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By A.Britton, on January 26th, 2012
 
This year’s Interior Design Show is being held at the Metro Toronto Convention Center and is famously an event that just when you think it can’t possibly get bigger or better-it does!
Creating an intimate living and dining space, this year AyA has collaborated with Toronto based design firm Tomas Pearce. Led by principals Melandro Quilatan and Tania Richardson and a design team full of energetic and enthusiastic designers, project managers, stylists and procurement agents.
With a diverse archive of exquisite projects of both residential and commercial spaces, which include not only local Toronto designs, but abroad, some of which include Las Vegas and Spain projects. TPIDC offers a complete range of interior design services, space planning, project management and interior styling to a multi-national client base. The firms list of luxury residences is expansive and includes homes in many of Toronto’s most desired communities and upscale condominium developments. Commercially, TPIDC Inc. has been commissioned by Toronto’s industry leading developers and builders to design their high-end sales offices, model suites, common areas and corporate executive headquarters. > Click for more
By Heather, on December 19th, 2011
 We all know holiday shopping can be tedious. You want to show friends and family you care about them during this season, but just can’t get excited about crowded malls, parking lots and line ups! What better way to get a group of loved ones together for a cookie exchange and avoid the malls!?
Sharing time and recipes is just as thoughtful, less stressful and cost efficient! For the cookie exchange I hosted, here is the low down on the game rules:
First and foremost; the invites! I got this creative idea from a website to get my guests excited about baking. > Click for more
By Justyna, on December 12th, 2011
 It’s that time again, for baking and sharing treats with friends, family and loved ones.
Our designers not only know how to design great kitchens, they know how to use them! Our first recipe for the season is a delicious treat for the sweet tooth on your list!
Ingredients:
¾ cup butter (softened)
¾ cup packed brown sugar
1 egg yolk
1 ½ cups flour
¼ tsp salt
1 x 14 ounce can of sweetened condensed milk (1 ¼ cup)
2 tbsp butter
2 tsp vanilla
2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips
1 cup Skor bits > Click for more
By Justyna, on December 2nd, 2011
 
The Design Trends Show took place at the Metro Toronto Convention Center this week and featured commercial and residential interior design ideas.
The show included a pavilion of over 1000 exhibits as well as information sessions lead by industry professionals as part of the IDC Continuing Education program.
I had the pleasure of speaking on behalf of AyA Kitchens at this event and in case you were not able to attend, here are some of the key topics and points mentioned. > Click for more
By A.Britton, on November 15th, 2011
 The annual DX Gala has come and gone, and as per usual, is still the talk of the town! The annual design event held at the Design Exchange building downtown Toronto with Platinum sponsors AyA Kitchens and Cambria, was held on Saturday November 12th and featured celebrity emcee supermodel Cheryl Tiegs and honourable guest designers Karim Rashid, and Hani Rashid and Lisa Anne Couture of Asymptote Architecture.
The fund raising gala started with a sumptuous dinner, where AyA enjoyed great food and great company, including the talented gentlemen of The Design Agency Team, Brian Greenberg of Relative-Space, Alex Cuturilo of Lamb Developments and Shauna Levy VP of MMPI Canada and Director of the Interior Design Show. With dinner finishing upstairs and guests starting to arrive downstairs for the party, the night was just beginning! > Click for more
By A.Britton, on November 9th, 2011
 The Ontario Home Builders Awards took place on September 22nd, 2011 recognizing projects of excellence in Ontario. Amongst the Awards of Distinction Winners for 2011, was Madison Homes for their condo project “The Madison: W2C” at Yonge and Eglinton.
The project was awarded the Most Outstanding High or Mid-Rise Condo Suite, partnering with Munge Leung, Kirkor Architects & Planners, and cabinetry supplied by AyA Kitchens! > Click for more
By A.Britton, on October 25th, 2011
 When redesigning your kitchen there are many factors to consider. Odds are you will be focused on something visually appealing, something to spice up your home and create an inviting space to work with-oh yes, work with.
While creating a space that is beautiful, it is important not to forget that this space needs to be functional providing a safe and comfortable space to work in.
One factor to consider when renovating is the height of the work surfaces and countertops. > Click for more
By A.Britton, on October 21st, 2011
 Safety Tips for Halloween
It’s that time of year again. Dressing up, frolicking through the night and collecting candy, yes it’s Halloween. For some this is THE holiday of the year, but for others, mainly parents, this night could pose a lot of questions for you and letting your young ones off into the night. Here are some tips on how to make this night enjoyable for all, by focusing on safety tips.
Decorating:
Turning pumpkins into Jack-o-Lanterns is a messy, but great family fun activity! Depending on the age of your children, pick a task that is best suited to their age group. For younger children, have them draw faces on the pumpkins and scoop out seeds, and let older children or adults do the cutting. It is also important to stress the importance of fire safety. If possible, use LED candle lights opposed to the real thing; this helps prevent any accidents should the pumpkins get knocked over, or burns if there are any curious young ones. > Click for more
By Mike, on October 10th, 2011
 Greenbuild 2011 ran from Oct. 4-7 at the Toronto Metro Convention Centre.
For the first time ever the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo took place outside of the U.S. and was held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, downtown Toronto. AyA Kitchens was proud to announce that through a co-operative effort with our green board supplier Uniboard, AyA is reducing the upgrade price of EVO™;our flagship green line of cabinetry, by 25%. AyA’s EVO™ is LEED compliant, FSC certified (SW-COC-003188), and zero emmissions – all functions of Uniboard’s NuGreen panels.
With the ever pressing concern for our environment and future generations, AyA Kitchens is always looking to further enhance their commitment to the world in which we live in. Since the kitchen is the room we spend the most time in, it makes sense to try and keep this space the healthiest we can. This is the focus of AyA Kitchens’ new EVO™ Greenbuild display, which focuses on bringing together the latest products and technologies to create an amazing, sustainable kitchen living space. > Click for more
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