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The 24th annual International Contemporary Furniture Fair will map the newest frontier of what’s best and what’s next in design at New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, May 19-22, 2012.

North America’s premier showcase for contemporary design, the ICFF annually lures those in determined pursuit of design’s timely truths and latest trends to an encyclopedic exhibition of up-to-the-moment offerings, as well as a series of fascinating, fun, edifying programs, and a packed schedule of exhibits and features.

For the four-day duration of the Fair, 145,000 net square feet (13,500 net square meters) of the Javits Center will be abuzz with more than 25,000 interior designers, architects, retailers, designers, manufacturers, representatives, distributors, and developers. On Tuesday, May 22, the ICFF opens its doors to the general public, as well.

More than 500 exhibitors from all points of the globe will display contemporary furniture, seating, carpet and flooring, lighting, outdoor furniture, materials, wall coverings, accessories, textiles, and kitchen and bath for residential and commercial interiors. This remarkable throng of exhibitors creates an unparalleled opportunity to view a broad yet highly focused selection of the world’s finest, most innovative, and original avant-garde home and contract products side-by-side, under one roof.

The ICFF hosts representatives from Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia, Canada, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, El Salvador, Finland, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, United Kingdom, and U.S.

Making their yearly pilgrimage to the celebrated design hub will be contingents from BC Wood Specialties Group (Canada), British European Design Group (BEDG), Ceramic Tiles of Italy, Furniture New York, The Furniture Society (U.S.), IDSA New York (Industrial Designers Society of America), Inside Norway, Interiors from Spain, JETRO (Japan External Trade Organization), and Portugal Brands.

For more information including details on daily events and fair hours visit the official website of the ICFF at http://www.icff.com/

So British!

In celebration of the London Olympic Games and  the 60 years of the Queen’s reign Timothy Oulton presents a hand-picked selection of exclusive Union Jack pieces from his collection.

Inspired by timeless, classic design and artisanship throughout the ages, Oulton succeeds in creating pieces which combine his love of vintage, his knowledge of antiques and his desire to create innovative, relevant pieces of luxury furniture for the contemporary consumer.

Renowned for her simple opulent style and her ability to combine luxury and simplicity, Kelly Hoppen has found her inspiriation in natural textured surfaces, minerals and fabric weaving.

Combining eight complementary designs in over 40 colourways the wallpaper collection includes sophisticated geometrics, decadent damasks and bold barcode stripes. The paint collection consists of 20 contemporary and matte colours and is inspired by Eastern culture and organic materials.

The ranges designed by Kelly Hoppen are consistent with Graham & Brown’s reputation for exceptional quality and bring timeless elegance to the home.

Still searching for that perfect gift for mom? Well diamonds are a girls best friend and the Alberta Diamond Exchange has beautiful gifts mom will adore.

There is no better time to buy as they are having a massive sale  of 50 – 70% off all in-stock items until May 12!

Visit their storefront at the Aspen Landing Shopping Centre:

Suite 234 – 366 Aspen Glen Landing SW, Calgary Alberta T3H 0N5

or call them at 403.262.5212 to book an appointment

www.abdiamond.ca

Alexandra Public Relations is proud to announce its collaboration with Daum, Haviland and Royale de Champagne.

Daum seduces the most important collectors by it’s unique setting, which is somewhere between arts and crafts and design. Initiator of modern glassmaking , the house of Daum creates prestigious, elegant pieces whilst respecting tradition. These hand crafted crystal collections comprise an incomparable heritage.

Reflecting its exceptional expertise, Haviland recreates prestigious and sophisticated porcelain. Crafted by hand, each piece is made with the accuracy and quality of a goldsmith. Creativity has always featured at the heart of Haviland’s collections.

Royale de Champagne crystal glass-makers are the descendants of an ancesteral savoir-faire, where the art of hand-crafting is soverign. Royale de Champagne creates collections that combine traditional with contemporary art. The manufacturing process stays true to the exceptional talent of Royale de Champagne in creating a varied and elegant collection of tableware.

” We are happy to be represented by the international agency APR, whose expertise  in the field of decoration and design will allow us to develop a number of new exciting projects in the future. We are confident in Alexandra Bannaim and her team’s ability to promote the values of our brands Daum, Haviland and Cristallerie  Royal de Champagne internationally” Edwige Segretain, Brand Manager at Daum

Fort Royal acts as a medium through which exceptional luxury craftsmanship in the fields of home, garden and related pastimes can express itself.

Its purpose it to unite craftsmen recognized by their peers as being leaders in their disciplines whose goal it is to preserve the precious French heritage and coupling it with modernity. Fort Royal allows the craftsmen to promote their expertise in France whilst striving to establish an international presence.

Passion, authenticity, precision and perfect execution constitute the unique qualities shared by those under the Fort Royal banner. Fort Royal creates materials crafted using traditional techniques to produce durable, authentic and timeless works.

For more information please visit www.fort-royal.com

Fort-Royal Craftsmen

Jade Jagger for yoo is a collaboration between globally renowned designer, Jade Jagger, and leading international design and branding company, yoo.

This is the first Jade Jagger for yoo project in India.

Jade Jagger’s trademark sophisticated richness in color and texture combined with innovative design and relaxed luxury is portrayed in her latest signature design style created created uniquely for Lodha Fiorenza, blending India’s rich and varied traditional heritage with unique cultural elements from around the world.

POSH Media is a proud supporter of the Underwear Affair® and would like to announce that with signing up you will now be entered to win the new iPad! Once you’re registered, head over to the iPad page to complete your registration.

celebrate Awareness to Down There-ness Day on Wednesday, April 18 come out to the Amsterdam Rhino and bring everyone you know for drink specials and a good time in their underwear. You and your friends can even register right on the spot. Check out the calendar for more info about the Awareness to Down There-ness Day Launch Party.

The more people who register for The Affair, the more that can be done to uncover a cure!

In collaboration with her two stepdaughters, Kim Meltzer and Martine Jackson, Carrol Boyes designs, produces and manufactures stunning ranges of tabletop products, home ware and giftware.

Inspired by the human figure, the products are all intrinisically beautiful, but also functional. Using materials such as pewter, aluminum and wood; Carrol creates beautiful products that are clearly influenced by her artistic past. Also included in the collections is a stunning ceramics range designed by Martine Jackson.

www.carrolboyes.com

Calgary – We’re Greatest Together, the Calgary Stampede’s heart-felt Centennial theme, burst into reality over the noon hour as thousands of Calgarians gathered at Olympic Plaza to help launch the 100-day kick-off to the 2012 Calgary Stampede. Wearing their finest cowboy hats, boots and blue jeans, Stampede fans gathered downtown to celebrate The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth and the fact that the 100-year celebration is just on our doorstep.

“This party has been 100 years in the making and it’s outstanding to see the support of so many Calgarians,” says Mike Casey, president and chairman of the board, Calgary Stampede.  “A lot of hours from both Stampede volunteers and employees have gone into making this year’s show a historical event for the Stampede and this great city.”

The Calgary Stampede proudly announced the 2012 Parade Marshal will be the legendary Ian Tyson.  Tyson, recently awarded The Order of Canada, has performed on stages around the world while staying true to his rural roots and values.  In addition, the Stampede will honour its historical partnership with the tribes of Treaty Seven First Nations by inviting the seven chiefs of Treaty Seven to ride as Honourary Parade Marshals.

The Stampede has been promising a massive city-wide celebration this year and there’s no better way to celebrate than with fireworks. Picture the dynamic fireworks display every night during the TransAlta Grandstand Show, then imagine those brilliant fireworks in all four quadrants of the city. For six of the ten nights this Stampede, Calgary will come alive with Light up the City, presented by TransAlta, Canada’s largest synchronized pyrotechnics display.  The simultaneous displays will take place at WinSport’s Canada Olympic Park, Heritage Park, McCall Lake and Elliston Park.  Thousands of Calgarians will be able to view the fireworks from their own neighbourhoods, with accompanying music on the radio courtesy of our media partners Corus Entertainment. More details about the Stampede’s Light up the City celebration will be released in June.

Also announced were a number of Calgary Stampede firsts including a new gathering place to celebrate the Calgary Stampede Centennial.  The Bell Centennial Plaza will not only be home to the Centennial zip line, but also a new stage featuring both local and international entertainment.  Part of the roster will include some of the best of Calgary’s music festivals including Calgary Folk Fest, Calgary Blues Festival and Sled Island music festival.  It will also welcome international illusionists and finalists from Australia’s Got Talent Adam and Selina.

For the first time, Stampede visitors will have an opportunity to surf, right inside the BMO Centre.  Flow Rider is part of the brand new Beach exhibit to the Stampede that will have guests carving up the waves throughout the ten days of Stampede.

In addition, for the first time in history, the Stampede will present an Enmax Corral Show that will captivate audiences from beginning to end.  The Calgary Stampede brings you, Tails – Three horses, One Legend. More information on Tails will be announced at the official launch on May 1, 2012.

Tickets for the 2012 Calgary Stampede are selling at a record pace. And today the Stampede is pleased to announce a special ticket offer that will be on sale Friday and Saturday, March 30 and 31 only. On those two days you can buy tickets to the opening day of the Stampede Rodeo, July, 6 for only $20.12 plus applicable fees and taxes. Tickets will be available on line, or through the Stampede ticket office.

Planning your Stampede just got easier with today’s launch of the new Calgary Stampede website. The mobile-enabled site will feature easy navigation and improved planning tools.

The Centennial Calgary Stampede is July 6 – 15, 2012. For more information, please visit CalgaryStampede.com.