August Mood '24
Welcome, August alongside an abundance of ripe local vegetables and fruits. August truly is the month of harvest bringing us the bounty of the season and a chance to soak up summer for a while longer. We know the summer is still going strong and that it's treasured here in Manitoba where we endure many months of winter. But without trying to ruin the party, we have done our best to balance staying in the present with starting to slightly look ahead for this months mood. We are sharing a pretty special place with you all, which you would like to book soon, if you want a chance to experience it this fall. Further more, we'll soon reveal news from Blu Dot that you may or may not want to consider updating and readying your home with for our long cozy season. That said, there are however also lots of in-the-now features relishing in what August has to offer. So, please read on and enjoy.
Yond CottageIf you're thinking of a weekend getaway this fall, look no further. Designed by Yond Interiors you find the Yond Cottage on the northern shores of Lake Superior in Minnesota, a do-able 7.5h drive from Winnipeg. The cottage is tastefully designed and a complete dream. Here, you'll find yourself relaxing while taking in the beauty of both the cottage and the surrounding nature. The best part? They are not yet fully booked and still have availability in the fall.
Plan your stay here
Maxine McCrann
Toronto based artist Maxine strives to capture the little in-between moments in her paintings and drawings. Her works feature bold colours and a playfulness that naturally draws you in. August is peach season, so we've highlighted her work "Canning August peaches" which we feel beautifully captures what Maxine wishes her audience to experience - Reminiscing on the moments we felt most connected and joyful.
View her artworks here
Sarah Espeute
Sarah Espeute is a French artist and designer known for her textile creations. Her embroidered pieces combine art with functionality and her pieces stand out for their beauty, but also for the stories told through fabric and thread. Her work is found through her studio Oeuvres Sensibles and she drives inspiration from small details to moments, memories and feelings. She claims herself to be quite a nostalgic person thinking back to or reliving happy moments. We say keep that up, because her table, kitchen and living room wares are incredible pieces of art.
Check it out here
File Under Pop
Specializing in all things surface design, File Under Pop is a true colour feast for your eyes. Based in Copenhagen, the company transforms spaces with their beautiful tiles, hand painted wall paper and durable, supermatt paint. Josephine Akvama Hoffmeyer, creator of File Under Pop, says "To create a space is like conducting an orchestra. You leave out some instruments, you intensify others, you insert pauses in order to create spaces for dwelling. Most of us sense it instinctively, when all elements fall into place and we align ourselves with our surroundings." File Under Pop's products are all handmade combining traditional craftsmanship with modern technologies, blending the best of two worlds. It's a one stop shop for everything surface, or if nothing else, peek at their project gallery for inspiration.
Learn more about them here
Blu Dot News
Blu Dot are set to launch a pile of fun and exciting new products this month and you can expect us to continuously be adding these items to our site. Make sure to keep an eye on our "New" page as well as our instagram profile if you're curious to see what they have up their sleeve. We're personally very excited for many of these products to launch!
Peach & Brussel Sprout Salad
August is the month of peaches and what better way to indulge in this fruit than with this refreshing salad. We'll be serving it with barbecued chicken or steak and maybe we'll throw some garden grown small and delicate zucchinis on the barbecue as well. This salad is crunchy, creamy, sweet and salty thanks to the Brussel sprouts, poppy seed dressing, salty nuts and obviously, the sweet and delicious peaches. The perfect combo!
Find the recipe here
Bellini
We're all in on peaches this month, had you not noticed. Ripe and juicy, now is the time to go to your local farmers market or fruit stand and pick out the best peaches you can find to make yourself a refreshing Bellini cocktail. The quality of the peaches is really going to make all the difference for this drink, which is why it's important to pick the best ones. To switch up your brunch, swap the Mimosa for a Bellini and you have the perfect setting for a long and slow late summer brunch.
Find the recipe here
We're all in on peaches this month, had you not noticed. Ripe and juicy, now is the time to go to your local farmers market or fruit stand and pick out the best peaches you can find to make yourself a refreshing Bellini cocktail. The quality of the peaches is really going to make all the difference for this drink, which is why it's important to pick the best ones. To switch up your brunch, swap the Mimosa for a Bellini and you have the perfect setting for a long and slow late summer brunch.
Find the recipe here
Folklorama
Tomorrow, Sunday August 4, this year's Folklorama festival starts. It's always a fun and vibrant event to attend and we're certain it will be no different this year. Folklorama is unique as it's the largest and longest running festival celebrating cultures from all over the world. Here, people are brought together to connect and learn about each others cultural heritage. It's a festival that help preserve the many cultures you find within the city of Winnipeg and beyond.
Plan your fest visit here
Burt Block Party
A 4 day festival right in the heart of Winnipeg, that's what Burt Block Party is. August 22-25 the space outside Burton Cummings theatre turns into an outdoor concert venue accommodating up to 4,000 fans and this years headliners are Blue Rodeo, Arkells, Headstones, and Tom Cochrane. Now there's a recipe for a great party.
Find out more here
Tomorrow, Sunday August 4, this year's Folklorama festival starts. It's always a fun and vibrant event to attend and we're certain it will be no different this year. Folklorama is unique as it's the largest and longest running festival celebrating cultures from all over the world. Here, people are brought together to connect and learn about each others cultural heritage. It's a festival that help preserve the many cultures you find within the city of Winnipeg and beyond.
Plan your fest visit here
Burt Block Party
A 4 day festival right in the heart of Winnipeg, that's what Burt Block Party is. August 22-25 the space outside Burton Cummings theatre turns into an outdoor concert venue accommodating up to 4,000 fans and this years headliners are Blue Rodeo, Arkells, Headstones, and Tom Cochrane. Now there's a recipe for a great party.
Find out more here
Sprint
With the Olympic Games in full swing, we thought it only proper to feature Sprint, a documentary where you get a glimpse into the lives of the fastest humans in the world. What does it take, both physically and mentally, to become the fastest human on earth, and to stay on the top? Performance psychology is super fascinating and this exactly what you'll dive into in this 6 episode documentary.
Available to watch on Netflix
