Cruising through an art gallery, glass of red wine in hand, we came to a conclusion: From this point forward, we would only buy handmade creations that transport our soul. (Did we mention the wine?)
Inspired, we gobbled up the entire collection of Red Sofa jewellery-a new handmade line of exquisite bobbles by designer Joanna Szkiela.
Based in Montreal, this designer from Poland and France often visits the Botanical Garden to find inspiration in nature. (Think orchids and exotic leaves.) She may also head to a beach in Mexico or a bead store in California-wherever her travels take her - to find inspiration for her organic and synthetic combinations, made with materials like quartz, pearls, sea bamboo coral, coffee beans, silver, stones, bone, leather, wood and cast cloves.
But do they work in the big city? You bet. The overall impact of Red Sofa is oh-so modern, with a nod to nature. Pieces start at $55, reaching $265 - affordable enough buy multiple pieces for our next few art openings. (Or any other time we want our soul transported.)
Red Sofa
www.gotoredsofa.com
Available at:
EQlib
200 McGill College Ave.
514-937-8467
Galerie Malbork
215 St. Paul St. W.
514-286-4244
Studio M&W
www.studiomw.ca
400 McGill Street
514-393-3969