I posted a few photos on our blog a while ago highlighting the work of a very talented local rug hooker. I am pleased to let you know that some of her work is now being sold at LuLu & Lavigne Home Studio. Here are photos of five small pieces of wall art. All are one-of-a-kind, traditionally hand-hooked and are made using up-cycled and new hand dyed 100% wool fabric on linen backing. A couple of these pieces would make unique and fabulous baby gifts!
We’ve just added some super cute new items to our baby gift line up – Our colourful owl line includes a stuffed plush owl, owl play mat, tooth fairy pillow, rattles, and musical owls.
The Buff Baby Rattle has been a big hit already! It’s a rattle that looks like a mini dumbbell.
These beautiful fairy ballerina dolls come in two sizes and are sure to delight.
We also have butterfly and owl motif night lights, a white butterfly mobile (perfect for a nursery) and a white owl lamp.
Don’t forget that we also make custom baby bedding, drapery and cushions to complete your nursery decor. Come in to see us to get a quote!
Congratulations to Leona and company at the Vintage Garden Tea Room for their win for Website of the year for www.lockestreetshops.com at last night’s Hamilton Tourism Awards! We appreciate your dedication to bringing all of the businesses on Locke Street together on one fantastic site!
The folks at Lug have been busy again designing some fantastic new pieces for the Lug line. They are also introducing two new colours – a bright ocean blue and marigold yellow!
The new item we are most excited about is the “Flipper” jewellery clutch. It’s jam packed with zippered pockets, snaps, and sections to store and organize your jewellery for travelling. And this piece has a dual function – it can also be used as a small clutch once you’re at your destination.
Second is the stylish and practical “Airbus” weekender bag. Available only in Lug’s new two tone fabric, it has lots of pockets including a separate ventilated pocket for shoe storage, both short handles and a shoulder strap, a hidden water bottle holder, and a clear coated wipeable bottom. The Airbus is also airline ready - it fits in the overhead compartment of commercial airlines!
One more addition is the Wings day pack – a great light-weight bag for tripping around the city. And last but not least are two styles that Lug has brought back by popular demand - the Dodger mini back pack – prefect when hands-free is your priority, and the Side Kick excursion pack – a sporty cross body travel bag.
Oh, and how could we forget the Porter! This is a frequent traveller’s best friend – with easy roll wheels and an extension handle, plenty of room for a day’s worth of clothes, an easy access front pocket for reading materials, and a laptop compartment. It’s hard to beat this compact carry-on!
Maybe it’s wishful thinking but after unpacking a bunch of new items at the store we’re really feeling like Spring is in the air!
Just in are cute little planter pots that fit an inexpensive grocery store type potted flower perfectly (a nice touch of Spring for your desk or dining table), terra cotta garden figures including rabbits, mushrooms, birds, and mini bird baths, new vases, side tables and the latest wallet and bag designs from ESPE. And, as is typical here at LuLu & Lavigne, there are lots of new items with bird motifs!
Fabulous new jewellery from Sno of Sweden has just arrived! Here are some photos of our fav’s and there’s lots more to see.
Come in to take a look – Valentine’s Day is just round the corner and we’d be happy to help your loved one with a few hints – provided by you!
This week the TCHFM furniture show is taking place in Toronto. I walked the show yesterday and here is what stood out as trends in furniture for 2012:
1) All things British – from wall art with varying themes of the “Keep Calm and Carry on” mantra, to area rugs, ottomans and even furniture painted with the Union Jack. Part of this trend strength is no doubt coming from the fact that the Olympics are taking place in London this year.
2) Iron and wood combinations on side tables, coffee tables, console tables and shelving units. They have an industrial vibe with a natural/organic touch given the (most often reclaimed) wood.
3) Bright, fun colours punctuated the traditional sea of beige and drew the most interest from attendees.
4) Organic accents – driftwood mirrors, horned lighting and wall art, rusty iron lighting and candle holders with raw wood or clay bases.
5) Furniture and accents that look like they are made from up cycled cast offs – a wardrobe made from what look like old gym lockers, a table base made from bicycle wheels, and wall art made from old printer’s font blocks.
Also set up at the show were multiple vignettes of furnishings from participating suppliers compiled by design and lifestyle expert Janette Ewen. Here are a couple:
Note the side table in the photo below – the top is a reclaimed vintage cart wheel from China!
With a new year comes a new outlook – time to clean up, clean out and get organized after the chaos of the holiday season. I’m not a big believer in New Year’s resolutions as they are most often doomed from the start, but I do believe that the new year is the perfect time to take a fresh look at our lives. No steadfast, hard core rules, just a good time to take a time out to “review” a few areas.
For me, my living space is a very important area of my life. I need it to be comfortable, cozy and functional but it also has to be unique to me. This is the perfect time to review my living room; all of the decorations are packed away and the tree has (sadly) been put out to the curb for recycling, so I have a full view of our home in what feels like a very pared down, undecorated state.
I’ve already got a few ideas for arranging chairs and we’re finally getting some shelving for either side of the fireplace. They’re not huge revelations nor are they “decor magazine perfect” solutions but somehow, standing there with pine needles stuck in my socks, it finally became clear to me that these were good ideas for the way we want to use our space.
So, if you have a minute, before you replace your furnishings just as they were pre- Christmas tree, take that time to re-imagine your space in a newer, more functional way. Little changes can have a big impact – better storage, easier traffic flow, more seating for friends and family – things that make every day life a bit easier. Happy New Year to you!
Spread some love and sparkle this holiday!
This weekend only (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) all in stock Sno of Sweden jewellery is 15% off!
All tree decorations are 20% off, holiday doormats are 30% off and wreathes are 40% off.
Happy Holidays!
We are pleased to introduce the Zippy Tripper pouch only at LuLu & Lavigne! These handy little pouches measure 9 w x 7″h and are handmade from upcycled bits of beautiful leftover upholstery and drapery fabrics. They sport leather bottoms for style and durability. Use these pouches as and organizer for anything you can think of – as a purse, pencil case, media cord storage, an organizer in a larger bag, and more.
Use it, love it, enjoy it for whatever purpose you find!
