I had the pleasure of being introduced to this Stunning new Italian Floor line, which has just made its big entrance into Canada!! And I say BIG entrance, because they are bringing a whole new look and style to how you lay your hardwood floors.
The fashion world has now collided with the floor world!!
"Gazzotti was founded in 1910 in Bologna, Italy with the goal of reviving the traditional craft of wood flooring. Their distinctive hardwood flooring quickly became renowned through Italy for the quality of wood and caliber of skilled craftsmanship. In fact, Gazzotti eventually became know as the favourite flooring supplier to the Italian royal family, and its floors have been installed in Prada stores throughout the world."
"Over the years Gazzotti has revolutionized the art of fine flooring with the new techniques while remaining faithful to tradition. For example, in 1978 Gazzotti introduced ProntoParquet, a new pre-finished two-ply engineered floor that revolutionised the world of hardwood flooring and drastically changed its construction. Always ahead of the curve, this same innovation flooring received the Ecotop 20 prize in 2000 for the best wooden flooring with an eco-friendly finish." Which we all love to hear an eco-friendly solutions to flooring!
IDEE17 is the Canadian representative of this unique and stunning brand. When Micheal showed me the pieces in person, I was even more impressed, let alone the endless styles of laying flooring now. This is definitely going to make a statement and change the way we design spaces! 
It's all about the floor!!
Oh LaLa!!until next time,
w&c design girl!
A lot of us live in lofts/condos and smaller homes these days - or maybe you're a grandparent looking for the perfect crib to have on hand for visits - there are some incredible pieces on the market that are perfect for these situations.
This multifunctional piece from Ikea serves as a change table with storage and then becomes a great little bookshelf when your baby is older - just remove the table attachment!
The wall-mounted Nathi Folding Changer is the perfect solution if you're pressed for space or just don't want to see a change table in full view at all times.
We just LOVE this bassinet by Stokke! A simple kit converts it to a crib, toddler bed, junior bed and a desk!
The Alma crib is brilliant in so many ways! It's light-weight and easy to move, folds up in a jiffy making it perfect for small spaces and travel- not to mention being the ideal piece for proud grandparents!
We instantly fell in love with the Monte Grano glider for its clean lines and simple, uncluttered design. Not only is it design-savvy and ideal in a small space, it's a dream to sit in.
And thank you to Delta, Ikea and CIL the sponsors! Great showcase.
They are such a show stopper in any space and so user friendly when you’re cooking! I had the pleasure of using the product first in a clients home and then on my pilot for a new design show. They come in a few different colours and styles and all I can say is:
P.S: it helps conserve water too!! Stay Green!!
It was a true pleasure to meet the very charming and young may I add President and his very talented support team, who has turned the image and feel of Bouclair completely around. For many we still remember Bouclair as a fabric store with a few accessories, however if you haven't been to a store lately, it is completely different!! You will find well organized, colour coordinated aisles, cute and well priced fun accessories and of course a bit of their staple trademark, rows and rows of ready made drapery!! They are the perfect stop for those finishing touches on your make-over. http://www.bouclair.com/ Apparently there are even some more exciting additions and changes still to come to their new brand face lift. The young and zesty attitudes for life and fun is just the start of the 2003 business change over at Bouclair headquarters. "At Bouclair Home, we are focused on three things: Home, Fashion and Value. Our people are constantly traveling the globe in order to make sure we have exciting new products for you every single week. We work hard to ensure that we can offer you the best price."
Plus had the pleasure of meeting Lynn Spence a long time admirer of her CityLine segments!
The best thing about double-duty furniture is discovering what its second function is. Take this gorgeous coffee table, for instance...
Slide the top off the table and it instantly becomes a bed! 
The Gustavian End Table is perfect for that space needing an end table - or a cute bedside table...
And a desk! We love this because it takes an unused corner or small space in any room and instantly transforms it to a functional workspace.
This coffee table has another surprising feature...it opens up to become a desk!
And finally - our personal favourite...This drop-leaf table makes a perfect sideboard when folded down.
But open it up and you've got hidden seating for four and a table large enough to feed 8!
Where to get it: All double-duty furniture pieces: 
Placing your desk behind the sofa as if it is a sofa table is great addition to any room that can handle it. Most of the time that is wasted space so take advantage of it and create your dream office.
Have fun with it and layer it against windows or other pieces of furniture for a unique look that takes advantage of useless areas. 
As Jo says: don't just put furniture in a room for the heck of it, make every area of your room work for you! Using that extra space for a desk or creating a space for a desk allows you to enjoy your space that much more! And, who knows, you might get more work done if your desk is in the room of the house you love!
Let's face it, when you live in a small space, your storage options are limited. And, if you love to read and collect Decor magazines (or any magazine, for that matter!) the way we do, you'll be in the market for cool, compact shelving upon which to display them.
Bonaldo's Babel is by far the most unique storage shelf we've come across in a very long time. It comes in a variety of cool colours and adds instant interest - and storage - to any space!
The Gus shelf takes up zero floor space, making it both functional and practical. We just love the way it looks! Would be great in any room - even a powder room.
Caligaris' Blade is both sleek and stunning. We could see this working in any modern space.
The minute the weather gets warmer, we can't wait to be lounging outside! Designer Jo Alcorn showed us her 5 favourite outdoor loungers.The Paris Chair from Alfred Sung redefines outdoor elegance and style- not to mention unique design!
If it's comfort you want, the Lotus Lounger is your perfect outdoor lounging companion. The indoor/outdoor fabric makes them perfect for any space and the bright colours will give your dock, patio or pool deck an amazing pop of colour. We can't wait to spend hours and hours crashed out on these poolside!
The Luft Chair from Fute Design is the ultimate in chic outdoor design.
The PS Vago Easy Chair by Ikea, is another unique looking piece - with its low, wide seating and variety of fresh, fun colours!
The Cane-line Acapulco chair was the biggest surprise of all! With its cool design we were certain it would be an uncomfortable sit, but nothing could be further from the truth. These also come in a variety of colours- talk about cool design!
As you can see, you can pack a lot of both colour and utility into a small space if you choose your items wisely!
We just love the bright colours and fresh summer vibe of this small space balcony set up. 
Happy outdoor dining, everyone!
