for many. What if you are looking at a Valentine's Day with no date?Don't despair, and don't even think that being single should stop you. Take a page from these 20-somethings who made their Valentine's evening, without dates, memorable. But this is only one new variation on an old tradition. So Why not invent one of your own?Get your best gals pals together, get your pink and...
Valentine’s Day Cocktails from Lindt Chocolates
Brooke and I went to an amazing party when we were in Salt Lake City. The party was hosted by Lindt Chocolates, so the signature cocktails were made with chocolate. I didn't know what to expect as I am not a fan of sweet drinks, but the cocktails were amazing. For your pleasure, here are a couple of cocktail recipes from the Lindt website for you to try with your special valentine. LINDT PINEAPPLE COCONUT COCKTAILA chocolate inspired version of a Piña...
Friday Finds: Valentine’s Day Fun
Here are a few Friday Finds that I think would make great gifts for your Valentine on Valentine's Day.1. This blingy, pretty necklace is from The Barefoot Contessa on Main Street, for a very affordable $36.00. 2. These unique and very cool skull tea towels are by Rory Dobner, out of London, UK, and are available from Goodge Place on West 8th Avenue. 3. These unique coasters, are a celebration of our design-centric cities in the United States and Canada. Set one,...