Louis Chairs!

18 Jun 2011 | News

Here's a great feature on Louis Chairs in one of out new fave e-zines Trad Home. Do you have an old Louise Chair lying around at home that could be re-upholstered? Think of the possibilities. We can help!

Enjoy!

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A lesson in Thread Count

16 Jun 2011 | News

Buying bedding is tough! Trust us, we know. But the truth is, that for the most part with bedding:  You get what you pay for. We’ve all seen those extremely low prices at discount store for 1000 thread count bedding and wondered how it works and what thread count really is. So, here goes:

To put it very simply, thread count is based on the number of horizontal and vertical threads woven into a square inch of fabric. Extra threads (called picks) can be woven in to increase the thread count to the thousands and mislead the consumer.  Most people say that the highest thread count available is 500. Anything above that is because there is a bunch of filler woven in.

Here are some things you should be thinking about when shopping for bedding:

1. Make sure you are certain where the fabric is made. You want to look for European Linens, preferably made in Italy from Giza Egyptian Cotton.
2. The softness of sheets depends on the quality of the cotton not on the thread count. The fabric could feel very soft but poor quality will not last and you end up spending more in the long run.
3. Make sure you trust the store you’re buying your bedding from.  A respectable store will be telling you the truth about what you’re buying. Hint: there are very few suppliers of fine Italian Linens. Most stores will outsource their Egyptian Cotton from China.  The packaging can say Egyptian cotton but may only have 1% mixed in. You want 100% Egyptian Cotton.
4. You’ll want to be shopping at a specialty bedding store with educated sales staff who can explain these differences to you.

After you go through these questions, it’s really about personal preference. We would love to show you more about the difference between the cottons we carry here in the store. Please don’t hesitate to us any questions and most importantly: touch everything!

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Print is not dead : Anthology Magazine at The Cross

10 Jun 2011 | News

Yes! You heard it right. We are thrilled to be selling Anthology Magazine here at The Cross. Now, in their third issue,  Anthology Magazine is rapidly becoming our favourite Home and Lifestyle Magazine.

In the age of the online magazine we have access to so much on our computers but there really is nothing like the feeling of having something tangible in your hands!

This quarterly publication is packed with thoughtful columns and features, stunning photography, and compelling graphics—totalling more than 120 pages. Since they are a reader-supported publication with a limited number of ads, there’s plenty of content to enjoy. The magazine is printed on matte finish stock that is eco-friendly. Measuring 7.5-by-10 inches, it’s the perfect size for tucking into a bag and taking to the coffee shop, or on the bus or plane. Of course, we also encourage you to curl up with Anthology in the comfort of your own home, in your favourite reading chair.

Each Issue follows a theme. This particular issue’s theme is “a party!” In many different meaning of the word.

Heres a sneak peek inside and make sure to pick up your copy at The Cross!

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Moroccan Poufs in The Globe and Mail!

31 May 2011 | News

Our turquoise Moroccan Pouf featured in the Globe and Mail this weekend. The perfect way to add a pop of color to your place! We currently have a few of the turquoise in stock so get yours quick!

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Inside the home of Erin Fetherston

27 May 2011 | News

Recently, Fashion Designer, Erin Fetherston let Vogue into her beautiful French inspired, Tribeca Apartment. I absolutely adore it! Vintage furniture, neutral palette, candle chandeliers, floor to ceiling windows… the list goes on. Here are some of the photos:

Photos from Vogue

What do you think?

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The Cross Spring 2011 Collection Photoshoot

20 May 2011 | News

What a gorgeous Sunny day in Vancouver! I hope you all get a chance to enjoy this weather!

I wanted to share some photos from a photoshoot we did recently for our Spring collection from The Cross Furniture Line. We set up in the enchanting courtyard at Brix Restaurant and the wonderful photographer Jamie Hodge snapped away.

Please don't hesitate to contact the store if you have any questions regarding any of the products shown 604-689-2900 or sales@thecrossdesign.com - Enjoy!

photos by Jamie Hodge

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4th Annual Pillow Promo Event

18 May 2011 | In-Store Events

Our 4th Annual Pillow Promo Event begins Wednesday May 18th!

Come by the store and find HUNDREDS of our fabulous custom designed pillows on Marked-DOWN!

There will be a 10% to 80% discount on all pillows in store and more pillows added to the pile DAILY!

This sale applies to pillows In-Store only.  

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Introducing Laduree Candles – Exclusive to The Cross

14 May 2011 | News

After a long wait we are extremely proud and excited to announce that our order of Ladurée Candles has arrived. This amazing new line is exclusive to The Cross in Vancouver and only one other store in Canada carries them so far!

For those of you who don’t know about Ladurée yet, here’s a bit of background info on the company: Known to some as the quintessential French patisserie, Ladurée first opened in 1862 at 16 rue Royale in Paris as a bakery.  With the construction of the Opera Garnier nearby, the neighbourhood surrounding the little bakery developed rapidly, soon becoming one of Paris’s most important and elegant business districts.  Soon some of the most prestigious names in French luxury had taken residence in the neighbourhood.  In accordance, in 1871 owner Louis Ernest Ladurée reinvented his eponymous bakery as a more stylish and en vouge pastry shop.

Ladurée is most famous for their Maracons. They are well known as the best in the world and they sell 15,000 every day.

Their Beauty line is also exquisite. With its candle scents, Ladurée offers you its distinctive signature, weaving a thread of emotion and delicacy between each of its perfumes.

This collection is a breath of elegance and refinement, where every fragrance is within an attractive biscuit China pot, engraved in the various Ladurée emblematic colours.

The Ladurée green, the sugared-almond pink, the charcoal grey, the lilac violet, the daffodil yellow, the pale blue, the black of the night…

Ladurée’s fragrances leave in their wake traces of unforgettable memories.

Have a look at our Ladurée display within our store and be sure to pop in to smell all the lovely scents!

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Happy Mothers Day!

08 May 2011 | News

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New in The Cross Library (Part 3) : The Foodie

06 May 2011 | News

Part 3 of our Book Feature is some of our selections for ' The Foodie' – These are not your average cookbooks!

Plenty $39.95

Babycakes $28

A16 Food + Wine $43

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New in The Cross Library (Part 2) : Etiquette Essentials

04 May 2011 | News

Part 2 of our feature on our newest selections of books is our lifestyle books.  These are always a fun gift ideas for the friend who has everything. 

What do you say When… $21

Everything is Going to be OK  $14.95

The Art of the Handwritten Note $24

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New in The Cross Library (Part 1) : The Handmade

02 May 2011 | News

Our always expanding Library at The Cross is filled with wonderful books handpicked with you in mind! Recently we've found so many new books we had to share them on the blog. You can buy them all online as well.

Enjoy!

Creative Walls $34.95

Handmade Weddings $29.95

Paper + Craft $22.95

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New In our Baby Section!

22 Apr 2011 | News

Check out the newest styles for 'The Cross Baby' – Perfect Timing for Spring!

xo

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Mother’s Day Exclusive at The Cross

21 Apr 2011 | In-Store Events, News

In-Store Promotion:

Mother's day is coming soon, and this year The Cross and Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel have dreamed up something very special for all the moms out there!  When you purchase $100 from The Cross for mom, you will receive a $25 Gift Certificate to use at the Willow Stream Spa.  How wonderful is that!  

The Willow Stream Spa is perched on the 5th floor of the Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel (across from the new Vancouver Convention Centre); with a focus on pure and natural.   Surrounded in views, the spa offers nine treatment areas, including a couples’ room with deep Japanese Zen tub, a Nail Spa, three lounges (two with fireplaces), outdoor spa terrace and a full fitness centre.  

Click HERE to find out more about the services at The Willow Stream.  

Take advantage of The Cross' knowledgable staff to help you find the perfect gift for mom.  And, as always at The Cross, we have complimentary gift wrapping, and if you have experienced this service before you will know how much we love and care we put into even the tiniest gift.  Leave it to us, we will make your mother's heart sing!

See you in the shop soon.

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Photo Shoot at The Cross

15 Apr 2011 | News

Today we did a photo shoot for our Spring Collection with photographer Jamie Hodge. The Setting : The lovely courtyard at Brix Restaurant. It's such a wonderful venue, we're lucky to have such kind neighbors to let us take over their space for the morning!

Here's a Stephanie's favourite shot – taken on her iPhone. It's all about the accessories.

More to come….

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Q&A with Jillian Harris

09 Apr 2011 | Q & A - 10 Questions for...

I first met Jillian Harris before the world fell in love with her as ‘The Bachelorette’.  She’s been shopping here at The Cross for years, for herself and for various Interior Design clients. She has become a friend and believe me, she is as adorable and sincere as she seems on TV.  Being near Jillian you can feel her energy- She’s positive, smart and lovable. She has a wonderful sense of style and is business savvy. Here’s a few things you may not know about Jilly:

1. How do you think your friends would describe you?  Creative, Open Minded, Goofy, Resilient, Loving, Hardworking, Vivacious

2. How would you describe your personal style?  I would describe my style as personal and quirky. I love bringing personality and comfort into my home.  With that said, my knees go weak for anything rustic, salvaged and combining those elements with femininity and delicate lines pushes me over the top.  I also adore juxtapositions of soft white lines and a pop of crazy color, like Chartreuse. A fluffy airy bedroom with a set of vintage antlers perched up on the wall yey! Anything that tells a story makes me swoon.

3. I can’t live without… campfires, country music, plaid, fresh flowers (hydrangea, hyacinth, tulips, peonies are my favorites), Christmas morning, tomatoes & anything that’s made from a tomato, my iPhones (yes I have 2) Frye boots, laughing & crying (preferably both at the same time)

4. Most Recent Splurge…  My new sofa, which I designed myself.  Soon to be my patio sofa, can’t wait!

5. Something most people don’t know about you… I love to do my own manicures. I took French immersion for 11 years. One of my proudest moments was becoming friends with the band “The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band”.   I’m pushing 5’2”, for those who haven't met me in person (if I had a dollar for every person that said I’m smaller in person we’d all be filthy rich!)  I love pretty much anything native Indian. Head dresses, leather, feathers, old fur.  I love fishing although I don’t get to do it enough. And I LOVE getting muddy!

6. Who would you most like to have dinner with? Dead or alive? My Grandpa who passed about 16 years ago. And I’d bring my Granny. We both miss him so much and dream about him often.

7. Who or what are your biggest inspirations? My Grandmas easy-going personality.  My Mom’s entrepreneurship. My Dad’s humor. My Cousin Tori’s genuine and insistent compassion for others. Kelly Wearstler & the Cross for design. Country Music & diversity in people. My best Friend Shannon’s fashion style & of course Karissa’s ability to "seem innocent"

8. What are you most passionate about?  Laughing & making others laugh. Being Positive, spreading positivity. Being honest.

9. What is your proudest achievement? Landing my spot on Extreme Makeover Home Edition. Hearing strangers tell me they feel like I’m their best friend.  My adventures (Bachelor, Bachelorette, Regis & Kelly (twice) Ellen (twice) Jimmy Kimmel, Traveling, Covers of People, Ok & Us Weekly) are all things that I suppose might SEEM like achievements, but looking back – being a best friend, a good daughter & good cook trumps those in a heart beat!

10. What advice would you give to yourself ten years ago? Let go.  Don’t try to conform to what you think life should be about, just do what works for you.

And Finally, What’s your favorite thing about shopping at The Cross? I always leave feeling feminine, happy & inspired.

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