Turkey & Mistletoe....let the Holidays begin!

The weather has been so nice, sunny and warm-- We've, sort of, dragged our feet to transform the shop for Christmas, until it was right under our nose! The last few weeks of making inventory, planning windows, changing my mind on windows (sorry Cyndi!) and changing the shop around, has been a whirlwind.

We laughed.
We cried.
We bought the t-shirt.

And now we can announce (da da da daaaaaaaaaaaaa--horns):
Christmas at KAZA has begun! :o)



We love the look of grey and red combined with mercury glass!


Sweet Sugared Candles --perfect for a housewarming gift! 7,50$ each



In the vintage doctors bag are Sharon Cloud's fabulous lavender bundles with hand-dyed ribbon(they smell amazing!) 15$ each



Mary at Earthway Soaps has been busy making new product lines and we are so happy to share them with you! Earthway's new line of "sleeping potion" (en lavande!)is a roll-on and is perfect for those winter nights. I love smelling good while going to bed-- especially if I am wearing new pjs (that is the best!). It is a tradition in my family for the women to receive new pjs every Christmas (Merci, Maman! xox)

Earthway's Introductory Price on the "Sleeping Potion" is 12$ (and well worth it!).



J'adore Earthway's new "Paris Market" line of soaps and goodies! Ooh-la-la!







These pillows are fabulous! Cyndi Rogers of Mariposa Interior Designs and I talked alot about pillow designs and what I wanted at the shop for this season. She created these pillows and I absolutely, roll-on-the-floor love them!

25$ (small) 35$ (large)





We also wanted to add a bit for Hanukkah. Actually the cards shown are made by a young girl named Sarah. She is 12 years old and is extremely talented, focused and a true entrepreneur! Her gorgeous holiday cards are 4$ each and she even takes orders for larger quantities.








The Peppermint Sticks did so well last year, we decided to bring them back in packets of 3/7,50$ (add them to your centrepiece, wreath or Christmas tree!)


Without being able to have you all over for Thanksgiving, I thought I would share a bit of our Canadian Thanksgiving Table with you!

Recipe for French Canadian Tourtiere:



2 lbs of Ground Hamburg
1 lb of Ground Pork
1 whole onion
Nutmeg
Cloves
Cinnamon
Black Pepper
Cardamom
Saltines
2 pie crusts

In a large pot, on low heat, combine hamburg and pork and cook while mixing together, until no longer pink.

Keep on low heat for another 15-20 minutes, stirring every few minutes.
(chop onions finely and crush two packets of saltines finely, in between stirrings)

Close heat completely and add finely chopped onions and mix in.

Add a 1/2 Tbsp of each nutmeg, cinnamon, cardamom & cloves and a dusting of black pepper. Stir together.

Add crushed saltines and mix into meat. Taste and adjust spices to your liking (be careful with the clove--it is a very strong flavour).

Spoon in filling onto two 9" pie crusts and cover with a pie crust top. Trim and flute. Brush pie crust with one mixed egg and milk combination.

Bake at 400°F for 20 minutes (or until golden brown)

Voila!

*Serve with ketchup

Informal recipe, I know.....but, it is yummy! And that is all that counts, isn't it?




Huh?.....What about the windows, you ask???



Ohhhh....... the fabulous SteamPunk!



SteamPunk:
Influenced by the visions of HG Wells, Steampunk (in a nutshell)is turn of the century inventions in trying to create modern technology with 19th century materials. Clunky gears and wheels, before micro-technology was invented.

We have added gears and wire...folded pages from old books (and of course KAZA Eiffel Towers!)and an old ornate frame to display these utensils of technology as Art.




When I mentioned a bicycle chain chandelier to Cyndi Rogers, she ran with it and created a jaw dropping piece of art! And yes, it is for sale (inquire within).



The other window is still a work in progress, but we will post as soon as it is completed! :o)

As a thank you to our wonderful customers, we are giving a mini KAZA Eiffel Tower, FREE, for purchases over 20$ (While supplies last. Or....as long as our little elf fingers can cut them!)

Happy Thanksgiving!

Pssssttt!.....The Elves Are Hard At Work!

KAZA will be closed 13 November & 14 November (Friday and Saturday)---the elves will be busy making inventory and preparing the shop for Christmas!





We will open again (pret pour Noel!) on Tuesday, 17 November--check out all our new goodies in time for Christmas (Psssst! We will putting hints of the upcoming Christmas inventory on KAZA' Facebook page!).

Merci!

Oh, Those Fabulous Windows!

By Interior Designer, Sherry Burnett




Interior Designer, Sherry Burnett Of Burnett Designs, finished designing the KAZA windows for October and they are fabulous!



The first window is a head turner! Many of the pieces have already sold and I don't expect it to last much longer, honestly. I have been replacing sold pieces with others, but once they are gone--it is not possible to find others. As for the bench, with all the response we have gotten, we have prepared 2 other benches to replace the existing one in the window if it sells before 15 November. The two other benches are fabulous--but different than the one in the window. So, if you LOOOOVE this one--Scoop!


Designer, Sherry Burnett and Designer, Vicki Frasier hanging the bronze sheer for Bohemian window display



The style: Bohemian
In Bohemian design, there is no method or set pattern. You take what you love...fabrics, textures, artwork and create your space. Sometimes, design is sooo thought out--matching everything, pulling from this colour, coordinating--I personally love the eclectic style of Bohemian. It is daring, cultured, spontaneous, free-spirited...without being contrived. Imagine vintage sequined pillows, a vintage burnt velvet coverlet, a Suzani throw and an old rusty iron bed and you will have Bohemian.

Price List:

Peruvian Avacado Lamp: 85$
Oregano Side Table: 75$
Bronze Elaborate Bench (includes vintage velvet floral cushion!) 275$
Syrocco Gold Shelf: 30$
Green Glass Vase: 35$
Pillows in window range from Turkish(made by Gonca) 25$ - Vintage 55$
Hartman Vintage Suitcase: 125$



Artwork is also Sherry's! Isn't she amazing?!?

Artwork In Bohemian Window Price List:
Passion: 250$
Vibration (Above Photo): 600$

The Second Window is, I personally call it
"Funky Autumn"-




Mixing vintage pieces (80's brass and glass end table), Antique Mirror painted a funky Chartreuse, an old Bergere Style Chair given an haute couture white and reupholstered in crisp white vinyl and trimmed in formal upholstery tacks, Amy Butler fabric on pillows and lampshade. Love the colour palette of orange and green!

Price List:

Brass & Glass End Table: 85$
White Chair: 125$
Green Pottery Lamp w/Amy Butler shade: 50$
Chartreuse Mirror: 75$
Amy Butler Pillows (2 available): 45$ each

Artwork (again, from the talented Sherry Burnett):

Happy: 250$
Sweet: 50$

**Prints of the paintings are also available**
Price range: 15$-60$


Getting to know you. Getting to know all about you.....
This is the Q & A segment with Interior Designer, Sherry Burnett:


KAZA: These windows are fabulous! It has caused loads of attention--- what inspired your design?

Sherry:

My inspiration for the left window began with that fabulous headboard which brought to mind the Bohemian eclectic design.  My inspiration for the the Bohemian designed window (left window at KAZA) began with the fabulous headboard repurposed into a bench. The rich bronze color and the curves of the headboard called for deep jewel tones and floral design of the jacquard fabric for the cushion.  The lamps were redesigned with a fresh paint and new lampshades. The side table received a new look with a beautiful oregano color and bronze knobs.

 

The French style chair and the wonderful retro apple green lamp inspired the second window. I loved the color, scale and form of the lamp.  The crisp white, green and touches of orange are a subtle reminder of fall without screaming fall theme.

 
KAZA: What advice do you have for someone with a new house to decorate and perhaps a limited budget?
 
Sherry:

Creativity!! See existing furnishings and accessories in a new way. Can they be repurposed- painted, used in another room or for a different function?  Find something you love for your inspiration, be it a fabric, accessory, a memory, or a feeling. 

 
KAZA: I remember when I met you, we had talked about some ideas you had for your upcoming window here and I remember you mentioning "water bottles"-and I knew at that point your windows would be fabulous without even ever seeing your work prior! I am a crazy lady when it comes to Design Magazines (since I was 12 years old!), which design magazines do you like, that keep you in the "design loop"?
 
Sherry:

Elle Decor is at the top of my list! I recently started receiving Dwell, “At Home in the Modern World”.  They have numerous articles related to “green” design. 
 

KAZA: Your gorgeous artwork is also in the window---tell me more about that side of Sherry Burnett.
 
Sherry:  
 

My imagination is constantly in high gear, the things I see around me rattle around in my brain creating images that I use to inspire a painting or design. Painting is my primary outlet for such images but it is the same for my work as a designer.. When I am painting, everything else goes away and I lose track of time. The flower series is my latest inspiration.  I love the colors and the energy in them. I feel that they represent a part of my personality! 


I want to thank Lisa at KAZA for giving me the opportunity to express my creativity! It is such a wonderful experience to design the KAZA windows. Lisa helped with mentoring and guiding me with ideas. She is so creative and has a big heart!!!
And a great big thank you to Vicky Frazier of Eclectic Designs LLC, Cynthia Rogers of Mariposa Designs LLC and Brett Cabral who helped with the window installation and their creative ideas!! Thank you!!

KAZA: Awwww Shucks! I was just throwing ideas at you--you could either dodge or catch-lol....the windows are awesome! Thanks so much, Sherry and to everyone that helped Sherry make the windows come alive. :)




Don't forget: 1 November 2009 is Daylight Savings

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Happy Autumn!