The butterflies in my stomach were there all right. Not only because I had to fly, but because I knew the next few days spent in Toronto for the Interior Design Show would be crammed full of exciting events and meetings with people who I admire and adore.
It began with a media preview of the show where we toured the Metro Toronto Convention Center all sporting our yellow hard hats since some construction was still taking place. I was finally able to meet so many fellow bloggers who are as lovely in person as they are in their posts and tweets. This is where I realised that, yes I was there to submerge myself in design, but what was even more important were some truly special relationships that were being founded on this trip.
Being at breakfast, lunch, dinner and of course walking the aisles of IDS with these like-minded design lovers was truly an experience I will cherish and never forget.
I’m going to leave it at that and share with you the moments captured in these photos.
There wasn’t a moment in time, a conversation with friends, or an inch of space at IDS that wasn’t inspiring to me.
Visit Poppytalk’s blog for more of my photographic coverage of the show.
Great recap! Nice to see Celine and Jonathan’s smiling faces too (and of course you in a hard hat!!)
Comment by Bess | English Muffin Shop — February 1, 2011 @ 9:34 pm
so fantastic! michelle, i am truly inspired by *you* and the way you absorb, react to, and contribute to the design world. it is obvious that you have immersed yourself fully in this place, and i really enjoy seeing it through your eyes!
i am so sad to have missed out this year, but really hope that i can swing a visit to IDS in toronto next january. i would love to meet you face to face!
Comment by lesley — February 1, 2011 @ 9:44 pm
Such fab photos! Can’t wait to meet you in NYC next week!
(Honey, you’re gonna be pooped from all this traveling.)
Comment by Raina @ If the Lamp Shade Fits — February 1, 2011 @ 11:09 pm
That style at home booth gets me everytime. Well, I guess it would, wouldn’t it! Fab post, Michelle. x
Comment by Will — February 2, 2011 @ 5:54 am
I’m so jealous, I love Sarah, and of course Tommy!! What a great show recap, looks like a great time!
Comment by Susan — February 2, 2011 @ 7:48 am
such a great recap! Love those map throw pillows!
Comment by Emeline — February 2, 2011 @ 8:27 am
Great recap Michelle. Loving all the photos! Kinda want that Up Country couch for my office.
Comment by adele {modernemotive} — February 2, 2011 @ 8:58 am
Looks like a blast! so much colour…so great to see Thanks for doing such a great job of capturing it!
Comment by sharon from Layers & Layers — February 2, 2011 @ 9:36 pm
Hi Michelle
Thanks for the great post + photos.
I’m glad you liked the style at home booth!
Best, Alanna
Comment by Alanna Cavanagh — February 3, 2011 @ 12:04 am
What a great booth. Canadians do it right, so much fun color!
Comment by LiveLikeYou — February 4, 2011 @ 8:31 am
My better half will want that couch for the basement… was it uber pricey? : ) You look like you had a blast - so pleased!
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Great article! Its so delightful to see bloggers connecting and sharing all that inspires them. Such a pleasant surprise to see your work here, looking forward to learning more about your product line =)
Comment by Gaile Guevara — February 9, 2011 @ 3:22 am
Just drooling. Atelier 688 and upcountry, gaaahhh You look fabulous, as usual!! And, I love reading your recaps!! xox
Comment by Anile from Girlfriday — February 11, 2011 @ 1:31 pm