Even during the coldest of winters, there is always an influx of outdoor activities in Toronto. Events like the Toronto Christmas Market, the Bentway Skate Trail, Winter Stations, and the Toronto Light Festival are great opportunities to brave the cold like a true Canadian and enjoy the outdoors, even when temperatures reach all-time lows. After a delicious lunch at the newly-opened General Assembly Pizza, my friends and I headed over to the Distillery District to check out this year's installations at the Toronto Light Festival. The Light Festival provides an entirely new perspective of one of Toronto's most popular neighbourhoods by featuring interactive works by artists from around the world. Be sure to check it out before it wraps up on March 4.
Interior Design Show 2018
Attending the Interior Design Show has become an annual tradition for me. It's one of my favourite design events of the year and has proven to be a valuable source of inspiration for both my career in the industry and my general interest in design, as well as a great platform for networking.
At this year's event, there was a definitive focus on minimalist design. From the brass, geometric light fixtures by Matthew McCormick Studio to the modest nu-Scandinavian handmade furniture by Kroft, many of the exhibitors featured their work in simple displays where the product, if not minimalistic in design, was minimal in presentation - a major contrast from years past. As always, I loved the Prototype and Studio North booths which featured custom works and products by emerging Canadian designers, such as Contour & Co. and Amulette. I hope you enjoy the photos!
You can check out my reviews of previous years here: 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017.
