Freshly Canadian
Who: Kino Guérin
Where: Sainte-Rose-du-Nord, Quebec
What: There is a serenity to his furniture pieces; they make a bold statement but they do so quietly, their uninterrupted curves making them look deceptively simple until you wonder how they were constructed. Architecturally interesting vases and trays follow the same approach of clean design that allows the natural materials to shine.
Who: Colin Schleeh and Rachel Schwartz of Schleeh Design
Where: Montreal
What: Enchanting accessories and furniture that are stylishly, sculpturally unique (how about this decorative wall piece?).
Who: Nathalie Butterfield and Terra Cushner, the creative minds behind FLUF cushion boutique
Where: Toronto
What: Feather-filled and handmade (locally), FLUF cushions come in a variety of delightfully rich colours and funky patterns and in a range of shapes — all sure to be super-comfy!
Who: U of A Industrial Design grads Doha Chebib, Carmen Douville, Dara Humniski, and Anna Thomas, the creative women of Loyal Loot Collective (furniture, products and fashion)
Where: Edmonton (clothing items also sold in Calgary)
What: These furniture items are unique, cleverly designed and totally functional. I like the women’s philosophy to let their pieces’ natural materials speak for themselves. (And how about that “Hung Table” that “takes away the need for vessels to hold possessions”? Brilliant!)
