A series is born, Jo's favorite things! Once a month I will pick a store and my favorite things within the store and showcase them to you! My first stop .... West Elm, 
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Steven and Chris show - Chaz on Charles!
Did you miss the Steven and Chris show yesterday? Watch online! Jo takes us on a tour of the fab Chaz on Charles model suite and later shows us some cleaver one wall storage solutions! 
Many Thanks to IKEA, West Elm, Bou Clair and Montauk for suppling the pieces for the "One wall storage" segment!!
Wondering where Jo's necklaces are from?? Make sure to Check Out Stella & Dot!!
Until next time,
w&c designer girl!
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Eco Jo Series - breaking down the GREEN marketing terms!
I have been writing a new blog for my good friend at Verdigris Vie, Eco Chic, where I talk about the controversy behind green labels and the environmental movement. Once a month I break down a Green marketing term and hopefully help open eyes and raise questions to the Greenwashing that is happening within the stores we shop in. Here is part one to the series, and remember to be truly green you must be constantly asking questions! 
Until next time,
w&c designer girl!
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Oh LaLa to Italian Floors!!
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!
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Small Space Nursery
AS SEEN ON THE STEVEN AND CHRIS SHOW
Watch this episode online now
How do you make room for baby in a home with tight quarters? Jo Alcorn shows us her favourite furniture pieces for a "small space" nursery!
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.
Where To Get It:
Hensvik cabinet from Ikea
Nathi Folding Table from Ella and Elliot
Stokke Bassinet to Crib from Moms to Be...and More
Monte Grando Glider from Moms to Be...and More
Alma Crib in Green from Moms to Be...and More
How do you make room for baby in a home with tight quarters? Jo Alcorn shows us her favourite furniture pieces for a "small space" nursery!
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.
Where To Get It:
Hensvik cabinet from Ikea
Nathi Folding Table from Ella and Elliot
Stokke Bassinet to Crib from Moms to Be...and More
Monte Grando Glider from Moms to Be...and More
Alma Crib in Green from Moms to Be...and More
Until next time,
w&c designer girl!
Friday, July 22, 2011
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Canadian Blogger Event Was Another Success!
"Two Saturdays ago, Canadian Design bloggers united for a fun evening in Toronto. We gathered at Brassaii restaurant, where Tommy Smythe joined us with an inspiring presentation of a recent trip to Scandinavia. It was so fun to get this really great group of talented bloggers together to catch up in person. The night was a huge success, and it is with much thanks to Ikea for their amazing support, Delta for their support and generosity, and new sponsor CIL, that contributed to a magical evening. I have been working away at getting this night together for months, and I am so pleased a the result. Thanks also to Daniella of Dress Design and Decor for all her work pulling this event together."
Tommy's Slide Show was GREAT!
Food was AMAZING!
Catching up with Friends, so much fun!
Winning a door prize, icing on the cake!!
And thank you to Delta, Ikea and CIL the sponsors! Great showcase.
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Delta’s Smart Solutions!
Okay if you haven’t bought a touch faucet from Delta yet – you better go get one!!
I just love them. 
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:
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:“how did I live without one before!” 
http://www.deltafaucet.com/smarttechnology/touch2o-technology.html
P.S: it helps conserve water too!! Stay Green!!
Until next time
w&c designer girl!
http://www.deltafaucet.com/smarttechnology/touch2o-technology.htmlThose who have issues with touching surfaces with your hands after working with meat, or if your hands are always covered in baking goods, this will be your best friend for sure! It just makes life that easier in the kitchen and who doesn’t need that. The technology is unbelievable, you can touch any spot on the faucet and it will work, at first I thought there would only be certain areas, but nope the entire unit has this smart technology built into it! I almost feel that we are in the space ages with this technology in the kitchen, living like the Jepsons! hehe
Well I really don’t have much to say but that I love it and I just wanted to
share it with all of you!
P.S: it helps conserve water too!! Stay Green!!Until next time
w&c designer girl!
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Montreal - Bouclair
Had the pleasure of traveling to the stunning city of Montreal last week and while I was there I was able to meet up with the talented crew of Bouclair Home!! 
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."
And on a side note I took in a bit of the Formula 1 events,
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."
And on a side note I took in a bit of the Formula 1 events,
and the Rihanna Concert!! Amazing!!! Drake as the surprise guest :) 
Plus had the pleasure of meeting Lynn Spence a long time admirer of her CityLine segments!
Thanks Bouclair for a fabulous meet and greet in Montreal!!
with love and until next time,
w&c designer girl!
Plus had the pleasure of meeting Lynn Spence a long time admirer of her CityLine segments!
Thanks Bouclair for a fabulous meet and greet in Montreal!!
with love and until next time,
w&c designer girl!
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