IDS14

From top left: Ikea, Reed Hansuld, Farrow & Ball, Sarah Richardson Design, Edgewater Studio, Storyboard Furniture, QC Design, Ikea

IDS14 is over for another year. It was quite a show - lots of eclectic eye candy for the home.
As an exhibitor it was a crazy busy weekend. Lots of chatting with fellow exhibitors, interior designers and of course the general public. I'm a little tired, mostly from talking so much about myself:) The response to The Queen of Hearts with The Mona Lisa Smile was wonderful. So many lovely comments that will be remembered the next time I wonder why I'm doing what I'm doing.

Now it's time to get back at it...

IDS14, Booth#SN16

Booth set up for IDS14

Today was set up day for The Interior Design Show. It went very well. We were in and out of The Toronto Convention Centre in a couple of hours! It was all done in 3 easy steps;) Load car with booth stuff. Unload booth stuff at convention centre. Load 5'x10' space with booth stuff. And now we're good to go with IDS14.
A Big thanks to John and Kevin Wiggers, Handy Man Dad, Marathon Man and Sue for helping make this set up go so well.

With my booth (#SN16) all set up I can now relax and enjoy the next 4 days. Hope to see you there.

Getting ready for IDS14

I've been busy getting ready for The Interior Design Show 2014.

Hopefully you'll come and see us. When I say 'us' I mean Me and The Queen of Hearts with The Mona Lisa Smile. She is my big feature this year. Our booth, SN16, is in Studio North.

IDS14 will mark the 12th anniversary of Studio North. Exclusive to IDS, this show-within-a-show was originally introduced to support Canada’s vibrant and independent design scene, featuring ateliers and design-makers from coast to coast. The showcase features 60 Canadian and international designers exhibiting one-off and custom collections of furniture, lighting, glass, ceramics, textiles and surface design in a gallery-like installation. Studio North has evolved into one of the most anticipated annual exhibits of CanCon design for design industry, media and a discerning design audience.

Below; my booth from IDS10 (the last time I participated in The IDS)

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The Interior Design Show kicks off Thursday night and it looks like it's going to be an exciting one. Although you won't see me in the show this year (you'll have to wait for IDS12) you might see me at the show taking in all that it has to offer.
It's no surprise that my favourite part of the show is Studio North which was created by IDS to showcase emerging and established design talent within Canada. It's the place to see new and exciting designers with one of a kind works and limited edition collections, Zac Ridgely, Kevin Wiggers, Tsunami Glassworks, Modern Revision, Rollout, Manor12 - just to name a few.
Enjoy the show. I know I will (stress free).

IDS10. A good show.

It's over and I'm tired. Why? Because I've been talking for 4 days straight! An exhausting task even for a self proclaimed chatmeister like myself. Tired aside I'm very happy with the wonderful response to my work and even happier that I sold some of it.
It's funny, at 6:00pm on Sunday night (shut down time) I was thinking that I wouldn't do the show again next year, then at 8:00pm (long drive home time) I was redesigning next years booth in my head?!!?!

Visit MOSAICWORKS at IDS10

It all starts with an opening night gala called 'The Ultimate'.
It's hard to believe that this will be my 3rd year (and counting) at The IDS and in Studio North.
Studio North was created by the Interior Design Show/IDS seven years ago to showcase emerging and established design talent within Canada. It has since tripled in size and is the place to see many new and exciting, one of a kind works and limited edition collections.
The Mosaicworks booth is #SN-13.

Move In Day at IDS10

Today's the day that I set up my booth at the Interior Design Show. Transforming a 5'x10' space is very exciting but rather stressful in the crazy, chaotic, under construction state that the Toronto Convention Centre will be in. There's so much to remember, the drill, the bits, the ruler, extension cord, lights, hard hat, dolly...and lots to worry about (if you're the anxious type)...will the booth need a coat of paint? will the electrical be in the right place? will the walls hold my heavy work? With all this going on I'll admit that I get a little bitchy and kind of bossy which, unfortunately, can be directed at the loved ones helping me out. Sorry loved ones.
The photo above is from Monday's desiretospire post 'pet's on furniture'. I smiled when I saw it this morning. Today I'd really like to be doing what Otis is doing while my booth magically puts it's self together...I know, I know it doesn't work that way! Carry on soldier...

MOSAICWORKS in The National Post

More exciting press for Mosaicworks!
Today The National Post ran an article, 'Arren Williams' Style Scout Show & Tell', letting you know what you'll find at this years Interior Design Show which kicks off Thursday at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
Arren Williams is a freelance stylist, editor and trend reporter who's work has appeared in Canadian House & Home, Style at Home, Flare Magazine, Wish and (of course) The National Post. As well he’s appeared on a slew of HGTV shows and is a regular guest on Citytv’s CityLine covering design and style.
Each year The Interior Design Show invites four to five design teams to create a 'concept space' that reflects their own personal notion of good design, free of client demands. The theme for this years show is the 'ULTIMATE' and Arren is one of the designers that's been asked to create an ultimate space.
Looks like there will be a lot of great finds at this years show.
And thanks for the mention Arren!

Getting ready for IDS10

January 21st is fast approaching and my count down to this years Interior Design show has begun. For the next 17 days I'll be very busy in my studio finishing up the latest work that I'll be showing in my 5'x10' booth. I'm really looking forward to this years show. It comes right on the heels of some great press and hopefully will be a great start to 2010!
At last years show I made a lot of good contacts and got my ego stroked enough to last the year. Receiving positive feedback about ones work is a wonderful thing. It encourages you to carry on even when those 'why the hell am I doing this?' moments rear their ugly head.
Note to world: Creative types like/need their strok'in.