McIntyre Cresswell Design Group

I want to continue talking about some local shops in Vancouver's Main Street area. I had mentioned Vancouver Special a while back, and would like to add another favourite - By Design. This retailer focuses on Danish modern design and carries some beauties from some of the more popular mid-century modern names; Hans J. Wegner, Arne Jacobsen, and Poul Henningsen to name a few. Many pieces are made from rich teaks and Rosewoods or lighter beeches, so the selection of dark and light woods will work with most palettes.

1955 Jacobsen designed The 7 Chair - an elegant bent wood piece.

Hans Wegner's Chinese Chair 1944. I would have this one as a sculpture! so gorgeous, organic, and simple.

1926 one of the most beautiful and utilitarian lamps ever designed PH5. (PH stands for Poul Henningsen). Install the PH in a library, a kitchen, a dining room, even a bedroom or hallway as long as it is a focal point!!

 

Danish Design is thoughtful, elegant, and sophisticated. It is also a lifestyle and part of that lifestyle must include, out of necessity, food and drink. I close with this elegant Danishly designed cocktail.

Gin Junkie
1.5 fl. oz. Gin
.5 fl. oz. Linie Aquavit
.25 fl. oz. St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur
.25 fl. oz. Agave Nectar/Syrup
2 Dashes Orange Bitters
Lemon Peel for Garnish
Combine gin, aquavit, elderflower liqueur, agave syrup, and bitters in a mixing glass filled with ice. Stir to chill and strain into a pre-chilled cocktail glass. Squeeze lemon peel over surface to express oils and drop into the cocktail

(Credit is due to: All the Gin Joints a recipe collection book by Michael Turback. The Gin Junkie recipe was created by Aleko Lilly of Barrio Capitol Hill in Seattle).

 

By Design can be found in the 4500 block on Main St. Vancouver.