April Mood '25

Fresh takes on older homes, blooms and spring greens - That's what we have in store for you this month. We don't even have words for how THRILLED we are that spring seems to have arrived in Winnipeg. It's time to shed some layers, enjoy a coffee or cocktail outside and feel the sun on our faces. Welcome April!

Elemental House 
Named London's home of the year 2025 by the UK initiative Don't Move, Improve! the Elemental house is a 1970's split level home that has gotten a beautiful upgrade with the help of architect studio Archmongers. Both exteriors and interiors have been upgraded with an extension added on to the rear of the house. It is stunningly executed with attention to material and craftsmanship, and it shows. Materials used in the project are brick, steel and warm wood elements. We love the idea of renovating and adding an addition rather than selling and moving. Simply, improve over moving.
Read more about the project here

Don't Move, Improve!
The annual, now in its' 15th year, Don't Move, Improve! competition celebrates the best home improvement projects across London and is held by New London Architecture. It's such a great initiative, highlighting home improvements and what can be done with an existing building. You don't always have to build from scratch, and rather, renovating can give you the best of both worlds in our opinion. A fresh look combined with beautifully aged design details.
Learn more about the initiative here

Rachel Bottomley
The works of Rachel Bottomley are very spring appropriate with gorgeous floral motifs. Through her eyes the viewer explores the untamed and wild beauty of the natural world. Her slightly whimsical paintings are full of life and colour and you can't help but to be drawn to them. Born and based in the UK, there's a very distinct British cottage vibe to Rachel Bottomley's work that we adore.
View her work here

Salone del Mobile
Milan design show commence on April 8th and runs until the 13th. Many of our brands are launching new items and we're curious to see what they've been working on for the last little while. The design shows are always exciting with beautiful exhibitions, displays, and events. We're hoping for a few glimpses of new products that we can share with you soon!
See more here

Jack Cocker
Jack Cocker, born in 2001 in Norwich, Ontario, is an emerging artist recognized for his figurative and landscape paintings that delve into themes of genuineness, connection, spirit, and memory. His work often portrays familiar scenes from Southwestern Ontario and Quebec, aiming to evoke curiosity and personal connection. He often allows his paintings to evolve, meaning he creates a paper study first, that later gets transferred with added (or removed) details to a larger piece or a canvas. We're curious to follow his journey as an artist and see what future artworks he will create.
View his work here

Blu Dot Spring Sale
We're thrilled to yet again announce that Blu Dot are currently having a spring sale with 20% off. We know they are a favourite to many of you and we get it. Their design and quality is fantastic and we are equal fans as Blu Dot happens to be one of our favourite brands to work with. Their sale will run until April 27.
Shop sale here

Fiddlehead, Pea & Asparagus Salad
We should be seeing fiddleheads coming into season in April as well as asparagus, so what better way to indulge in them with this fresh salad. Perhaps you'll simultaneously dust off your barbecue if you haven't already. The lemon and mint dressing and goat cheese balance this salad nicely and it's a lovely side dish to whatever you're barbecuing. It can also stand alone as a light lunch with a slice of toasted sourdough.
Find the recipe here

Mezcal Michelada
Smoky and spicy, this cocktail features lager beer, lime and agave which makes this a perfect drink for transitioning from winter to spring. It's a great combination of fresh and comforting to sip on your patio in April. Although, you might have to still keep your jacket on.
Find the recipe here

Peanut Butter Easter Eggs
Make your own eggs completely from scratch this year! This is a perfect (and delicious) creative project for humans old and young. Think Reese's peanut butter cup but home made and in egg shape. The blue Robin's egg colour made with naturally dyed white chocolate is super pretty, but can be substituted for milk or dark chocolate. Impress friends and family this Easter by treating them to these edible eggs.
Find the tutorial here

Architecture + Design Film Festival Winnipeg
If you're an architecture and interior design connoisseur like ourselves, you'll want to add this to your calendar. April 9-13, this years architecture and design film festival takes place in Winnipeg and this will be their 14th year! It's a five day event showing films that focus on the importance of architecture and design in everyday life. You'll find films covering topics such as New England modernism, visual acoustics, landscaping and more. If you're a local, this is something you don't want to miss.
Check out the films here

The Amateur
Starring Rami Malek and Laurence Fishburn, this promises to be a thrilling movie of high caliber. CIA decoder Charlie Heller ask's for a career change within the CIA when his wife is killed in a terrorist attack, wanting to track down the people responsible for his wife's death. To find them, he uses his intelligence as a weapon and he turns out not to be underestimated. 
Watch the trailer here →