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Andrew Corrie, founder of Canvas, had a circuitous path to launching and
managing one of the most sought after design brands in the United States
today.

Originally from Dorset in the United Kingdom, Corrie graduated from the
London School of Economics with a degree in monetary economics. He went on to become an investment banker and specialized in the retail and
apparel industry. But, after years of traveling to craft fairs and serving
on the board of Aid to Artisans, Corrie was inspired to leave the world of
banking in 2005 to create Canvas. Canvas' mission is simple: the brand
serves as a destination for beautiful objects created by craftsmen from
around the world. A proponent of fair trade and green principles, through
Canvas, Corrie is committed to offering simple and sustainable ceramics,
wooden objects, textiles, and furniture that are meant to be used,
treasured, and passed down to the next generation. In 2010, Canvas opened its first storefront in New York City's SoHo neighborhood and the shop has quickly become a popular shopping destination for the home.

"It's not about chasing each and every new trend; it's about asking people
to invest in the things they truly believe in. Helping people help themselves is the key to building a better, more sustainable world," says Corrie.

Corrie resides in New York City with his wife and three children.
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Blog Entries by Andrew Corrie

DIY Holiday

Posted December 1, 2011 | 11:19 AM (EST)

It's funny how some holiday memories can lie dormant for years, through all the gift giving and receiving, family dinners and holiday toasts, just to bubble up one day in a burst of unexpected nostalgia. For instance, I had forgotten how much joy and wonderment was found in the simple...

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Finding the Universal in Design

Posted September 21, 2011 | 01:01 PM (EST)

What makes a design piece universally pleasing? Is it the shape? The material? The technique? How is it that an antique wooden bowl from Morocco can be completely at ease paired with a contemporary earthenware vase from our New Jersey studio and a simple woven alpaca blanket from the mountains...

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Kirsten Dirksen , Co-founder, faircompanies.com

Discuss "craft" with Scott Constable, whose training includes apprenticeships under master woodworkers and who specialization in traditional joinery, and you're...

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Lisa Holt , In-house Interior Designer, NapaStyle; Creative Director, DLS Hotels & Spas

It isn't always easy to please everyone's palate (and possible dietary requirements) when creating a menu for a party, but...

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Rana Florida , CEO, The Creative Class Group

Target's innovations in design have dramatically raised its profile, setting it above its rivals. It just announced "The Shops at...

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Marcia Prentice , Interior Designer and blogger, Style Illuminated by LAMPS PLUS

Summer is almost here! Now that the days and nights are much warmer, having an outdoor ceiling fan can help...

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Bonnie McCarthy , Design expert, writer, photographer

Globe trekkers Heather Morrison and Neil Navin brought back more than trinkets and souvenirs from time spent living in the...

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Mary Hall , The Recessionista

Both Philip Treacy and Christopher Guy Harrison must have spent time reading the original Alice in Wonderland with illustrations by...

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The minute you meet Apt2b.com's founder, Mat Herman, you instantly get why the upstart retail site is getting the buzz...

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These fantasies can very easily become a reality, with an outdoor space and a little elbow grease. We've seen a...

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Kelly Cogswell , Lesbian activist, independent journalist and award-winning columnist, Gay City News

I was mortified to learn that in the 1970s and '80s IKEA used slave labor. That's what it's called when...

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Courtney Cachet , Designer, TV Personality, Style Expert, Writer, Ninja

I have a lot of friends who could be called crafty. You know the type: They try new recipes, make...

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Robin Wilson , Wellness expert, leading eco-friendly interior designer

As you return to your summer home, there are many things on the maintenance list and given the damp weather...

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George Hobica , Syndicated travel journalist and founder of Airfarewatchdog.com

During the 20th century, a group of architects staged a controversial revolt. Why, they asked, couldn't less be as impressive...

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Fawn Galli , Founder, Fawn Galli Interior Design

The manipulation of light, through the use of paints, fabrics, and lighting, should always be one of the first considerations...

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Susan Cahill , Author

Paris is more and more a green city. The current mayor, Bernard Delanoe, has added more than 100 new acres...

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