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Our 10 favorite wedding gifts suited to any couple .

Wedding season has begun and so has the quest for the perfect gift. We often get perplexed customers asking for wedding gift suggestions and in response we have slowly amassed a list of our top 10 gift recommendations.

On this list you will find something to suit any couple: whether it is loved ones eloping, a die-hard romantic on his third wedding, or perhaps dear Aunt Joanna's best friend's cousin-three-time-removed; no matter your connection it will communicate your care and admiration. And really, isn't that the point? A gift is a gesture, a way to extend your best wishes to the love birds. Our best advice: don't overthink it!

Here are 10 timeless items from our shop that you can't go wrong with:

1. The Iittala Aarne Champagne Glasses

2. The Moon Vase by Menu

3. The L'Oiseau Bird by Vitra

4. The Pitch Birdhouse by Loll

5. The Colin Throw by Area

6. Alvar Aalto Vase by Iittala

7. AJ Cocktail Shaker by Stelton

8. Faro Tealight holders by Blomus

9. Bottle Grinders by Menu

10. Leff Amsterdam Tube Table Clock

This entry was posted in Uncategorized on July 17, 2019 by Jennie Sprigings.
Moving outside: Introducing 3 new outdoor furniture brands to our lineup

The transition has begun: from hot toddies to crisp Pinot Grigio, chunky knits to loose-fitting linens, après ski to summer reads, we emerge from our woolen cocoons eager for the laid back socializing and outdoor livin' that comes with summer. Although our seasonal migration from inside to out is much less impressive than that of a Monarch traveling 3000 miles for its' summer bliss, it can still feel like something of a regeneration from our tired winter pattern. With this revival you might find yourself ready for a little patio refresh for dining al fresco or lounging poolside and we can't help our excitement to introduce several new furniture lines to boost your outdoor living experience this season.

Cane-Line, a Danish design company best known for their hand-woven wicker furniture that they have been manufacturing for 30 years is built to sustain all types of weather. Low-maintenance, comfortable, weather-proof, and classy, Cane-Line is built for function and flexibility without compromising on its easy-going esthetic.

Shown here: Cane-Line Peacock Chair (Soft Rope) paired with the Endless Table (100 x 332cm)

Shown here: Cane-Line Conic Module Series with the Hyde Luxe Tilt Hanging Parasol

Showing: Cane-Line Diamond Lounge Chair paired with the Diamond 2-seater sofa

Bend Goods, now 9 years in, is making its mark in the industry with its punchy colors and unique shapes. We love their youthful and fearless approach, pulling inspiration from Palm Springs' mid-century design and infusing their own creativity and innovation to ensure

Showing: Bend Goods Bistro Table, Cono Side Table, and The Betty Stacking Chair

Showing: The Peacock Lounge Chair, Sweet Stool, Swivel Ethel Chair, and Plant Stand, all by Bend Goods.

Featuring: the Lucy Side Dining Chair by Bend Goods.

Dodeka, a Canadian outdoor furniture brand that offers <drum role please>...heated seats. Yes! This is more definitely a stroke of genius! This line is all about form and function while keeping the tush toasty -- perfect for extending your patio program into the cooler fall months.

All from Dodeka: The Lemma Loveseat, Chair, and Side Table

Showing: Dodeka's Premise Couch and Side Table

Showing: The Fugue Chair and Ottoman from Dodeka

This entry was posted in Uncategorized, Seating & Chairs, Design & Decorating, Garden & Outdoor, New Products and tagged modern outdoor furniture, Outdoor furniture, modern, mid-century design, Modern Planet, Dodeka, Bend Goods, Cane-Line, patio, new, heated seats, Canadian made, Contemporary furniture, Module, weather proof, rust resistant on June 5, 2019 by Jennie Sprigings.
Our Visit With Gregg Buchbinder From Emeco
We had a such an amazing evening here in our showroom with Emeco CEO Gregg Buchbinder. Gregg spoke quite passionately about what inspired him to take his company towards sustainability. It was great to hear about his younger days growing up in Huntingdon Beach California and surfing every day, to his current passion creating a product made entirely of recycled material, that is not destined for the landfill.

Gregg described how, unlike most contemporary design companies, their designs are materials driven. Emeco’s materials developers go to incredible lengths to create bespoke raw materials that are now used in some of their competitors products as well.

Some interesting facts about the materials that go into the 111 chair:
- Originally produced in partnership with Coca Cola as a way to upcycle used PET bottles.
- After years of experiments Emeco developed a 100% recycled plastic that is itself 100% recyclable. The 111 chair can be ground up and turned into a brand new chair. True cradle to cradle sustainability.
- The “Coca Cola” red 111 chair is made with a custom red dye that is highly UV resistant and specially formulated for Emeco to be non-toxic. A rarity for red dyes, most of which fade easily. If you want to know the dark side of red dyes, check out the Wikipedia page on Red 3 here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erythrosine
It was a pleasure to host such a visionary.
This entry was posted in Uncategorized on April 2, 2019 by admin.