Top Ten Canadian Designer May 18 2013
'The Culture Trip: The best of art, travel and culture for every country' recently named Trunk Studio one of Canada's top ten designers and collaborators. Thrilled to be named beside some of the talent on this list. Click on the Culture Trip logo below to check out the article!Five chairs in their new habitat April 29 2013
These five walnut Station Chairs now have a beautiful Halifax law office to call home. Love the Canadian aesthetic being channeled in this interior. Five chairs having a 'round table' discussion. Designer Jess Tasker is one happy camper!Station Chair Story April 15 2013
The Station Chair began with designer Jess Tasker's selfish pursuit of wanting a contemporary solid wood, Canadian-made lounge chair that looked like it belonged in a mountain side cabin. A chair where you could lounge with a beer and a book after a long day of riding the slopes. The chair has become a reality... the ski chalet is still a little ways away. Luckily the chair looks great in...Five Spaces to Inspire March 20 2013
Here are five rooms that encapsulate that rustic, yet modern look we are so fond of. As Spring approaches we are often inspired to re-work our own spaces... hopefully some of the images below can serve as inspiration!Media coverage galore via IDS and Toronto Design Week January 26 2013
IDS has been an absolutely amazing experience thus far. Today I got to meet Margot Austin (Editor of House & Home) who posted shots of my booth (and my Frye boots!) to her Flickr account. Tommy Smythe pointed out my chair to Sarah Richardson, I finally got to meet Sarah Keenleyside and Lindsay Konior of Qanuk (great, contemporary Canadian interior designers). Too many exciting things to list... what a treat for...The story behind the Trunk Studio name and logo December 30 2012
The first step of creating a design brand is to find a name and logo that suits. Here is the story behind Trunk Studio. The Trunk Studio name: 1. My mom and I have always had an affinity for elephants (and what's an elephant without a trunk!). We have picked up some beautiful pieces from our travels in India. Ganesh is the God of good luck in the Hindu religion and...Approach Table: The Design Process December 08 2012
The Approach Table is a unique design that can double as both a bedside table and living room side table. Designer Jess Tasker began with the idea of wanting to create a versatile occasional table that was exemplary of Trunk Studio's Canadian contemporary look. Here are the photos and explanations of each step of the design process for the Approach Table as told by Jess. 1. It started with wanting...IDS 2013 Studio North December 03 2012
IDS brings together the newest & most innovative of international and Canadian design. Trunk Studio will have a booth at Studio North within IDS 2013. "Canadian and International designers exhibiting one-off and custom collections of furniture, lighting, glass, ceramics, textiles, and surface design in a gallery-like installation. Studio North has evolved into one of the most anticipated annual exhibit a of design CanCon for design industry, media and a discerning...Cozy Canadian Things: Part 2 October 28 2012
In a continuation of my blog post from a few weeks ago, I thought it was prudent to follow up with Part 2 of Cozy Canadian things. Also, in some very exciting news Trunk Studio has been accepted in to the IDS 2013 show in Toronto. Come check us out at Studio North: Canada's platform for emerging designers, artisans and independent studios. Show takes place January 24-27 at the Metro...As Canadian as snowshoeing and canoe tripping... October 20 2012
Now available at J&R Grimsmo in Halifax October 09 2012
You can now find Trunk Studio at J&R Grimsmo in Halifax. Owners Jessy and Rachael have a beautiful store... think exposed brick, wood floors and extremely good taste in fashion and wares. Thrilled to have our collection as a part of theirs. If you are curious about the different fabrics available for the Station Chair, Jessy & Rachael will have them on hand in the next couple of weeks as...Cozy Canadian Things: Part 1 October 06 2012
Jess Tasker designed the Station Chair with comfort on her mind. She wanted a chair that you could curl up in with a good Robertson Davies or Margaret Atwood novel, while snuggling into 100% Virgin Wool from Canada's East Coast. This got us thinking... what are some of our other favourite cozy Canadian things now that Fall is here and the chill is starting to set in? Here is what...
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