The Interior Design Show 2018 in Toronto

Happy 2018! The first show of the year that I always look forward to check out is The Interior Design Show. It is happening at the Metro Convention Centre in Toronto from January 18-21.

The Interior Design Show is Canada’s premier showcase of new products and furniture, superstar designers and avant-garde concepts from North America and beyond. Started in January 1999 (celebrating 20 years!), makes the first Interior Design Show opened its doors to an enthusiastic design community, media world and consumer market. The Interior Design Show has established itself as the breeding ground for design creativity, innovation and inspiration, bringing together hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of visitors each year.

Many exciting speakers, like product designer Karim Rashid will be there! Click here for the full list of speakers.

Find the industry's best from flooring to lighting, furniture, design and so much more! Click here for the full list of 2018 exhibitors.

Can't wait to get inspired by some of the most innovative international and Canadian design. With three full days of inspirational exhibits, influential speakers and leading products, IDS is not just a fair, it's a total design experience! Click here to buy IDS tickets today! I will see you there!

WIN Tickets to check out One of a Kind Spring Show!

Hopefully by hearing that the One of a Kind Spring Show & Sale is coming up, we can say goodbye to winter very soon. I'm a big fan of the OOAKS - it's always such a fun show to check out, so many interesting handmade stuff. Plus, being a designer myself, I love supporting all the talented Canadian artisans & designers. If you get a chance, please go take a look at my creation: Hello! Stuff, click here to check out my etsy shop!

The One of a Kind Spring Show & Sale will be happening on March 25-29 at the Direct Energy Centre in Toronto and it will be THE place to meet and shop from over 450 artisans, makers and designers from across Canada. It's time to shop for some great handmade stuff! For hours and ticket information, you can visit OOAK website here.

Some of the special features this year: The One of a Kind Etsy section, One of a Kind Craft Community of Canada and much more! Click here for all the features! Below are some of the work from artisans you can find at this year's show!

Dave Bradley Coat rack

Jennifer Moffat Plush dolls

Sam and Mahran Mansouri Wooden Bow ties

Jasmine and Ryan Wall Wedding card

Now, who want to go check out the OOAK Spring Show? I will be giving away TEN pairs of tickets! To enter, simply use the rafflecopter widget below. If you leave a comment, don't forget to include your email address. When you're visiting David Chiu's Stuff Facebook page, a LIKE to my page would greatly be appreciated. Ten winners will be randomly chosen with random.org and they will have 24 hours to reply back to my message/email. Please make sure that you will be able to attend the show happening in Toronto March 25-29. Transportation will not be included. Giveaway closes midnight March 11, 2015. Good luck!


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One of a Kind Christmas Show & Sale 2013

I checked out the One of a Kind Christmas Show & Sale today. Believe it or not, it's actually my very first time (I know! How is that possible?!) However, I have attended the spring show before. Very glad to finally have the chance : )

A mini ice rink!

We got to the Direct Energy Centre at 10am, that was when it opened. Thinking to be there early and beat the crowd. How wrong was I - it was actually pretty busy already, there was a line up of people waiting to go in!! So great to see! People supporting locally handmade stuff!

There was so much to see, do and to eat/sample (the flavours area). I love to check out the Rising Stars area. I, somewhat feel close/relatable to the artisans there, since I too have my own creations: Hello! Stuff and would one day love to be a vendor. Check out my Hello! Stuff Etsy store here.

I really had a great time, and will try to go back before it ends. The show started Nov. 28 and will run until December 8. It's definitely worth checking out. A great place to do ALL your Christmas shopping! Take a look at some of my favourite stuff I saw at the show below. To those lucky winners who won tickets from my giveaway, don't forget to share your fav too! To everyone, make sure to share your experience of the show through social media, with #OOAKX13.

Engine No. 9 Vintage Ties
- love the silk-screened designs, and how it's placed/incorporated into the ties pattern! Especially the Converse All Star kicks hanging over the strip - very cool!!

 

Adorably Surly
- fun hand made, hand stitched, hand puppets!

 

Felt Factory
-interesting ... : )

 

Art by Erin Rothstein
- love her work, looks like photographs but they're paintings and drawings!

The Mefits

Becca Wallace Photography

- love the subject matters and colours = FUN!! 

 

Forest & Waves

Gap's Menswear Collection with GQ

A definitely interesting collaboration; a men's magazine, GQ partnering up with the Gap.

Following last year's successful collaboration, the Gap introduces the brand's second menswear collection designed by GQ's four Best New Menswear Designers in America for 2013. This year's line ranges from accessories to outerwear, showcases each rising designer's signature spin on iconic menswear pieces.

With price points starting at $30 for essential items and up to $348 for more indulgent pieces. The exclusive collection is now available at select Gap stores and online.

The four designers, along with the pieces from their limited-edition Gap capsule collections are featured in advertisement below. To view all the items from the collection, click here.

Aviator Nation founder Paige Mycoskie, inspired by a cool '70s California vibe, develops her own fabric washes and graphics, giving her collection an authentic, lived-in vintage feel.

Kansas City - based Matt Baldwin's Baldwin brings timeless functionality with a clean architectural aesthetic for designs that are minimal, modern, and decidedly masculine.

Brothers Liam and Sammy Fayed of Bespoken fuse Savile Row traditions with a youthful rock'n'roll attitude to create sharp, modern menswear.

Specializing in handcrafted heritage materials and authentic finishes, Ernest Alexander takes the rugged yet refined man from workday to weekend in style.

My Interview with 7 Days Theory

Just wanted to share an exciting new. I was asked to participant in an interview series for 7 Days Theory, a blog based in Venice, California. They're a digital publication & shop for the young, modern and passionate gentlemen and lady. Their mission is to help people find their passion while expanding their ability to express that passion in their own life.

They approached me after seeing all my social media postings. They liked the way that I was expressing myself through my blog and what I was doing with my Hello! Stuff. They enjoyed how personal it feels and liked how I was letting people in on my life as a designer. How nice of them to notice : )

The series of interview is call "7 Days Theory People". The people interviewed represents the 7 Days Theory in the flesh. They do what they love and love what they do. One of their goals is to help inspire people young and old to spend their lives doing something that they are passionate about.

 


I was flattered and couldn't pass on this great opportunity. Check out my interview and let me know what you think. Enjoy! While you're there, make sure to check out the other interviews - very interesting and inspiring people. Thank you 7 Days Theory!

Earth Day - Tote Bag Giveaway!

Earth Day is tomorrow, April 22. I always try to do my best to help out the environment. One small way is to cut down on plastic bags and use re-useable tote bags.

I'm sure everyone have tons of them - but are any of them as fun, cool or cute as my creation? : )

FYI - These tote bags are my creation! They are part of my Hello! Stuff by David Chiu collection. There are 3 fun designs: Robots, Skulls and Penguins!

You can get more info from the Hello! Stuff website or actually purchase one from my etsy shop here.

To celebrate Earth Day, I want to give my readers a chance to WIN one of my Hello! Stuff Tote Bag!
Winner will get to pick which design they want.

Here's what you will have to do to enter and you will receive an entry per methods. Lots of ways, the more methods = more entries into the draw.

1. Facebook: You must if you haven't, LIKE my David Chiu Stuff Facebook page, and then 'like' the Hello! Stuff Tote Bag giveway post to receive one entry. 
An extra entry if you share it on your wall. 
Another entry if you leave a comment on the Facebook post, telling me what other items I sell on my etsy shop.  

2. Twitter: Follow @stardchiu and tweet the following: (cut and paste)

I want to WIN this cool & fun Hello! Stuff Tote Bag @stardchiu http://ow.ly/kgIfi RT for re-useable bags! #blogger #giveaway

3. Leave a comment below: Tell me which design is your favourite?

One reader will be randomly chosen from all the entries. Giveaway is open to Canadian residents. Enter before April 26, 2013 at 10pm EST. Good luck!

One of a Kind Spring Show & Sale 2013

If you're looking for a feeling of Spring or something do to this long weekend - The One of a Kind Spring Show & Sale is the place to be! It's happening at the Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place in Toronto from March 27 - 30, 2013. More info here. Also, you can check out my last posting here - where I also gave away 10 pairs of tickets to the show.

I was invited this past Wednesday morning to a Media preview breakfast. Avery yummy and great looking food provided from Toben - food by design. After that, I got to walk around and checked out the show.

Lots to do, see, and buy. Check out some of the items that caught my eyes: from my favourite things, great packaging, cool/fun ideas, yummy food, great looking booth/presentation, and overall - inspiring artisans. I included the artisans' link. All photos below taken by me. Enjoy!

Nugs and Tricia O

 Marmalade and Whiteout Workshop

Cedar Mountain and Wilk Watchworks

Greg Voisin Pottery and Electrik Kidz

Tealish and Monkey Butter

For those who love one of a kind stuff - it's definitely worth checking out! Meet 450 Artisans, shop local and buy handmades! It's also a great place to be inspire - being a designer, I was! Happy shopping!

New to the show this year, Etsy section! and Nesslee Illustrations

Creation Li