Design*Sponge » Blog Archive » trendspotting: brutalism Hi, folks! Nick Olsen here, interior decorator, style blogger and newest addition to the design*sponge family. Grace has asked me to scour the market for trends in design and decorating and I’m super thrilled. So let’s get to it: I was tempted to title this post “Hard Times” because my first theme, Brutalism, extends far beyond credenzas and tchotchkes. Women's designer clothing, designer dresses - ChickDowntown.com SmartBargains.com is once again becoming the shopping destination for smart shoppers. Find the best deals and discounts on sunglasses, watches, fashion apparel, fragrances, home goods, jewelry, bedding, handbags and more! With an ever-expanding offering of top name brand items at savings of up to 90% off, why would you shop anywhere else?
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Urban Eatery (Eaton Centre) Urban Eatery is the swanky new food court (just don't call it that) opening September 1 as part of the Eaton Centre's $120 million revitalization. Needless to say, with a price tag that high, one would certainly expect a little shine. And that's exactly what I saw as I toured the almost-finished space as part of a media preview; a spaced swathed with glass, stainless steel, marble and natural wood. The upgraded and much-enhanced look wasn't entirely shocking--after all, it's tough not to improve on red fluorescents and grid flooring. But the real surprise was that Urban Eatery is not simply a glorified mecca of KFC, McDonald's, A&W and other fast-food chain restaurants.
Lanvin to Make Charming Children's Clothes Lanvin to Make Charming Children's Clothes Warm and fuzzy, Mother's Day seems like the ideal time to announce a children's line, as Lanvin did today. Remember, Jeanne Lanvin started out making cute little sundresses for her daughter about a century ago, before being recruited to make them for her daughter's friends, and before those other moms soon wanted grown-up versions for themselves. Before long, a phenomenon was born and a designer was incorporated. The original spirit of playfulness exists to this day in Alber Elbaz's insouciant designs.
The Best Food Courts in Toronto Food courts in Toronto have had a bit of a resurgence of late. From re-modeled downtown food courts like the Urban Eatery to street vendor style set-ups like 214 Augusta Avenue, there's even more reason these days to be excited about your favourite lunch options all being in one place. The best food courts in Toronto distinguish themselves from the cookie-cutter mall variety with more interesting options than just a collection of Subways, Manchu Woks or McDonalds.