circus UK

I recently saw images of the interior of Circus London and had to share them.

Circus is a cocktail bar, cabaret restaurant and performance venue that was designed by British designer Tom Dixon. The interior is both whimsical and elegant, with lighting by Dixon himself and classic furniture pieces by Eames and Saarinen.

Located in Convent Garden, on London's West Side, the setting is ideal for the theatre district and seems to instantly transport the visitor to a new place and time.

Will definitely have to check it out next time we are in London!

(images by Apartment Therapy and Circus London)

a visit: the Drake Hotel

Having Toronto as a home base, I've never had the opportunity to stay at the Drake Hotel but once I saw what I was missing...I'll have to take a mini vacation there soon (or at least recommend it to out-of-towners!)

The hotel was designed by a team which included Toronto's 3rd UNCLE (who also designed most of the furniture). Located in West Queen West, the hotel includes guest rooms, a bar/lounge, dining room, cafe, music/banquet/theatre venue, yoga studio, two outdoor patios and staff areas.

The design includes many details to maximize storage and functionality in the small space, such as tables that fold down from the walls and headboards (like the side tables in the image below) and the use of pendant lamps (no table needed!)

The renovation of this historic building was done in a way which would preserve the original structure but would still allow it to evolve over time.

The merchandise and graphics, designed by pod 10, were created uniquely for the hotel. Exclusive toiletries by Malin + Goetz.

images by the Drake Hotel