milieu: a bohème dream with Sarah Shabacon
Milieu is a series that explores the unique ways in which we breathe life into our homes. From coastal towns to city living, our homes are a celebration of small,...
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milieu: from her homestead, with Bess Piergrossi
At JUNE, we celebrate the simple moments of the everyday – the quiet moments we savour as the sunset trickles into new corners of the living room; the conversations after...
Making Room : A Reflection on January
The nostalgic feeling of ending a well-written book is only equalled by the excitement of beginning a new one. As a child, the ending of a novel meant crouching under...
Winter Scenes: A Virtual Lookbook
The holiday season is upon us and as we sink into the comforting sights and sounds of our family traditions and holiday favourites, we wanted to spread the excitement. Rather...
The Perfect Summer Blanket
Although it may seem counterintuitive, a good summer blanket is a must-have. And by good, we mean a versatile throw, perfect for packing up for a day trip, a weekend...
A Better Nap
The history of the nap dates back thousands of years, but the modern day nap originated in Spain with the traditional siesta. Although the siesta had many practical purposes –...
Get Your Hands Dirty
Why Gardening is Good for the Soul My garden is my most beautiful masterpiece. – Claude Monet As the weather continues to warm and the ground slowly thaws, we’re starting...
Fall In Love With Your Home (again)
Home is the nicest word there is. – Laura Ingalls Wilder We’re feeling a bit of the “wanting what you can’t have” right now, with the world in crisis and...
Recipe: Citrus + Thyme Disinfectant Spray
In moments of uncertainty, we rest on the things we can do – not the things we can’t. In the powerlessness of something that is affecting the entire world, we...
Supplier Profile: Lothantique
There’s nothing that gets us more excited than simple luxuries, like a heavenly scented Linen Spray… that’s also made in France. When we learned that our supplier, Lothantique, grew their...
Thoughtful Gift Wrapping
The Holiday Season is not one for the faint of heart. Planning dinners, get-togethers, parties, gifts, and decorating can leave even the most merry of us feeling tired by the...
Decorating for the Season
The Holiday Season is upon us – whether we’re ready for it or not! We know this season comes with highs and lows. There’s the anticipation of Christmas Day, yes;...