Smart Spaces
The challenge of living small is made
easier with beautifully designed, multi-functional furniture
and decor.
By Rebecca Philps
Shopping Diary: Cristina Linden’s Basquiat
has moved to a bigger and bolder space in Yaletown;
we love their new line of luxurious Italian silk scarves.
1189 Hamilton St., Yaletown, 604-688-0828.
¶ If you’re a woman of the world who’s
raised her diamond-clad right hand, head to Clutch—the
city’s first female-focussed/female-run car dealership,
specializing in high-end autos. 1755 W. Third Ave.,
Kitsilano, 604-739-0800. ¶ The annual French
Country Antiques warehouse sale, a month-long
affair, starts April 3. Look for a striking florist’s
armoire with a mustard-yellow pressed-zinc front, sea-aged
oyster baskets from Brittany, weather-beaten shutters
salvaged in Marseille, glazed Alsatian pitchers and
more. Monday to Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 150-750
Terminal Ave., Strathcona. ¶ Spank
moved across Fourth to make room for Edith & Bob,
a new store and a new concept for the company that now
sells men’s clothing. 2003 W. Fourth Ave.,
Kitsilano, 778-371-9015. ¶ As of press time
there still was no official word on when Williams
Sonoma would be opening its first Vancouver
location, but a flurry of activity behind papered windows
at 13th and Granville suggests soon. ¶ And speaking
of highly anticipated openings, Holt Renfrew
will unveil its gorgeous, size-doubling space on May
31. Now, our favourite items for small spaces:
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BRINGING UP BABY
The Nest Bassinet, designed
by Scott Wilson for Ooba, cleverly transforms
into a toy bin and sleek table once the little
one has grown. The shell is made from bent plywood
with rich wood veneers in walnut or beech, and
a chrome metal base ($1,020). Also in the line:
Nest crib, which converts to a toddler’s
daybed. At Modern Kid, 45 Water St., Gastown,
604-662-3181. |
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