New Spaces

Not only are we extremely close to opening our new space in
the Exchange District... we have moved our blog.

All the content from this blog has been moved to our new
address on the web. We will leave this blog up as a byway
to ...


See you there!

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Long Summery Days...

...means more ChiChi shopping hours!

Beginning this week we will be switching over to our summer hours.

You'll find us open and (always) happy to see you on the following days...



Mondays ~ By appointment only.

Tuesday through Saturday ~ 11:00 to 6:00

Sundays ~ Noon to 4:00


And... Just a reminder that our first segment of Show Us Your ChiChi comes to a close at the end of this month. We have only had two submissions so far. Take a snap of something fabulous you found at our house as displayed, or used, at your house. Send us the photo by email with your permission for us to post it on the blog and you will be eligible to win a $50 ChiChi gift card! Easy peasy!


Sunday, May 24, 2009

Favourite Things




We wanted to feature something special from Design House Stockholm, but everything they create is special.



So, instead of just a product, we want to tell you a little bit about them...



Much like a publishing house would work with a collection of authors, Design House Stockholm collaborates with more than 60 independent designers. From new and up-and-coming designers, to established talent, they seek out fresh ideas from across the globe. Then, instead of trying to force the idea of an octagon into a round hole, they utilize their extensive networks to find the right production facility.



The end result is a collection of stunningly beautiful, and functional, objects.



Here are three of our favourites...







Barbara







Mouth blown glass carafe with a sensual shape and round crystal ball stopper. An inverted 'nest' at the bottom of the vessel provides a unique setting for the ball to nestle within creating an entirely new perspective. Created by Nina Jobs.















Carrie




A sing-song girl's name plays on the utilitarian aspect of a chic basket for your bicycle. Inspired by traditional crocheted tablecloths, Carrie has a unique mounting fixture for which allows the basket to be easily removed. With the adjustable strap you can carry it through the grocers, to a farmer's market or tote it on a picnic. We think it is the prettiest, and most unique, bicycle basket we have ever seen. By Marie-Louise Gustafsson.









Flame

By Monica Forster.






Magic. That one word can be used to describe the Flame tealight holder. It is definitive of the illusion of the flame hovering freely above the body of the lamp. Magic is also used as a term in British slang to describe something fabulous. Adopting advanced telescope construction technology, the reflective interior creates the fantasy.












To see all products in store by Design House Stockholm...


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