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Not only is it tv premiere week it is the Canadian premiere of US home decor retailer, Crate and Barrel. Those of us who have lived or at least shopped in the US were secretly wishing for this day to come to provide us with a solid go-to when outfitting our pads, especially in the tabletop category. Perhaps they saw their opportunity with the recent closing Caban? Who knows…who cares…I say welcome.

Canadians have been able to shop online at crateandbarrel.com for many years however not all items are available for purchase (always the ones you want) and of course, duty is atrocious on items made in China. I have found it to be a great resource for all-white modern dinnerware, glassware and for some reason lamps - they have a wide selection. It opens September 25th in Yorkdale Mall, Toronto. And while you are there, check out the newly opened Bath & Body Works, another large US beauty retailer to hit the Canadian market on Sephora’s heels. A mini-miracle for all of those Canadians obsessed with their anti-bacterial handwash. Don’t ask why, it’s just a fact. (Not yet available for purchase online.)

Photos: Crate and Barrel