Spring has Sprung

Posted on March 18, 2010 By Lynda (Edit) Leave a Comment
ToikkaRedCardinal

After record breaking rainfall, spring has sprung here on Observatory Hill.  We've got the door to the shop swung open and are enjoying the warm weather.  We can finally hear some birds chirping which got us thinking about our beautiful iittala Birds by Toikka collection.  These birds originated way back in 1973 with Oiva Toikka's small Flycatchers and this... [Read more...]

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Didriks was featured on the very hip website Apartment Therapy. Here is what they had to say: Didriks is an independent, locally owned home furnishings boutique on the leafy outskirts of Harvard Square. But don't let the small storefront fool you. This two-level housewares heavyweight offers one of the best selections of fine tableware we've seen in... [Read more...]

Set the Table.

Posted on March 12, 2010 By Lynda (Edit) Leave a Comment
brisbanetablecloth

Having friends for dinner this weekend?  Celebrate daylight savings with a beautiful table setting inspired by spring.  This mix of classic pieces go beautifully together and will mix and match with just about anything you have at home. Start with these classic Libeco Home Brisbane belgian linen table cloth and Napkins.  These will provide the perfect... [Read more...]

Wish you Were Here

Posted on March 5, 2010 By Lynda (Edit) Leave a Comment
dune-daybed-blog

Wouldn't you like to be sitting in this daybed  right now? It's curvy and sexy but also very comfortable.  Although it doesn't look practical it is  - because this daybed will stand up to the elements.  This  line from Barlow Tyrie has the look and feel of fine wicker rattan, but is made from durable extruded polyethylene. It is waterproof and withstands... [Read more...]

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As human beings we naturally combine things, including objects that we use in our home in everyday life. Objects like dinnerware, glassware and flatware. Iittala, a Finnish company, famous for its lasting designs, provides unique products that allow you to develop endless combinations of these objects. In the picture above, Didriks uses four iittala patterns... [Read more...]

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