Sponsor Spotlight: Artemano Inspires At The Toronto Fall Home Show

We're thrilled to have Artemano joining us at the Toronto Fall Home Show, September 18-21 at the Better Living Centre, Exhibition Place. There will be ideas, innovations, and expert advice at every turn of the show - especially at the Main Stage, inspired by Artemano. Here's the inside scoop on what's happening at Artemano and what to expect from them at the show.

Artemano specializes in high-quality, exotic wood furniture and home decor. With stores in Montreal, Laval, Brossard, Quebec City, and now Toronto, their roots are in Canada, but their inspiration took shape in faraway lands - from the rosewood and mango wood of India to the suar and take of Thailand, to the recycled woods of Indonesia.

Artemano focuses on beautiful, handmade furniture, created mostly out of different types of wood. Many of their pieces have a one-of-a-kind silhouette and unrefined design that comes straight from nature. All distinct features, including knots, cracks, and crevices, are carefully preserved and cherished. In addition to their gorgeous creations, Artemano is committed to their clients. They offer an in-home interior design service that can be taken advantage of either before or after purchasing their pieces - you decide!

1. How did your company get started?

Years ago, founder Shimon traveled abroad where, for the first time, he set his eyes on freeform wood tables and stunning furniture made of natural, often recycled materials similar to what we see in our stores today. He instantly connected with these unique pieces and knew this style was something he would be passionate about sharing.

2. What is your company's mantra?

"Home is an escape and we love to create it." We believe that your home is the one place you should be able to go to truly relax. Incorporating organic furniture that you love is one of the best ways to achieve serenity.

Sandstone Buddha sitting in Lotus Position.

This meditating Buddha is the epitome of relaxation and serenity. Each hand crafted sandstone Buddha is unique - no two are exactly the same. 

Use nature's resources to craft your escape. As the seasons change and we begin to settle into our cozy dining rooms, the Lisa Dining Table in rosewood is on our wish list to give thanks with family and friends. Made of beautiful Indian rosewood, this modern dining table features two unique V-shaped stainless steel legs along with a one-of-a-kind wooden tabletop. 

The perfect table to transition from everyday casual to formal dinner party.

Available in three finishes (shown above in rosewood), each table bears both a wood grain pattern and colour palette that is unlike any other.

True beauty is found and reflected with light.

This perforated metal hanging lamp casts a warm, diffused glow that is sure to shine in any space.

An ambiance like no other.

The metal table lamps, when turned on, truly come to life, creating a mesmerizing light projection throughout the room.

Even technology looks good with nature! This iPad stand, hand carved of solid exotic wood, is designed with a raw appeal that will add natural charm and character to its surroundings.

The Freeform iPad Stand With Bark.

3. Anything else you think we should know?

Homeowners can win a $1,000 shopping spree at Artemano's Toronto location along with a complimentary in-home consultation with one of Artemano's designers. To enter, follow Artemano on Instagram and like Artemano on Facebook.

The Toronto Fall Home Show Main Stage, inspired by Artemano, will feature daily presentations and question and answer sessions by celebrity and industry experts. Make sure to buy your tickets to the show now so you don't miss a thing. We can't wait to see you there!

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Celebrate Mom With Gifts From The Heart & For The Home!

It's time to celebrate

From Tina Holmes, Toronto Show Manager:

Don't forget it's Mother's Day on May 11th. I recon your mom will be chuffed to bits with any of these gifts from our Home Show Friends.  Treat your mum to something special this Mother's Day with some of my picks - gifts from the heart and for the home.

Pretty Organized

The Boho Dress Scarf Holder by Umbra features 16 rings on which to hang your scarf collection. Hang in the closet or on a wall or door hook for easy scarf access! 

Picture This!

 

Prisma Frames.  A beautiful photograph or a sentimental photograph is always a good choice and what better way than to show them off with theses glorious gold Prisma Frames.  I have a crush on these new stylish photo frames from Umbra.  In Matte Brass wire, a photo floats between two panes of glass.  The Frames can alternately sit on a table, desk or can be hung on the wall. Three sizes available, 4 x 4, 4x6 and 5 x 7. 

A Bit of Bling!

Colourful Triangle Necklace  A statement piece from Muizee that would make a very special gift for the stylish mom.  The colourful bunting adds pops of colour on the gold box chain. The perfect combination of colours will bring out the best in any outfit.  17.5" length with a 2.5" adjustable extension and lobster claw closure.  High quality gold alloy, handmade and nickel free metal.

Turquoise LOVE

Show the love! A beautiful Turquoise bracelet from Dainty by LouLou Beads.  You can dress it up but it's still casual enough to wear every day.  Metal: Sterling Silver  Beaded With Turquoise.  Available Lengths: 6", 7", 8"

Breakfast in Bed

Breakfast Tray.  Start Mother's day off right with a stylish breakfast tray piled high with goodness.  Moms deserve breakfast in bed, plan the perfect breakfast in bed with this stylish Breakfast Tray from casalife .  This white lacquer with black trim has a handle on style.  Casalife with it's now three locations in Toronto make it easy to shop for the perfect piece of furniture or home accessory to make your house a home.

I Heart Mum
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Heart Shaped Candle Holders.  These charming, heart-shaped tea light candleholders are a perfect way to say I love you.  Perfect for any room, each  hand crafted stone candleholder has a distinct blend of stunning colors and unique pattern. Group all six heart-shaped candleholders together to create to a more pronounced look.  Artemano  now has a location in Toronto and a makes a great shopping trip with Mom!

The Healthy Option 

Vitamix S30

Surprise her this Mother's Day with a gift from Vitamix. Because every mom wants to shower the world with more delicious fruits and vegetables.  Meet the S30.  For the first time, high performance gets personal.  This blender creates healthy options for every meal, every day.  Designed for life,  no matter where life takes you or who's along for the ride, a Vitamix personal blender makes healthy options quick, easy, and portable.

Decor to Adore... a perfect pretty Tablesetting 

GTA Home Show Tablescape by We Create Hoopla Featuring Etsy

Pillow, StudioLiscious, Etsy

We featured Tablescapes at our GTA Home Show, which featured this pretty Tablescape designed by We Create Hoopla featuring Etsy.  With Mother's day in May, Spring is in the Air and what better way than to celebrate with a perfect pretty table setting. Bright florals and succulents mixed with the simple white ceramic dishes, to the pastel pink ombre napkins makes a lovely table.  The simple details like the gold cutlery to the Rose Pillow would be mother approved.  All of the products were sourced local so everything on the table was from Canadian Etsy sellers.

For more information on this pretty Tablescape check out the We Create Hoopla blog.  Also for convenience, visit the their product resource guide on their Etsy Page 

Framing Magic

Mother's day is an opportunity to give a gift from the heart.  If you  are a DIY enthusiast then you will love our new found love with Wordle.  Worlde is a toy for generating 'word clouds'.  You can customize your clouds with different fonts, layouts and colour schemes.  Best of all, you can create your own mother inspired works of art.  Easy as 1,2,3.... Create, frame, add a bow and you're good to go. For more information and a simple tutorial click here.

For the Love of Cooking

Does your mum love cooking?  Celebrity Chef Lynn Crawford recently made a guest appearance at our GTA Home Show and also showcased her cook book  'At Home with Lynn Crawford, 200 of My Favourite Easy Recipes'.  The cookbook  is packed with fabulous recipes and plenty of inspiring photos with each recipe looking oh-so delicious makes it a great gift for Mom.  The only thing better than getting a copy for Mother’s Day would be making something from the book ahead of time and giving your mom a delicious surprise.

At Home with Lynn Crawford: 200 of my Favourite Easy Recipes Book Cover

The best present you can give is a big hug and smile and spend Mother's day with your Mom and family. 

Mother's Day is a perfect day to celebrate your Mom.

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Special thanks to Toronto Show Manager Tina Holmes a.k.a. @TinaLovesPinot, for  sharing her favourite Mother's Day finds with us!

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Dark vs. Light Master Bedrooms

The colour of your bedroom is truly about personal preference, so today we're presenting you with two carrying options.  It's light room versus dark room, and with natural wood elements incorporated in both, the true winner will be the one that gives off the most relaxing vibes.  Which will you choose? Will it be the serene white space with a zen atmosphere, or the charcoal space complete with rich fabrics and soothing lighting? Check them out below... 

This zen space was featured at the GTA Home Show, it is fully furnished by Artemano. 

This luxurious space was featured at the Toronto Fall Home Show with furniture from Casalife. 

Which bedroom do you prefer?

For more bedroom ideas check out our fully stacked Pinterest board here.

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Get to Know Artemano, Furnishings @ The GTA Home Show ...*$500 Giveaway*

ENTER THE GIVEAWAY BELOW

The GTA Home Show opens next Thursday, and we can't wait! We've got inspiration at every turn, specifically in our feature home!  Beautifully furnished by Artemano, every room will showcase clean lines, natural materials, and one-of-a-kind silhouettes.  Get to know Artemano now, and enter to win a $500 gift card to the store simply by tweeting. Details below...

How did your company get started?

Years ago, founder Shimon travelled abroad where, for the first time, he set his eyes on freeform wood tables and stunning furniture made of natural, often recycled materials similar to what we see in our stores today. He instantly connected with these one-of-a-kind pieces and knew it was something he would be passionate about sharing.

What are your products/services?

Artemano focuses on handmade, high-quality furniture made mostly out of different types of beautiful wood.  Many of our pieces have a one-of-a-kind silhouette and unrefined design that comes straight from nature. All distinct features, including knots, cracks and crevices, are carefully preserved and cherished.  Many people don’t know that Artemano offers an in-home interior design service that you can take advantage of either before or after your purchase - you decide!

What is your company’s mantra?

“Home is an escape and we love to create it” . We believe that your home is the one place you should be able to go to truly relax. Incorporating organic furniture that you love is one of the best ways to achieve serenity.

What are your home and
garden pet peeves?

The old saying “less is more” is most definitely a belief of ours, so our design pet peeve is clutter.  Too much furniture or too many decorative accessories overwhelms any space and creates energy less conducive to tranquility.

What are your top 3 home and garden tips for this season?

1. Opposites attract; mix warm and cold pieces, modern and rustic styling, bright and dull colors.
2. Liven up any space for spring with plants and flowers for a fresh, bright zone.
3. Quality over quantity. Instead of over accessorizing your home, choose a few pieces that best represent you and your space to be the focal point.

What is the weirdest client request you have ever received?

After looking at a rocking horse displayed in one of our stores, a customer asked if we has the same piece but with the horse holding a spear in one of its hands.  We did not.

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ENTER NOW: Artemano is giving you a chance to WIN a $500 to their store! 

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DETAILS: First, follow both the GTA Home Show & Artemano on Twitter. 

Follow @HomeShowsTO Follow @ArtemanoQc

To enter you must ...

Click the button below and tell us which room you would use the $500 gift card to furnish!

Tweet to @ArtemanoQc

For example...

"@ArtemanoQc @HomeShowsTO #GTAHomeShow I would use the $500 gift card to furnish my living room!" 

Giveaway ends Febryary 23 @ 11:59 p.m. ET

  Valid for Ontario residents only. 

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