Our photoshoots are an exciting time around here. The creative process begins with our buying team presenting the new furniture and accents we’ll see arriving in our stores in the upcoming season. The background behind these products help inspire the stories we want to tell with our pictures, and so we use these facts to develop “looks” – we begin with an item or look we’re in love with – and we build the shot from there. This one was inspired by our Elite leather sofa chaise and custom Devon chair in a cow print fabric – we called it “Cowboy Chic” – here’s a look at that shot from start to finish…
We’ve got tons of new and exciting looks for Spring and can’t wait to show them to you in the upcoming weeks!
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Behind the scenes – Spring 2012 photoshoot
February 20th, 2012 | Posted by in Behind The Scenes | UB News - (3 Comments)
If you’ve ever tried to hang multiple pictures you can understand how frustrating it can be. Finding the right supplies and ensuring that everything is level can be difficult. Design expert, Ramsin Khachi shows us on the Marilyn Denis Show how you can do this quite easily! Take a look at this video for some … Read more
Tips For Hosting A Fabulous Oscars Bash
February 15th, 2012 | Posted by in Cooking at Home | Home How-To's - (0 Comments)With the Grammys this past weekend, and the Oscars just around the corner, awards season is coming to a close. What better way to say goodbye then to throw a fabulous bash? Whether you’re planning a high rolling soirée or just kicking it with the ladies, no send off affair is complete without the following: … Read more
Tell us your Valentine’s Day plans for a chance to win a $50 Urban Barn gift card!
February 13th, 2012 | Posted by in Home How-To's | Right at Home - (42 Comments)The big day is just around the corner and we want to know – do you have something special planned? Do you and your valentine have an annual tradition? Or do you have something non-traditional planned that you’d like to share? We’ve all got different and unique ways of celebrating and we want to hear … Read more
Recipe – Valentine’s Day Cocktails
February 10th, 2012 | Posted by in Cooking at Home | Home How-To's - (0 Comments)What is it about the allure of a sexy bartender? Whether you’re rocking it out classic Tom Cruise ‘Cocktails’ style or planning a ‘Coyote Ugly’ themed romp, here are a couple of recipes that anyone with basic barslinging skills (read: owns a martini shaker and can make ice) should be able to mix up to impress that … Read more
I’ve never been one to take Valentine’s Day too seriously, but it’s nice to do something special for your partner every once in a while. There are the traditional gifts: jewellery, flowers and chocolates… why not try surprising them with something different? February 14th could be the perfect time to cuddle up on the Nest Chair. … Read more
I realize it may seem early to be talking about spring and summer but I’ve been thinking and working on it for the last six months! I’m ready for winter to move on and the warm weather to move in. Therefore I’m ignoring the Groundhog Day results announcing we’ll have an extended winter – really? … Read more
Build Your Own Terrarium
February 2nd, 2012 | Posted by in Home How-To's | Right at Home | Trend Watch - (1 Comments)My current obsession is the terrarium – it’s a beautiful addition to any room in your home, and it provides the same joy you got from your dollhouse or hot wheels toys when you were a kid – anything miniature is just so fun! The terrarium is happening in a big way and it’s a … Read more
Product Spotlight – Acadia Collection
January 30th, 2012 | Posted by in Product Spotlight | Trend Watch | UB News - (2 Comments)Generally speaking, I’m a traditionalist when it comes to decorating, but I love and appreciate furniture pieces that really call attention. The Acadia collection is the latter: all pieces are manufactured from solid salvaged wood, either drained mango trees or damaged boats. Inspired by travel with a real “continental shipping” vibe, each piece is carefully … Read more
2012 Trends From The Experts At Canadian House & Home
January 27th, 2012 | Posted by in Trend Watch - (0 Comments)It’s a brand new year and with that brings exciting new trends in home design and décor. I have to say I am absolutely loving the forecast and am pleased to say that our buyers have been able to capture the essence of these trends in their buys for the upcoming season. Trend 1: Colour! … Read more
