Saturday, August 20, 2011

Annual gift fair previews decor trends


By Kim Cook


Contacts: Sofiabella.ca Elena Grant Owner 604-617-6332 elena@sofiabella.ca www.sofiabella.caPinkitzel hired pastry chef Emily Mullin to create its cupcakes, which are baked fresh daily. Other cupcake flavors include chocolate malt, peanut butter cup and lemon chiffon.THE ASSOCIATED PRESSThe new store is located at: 3068 Highland Blvd., North Vancouver, BC V7R 2X3Adler's Vices collection of storage containers labeled with pharmaceuticals, odd toiletries and hallucinogenics drew interest. Karlsson showed wall clocks displaying photoprints of animals and textured surfaces like brick and stone. Neo had striking vessels stocking-knit with neoprene "wool."It's a concept that has resonated with on-line customers from all over North America and locals can now shop in-store.The new 3,700-square-foot cupcake boutique opened last week in the space previously occupied by the clothing store Envy, at 150 S. E.K. Gaylord Blvd., inside the Santa Fe train station.So you'll find premium denims, graphic tees with positive messages, beautiful holiday dresses and unique dance-wear to suit girls' individual styles."I always dreamed of owning a store likes this... I love the energy of the girls and enjoy connecting with other moms."Follow Sofiabella on TwitterImm Living's white ceramic squirrels peeked out of the walls in Aesthetic Movement's chalkboard clad booth. Dominic Wilcox's melted toy soldier bowls were intriguing at Areaware."We're all Oklahoma City residents who really love Oklahoma City and wanted to bring something unique and special to the area," he said.3. One day. But in the meantime..."We wanted everything to be unique, something you couldn't find anywhere else," Casso said.Dripping with elaborate glass chandeliers and graphic prints, the store is adorned in a style its owners call "punk rock rococo."

The range of products at the fair can be staggering. Pylones' clever chicken-shaped rubber purses and chocolate-bar iPhone pouches attracted show-goers, as did children's versions of iconic designer's chairs from Australia's Little Nest. One aisle held a heavenly array of charming baby goods, while another was an olfactory wonderland of room and body fragrances.




Author: Kim Cook


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