Hosted by Craig Pearce and his team at Union Wood & Supply Co. in one of our favourite little design-centric industrial hoods (we’re talking about Railtown), we arrived to find they’d cleaned shop to create the perfect setting for a summer soiree. A quick trek through the store led us around back to where the party was already more than underway thanks to a steady stream of beats courtesy of The DJ Trike.
With the guys behind Le Tigre’s Food Truck serving up a constant rotation of mouth-watering goodies (we can’t get enough of those beet fries), coupled with a few Kronenbourgs, our post work appetite was more than satiated, leaving us with plenty of energy to peruse the party and take in the unique displays, as well as manage a little mingling of our own.
We happily chatted with IDSwest Show Director David Tyldesley before he called for a pause in order to go over some exciting show details, namely this year’s Laneway Living, which sees the term ‘the art of small living’ more than put to the test – and for a great cause.
A collaborative creative effort will see a unique, fully functioning designer urban abode up for live auction at the show with proceeds from the sale donated to the Alzheimer Society of B.C. A definitely notable reason to check out IDSwest on September 21 (World Alzheimer’s Day).
As the largest interior design show in Western Canada, IDSwest showcases a seemingly endless array of curated exhibits and handcrafted items, features world-class installations (like the Laneway construct) and sought-after speakers such as design guru and TV host Kelly Deck, who was also at the preview.
The 9th Annual IDSwest event will take place at the Vancouver Convention Centre from September 19 through 21, 2013. For more info on the show and the more than 300 different exhibitors participating, visit www.idswest.com.