GTA West Chapter Decorators 'On The Road Again'

Attention Accredited & Student Decorators

Over the summer we will not be having 'formal' meetings, however we have arranged a sourcing day. Join us for our Third Summer Sourcing Day. This year we are heading up to Vaughan to visit a few of our Affiliates Showrooms. When: Monday, July 8 Time: 10 a.m. Where: Vaughan - We'll meet at 10 a.m. for our first showroom which is Zilli Home Interiors at 672 Chrislea Rd, Vaughan. We will then proceed to other destinations such as Prima Lighting and Oro Mosaics. (see list and directions attached). We have also scheduled some time for lunch at Vaughan Mills Mall. Please bring along your credentials so you can register for the for Trade Discounts at the showrooms we visit, and begin to take advantage member discounts and benefits. This invitation is also extended to and student members as well, and we encourage your participation. Our hope is to help to develop mentoring opportunities. Please R.S.V.P. for this event by June 24th to: Jeannette Wisby – jw@designsavvy.ca Car pooling is recommended, so please inform me if you would like to drive, carpool etc. and what area you are in. Looking forward to seeing everyone!

GTA West Chapter Spring/Summer Luncheon

Yesterday many of our chapter decorators and several of our great affiliates joined together at Il Fornellos in Oakville for our annual summer luncheon.  Affiliates presented information on their products, new connections were made and a fabulous time was had by all.

SoFA presents: Cobi Ladner " Building a Brand from the Inside Out"

Many decorators and designers attended the recent presentation at SoFA on Building a Brand by Cobi Ladner.  Cobi Ladner is one of Canada’s leading decorating and lifestyle authorities. 

Since 2008 Cobi has enjoyed her conversation with design professionals and homeowners through her popular website cobistyle.com. As a successful entrepreneur, Cobi turned her thoughts and ideas into a full- concept home decor product line, based on the bold notion that a home should be as unique as its owners, and put a smile on their face when they walk in the door. 

Now an emerging national brand, cobistyle is expressed in many product categories ranging from furniture, fabric and drapery to accessories, lighting and soon-to-be bedding and bath. In three short years, Cobi’s collection of beautiful ideas’ has found a home in over a thousand stores across Canada, and she is thrilled about engaging her peers with this new and exciting, very personal vision, called none other than, cobistyle.

Join us in the Canadel showroom to learn how Cobi built her brand from the inside out.

Cobi left the magazine to pursue her passion of 'fun, colourful and affordable' home furnishings which include everything from furniture, fabric, drapery, lighting, pillows, accessories, throws, teapots and soon to come bedding.

Cobi's name also stands for " 'creation of beautiful ideas'  which she completely believes in, has embraced colour and her presentation dealt with creating your own brand as she has.  One must build their brand.  How people decorate their individual homes is what your home says about you.

Cobi talked about other famous brands and how they identify a distinct product or person.  As decorators and designers we need to be building our brands.  It should reflect your own personality and a feeling we create.   We need to be individual and promote our personal style. 

Below are a few photos of Cobi's style