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<span style="font-family: Filosofia; font-size: 12pt;">“It was a pleasure for Delta
Faucet to sponsor yet another fabulous Canadian Design Bloggers meet-up! We are grateful for the opportunity to engage
with such a talented group of bloggers who are passionate about great design
and sharing it with the world. Thank you for inspiring us with your blogs,
ideas and personalities. We look forward to learning and growing with you in
the world of design and social media.” <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Filosofia; font-size: 12pt;">-Anita Griffin, Canadian brand
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year’s Canadian Design Bloggers Meetup. The event was a great opportunity
for us to come out and put faces to our online followers and friends over great
eats and some wine! Guest speakers kept everyone’s attention with insights on
upcoming trends and colours as well as successful and helpful hints on
mastering social media and creating a top notch blog. The prize tables
displayed some great giveaways from generous sponsors and the swag bags were
full of goodies for all! We were so thrilled to be able to be part of the day’s
events, and are already looking forward to next year!</span><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"> "</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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“It was a pleasure to be amongst such a talented, vibrant and passionate group
of men and women. A huge thank you to Vitania and Daniella for
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<span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">“Gluckstein Home was delighted to participate in
the Canadian Design Bloggers Meetup. We were inspired by the talent and passion
in the room and pleased to support such a stylish opportunity for the design
blogging community to connect. It was a pleasure to meet so many talented
bloggers in person and we look forward to continuing the conversation with this
influential group. Congratulations to Vitania and Daniella for organizing an
outstanding event.</span>”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">Hello Everyone</span><span style="color: #666666;">, hope you are all having a fabulous February</span><span style="color: #666666;">! It's been really great catching up on all your tweets and blog posts. It looks like we can all </span><span style="color: #666666;">agree, that all the events around IDS this year, left us inspired and energized! Even better to see is all the new connections and friendships that have been made because of our meetup. Again, <em>THANK YOU</em> so much for all your enthusiasm and support.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">Here is the final video of the event. It's a great clip of all that inspired us, and a great way to recapture the energy of the evening. Some great moments captured from Cassandra, Lisa, Cameron and Brian. Thanks again to <a href="http://www.otimamediaproductions.ca/"><span style="color: black;">Len</span></a>, who filmed the event and produced this upbeat piece.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">It's Monday, and I hope you all have recovered from an amazing week! Thank you again to everyone who came out to the Meetup on Saturday night. Oh what a night it was! It's so great to connect with you again, and meet so many new faces that attended this time around. We think we even had some party crashers</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">We want to take a moment to say Thank you to our great line up of sponsors. House and Home Magazine, Delta, Ikea, Cottonelle, CIL, Gluckstein Home and Aya Kitchens. Thanks to our inspiring presenters, Cameron MacNeil, Lisa Murphy and Cassandra LaValle. And of course, thank you Brian Gluckstein for surprising everyone with a visit, and taking time to chat with us! That was one hard secret to keep.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">Alessia was taking pictures all night, and you can find more photos of the night on her Flickr page, <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/photosbyalessia/sets/72157629078397215/"><span style="color: black;">Alessia Lamonaca</span></a>. Thanks for taking all the great pictures of the evening!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">You may have noticed Len of <a href="http://www.otimamediaproductions.ca/"><span style="color: black;">Otima</span></a>, walking around with his video camera. He's is just putting finishing touches on a video for all of us to enjoy, but here is a little teaser.. Thanks Len for putting this together for so quickly! </span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">Stay Tuned as we'll be updating the site with a few more images of the night. If anyone has some great pictures to share please send them over, and we would also love to hear your feedback below.</span> </div>Verdigris Viehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11019080116208803737noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6976927446092420938.post-65814602964206617342012-01-25T22:13:00.000-05:002012-01-26T22:51:24.839-05:00special thanks to...We are absolutely thrilled with the overwhelming response to our 3rd meetup, and would like to thank a few sponsors for donating some great gifts to our prize table!<br />
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If you aren't familiar with the fabulous shop <a href="http://greenlightshop.ca/">Green Light District</a>, located on Roncesvalles, you are about to pleasantly surprised. They have a great collection of uniquely modern furnishings, sourced from around the world. Deborah and Dave are giving away this beautiful Wonki Tableware 24-piece set for 6 – valued at $600.00!</div>
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We'd also like to <a href="http://www.rowenta.ca/rowenta/frame.aspx">Rowenta</a> for providing a <a href="http://www.groupesebonlinestore.ca/GroupeSEB/jsp/pages/store/StoreProductParts.faces">Pro Compact Garment Steamer</a> for one lucky blogger, as well as <a href="http://www.cb2.com/">CB2</a> and <a href="http://www.kravetcanada.com/home.htm">Kravet</a> for a few other wonderful prizes. </div>
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<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5701684790328377538" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-D9Yv8RB0fG4/TyB0G6TFQMI/AAAAAAAAQtY/tz4JbT1OyL4/s800/CB2_logo_h_1665.png" style="cursor: hand; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" /><i>We can't wait to see who wins!</i></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6976927446092420938.post-65482282337667807472012-01-24T11:15:00.001-05:002012-01-25T14:02:33.967-05:00Cottonelle Clean Care :: a colour story...<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5701214920092840098" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iGzqPo3-hPA/Tx7Iw3RKcKI/AAAAAAAAQqk/7lpB_fIZXEM/s800/AFX_8332.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" /><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5701226027869069634" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uUQgzEhOUxM/Tx7S3a9Y4UI/AAAAAAAAQrI/EAhISuFci1o/s800/ja%2B1.png" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" /><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5701226019875026210" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mLkFKISO1AY/Tx7S29LddSI/AAAAAAAAQq8/rP2D-vCPRyQ/s800/ja%2B3.png" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" /><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5701225992794455810" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JbGu7rjjx8Y/Tx7S1YS8vwI/AAAAAAAAQqw/lR52maeIhGY/s800/ja%2B2.png" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" /><br />Who doesn't love a generous dose of colour to liven up a space? When Cottonelle partnered with Jonathan Adler to design its new roll covers, they knew he would deliver colours and patterns that were both bold and lively! Adler has long been admired for his fearless use of colour, designing ordinary objects and interiors that are playful and energetic. And it's about time that toilet paper has its own little happy place in the world. Roll covers are a great way to bring some of that Adler energy into your home!<br /><br />The new collection features three exclusive ‘groovy' designs sketched by Jonathan Adler. Let them inspire a redesign of your entire bathroom, or give your current design a little pop of colour!<br /><div><br /></div><div><i>You can get all the details at <a href="http://www.respecttheroll.com/" target="new">Respecttheroll.com</a></i></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:78%;">Photos: Cottonelle</span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6976927446092420938.post-9126853177354235932012-01-23T09:00:00.008-05:002012-01-25T14:02:22.668-05:00Delta Faucets :: inspiration for your kitchen...<img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UW-1XPL1IAE/Txyn4YS47LI/AAAAAAAAQqA/AVagriVii_I/s800/A%2B4380-RB-DST.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700615815380397234" /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-THLvSwllzjQ/TxypKu5cM7I/AAAAAAAAQqM/lVHQ5K-AH0I/s800/A%2BMimran-1974_SUP_HH_FE08_lighting.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700617230196945842" /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mjclYNBZ5qI/TxypK3NM9yI/AAAAAAAAQqY/0cT4J3v0B6o/s800/DELTA_Trinsic.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700617232427317026" /><br />Can a faucet inspire an entire kitchen? You bet it can! Especially when that faucet is at the center of a busy family. Delta’s <a href="http://www.deltafaucet.com/kitchen/collection/pilar.html">Pilar</a> and <a href="http://www.deltafaucet.com/kitchen/collection/trinsic.html">Trinsic</a> faucet with <a href="http://www.deltafaucet.com/smart-solutions/learn-more/touch2o-technology.html">Touch2O™ Technology</a> allows you to turn water on and off with a simple tap on the spout or handle. <div><br /></div><div>Kitchens do a whole lot more than prepare food these days. The heart of the home is known to serve as a study, craft room and a home office, on top of its traditional purpose; cooking. It’s no surprise that kitchen trends incorporate traditional style with updated functions, like a large counter space, traditional light fixture, casual seating, and modern appliances, to name a few.<br /><br />Delivering exceptionally well-made stylish faucets, Delta believes that there are better ways to experience water, going beyond excellent design to incorporate smart thinking that anticipates people's needs. They're the creators of kitchen faucets with Touch2O™ Technology, like Pilar™ and Trinsic. And now, there’s <a href="http://www.deltafaucet.com/smart-solutions/learn-more/touch2oxt.html">Touch2O.xt™</a> Technology for the bathroom!<br /><br />Check out the video below to see the added convenience of a hands-free function with Touch2O.xt. Be sure to pop by <a href="http://www.beigeisdead.com/">their blog</a> for more inspiration, and follow them on Twitter <a href="http://beigeisdead.com/">@BeigeIsDead</a>!</div><div><br /><iframe width="525" height="297" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/_pxCWfwVfjU?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:78%;">Photos: Delta, House & Home</span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6976927446092420938.post-28281267272481846912012-01-20T12:25:00.003-05:002012-01-25T14:02:11.052-05:00IKEA Canada :: getting organized...<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699730409815015698" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-S8ZATq2qnmg/TxmCm_iEARI/AAAAAAAAQpc/r9bQvdNldm0/s800/REV_2011-1016%2BIKEA_0536v8_MAG_FlyerOnly.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" /><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699730401647777666" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iDmnzdNhqms/TxmCmhG114I/AAAAAAAAQpQ/zDF_bQzTWJA/s800/PE295863.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" /><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699730398647102866" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VrfgYkmSDTg/TxmCmV7bLZI/AAAAAAAAQpE/lCErfCZ-Bzc/s800/PE293969.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" /><br />It's no secret that January is <i>the</i> month to get organized! It's all part of the process of starting the year out fresh, with new beginnings. As always, a favourite stop for inspiration and fabulous ideas is <a href="http://ikea.ca/"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">IKEA</span></a>. <div><br /></div><div>Right now, the <a href="http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/categories/departments/bedroom/"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">IKEA</span> Bedroom Event</a> is on, where you can get 15% back in gift cards on the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Pax</span> wardrobe system and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Komplement</span> interiors. The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Pax</span> wardrobe is a great way to get a custom look at a fraction of the price. Just browsing the inspirational gallery will have you excited about all the possibilities!<br /><br /><i>The Bedroom Event ends February 5<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">th</span>, so be sure to check out <a href="http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/categories/departments/bedroom/">more details here</a>...</i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:78%;">Photos: <a href="http://ikea.ca/"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">IKEA</span></a></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6976927446092420938.post-31890823143588786882012-01-18T09:51:00.007-05:002012-01-18T10:09:36.031-05:00house & home's exciting apps...<img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mqmE3kQL9Ls/TxbfVj7c6-I/AAAAAAAAQoI/RDrqF8QRg1c/s800/house-and-home-free-mobile-app.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5698987939998788578" /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BMzb1mo6uUE/TxbfVa8ja4I/AAAAAAAAQn8/A8dzR_Sp_xM/s800/house-home-mobile-app-tv-tommysmythe.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5698987937587489666" /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KCuYAgcxyIE/TxbfVF9M7WI/AAAAAAAAQnw/TnnyMUyZDb8/s800/house-home-ipad-issue-HH-1.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5698987931953065314" /><br />If you haven't already heard, House & Home now has some pretty exciting apps available to access all the content from <a href="http://houseandhome.com">houseandhome.com</a>, wherever and whenever you need it! The free app is currently available for iPhone, Android, BlackBerry, and BlackBerry PlayBook tablets, with more devices on the way. You can view photo galleries, blogs, online episodes, recipes, and all the latest content straight from your device!<br /><br />For those with iPads, the magazine is also available in a fun, interactive format. Three free sample issues are currently available inside the app, including the 25th anniversary issue, the holiday issue and the trends issue. Each has at least a recipe or two, articles and endless photos! <div><br /></div><div><a href="http://houseandhome.com/godigital/" target="new"><i>Download the app today!</i></a></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:78%;">Photos: <a href="http://houseandhome.com/" target="new">houseandhome.com</a></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6976927446092420938.post-78146313832546939852012-01-17T17:20:00.000-05:002012-01-17T17:20:15.040-05:00welcome our 3rd bronze sponsor :: AyA Kitchens...<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5698656554065450738" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8qX4tqUP8WA/TxWx8XIF1vI/AAAAAAAAQnY/z1lxk0nUbVk/s800/AyA_tab_Logo.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" /><br />
<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5698656550815718434" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kWJrOYMfDWA/TxWx8LBS3CI/AAAAAAAAQnM/Bhngr6WAe1g/s800/IMG_2248_CC_web_sm.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" /><br />
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<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5698656540920853714" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9N_gdo04MmE/TxWx7mKLNNI/AAAAAAAAQm0/SvpupmqL7P8/s800/IMG_4318_CC_web_sm.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" /><br />
Today we're also announcing another new sponsor to the Design Blogger Meetup... <a href="http://www.ayakitchens.com/" target="new">AyA Kitchens</a>.<br />
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AyA Kitchens and Baths has become Canada’s foremost manufacturer of high quality, frameless cabinetry. By combining old world craftsmanship and attention to detail with high tech manufacturing processes, AyA offers innovative, quality cabinetry at competitive, manufacturer direct prices to clients across North America. AyA (i'ya) means design and good design starts from the ground up. AyA has designed and continues to refine one of the most efficient and environmentally friendly cabinet manufacturing facilities in North America. <br />
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</div><div>We're happy to have them join us! You can follow AyA on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/#!/ayakitchens" target="new">@ayakitchens</a></div><div><br />
</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 78%;">Photos: <a href="http://www.ayakitchens.com/">AyA Kitchens</a></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6976927446092420938.post-32511511201556718252012-01-17T09:00:00.003-05:002012-01-17T09:00:09.551-05:00announcing our 3rd guest speaker :: Cassandra LaValle!<img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-K6mgy7G9MY0/TxUOOwurk_I/AAAAAAAAQkk/3Pa3NiB1HCg/s800/cassandra.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5698476550268883954" /><br /><i>You read that right!</i> We're very happy to share that <a href="http://cocokelley.blogspot.com/" target="new">Cassandra LaValle of coco+kelley</a> will be making a special trip to Toronto to meet and speak with Canadian design bloggers at our upcoming event! Cassandra has had an amazing journey as a blogger over the last few years and she'll be here to share some of her secrets to success. We can't wait! <div><br /></div><div>Please join us in welcoming Cassandra to Toronto, and you can follow her on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/#!/casslavalle" target="new">@casslavalle</a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6976927446092420938.post-72974105437261024732012-01-16T09:02:00.001-05:002012-01-16T09:41:10.065-05:00announcing our special guests!<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5698029447935026930" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BigsNpbuWU8/TxN3l-vh5vI/AAAAAAAAQkA/_8bVoHv7_Sg/s800/cameron.png" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" /><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5698029450905425474" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1474Du9ifBs/TxN3mJzulkI/AAAAAAAAQkM/fiWtYNL7Iaw/s800/lisa.png" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" /><br />Today we're delighted to introduce you to two of our guest speakers! Joining us from <a href="http://houseandhome.com/" target="new">House and Home</a> is Cameron MacNeil, Senior Design Editor, and Lisa Murphy, Online Director. Our goal is to inspire and inform you on some of the exciting things happening in the design world, with a twist that caters to design bloggers, so we hope you will join us in welcoming them to our meetup! You can follow Cameron <a href="http://twitter.com/cameronmacneil" target="new">@cameronmacneil</a> and Lisa <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/lisamurphyTO" target="new">@LisaMurphyTO</a> on Twitter.<br /><br />Again, thank you all so much for your amazing response to our meetup this month! Although the event is now sold out, we're trying to make room for everyone, so please add your name to the waiting list if you didn't register on time.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6976927446092420938.post-1578158920382275122012-01-15T09:00:00.000-05:002012-01-15T09:00:02.931-05:00just a reminder...Thank you all very much for registering, the response has been amazing. We just want to send out a quick reminder that registration is <b>one ticket per blog</b>. Your ticket gets you a fabulous swag bag and entry into some amazing giveaways!<br /><br />Now is the time to book your babysitter, pick out your favorite outfit, and get ready to meet new friends! <i>Can't wait to see you there...</i>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6976927446092420938.post-85079722793145263412012-01-13T10:43:00.007-05:002012-01-13T13:33:31.833-05:00welcome our 3rd silver sponsor :: IKEA Canada...<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5697150428513506818" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vNtYK46YQwA/TxBYIUODFgI/AAAAAAAAQjc/J0HtLLPiuR0/s800/IKEALOGO.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" /><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5697150065294436834" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-baJ_aaKfaKA/TxBXzLH36eI/AAAAAAAAQjQ/zXSQ7wnjTfU/s800/REV_SMOKE%2B2011-1016%2BIKEA_0580v8_MAG.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" /><br />We are very excited to announce today that <a href="http://ikea.ca/" target="new">IKEA Canada</a> is back again as a sponsor for our upcoming meetup! This is IKEA's second event with Canadian Design Bloggers, and we're delighted for their continued support of the blogging community.<br /><br />From dream kitchens to fabulous PAX wardrobes, luxurious mattresses, and totally customizable media storage, IKEA has always been a favourite for beautiful decor inspiration, clever ideas, and great pieces to help make a house feel like a home.<br /><br />Thanks again IKEA, we're looking forward to a fabulous event!<br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:78%;">Potos & Logo: IKEA</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6976927446092420938.post-17693576622583779282012-01-12T09:51:00.001-05:002012-01-19T01:10:23.384-05:00welcome another silver sponsor :: Cottonelle...<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5688967182333135330" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fXCb17Zv23E/TvNFgsnSSeI/AAAAAAAAQZU/sxN-9g3ytKI/s800/Cottonelle_Logo.png" style="cursor: hand; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" /><br />
<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696036709482892146" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Vh5hwwVjPqA/TwxjNVhQC3I/AAAAAAAAQiU/619gnxKqfTQ/s800/House%2Band%2Bhome%2Bbathroom%2B3.png" style="cursor: hand; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" /><br />
<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696034778234625474" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-115FLa7tQ8w/Twxhc7DyHcI/AAAAAAAAQiI/OgKYNJ9vxDQ/s800/Cottonelle_JonathanAdlerA_RollCvrs_Group1525.png" style="cursor: hand; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" /><br />
Today we're happy to announce that Cottonelle Brand has signed on as a silver sponsor for our upcoming meet up! You might wonder though why Cottonelle wants to partner with Canadian Design Bloggers... well, we did too!<br />
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It turns out that Cottonelle has collaborated with Jonathan Adler to design the brand’s new colourful collection of toilet paper roll covers. His fresh and modern take on everyday objects adds a little extraordinary to the ordinary!<br />
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The fun “<a href="https://www.cottonelle.com/Respect-the-Roll/Order-A-Roll-Cover">Respect the Roll</a>” campaign from the Cottonelle Brand is designed to give the everyday necessity its own pretty place in the bathroom. From soaps to linens to cotton balls, we all take great care in making sure our bathroom essentials are neatly tucked away, and now there's a place to store those extra rolls with a little more personality!<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 78%;">Photos: Logo & rolls - Cottonelle, Bathroom - House & Home</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6976927446092420938.post-22970446041555410812012-01-05T13:46:00.005-05:002012-01-05T14:14:07.033-05:00welcome our bronze sponsor :: CIL...<img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JKaM_3ZOTV0/Tf7AJSAnMfI/AAAAAAAAOfE/fqIhITSas4g/s800/CIL_3D_LOGO_4C_HiRes.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5620140650690720242" /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MNzlG0M69Os/Tf7AIqTPmeI/AAAAAAAAOe8/s-uRwYNIYqA/s800/crashy_mcgee.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5620140640031447522" /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VOrwjPZ5YWA/TwX1a664F5I/AAAAAAAAQg0/J-pNCupOyP0/s800/Screen%2Bshot%2B2012-01-05%2Bat%2B2.07.54%2BPM.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5694227146721466258" /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-50ireoU-snc/Tf7AH-Ol7UI/AAAAAAAAOes/NeAzmZZB5v4/s800/productpageimage.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5620140628200779074" /><br />Today we're excited to announce that <a href="http://www.cil.ca/">CIL</a> is a bronze sponsor for the second time!<br /><br />CIL is Canada’s favourite brand of decorative paints, and has been sold by leading Canadian retailers and dealers for over 75 years. With <a href="http://www.cil.ca/ideas/collection/" target="new">four mood-inspired collections</a> called<a href="http://www.cil.ca/ideas/collection/deep-luxurious.html" target="new"> </a><i><a href="http://www.cil.ca/ideas/collection/deep-luxurious.html" target="new">deep & luxurious</a>, <a href="http://www.cil.ca/ideas/collection/clean-playful.html" target="new">clean & playful</a>, <a href="http://www.cil.ca/mellow-comforting/">mellow & comforting</a>, </i>and<i> <a href="http://www.cil.ca/ideas/collection/soft-elegant.html" target="new">soft & elegant</a></i>, they are designed to help you use colour to create the look and feel that’s totally you. And with the CIL <a href="http://www.cil.ca/ideas/language-of-colour/symbol-system.html" target="new">Symbol System</a>, you can easily coordinate colours too.<br /><div><br /></div><div>We are so happy that CIL is on board with us again. You can locate a CIL retailer <a href="http://www.cil.ca/store-locator/" target="new">here</a>, and be sure to pop by their blog too – <a href="http://talk.cil.ca/" target="new">talk CIL</a>.<div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:78%;">Photos: <a href="http://www.cil.ca/" target="new">CIL</a></span></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6976927446092420938.post-42664245230209812242012-01-04T12:50:00.007-05:002012-01-04T13:43:56.996-05:00registration is now open!<img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0QSTjnCpLgk/TwSRdwUo4TI/AAAAAAAAQew/-Y5OCU0ToJw/s800/registrationpost.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5693835769276850482" /><br /><i>Registration is officially open! </i>You can sign up for the next Canadian Design Bloggers Meetup <a href="http://cdbjan2012.eventbrite.com/" target="new"><b>here</b>, over on Eventbrite</a>. Be sure to list your blog and email address too. It's going to be another great event, with a few surprises as well!<div><br /></div><div>Also, a reminder, if you'd like to exchange contact cards with your fellow bloggers, now's the time to have the printed/made!<br /><br /><i>Hope to see you there...</i></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6976927446092420938.post-15067702516998725542011-12-29T09:52:00.011-05:002011-12-29T11:40:25.133-05:00welcome our bronze sponsor :: GlucksteinHome...<img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-I-yq9VhwroA/Tvx_NS4xlZI/AAAAAAAAQa4/Ve07w1maNKk/s800/GHLogo525.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5691563895474460050" /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6kEGcMZqLr0/TvyCFN8GCNI/AAAAAAAAQbE/GYQvRQEDGgE/s800/gl-home-bg.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5691567055242135762" /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ox0j_Qp0GaA/Tvx_NLryBwI/AAAAAAAAQaw/BiExRJ-REWk/s800/prod-bath-spatowel-bg.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5691563893540914946" /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CuLVx9XoXho/TvyU33EUzTI/AAAAAAAAQbQ/eDoW-StJ7do/s800/prod-bedroom-sakura-bg.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5691587716485270834" /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-J2dhKdkOov0/Tvx_Mip88cI/AAAAAAAAQag/QM3j-CPlDBQ/s800/prod-dining-mixedcups-bg.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5691563882527388098" /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8r7G8Zs14uU/Tvx_MlMPsAI/AAAAAAAAQaU/lZDlFiku8zY/s800/prod-furniture-antiqdining-.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5691563883208093698" /><br />New to the Canadian Design Blogger Meetup this year, we're excited to share that <a href="http://www.glucksteindesign.com/gl-home.html" target="new">GlucksteinHome</a> has signed on as a bronze sponsor! <div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.glucksteindesign.com/gl-home.html" target="new">GlucksteinHome</a> is an affordable line of designer-driven home furnishings created by renowned interior designer Brian Gluckstein. Launched in 1999, <a href="http://www.glucksteindesign.com/gl-home.html" target="new">GlucksteinHome</a> offers a complete assortment of home furnishings including bedding, bath, dinnerware, furniture, decor, patio and holiday. Designed with a collections approach, <a href="http://www.glucksteindesign.com/gl-home.html" target="new">GlucksteinHome</a> reflects the luxurious yet functional appeal of Brian Gluckstein’s signature interiors with a variety of choices for home decorators.</div><div><br /></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span">We're happy to have </span><a href="http://www.glucksteindesign.com/gl-home.html" target="new">GlucksteinHome</a></i><span class="Apple-style-span"><i> join us this year!<br /></i><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:78%;">Photos: <a href="http://www.glucksteindesign.com/gl-home.html" target="new">GlucksteinHome</a></span></div></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6976927446092420938.post-9894393049286459312011-12-15T15:14:00.015-05:002011-12-29T10:11:37.814-05:00welcome our silver sponsor :: Delta...<img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rpumeUsPiKw/Tu524s1ax4I/AAAAAAAAQUs/Lm2nnJrPMKk/s800/1.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5687614095895480194" /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mp_dHlUkGsU/Tu524CP066I/AAAAAAAAQUg/Xp2PY32rEsY/s800/2.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5687614084463520674" /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SfroleedDf4/Tu52347fBDI/AAAAAAAAQUU/Ge-YWBSzS_s/s800/3.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5687614081962279986" /><br />Today we're very happy to announce that <a href="http://www.deltafaucet.ca/index.html" target="new">Delta</a> will continue to sponsor our event for the third time! Delta has been incredibly supportive of the design blog community and we are excited to partner with them again.<div><br /></div><div>For those of you who aren't familiar with <a href="http://www.deltafaucet.ca/index.html" target="new">Delta</a>, they deliver exceptionally well-made, stylish faucets and related kitchen and bath accessories. <a href="http://www.deltafaucet.ca/index.html" target="new">Delta</a> believes that there are better ways to experience water, going beyond excellent design to incorporate smart thinking that anticipates people's needs, with products such as <a href="http://www.deltafaucet.ca/smart-solutions/touch2oxt.html?filter=all" target="new">Touch20® Technology</a> faucets that turn on with just a touch, and <a href="http://www.deltafaucet.ca/smart-solutions/in2ition.html?filter=all" target="new">In2ition® Showers</a> with integrated showerheads and handshowers. <div><br /></div><div><i>Looking forward to another event together!<br /></i><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:78%;">Photos: <a href="http://www.deltafaucet.ca/index.html" target="new">Delta</a></span></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6976927446092420938.post-79019492835713576292011-12-06T09:00:00.002-05:002011-12-19T10:11:23.593-05:00meet our premiere sponsor :: House & Home...<span class="Apple-style-span"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bthPhE8mi1E/Tt1-nxk8K7I/AAAAAAAAQMI/exdLrTRHVig/s800/3.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5682837526599707570" /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mlayDFmHGmw/Tt1-nU1dsfI/AAAAAAAAQL8/APq2LXELeh0/s800/2.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5682837518884385266" /><br />Today we are very excited to announce one of our gold sponsors... House & Home magazine!<br /><br />As Canada's #1 design and decorating magazine, we are thrilled to have House & Home on board! You'll find plenty of inspiration in print and online, including dramatic makeovers, the latest furniture, fabrics and accessories, expert renovation tips, and tricks for organizing and entertaining with style. We're so happy to have House & Home share their experience and design savvy with us, so stay tuned for more details, including a special guest speaker and info on their latest mobile app!</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6976927446092420938.post-85585730573714608942011-11-30T11:29:00.018-05:002011-12-01T09:19:33.755-05:00save the date for a new meetup!<img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gFI-u5ETBao/TtboUiIcJLI/AAAAAAAAQJQ/rFoX4aEG6Ws/s800/cdndb_savethedate.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680983419431691442" /><br /><i></i>A new year, a new event! It’s been a few months since our last event, but we've been quietly working away our next official meetup.<br /><br />Like past events, it promises to be the place to meet up with the bloggers you know and love, and connect with new friends too. This year we decided to host the event around the Interior Design Show, so for those of you coming a little farther, it’s just another reason to spend the weekend in Toronto. The more, the merrier!<br /><br />Stay tuned, as in the coming days we’ll be announcing our sponsors, as well as all the exciting details, including registration. We can't wait!<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Hope you're all having a lovely time gearing up for the holidays...</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6976927446092420938.post-48999560801173315652011-08-23T11:17:00.011-04:002011-08-23T11:31:13.952-04:00feedback from our sponsors...Hello everyone, hope you're all having a great Summer. Below we thought we'd share some of the feedback from our sponsors, and thank them again for helping put on a great event earlier this year!
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<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; ">"IKEA was thrilled to sponsor the Canadian Design Bloggers Meet Up. At IKEA, we believe strongly that this community represents an increasingly influential group and it was great to participate in strengthening the connection between its members. We personally found the attendees to be an inspiring group of passionate and interesting women (and one guy!). It was a pleasure to connect directly and to put a face to the blog."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">– Madeleine Löwenborg-Frick, IKEA</div><div style="text-align: center;">
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<br /></div><span style="font-style:italic;"><div style="text-align: center;">"It’s always so inspiring to see the power of networking in action at Canadian Design Bloggers events, and the strong partnerships and friendships that they foster. The calibre of the blogs produced by this network of savvy design enthusiasts is incredibly high. It’s a pleasure to be associated with the Canadian Design Bloggers - we look forward to continuing our work together! Congratulations to Vitania and Daniella for a stellar evening."</div></span><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">– Anita Griffin, Delta Faucet</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;">
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<br /></div><span style="font-style:italic;"><div style="text-align: center;">"It was an absolute thrill to be in a room brimming with such talented and passionate bloggers! We’re so grateful for the opportunity to engage with the Canadian Design Bloggers, and thankful to Vie and Daniella for establishing and continuing the conversations and events. This group of designing women and men continually opens our eyes to the newest trends in design and décor, and insights into the world of social media."</div></span><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">– Dita Kuhtey, Cohn & Wolfe</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">
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<br /><span style="font-style:italic;">“On behalf of Rowenta, thank you for hosting such a stylish and fun event with such </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-style:italic;">an amazing group of bloggers. We were thrilled to give away the Rowenta Pro Compact Steamer (congratulations to @whitewashco Jo Alcorn) and look forward to your </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-style:italic;">next </span>event so we can do it all again!”</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">– Laurie Hall, Rowenta </span>
<br /></div></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6976927446092420938.post-75283441815598468682011-06-27T09:35:00.033-04:002011-06-28T13:19:50.077-04:00CDB2011 :: a fabulous event!<img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NA932VnRshc/Tgicq9yrU6I/AAAAAAAAOqg/sCP_sYhw5Ks/s800/DBlog-001-L.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5622916396727620514" /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qJ6FyFnx_QY/TgicqtZPDmI/AAAAAAAAOqY/8Yla1-iCX6A/s800/DBlog-004-XL.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5622916392325942882" /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-j5jnnD0u_zE/TgicmBKwimI/AAAAAAAAOqQ/jsMZneqGDRQ/s800/DBlog-005-XL.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5622916311734585954" /><br /><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aAI-gHc95So/TgiZRbmqw8I/AAAAAAAAOi4/ZeEvCm4V6xk/s800/DBlog-099-XL.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5622912659518833602" /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-f60GeMicmAI/TgiYtfojV9I/AAAAAAAAOiw/G7Sw9j2WLeM/s800/DBlog-100-XL.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5622912042125187026" /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CfOFnZT9sAQ/TgiYtMzdJhI/AAAAAAAAOio/DkR096dY7S0/s800/DBlog-101-XL.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5622912037070644754" /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-I-WD9cGcf7g/TgiYshNnoVI/AAAAAAAAOig/RMLYTAwgwb0/s800/DBlog-102-XL.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5622912025369223506" /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_Tdwj3cAhaw/TgiYr7jQCiI/AAAAAAAAOiY/bFFSaVolzEE/s800/DBlog-103-XL.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5622912015259404834" /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Q9ykG5jKqcM/TgiYrUSAglI/AAAAAAAAOiQ/X2aTzeLbmQI/s800/DBlog-104-XL.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5622912004718101074" /><br />Monday morning is here again, but this past weekend we had a fabulous time at the Canadian Design Bloggers Meetup! Thank you to everyone who came, we hope you all had a wonderful time! It was so great to see some people from the last event and meet a bunch of new bloggers too. With everyone exchanging blog cards, we sure have a lot of great new ones to check out.<div><br /></div><div>A big thank you again to all of our sponsors - IKEA, Delta, CIL, along with House & Home, Crate & Barrel, Sytle at Home, Kravet, and Rowenta. We we're able to put on a great event with all their help, and same to Brassaii, for the wonderful service. Congratulations to all our winners too! We hope you enjoy your new prizes, and hope everyone picked up a goodie bag on their way out too.</div><div><br /></div><div>As you can see our photographer <a href="http://leahkirin.blogspot.com/" target="new">Leah</a> from <a href="http://www.forevermoments.ca/" target="new">Forever Moments</a> did a fabulous job taking shots throughout the night! We are <i>so</i> thankful for her help on Saturday. It great to have all these wonderful photos. If you'd like to use them on your own blog, be sure to link back and link to Leah's website!</div><div><br /></div><div>All in all, we had a great night and are thankful it turned out so well. Hope you all have a great Summer, and we're looking forward to visiting all these new blogs!</div><div><br /></div><div>PS. Anyone else still dreaming about those delicious mini grilled cheese and fish n' chips? lol....</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">Photos: By </span><a href="http://leahkirin.blogspot.com/" target="new"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">Leah Kirin</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"> from </span><a href="http://www.forevermoments.ca/" target="new"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">Forever Moments</span></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6976927446092420938.post-36805066525374321012011-06-24T00:14:00.007-04:002011-06-24T00:40:49.295-04:00it's party time!<img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ko_E86JSV-Q/TgQUcsNSIII/AAAAAAAAOhQ/shWbLAYWyBY/s800/Screen%2Bshot%2B2011-06-24%2Bat%2B12.09.52%2BAM.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621640718000988290" /><br />We can hardly believe it, but the Canadian Design Bloggers Meetup has officially arrived!<div><br /></div><div>We are now at capacity and can't wait to see you all there. A reminder, that this is not a drop-in event, so thank you for taking the time to register! The party starts at 4 pm, with a presentation by Tommy Smythe just before 5 pm. Please take note that<b> video of Tommy's presentation is unfortunately not permitted</b>. Thank you in advance!</div><div><br /></div><div>We'd also like to take this time to say thank you to all our sponsors... IKEA is our Gold Sponsor this year and has been fabulous to work with. We are looking forward to chatting with the IKEA team! Thank you to Delta Faucet, our Silver Sponsor, who we're thrilled to have onboard again! CIL is our new Bronze sponsor, who will be providing a <i>super</i> exciting giveaway, along with other gifts from House & Home Magazine, Kravet Canada, Style at Home Magazine, Crate & Barrel, and Rowenta. We are so thankful for everyone who joined us this year, and are happy to see such a great event come together.</div><div><br /></div><div><i>See you on Saturday at 4 pm, and remember your blog "business" cards!</i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Photo: </span><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aimeeclaire/4400903606/in/faves-jvrugteveen/" target="new"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Aimee Claire</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"> on Flickr</span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6976927446092420938.post-67053181316738859922011-06-20T08:00:00.007-04:002012-01-20T10:06:41.878-05:00meet our bronze sponsor :: CIL...<img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JKaM_3ZOTV0/Tf7AJSAnMfI/AAAAAAAAOfE/fqIhITSas4g/s800/CIL_3D_LOGO_4C_HiRes.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5620140650690720242" /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MNzlG0M69Os/Tf7AIqTPmeI/AAAAAAAAOe8/s-uRwYNIYqA/s800/crashy_mcgee.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5620140640031447522" /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-u3vJzhe9T2c/Tf7AIGZHSPI/AAAAAAAAOe0/w_kyC0qVIvw/s800/melamine-WEB.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5620140630392391922" /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-50ireoU-snc/Tf7AH-Ol7UI/AAAAAAAAOes/NeAzmZZB5v4/s800/productpageimage.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5620140628200779074" /><br /><i>Hello, and welcome to a brand new week!</i> With the meetup quickly arriving, we are very excited to announce today that <a href="http://www.cil.ca/">CIL</a> is our brand new bronze sponsor!<br /><br />CIL is Canada’s favourite brand of decorative paints, and has been sold by leading Canadian retailers and dealers for over 75 years. With <a href="http://www.cil.ca/ideas/collection/" target="new">four mood-inspired collections</a> called<a href="http://www.cil.ca/ideas/collection/deep-luxurious.html" target="new"> </a><i><a href="http://www.cil.ca/ideas/collection/deep-luxurious.html" target="new">deep & luxurious</a>, <a href="http://www.cil.ca/ideas/collection/clean-playful.html" target="new">clean & playful</a>, <a href="http://www.cil.ca/mellow-comforting/">mellow & comforting</a>, </i>and<i> <a href="http://www.cil.ca/ideas/collection/soft-elegant.html" target="new">soft & elegant</a></i>, they are designed to help you use colour to create the look and feel that’s totally you. And with the CIL <a href="http://www.cil.ca/ideas/language-of-colour/symbol-system.html" target="new">Symbol System</a>, you can easily coordinate colours too.<div><br /></div><div>Spring is the perfect time to add a little colour to your home by putting on a new coat of paint, and this season's palette is all about appreciating the influence of colour in every aspect of our lives, from a spectacular sunset, to blossoming flower gardens, or the latest trend in fashion. Popular colour choices this season include jewel-toned blues and greens, playful limes, pinks and apricots, and calming lavenders and greys. You can check out <a href="http://www.cil.ca/ideas/color-trends.html" target="new">the latest CIL colour trends for 2011 here</a>!</div><div><br /></div><div>We are so happy that CIL is on board with us this year, and can't wait to check out all those colour possibilities when deciding to paint our own homes! You can locate a CIL retailer here, and be sure to pop by their blog too – <a href="http://talk.cil.ca/" target="new">talk CIL</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div>Also, if you haven't already, be sure to register for the meetup, as <b>you must be signed up to attend</b> :) See you all soon!</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">Photos: </span><a href="http://www.cil.ca/" target="new"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">CIL</span></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6976927446092420938.post-32316778117327201912011-06-15T09:48:00.003-04:002011-06-15T09:58:43.506-04:00blog business card reminder!<img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3QnDUr0QQXQ/Tfi4poBIegI/AAAAAAAAOdc/1FtCWZFohF4/s800/ohsobeautifulpaper.com%253A2011%253A03%253Apaper-lovely-calling-cards%253A.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618443560401009154" /><br /><i>Hi everyone... </i>This year's event is sneaking up fast, so now is the time to get those blog "business cards" printed if you haven't already! Not a necessity of course, but it was so great to collect cards from everyone last year to discover new blogs once at home. They don't have to be professionally printed of course, whether handmade and quickly printed at home, anything goes!<br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Photos: </span><a href="http://www.ohsobeautifulpaper.com/2011/03/paper-lovely-calling-cards/" target="new"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Oh So Beautiful Paper</span></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0