trouble sleeping? world renowned sleep expert visiting feb. 17th

 

Monday, February 17th, leading British sleep expert Dr. Neil Stanley will be presenting “Sleep and Your Health”. This presentation is part of a North American sleep seminar series presented by luxury British bed maker Vi-Spring. The free lunch seminar will be from 12:00 to 1:30 at Attica’s downtown Halifax location at 1566 Barrington St.

The fact that good sleep is critical for our general health and well-being is scientifically proven. Despite this, sleep is not treated by healthcare professionals to the same degree that diet and exercise are addressed. “Getting enough sleep is vital for physical, mental and emotional health,” states Dr. Neil Stanley. “Yet when it comes to feeling good and looking good, the importance of sleep is often overlooked.”

Dr. Stanley continues, “Sleep is the missing side of the ‘well-being triangle’, which stresses that we should eat healthily, exercise regularly and, last but not least, sleep soundly. Today we have very targeted campaigns to tackle obesity and heart disease through healthy eating and exercise.” Dr. Stanley feels that instead the focus is on prevention rather than cure. “The same focus is now needed for sleep, because poor sleep can be linked to increased risk of heart disease, diabetes and obesity; greater risk of accidents; lack of motivation and alertness at work; and mood swings, irritability and depression. It also has a negative impact on relationships and overall happiness.”

In his seminar, “Sleep and Your Health”, Dr. Stanley will define and discuss the stages of sleep, the benefits it provides to living well, the problems caused by lack of sleep, and strategies to sleep better.

“Sleep and Your Health” is a free-seminar. Seating is limited, so anyone wishing to attend should RSVP to info@attica.ca.

About Neil Stanley
Dr. Neil Stanley is a leading U.K. sleep expert who has been involved in sleep research for over 30 years, starting his career at the Neurosciences Division of the R.A.F. Institute of Aviation Medicine. In early 1990s he moved to the Human Psychopharmacology Research Unit, part of the University of Surrey, where as Director of Sleep Research he created and ran a 24 bed Phase I sleep lab. He is past Chairman of the British Sleep Society (2000-2004) and a member of the European Sleep Research Society; the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the European Society of Sleep Technologists. From 2004 to 2008 he was a member of the Executive Committee of the Assembly of National Sleep societies and through that is co-author of the Guidelines for accreditation of Sleep Medicine Centres and Sleep Medicine Education in Europe. He has published 35 peer-review papers on various aspects of sleep research and psychopharmacology and is widely quoted by the media as a sleep expert.

g.romano: great style event this february

For the month of February we're celebrating the great style of leading contemporary Canadian upholsterer G.Romano. Based in Montreal, G.Romano has been dominating the forefront in the country in introducing fresh, modern styles that are about the way that we live now.

During February, save on all G.Romano custom orders that you place:

• order 1 G.Romano item: save 5%
• order 2 G.Romano items: save 10%
• order 3+ G.Romano items: save 15%

granville bed - available with storage option

G.Romano Inc. is a family owned and operated manufacturer of contemporary upholstery, proudly making quality furniture in Montreal Canada since 1962. Focusing on well designed, fashionable furniture for today's modern home, G. Romano offers an unparalleled collection of contemporary furniture, hand built for your lifestyle.

montage sectional - various configurations available

axis sofa - down filled; available in a condo size sofa and chair

the new ophelia bedroom collection

When we started Attica eighteen years ago, as the first contemporary furniture store in Atlantic Canada, almost all of the wooden furniture that we showcased was light in tone, primarily natural maple. Later, we saw dark, espresso wood tones become the standard, which stayed in trend for many years. Now, there is a movement to seeing more wood grain, as evidenced in the rise of natural walnut pieces.

At market this year we were quite excited to see the new Ophelia collection, made in Canada. Clean, sleek and contemporary, the Ophelia bedroom collection features matte white oak accented with steel legs and optional lacquer accents. 

Will there be a large trend towards this light finish? Perhaps not; this tonality is for the client with more modern design sensibilities. We're quite excited to feature it as for years many of our bedroom furniture manufacturers did not even offer a light natural tones in wood, and we feel that we're able to get back to our roots in being able to showcase these finishes. 

No matter what wood finish you're looking for, at Attica we have you covered. In the meantime, please enjoy these Ophelia images.

 

 

gordon ramsay bread street kitchen collection

Royal Doulton and Chef Gordon Ramsay have joined forces once again with a striking new collection of tableware, influenced by the East London warehouse style of Ramsay's Bread Street Kitchen restaurant.

The Royal Doulton designers worked closely with Gordon Ramsay's team drawing inspiration from the contemporary dining style at Bread Street Kitchen, to create a fresh and modern collection of tableware reflecting the sophisticated yet simple, good, honest dishes served in the restaurant.

The result is a modern design that lends itself to the casual dining style for which Bread Street Kitchen is loved and works perfectly in a relaxed, social home environment. The tableware is perfectly proportioned for every meal. The serving pieces in the collection are intended for both individual portion sizes, as you would be served in the restaurant itself, or to share, centre table. This is made even easier with the addition of the metal plate riser which allows for more table space and has been created to work with various elements of the Bread Street Kitchen range; capable of holding the charger, dinner plate or 23cm bowl.

The range consists of a neutral slate and white colour palette, adding interest by using different finishes, mixing satin and high gloss and contrasting edge lines to create a striking and smart look.

Gordon Ramsay Bread Street Kitchen by Royal Doulton is the ideal range for any cook as every item is carefully considered for both cooking and dining, with specially designed elements to make an easy transition from kitchen to table. The casserole dishes have side handles for carrying to the table and 'pips' under the lid to evenly distribute the steam, continually basting the food while it cooks. All sizes of serving ware are designed to sit on the wooden serving board so meals can be taken straight from oven to table and presented to waiting diners.

Now for a limited time, receive a free set of steak knives when purchasing a Bread Street Kitchen collection dinnerware set. Limited quantities available.

eq3 harvest bedroom collection

EQ3 has designed a brand new collection for the bedroom. The Harvest Bedroom Collection is inspired by Canadian cabin country and features solid oak and oak veneer construction. It celebrates the beauty and character of wood with exaggerated proportions, end grain detailing and grooved out drawer pulls. The collection includes a variety of pieces – two headboard options (panel or slatted), a dresser, a chest and a night stand – making finding the right fit for your space easy.

Visit us to see the new Harvest bedroom collection on display. And while you're visiting, be sure to check out the EQ3 Harvest dining set!

meet the lawrence

This guy combines clean modern lines with the functionality of a fully reclining chair.

The recliner’s foot rest and back rest function individually, offering multiple seating positions to suit your comfort. And, of course, thanks to our customization program, the Lawrence is available in all EQ3 fabrics and leathers to suit your style too. A brushed nickel steel sled base is an unexpected and elegant detail that enhances the chair’s design.

Visit us to see the Lawrence recliner, currently on display on our third floor.