March Mood '25
This issue is oozing of spring. Yes, we are starting to feel the itch for it. March is here and fingers crossed, hopefully we will see spring arrive this month in Manitoba. Hence, in hope, we've packed this month's mood full teasers of spring such as crunchy salads, light and airy interior design projects, festive and springy DIY projects and more. Do you have the itch as well? Read on for a healthy dose of medicine.
Wedge Design Studio
The founders, Sarah Di Domenico and Justin Lortie, drew on Danish design and ways of working and living when designing their studio's office space. High on their priority list was to create a space with a homey and relaxing atmosphere for themselves and their team members. They wanted a sense of communal feeling. A task they executed splendidly when they turned this brick house into their office and studio. They collaborated with Montreal based interior design studio Vives St-Laurant as well as with Thom Fougere when designing and executing the project. It's come together beautifully and quite honestly looks like a dream place to work.
Read more about their design philosophy here
Alice Herbst
Alice has a special trick up her sleeve for her artworks. She creates a set for her paintings using existing objects alongside props created out of cardboard and fabric. And she's often also modelling for the painting as well. The interesting part is that she allows the props to still look like props nudging the viewer to explore further into the painting. It's a fascinating way of approaching art and you could say she almost works as a set designer. In a way she is combining interior design/decorating with painting. Her pieces are in our opinion beautiful and unique and have made it on to our artwork wish list.
View her work here
Select Start
Long in the making and finally here. At Select Start you leave reality behind and step into an all-senses dream world infused with Japanese video game history, retro-futurism and sci-fi movie sets. This is a players paradise with nostalgic video games, cocktails and bar snacks. The perfect place for a night out getting lost in time and place. The fabulous interior design by Fireside gives off glamorous retro disco vibes and is something that needs to be experienced in person.
Plan your visit here
Carl Hansen New Launch Sneak Peek
In just a matter of days Carl Hansen & Son are launching two new items; A wall mounted desk By Anker Bak and a round extendable dining table by Børge Mogensen. Both products are developed with a smaller living space in mind and the items are as per usual beautifully crafted with great attention to details. Make sure to check out New & Notable on our site on March 3rd for full details on the items.
Beet & Apple Salad
It almost feels like spring is in the air which has us craving something fresh and crunchy. Beets and apples are still in season so we'll opt for this salad to go along with our next steak/chicken/fish meal. The salad has a hint of Middle Eastern flavours thanks to the cumin, parsley and lemon and a little peppery kick from the Swedish turnip. It pairs deliciously well with any meat or could be served with pita bread and hummus for a vegetarian course.
Find the recipe here
RCMP
Developed by Festif using their own Montreal hand-crafted and award-winning Amaro, the RCMP is citrusy and smooth, and a Canadian spin on an Army & Navy cocktail. David, who is the man behind the cocktail and Festif, has nearly 20 years of experience crafting cocktails so we're confident you are in for a real treat with this one.
Find the recipe here
Pinwheel Cake Topper
A festive DIY paper project to put on your cake to celebrate spring arriving. One can at least hope. If nothing else, this easy project can decorate cakes, muffins, potted plants and more. Your imagination is the limit. Creating a few in different coloured or patterned papers that compliment each other is the way we would do it to make it extra festive and curated.
Find the tutorial here
Love Local's Food, Beer and Wine Event
Supporting local has never been more timely and on trend than right now considering the turbulence of what's currently going on in the world. This event is a great opportunity to get to know new-to-you local makers within the food and beverage industry. Sip, sample and stock up on delicious foods and bevvies for your pantry all while supporting our local Manitoba businesses. You're in for a decadent evening filled with live music and Manitoba made flavours.
Plan your visit here
With Love, Meghan
It's feel good, easy to digest and prepping you for hosting season. That's what this short and inspiring series documentary has in store for you. We follow Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, where she invites friends and famous guests as she explores the world of cooking, gardening and hosting in a beautiful surrounding. If you are looking for a tease of spring, this is what you need to watch.
Watch the trailer here
