Posts Tagged "CGTA"

CGTA Highlights and Slipcover Sale

Posted by on Feb 2, 2013 in Design Shows, Events | 0 comments

CGTA Highlights and Slipcover Sale

Earlier this week, Elegant Changes had the chance to tour the Canadian Gift & Tableware Association show in Toronto. Not only do we love going because it gives us new ideas and insights into upcoming trends, but it also reminds us that spring is just around the corner. And did we ever see signs of spring! For as far as the eye could see were colours that screamed spring. Brilliant orange, blue, green, yellow and pink exploded from every exhibitor’s booth. These colours are perfect for the spring trend of a neutral background – taupe, white, grey and beige – that make these bright colours really pop. We also loved the new selection of bedding at the show....

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Trends From The 2012 Fall Toronto Gift Show

Posted by on Aug 18, 2012 in Musings, Style Ideas | 1 comment

Trends From The 2012 Fall Toronto Gift Show

We’re back from a well-deserved vacation and revving to decorate! It was just what we needed before ramping up for a busy fall and winter season. One of the first things we did, other than checking our emails and voice mails, was to attend the 2012 Fall Toronto Gift Show. We took a tour around the show and got into the spirit of gifts and décor. What we really noticed was a theme of European Victorian flavour. Not only was it like we went back in time, but we also got to take a trip to Europe… without all that jet lag. We really loved the French ambiance. It was tres chic! As well, we couldn’t take our eyes off all the imports from Florence. This included elegant...

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