Tag Archive | "fabric"

Design School – Furniture in Ancient Greece

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

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Back to design school, and a little bit more of what I’ve been learning… Apparently, the construction of Greek furniture pieces was heavily influenced by the work of the Egyptians in materials and technique, although in style, ornamentation and motif, these pieces were quite distinct.  Oak, cedar, olive and boxwood as well as imported species such [...]

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Frenzy at the Ottawa Fabric Flea Market

Sunday, October 19, 2008

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Yesterday, my favourite girlaboutOtown team of three ventured over to the Glebe Community Centre to check out this year`s Ottawa Fabric Flea Market for our first time.  Well let me tell you…it was a full fledged free-for-all for fabric lovers!  In its 13th year, this annual event is a fundraiser for the Cambridge Street Community Public School definitely draws a crowd.  Bringing together designer [...]

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Design School

Friday, August 8, 2008

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It is official…I’m off to design school!  I did start once before, but I got sort of sidetracked.  Now, I’m finally back at it, and really looking forward to it.  I just finished signing up for the “History of Furniture” and “Drawing Techniques” courses in the part-time Residential Decor Program at Alqonguin College.  I’m totally pumped! I’ve been obsessed [...]

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Fun with Furniture

Saturday, July 26, 2008

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While some might get sucked into reality tv or trashy tabloid magazines, and others may justify spending hours completely engrossed in pulp fiction as “relaxation”, I myself can get completely lost online.  Not limited to browsing endlessly for designer clothing or premium home goods, I have been known to impulse shop on free local classified sites like Craigslist or Kijiji.   Inevitably, [...]

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Sofa Love

Tuesday, June 24, 2008

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Whenever possible, indulging in breakfast out is a must.  Even better when it is followed by shopping – preferably for vintage treasures.  Last weekend it was eggs and peameal bacon at Ada’s Diner on Bank St. just north of the Queensway, and a tour through one of my regular haunts, Value Village.  I almost always come home with something fun, but typically don’t have [...]

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