This weekend’s launch was a HUGE success, we had HUNDREDS of visitors to the suite in merely a few short hours after the doors opened. At one point, there was over an hour’s wait to get in! Thank you so much for all your support. We are feeling the love!
We know you have been waiting to see more photos of The Cross’ Millennium Water suite.
Here are a few photos of the opening day…
Here are a few more photos of the suite…
Did you go check it out on the weekend? Tell us what/which part of the suite you liked the most? Did you enter the Free Initial Design Consultation Raffle?
As the week goes on, we will be talking more extensively about the details of the suite and our design process. Please feel free to ask us any questions and pick our brains for design resources!
If you are in Vancouver, do make some time to visit our suite (click here for directions) at the Millennium Water development (The site of the 2010 Winter Olympics Athletes Village). You will not be disappointed.
Loved everything you saw? You can GETTHELOOK on online as well as from our store!
Okay, so I know we’ve been talking a lot about the Millennium Water Development (the beautiful site of the Athletes Village during the Winter 2010 Olympic Games) and our involvement in the design but we wanted to give you all the details so you can get down there and see these suites! Finally!
On May 15th, 2010 Millennium Water development will unleash their latest project ‘Avenues of The World‘ They have hired 9 of Vancouver’s best Interior Design firms to design the interiors of 9 different suites. We were so honored to be included in that category!
Peter (lead designer at The Cross) and the team have been working away to get this suite ready for the launch. We are so Proud to give you this sneak peek of the suite!
Here’s how it works:
On May 15th The Millennium Water Development will be open to the public.
Entry is FREE! Pick up your ‘Passport’ with a map, so you don’t miss a thing, at The Millennium Water Presentation Center – 1693 Manitoba Street (at West 1st)
This a self-guided tour. You are welcome to spend as little or as much time as possible at each suite.
Stop by The Cross’ Suite (#4) to enter to win a a FREE initial design consultation.
We will be unveiling the rest of the suite throughout the week so check back or become a fan on Facebook/follow us on Twitter so you don’t miss a thing!
Click Here to the official website of Avenues of The World
“This is my Mom’s fave soap from The Cross…She lives in the States and I don’t get to see her as often as I would like, so I make a point of always having a bar in the guest bath for her to use when she comes to visit and one to take back home with her! Happy Mum’s Day!”
“I would love to receive this lovely French milled soap from my kids. It’s light and easy on the skin and the smell is to die for! For my Mum, I’m going to get her this cake plate and fill it up with chocolates!”
“ I would LOVE to give my Mom a set of Quillian bedding. They are so soft and feel amazing! She’s the best – so she deserves the best! Last year I gave her this gorgeous Vase filled with beautiful flowers”
“This is what I gave my mom. She loved it – she had read it years ago and it was a book that HER mother had also loved. She told me that the author was also a pioneer in the green movement – many decades ago as well as being major tabloid fixture due to famous hubby. Not to mention her kidnapped, ransomed, and eventually murdered son. And then her ability to move forward from that tragedy (and the subsequent trial) was so inspirational to everyone at the time….”
“I wanted to get my mom something nice for her home and she is very sensitive to chemicals and strong scents so I thought a soy based candle would be perfect. The cotton wick is a great feature too!”
“Its a great gift for a mom that likes to travel. It is both luxurious and practical. It folds really small and fluffs up nicely. Perfect for a good night’s rest or a cat nap on route to Paris.”
In addition to our popular wedding registry, you can now register for your baby event at The Cross. We’ve done the browsing for you! Co-owners of The Cross Stephanie and Darci have travelled all over the world hand picking the cutest, most memorable, and oh-so-perfect baby items!
Our Registry Experts at The Cross will make this a delightful, easy experience. By registering with us, you will receive a FREE, personally engraved silver baby rattle!
Here’s how it works:
~Call to book an appointment with a Registry Expert or drop in the store and ask for assistance.
~Enjoy a refreshment while you pick out your registry wishes. We can help you make some choices if you like!
~Hand your list to over our Registry Expert and we will create a lovely package to send to you and your event attendees.
~Your guests will receive that same enjoyable and exceptional service when they come to purchase gifts for you. We will update you on what items have been purchased from your list, and inform you when you need to add more gifts to your registry.
~Your guests can take advantage of our complimentary gift-wrapping service and can choose to take the gift with them or leave your packages with The Cross until you’re ready to take delivery of them.
~We will have your silver rattle engraved with your new baby’s name and date of birth and it will be delivered to your home.
Call The Cross to make your Appointment today! 604-689-2900
Wow, it’s finally all coming together! The Cross’ French Provincial themed suite at The Millennium Water Development has been a real work in progress but It’s going to be so worth it! Peter has been working hard to get everything together in time for the Grand Opening in May 15th!
My babies never left home without their Beba Bean hoodies. This hoodie is an absolute essential in every baby’s wardrobe. I used mine year round, as an extra layer in the winter months and as a cozy sweater when the sun goes down in the summer months. I loved the ivory colour for my son, but let me tell you as soon as Emmie was born I couldn’t wait to buy the pink one~even though the hand-me-down was still in perfect condition! We sell several of these hoodiesevery day at The Cross, usually with the adorable matching knitted pants, and often paired with Mary Janes, Desert Booties, or a ruffled dress or two…
HUDSON~
EMERSON~
Beba Bean is a Vancouver based company and the designer and owner Lisa has this to say about her collection:
“I spent a summer in Cape Cod as a child. I can remember being engrossed in the laid back elegance the locals evoked. This Cape Cod inspired hoodie features classic wood toggle buttons, raglan sleeves and knit lined hood that expresses simple sophistication.”
The keepsake knit hoodies, hats, blankets and onesies are so soft, durable and are designed with the details in mind:
Made from the softest “non itch” cotton, our line of knit wear is inspired with vintage wooden toggles and delicate pearl knit stitch trim. It’s all about details.
In our first installment of all things baby we are featuring the delightful work of Canadian artist Lori-Joy Smith.
Lori-Joy modestly says on her blog “I’m an artist and illustrator and mother of 2 young girls, living in Charlottetown, P.E.I.“ Yes, absolutely she is all of those things and she is also a lovely and beautiful girl with a gentle soul. Her paintings are beyond charming (and customizable!) and her candid blog posts tell the tale of a busy and caring mom, who desperately finds the time to fuel her passion and create the art that she loves.
I couldn’t resist purchasing 12 of her paintings for Hudson’s room soon after he was born. Lori-Joy happily worked within my colour specifications of blue, orange, green and brown (the colours of his favourite sock monkey). Here are a few of the adorable paintings that she came up with:
And here is Hudson perusing his first art collection at age 4 months:
And here is a final shot of the room with the wonderful paintings that are the feature of the space.
Thank-You Lori-Joy, you are a delight to work with and a wonderfully talented artist and mom!
Be sure to check out Lori-Joy’s charming website and blog. And the next time you visit The Cross we would love to show you more of Lori-Joy’s work! Just ask us for more details…
The Cross Baby! Our Baby Department is BOOMING! Here’s what we have in store for you next!…
WIN! REGISTER! SHOP!
Please join us at The Cross this Sunday, May 2 for a baby celebration…
The Cross Baby! Our Baby Department is BOOMING! Here’s what we have in store for you next!…
WIN! REGISTER! SHOP!
IMPORTANT UPDATE!!!WE HAVERECEIVEDNOTICETHATTHECREME DE LA CREMESHOW IS CANCELLED! INSTEAD OF HEADING TO THEROUNDHOUSE…PLEASEJOIN US AT THECROSSTHISSUNDAYFORBABY CELEBRATIONS!
We will be participating at the first ever Crème de la Crème Baby Show at the Roundhouse Community Centre on May 2nd.
Here is the description of the show: CRÈME DE LA CRÈME BABY
IS AN EXCLUSIVEEVENTFORDISCERNINGPARENTS. SHOWCASINGTHEMOSTLUXURIOUSPRODUCTSANDSERVICESFORLITTLEONESANDTHEIRMARVELOUSMOMMIES.
Created by the producers of the renowned Crème de la Crème Grand Wedding Showcase, Crème de la Crème baby is an equally lavish affair, with a focus on mommies-to-be, new moms and their beautiful bundles of joy.
Vancouver’s top purveyors for all things baby have been hand-selected and will be exhibiting the very best the industry has to offer in a chic yet family-friendly atmosphere.
Who doesn’t love a surprise? Starting this Friday, Saturday and Sunday (April 16 – 18) we are having a SURPRISE spring cleaning event to show how much we appreciate our loyal customers. This sale is exclusive to our mailing list members only (and your friends, too of course).
Everything in the store will be 20% off! (excluding our art)
We have some wonderful spring treasures NEW in store! We also will be marking down, sofas, lighting, bedding, and our remaining Olympic merchandise even further! Come visit us for some inspiration, a few treats, and a little something for yourself too!!
Don’t forget Mother’s Day is coming soon and as always, we have wonderful gifts for Mom. With our lovely (and FREE!) gift wrapping, you will definitely be Mom’s favourite! wink wink
We look forward to seeing you in the store this weekend!
I stopped in my tracks in the grocery aisle when I laid eyes on this cover. Something about the colour palette made me weak in the knees, those white-washed floors and walls, the slouchy slipcovers, soft baby pink chair, worn tattered rug and refined details all add up to perfection. This ‘Modern Scandanavian beach house’ is my idea of the perfect getaway, relaxed enough to be beachy, yet layered enough to be cozy on stay-indoors days. Here is the rest of the interior:
Homeowners Harriet Maxwell Macdonald and Andrew Corrie ownOchrea fabulous contemporary furniture store with three envious locations: London, Paris and New York. I can’t wait to visit one of these shops in person!
I was recently photographed in my Yaletown condo for a local newspaper called The Westender, for an article called ‘My Digs’ that features Vancouverites in their homes. The article will be featured in the March 25th edition of the newspaper.
Here are a few behind the scenes shots from the photoshoot with Mr. Doug Shanks, the photographer assigned to the story.
I decided to ‘spring up’ my place with a few dashes of hot pink. With an all-white pallette it’s easy to change up my look from season to season. So far I love the results! What do you think?
We want to share with you a sneak peek at what we are dreaming up for our condo at Millennium Water. Eight design firms have been chosen to design a display suite on the former Olympic Village site, and The Cross is one of them. The project is called Avenues of the World, where the public will be given the opportunity to tour this vibrant new neighbourhood in Vancouver. Guests will be issued a ‘passport’ and can visit the eight homes each with a different theme. We won’t reveal ours quite yet…but think modern-day Paris!
Here are some images we took at the presentation center currently located at 212 West 1st Avenue in Vancouver:
And here is the floor plan of our home:
Here’s the ‘mood’ board and Peter experimenting with the scale of a chair we are designing in this pink fabric!
Launch date for Millennium Water and Avenues of The World is May 8th 2010, stay tuned!
