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A collective of the nation’s most renowned and best-in-class suppliers of home and gift merchandise are working together to open permanent showrooms at the International Centre (6900 Airport Rd., Mississauga, Ontario, Canada). What will collectively be known as SHOW T.O. (show-to.com) will soon be home to the first eight agencies and distributors opening permanent showrooms, wi ...

Given the dire need for humanitarian aid for those affected by the war in Ukraine, Abbott put a call out to employees to donate to the Red Cross Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis Appeal. The company offered to double the donations made by our employees and sales representatives.  Thanks to the generous donations from the Abbott team, over $3000 were donated to Red Cross. Abbott deci ...

Whether you’re a child of the ‘70s or a millennial, there’s no denying that macrame textiles are back! This fine art form, which uses rope or cord to make knots (knotting) that form intricate patterns and designs, has enjoyed a new resurgence thanks to social media platforms such as Instagram and Pinterest. Macrame “fibre art” can be used to make everything from plant hangers a ...

Nautical décor is breezy, fresh, and very, very easy to overdo. There’s no shortage of seaside-themed items you can add to all spaces in a home—we’ve all seen this at our friend’s cottage: the one that looks like a fishing boat collided with a Red Lobster restaurant. Of course, overdoing any trend can turn a style from whimsy to flimsy rather quickly. Below, we’re sharing some ...

This holiday season will be a special one, where many will finally welcome their loved ones back into their homes, and we resume the festive parties and get-togethers we’ve all missed over the past two years. Everyone will be keenly decking the halls for the upcoming merriment, so now is the time for home décor retailers to get ready to meet the demand! We’re watching some fun ...

Minimalist décor is easily achievable by anyone—if they never actually move into their new place! Once the boxes get delivered and they start unpacking, it becomes harder to maintain the sleek sophistication of an empty space. But all is not lost: keeping the basics of minimalist style in mind while embracing its flexibility makes it accessible to even the novice home stylist. ...