Designer Diva — Sabrina Albanese, Interior Designer
June 24, 2011 by Athaina Tsifliklis
Filed under Home Decor
Creativity isn’t born out of someone who plays it safe. “If I’m not scared when I’m doing something, I’m not doing it right,” says interior designer Sabrina Albanese.
Graduating from Ryerson University’s School of Fashion in Toronto and Central Saint Martins University of the Arts in London, England, Albanese went on to co-own a clothing label called Wolves. After living in New York to pursue her fashion career, Albanese eventually moved back to Toronto where she realized her true calling. Now, she is a successful businesswoman and interior designer, who lends her talent to anything from commercial projects to vacation homes. “One thing about me is that I love design in general, so I embrace every discipline,” says Albanese. Describing her style as eclectic, this multi-dimensional individual loves antique shopping and watching old movies for décor inspiration. “I like finding unusual things.” Read more
His Wish List
December 3, 2009 by City Life Staff
Filed under lifestyle
DRESS TO IMPRESS Keep him warm with this great coat. www.mackage.com
BLACK ROYAL TYPEWRITER Type up your best work with this vintage typewriter. www.etsy.com
ORGANIZE AND RECHARGE That’s what you can do for his most-used gadgets. www.potterybarn.com
BULLDOG OPENER Savour every get-together with a wall-mountable bottle opener. www.potterybarn.com
NIKE BIG NIKE HI Turn heads with this white-and-red number. www.athletesworld.com Read more
City Search – June/July 2009
June 15, 2009 by City Life Staff
Filed under City Search
SOUND OASIS SLEEP BEAR
Snuggle up with a super-soft toy fitted with advanced sound therapy. This oh-so cuddly plush perfectly restores calmness, especially for infants aged 2 months and up. Just the friend your baby needs, the Sound Oasis Sleep Bear loves to hibernate in comfy cribs.
www.sleepwellbaby.com
SANDY JOE’S INTERIOR DESIGN
Challenging the cliché designs of minimalist interiors and modern structures, the Victorian designs of Sandy Joe’s draws the attentions of Renaissance lovers hoping to grasp onto the antique spaces of the 16th century.
www.sandyjoesdesign.com
416.840.8038
140 Yorkville Ave.
Toronto, ON Read more
