Ella + elliot now in Gastown
After five successful years in Toronto and online, ella + elliot has opened in the heart of Gastown. Located at 126 W. Hastings, just across from the Woodwards Building, ella + elliot provides an amazing selection of modern baby and kids products, offering a wide range of options for design-minded parents. The 2,400 sq.ft. design emporium showcases modern, timeless, functional, and sustainable design pieces, in a gallery environment, for babys and kids rooms. In the company of such design destinations as Inform, Montauk, and Stylegarage, ella + elliot strives to provide simple lines along with functionality and sustainability to all objects involving the childs first years and beyond. There are products that meet both childs and adults needs. For example, a bassinet that turns into a crib, into a junior bed, and into two seats, or a high-chair that transforms into a desk chair. Modern designs simple and pure aesthetics are inherently childlike and therefore a natural fit for any youngster, says Suzanne OLeary, who, along with Christian Imler, make up the minds behind ella + elliot. Christian and Suzanne were living in Amsterdam when they were researching and shopping for nursery furniture and equipment in anticipation of the birth of their son (now eight). They were overwhelmed by the European design selection, and noticed the void in the Canadian marketplace for intelligent design when it comes to nursery furniture and equipment. Their less-is-more focus addresses the needs of families living in small dwellings in urban centres. Alvar Aalto designs, the Rapid Rocker by Ralph Rapson, and the Natty molded plywood changing station from Swedish byBO Design join the list of ella + elliot exclusives along with ducduc, Seimi Baby Collection from Finland and now Kalon Studios. EllaAndElliot.com
Ermenegildo Zegna under renovation
From the BC Les Clefs dOr: Ermenegildo Zegna boutique at Pacific Centre is currently undergoing renovations, and will re-open in August 2012. During the renovations, you can continue to shop their Zegna collections at Harry Rosen.
Shifeon Beauty moves Robson location
The Robson Street location of Shifeon Beauty has moved just down the street to 1291 Robson, aka the Pacific Palisades building. To celebrate the offical grand opening of their spacious new storefront on July 14, Shifeon will be offering special promotions; follow their Facebook page for updates (Facebook.com/Shifeon.Beauty).
