CB2 Opening Preview Party

They're here!!! CB2 held a preview party this evening for media, industry insiders, twitter followers and facebook friends. It was quite a crowd!! Canadians welcomed the retailer with open arms, and if tonight's turnout is any indication, CB2 will enjoy the benefits of this new relationship.

CB2
651 Queen Street West
Toronto, Ontario

I took as many photos as I could, but with so many people in attendance it was hard to get a clear shot of the fabulous furnishings and accessories. I will definitely have to make a trip back to the store soon to get a closer look. This post features some of the cool items I spotted.

These Swirl Sculptures are very industrial and dramatic:

This set of 3 lavender sachets smelled like heaven:

How cool are these Ous hanging tealight holders,

made from hammered brass:

The geometric shapes of the Coup pillow pair
beautifully with the curvy patterns of the Lasso pillow:

These Cage brass pendants were my fave!!

What a fun Relax bedroom vignette

featuring the white Andes bed:

The lines of this Club Piping chair are just as linear
as the 3.14 storage bookcase behind.

The Saga Credenza works as a media center in the
living room and the Yield coffee table wheels away
when it's time to break out the Xbox Kinect.

These shallow, space saving Tesso bookcases
mount directly onto the wall.

Aren't these 15 minute glass timers so whimsical
when filled with chartreuse sand?

How about this Chartreuse TPS File Cabinet &
Bubble Leather Office Chair?

Decorative Grasses & Feathers tuck nicely into the corner.

These Glass Terrariums are so dainty,
used here as bird feeders.

Everything in its place with multiple storage solutions:
coat rack, 3+3 organizer, format shelves,
wall magazine rack and el shelves

Isn't this the coolest cuckoo clock you've ever seen?

This Cloud 16 lounge chair has a Scandinavian vibe:

This Julius sofa is hiding a secret - a full length twin bed.

A salute to recent history:

All photos by Pamela Graham for Cherish Toronto.

CB2 Opening: This Time They Mean It

After multiple construction delays (hey, preserving a Toronto heritage building is not an easy task), CB2 is firm on opening its doors at Queen and Bathurst next Saturday, January 21st. This will be the first CB2 location to open on Canadian soil. Expect it to be busy. Woot!!

Spring 2012 Preview Photos via CB2's Facebook Page

cb2 Plans Toronto 2011 Opening

What is cb2? It's Crate & Barrel's modern, hip & trendy younger sibling. The company is scheduled to arrive in Toronto early next year, with plans to open their first Canadian store at the southeast corner of Queen & Bathurst. This location has housed The Big Bop since 1985, but as of January 31st, the nightclub/music hall closed it doors.

Image courtesy of Aaron Miller, citynews.ca

Personally, I'm looking forward to the opening of cb2. They offer fresh, modern home decor, and let's face it, it will be nice to have an affordable alternative besides Ikea. These are some of my favourite pieces from the cb2 website:

New York Folk Pillow
$29.99 USD

Peekaboo Clear Acrylic Console
$349.00 USD

Formosa Orange Tray Table
$49.95 USD

Parlour Chair
$699 US

Hyde Wall Mount Cabinet
$199 USD

Gion Organic Bed Linens
$24.95 - $109.00 USD

Format Clear Acrylic Desk Accessories
$7.95- $29.95 USD

Watch for cb2 to open early in 2011, and in the meantime, you can start planning your shopping list at www.cb2.com.