June Mood '26
Design inspiration, easy summer recipes, creative DIY projects, live jazz energy, and new film buzz. Everything you need for a fresh June. This month’s Mood Journal is filled with warm-weather inspiration, from beautifully layered interiors and handcrafted ceramics to vibrant textiles and simple seasonal hosting ideas. We’re embracing longer days with fresh summer recipes perfect for patio dinners, playful DIY projects to brighten your space, and the energy of live jazz carrying through the city. Add in a little film buzz and thoughtful design moments throughout, and June is shaping up to be all about creativity, gathering, and enjoying the start of the season.
Hudson Home
Hudson Home by General Assembly blends rustic architecture with a soft, modern approach to interiors. Set in a renovated 1970s barn in New York’s Hudson Valley, the home pairs warm wood tones, textured plaster walls, vintage furnishings, and sculptural lighting to create spaces that feel relaxed and inviting. We love how the project leans into simplicity. Natural materials, muted tones and thoughtfully chosen pieces come together in a way that feels effortless, timeless and easy to live in.
See more of the Hudson Home here 
PK Ceramics
The work of Philip Kupferschmidt brings a playful, slightly surreal energy to everyday objects. His handmade ceramic vessels feature drippy forms, glossy finishes, and sculptural shapes that sit somewhere between art piece and functional decor. Each piece adds instant personality to a space. A little weird, a little whimsical, but still clean and considered.
Check out PK Ceramics here
Emma Cowley
Emma Cowley’s work is rooted in a quiet, expressive approach to painting, where landscape and memory come through in soft, abstract forms. Using washes of acrylic on raw canvas, her pieces feel atmospheric and grounded. Often inspired by walks, changing light, and the natural world. Each work carries a sense of calm movement. It’s minimal, but full of feeling.
See more of Emma Cowley's work here
Pesto Peach Chicken in White Wine with Burrata
Sweet peaches and savoury pesto make Pesto Peach Chicken a perfect June dinner. Bright, seasonal, and easy enough for a relaxed weeknight. It also lands nicely for Father’s Day: familiar, satisfying, and a little elevated without feeling fussy.
Get the full recipe here
A cherry bourbon smash made for long June evenings. Bright, bold, and a little smoky, perfect for slow patio nights and Father’s Day cheers. Fresh cherries meet bourbon and citrus for a drink that feels like summer in motion. Easy, punchy, and made for warm Father’s Day nights.
Learn how to make here
Juice Carton Wall Decoration
A simple juice carton turned wall decoration is a fun, low-effort DIY that feels perfect for a Father’s Day gift. Playful, unexpected, and a bit nostalgic. It’s the kind of project that turns everyday materials into something personal, making it a thoughtful way to add character to a space without overthinking it.
Learn how to DIY here
The TD Winnipeg International Jazz Festival brings a relaxed buzz to downtown each June, with live music drifting through warm streets and patios that stay full into the evening. It’s an easy way to spend a summer day. Wandering between sets, taking your time, and enjoying the city as it fills with sound.
Get more info here
Disclosure Day
Grab your popcorn, you won’t want to look away. If you found out we weren’t alone, if someone showed you, proved it to you, would that frighten you? This summer, the truth belongs to seven billion people. We are coming close to … Disclosure Day.
Watch the Disclosure Day trailer here
