Tommy's Turf

One of my favorite things that have come about because of my blog has been my friendship with interior designer Tommy Smythe.  I used to watch him on Design Inc. with Sarah Richardson and literally laugh out loud at all his funny quips.  Now I get to experience them in person and this time on his turf in Toronto. Not sure if he'll let me see his new home but I sure am going to try.  Until then, let's take another look at one of his previous chic homes that was featured in Canadian House & Home.  If that Hermes blanket is missing after my trip, I don't know anything about it. 

Photos by Michael Graydon for Canadian House & Home

Toronto Here I Come!

There's that joke that David Hasselhoff is really big in Europe.  Well, I don't joke when I say I'm really big in Canada.  I love my loyal readers to the north and can't wait to visit Toronto this week.  Besides my conversation with Tommy Smythe and book signing at Indigo Books, I look forward to visiting his sister Christie at Smythe and his office at Sarah Richardson Design.  I'm also being interviewed for CBC (talk about nervous!) and hope to stop by Canadian House & Home.  I can't wait to meet all my blog and twitter friends but most of all, I can't wait to luxuriate in my room at the brand new Four Seasons Toronto. Exciting eh?!

Join designer and TV personality Tommy Smythe in conversation with interior designer and style maven Heather Clawson (that's me!) about all things chic and stylish as well as her new book Creativity at Work on Thursday, November 8 at 7:00pm at Indigo Manulife Centre, 55 Bloor Street West,Toronto, Ontario, M4W 1A5.

Photo via Ryan Michael Cheung

First Look at Creativity at Work

My book publication is definitely feeling bittersweet.  I'm grateful for all the lovely emails and comments this week and for my electricity.  I'm very excited that everyone is loving Creativity at Work.  If haven't received your copy yet, you can get a first look at The Cut at New York magazine here.  

I also want to remind you of my upcoming book signings.  Join interior designer and TV personality Tommy Smythe in conversation with me about all things chic and stylish as well as my new book on Thursday, November 8 at 7:00pm at Indigo Manulife Centre, 55 Bloor Street West,Toronto, Ontario, M4W 1A5, Canada. Signing to follow the talk. 

I will be signing books at the fabulous new store Hudson Grace at 3350 Sacramento Street, San Francisco, CA 94118, 415-440-7400, on Thursday, November 15th from 5:00-7:00pm.

Stop by the wonderful Chicago store Jayson Home, 1885 North Clybourn Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614, for a book signing with me on Thursday, November 29th. Time TBD.

Other cities will be posted once they are confirmed.  Los Angeles will probably take place in January 2013. 

Thanks!

HC