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For the Oenophile
Koolspace Carrying everything from oxidation corkscrews to decanters, this is
the go-to shop for the wine-lover. And for those who need to keep their premier
cru at its premium, the storage possibilities are endless. Start with the Vintage
Keeper Nuovo, with a capacity of up to 500 bottles, and then move on up to the
Marvel Luxury or Chateau series, which come in a variety of configurations and
store red and white vintages. Once you’ve outgrown your fridge, have Koolspace
build you a custom cellar.
3447 12th St. NE, Calgary, 403-283-7575
For the Nester
Valerianne In search of a good night’s sleep? These sheets, duvets, bedspreads
and throws work well undercover. Sferra sheets from Italy will have you drooling
before your head hits the pillow. Made of fine Egyptian cotton and with a thread
count of 590 or 1,020, they’ll ensure you’ll be hard-pressed to crawl
out of bed in time for your morning meeting.
1512 7th St. SW, Calgary, 403-245-4453, valeriannecalgary.com
For the Fashionista
Home Evolution Leave it to Home Evolution to carry the who’s who of furnishing,
linens and tabletop, including designs by Martha Stewart, Jasper Conran and Vera
Wang. Like most fashion designers, Vera Wang has expanded her empire to include
lifestyle products like fragrances, handbags and tableware. Her dinnerware line
in bone white with warm sable brown and platinum accents will add a sophisticated
flair to any table. It’s versatile and never out of style.
7133 11th St. SE, Calgary, 403-253-5552, home-evolution.com
For the Naturalist
Willow Studio Combining a long-time love of fabric design with an appreciation
for nature, owner Sandra Young (who also does custom interiors) has created a
line that includes a variety of statement pieces. Our favourite is the Natural
Habitat Collection, a line of throw cushions decorated with photos of the great
outdoors (taken by Young) and transferred onto the fabric.
1437 Kensington Rd. NW, Calgary, 403-230-9226; 121B 58th Ave. SW, Calgary, 403-252-6659,
willowstudio.ca
For the Foodie
Collatio All kinds of small luxuries, from Diptyque candles to Wolford underpinnings,
grace this one-of-a-kind retailer in nearby Priddis. Hard to resist are the foodie
treasures like Dean & DeLuca spices or a set of handcrafted Laguiole steak
knives from France. With stainless steel, hand-forged blades and a choice of handles
(olivewood, rosewood and even acrylic bull horn), the tabletop decorating options
are endless.
#5 Priddis Plaza, Priddis, 403-931-1002
For the Art-Lover
Rubaiyat Gallery Co-owner Pam Haight imports all sorts of wondrous artisanal goodies
from teak furnishings to Asian pottery to glass art. We love the Three Banded
Bowls by glassblower and California artist Caleb Siemon. These pieces are contemporary
in design and yet sensual in their use of colours.
722 17th Ave. SW, Calgary, 403-228-7192, rubaiyatgallery.com
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