This August, we're celebrating the beauty of thoughtful design and seasonal living. From a beautifully restored Danish home to bold new work from Scandinavian and Dutch designers, this issue is packed with inspiration for your space. We're also bringing you fresh seasonal recipes worth savouring, a fun DIY to make with flowers straight from the garden, and can't-miss ways to get out and celebrate the culture and community in Winnipeg this month. 

Between trips to the cabin, family barbeques, and evenings on the patio, July can get busy but we have you covered! This month's Mood Journal has bright and playful design inspiration, easy fresh seasonal recipes, a green DIY project, and more. Take a trip to the Forks for Winnipeg's newest night market or get excited with us for a new movie release! Summer is here and there are so many opportunities we don't want you to miss out on!

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.

Fresh colour, tactile design, playful textures, and thoughtful details made for gathering, gifting, and celebration. This month, we’re leaning into pieces that bring warmth, personality, and a little sense of fun to everyday spaces. From sculptural lighting to statement-making accents, May is all about creating moments that feel lived in, layered, and effortlessly inviting.

Spring has perks: Easter crafts, delicious recipes, inspiring design, films, and the Blu Dot sale you’ll love! 🌿🐣 A seasonal mix of small rituals and fresh ideas. Soft colour, texture, and table moments alongside work that plays with form, space, and material in unexpected ways. There’s a thread of craft running through everything, from tactile making to visual storytelling, balanced with a couple of films that bring a more atmospheric, cinematic perspective.

Spring refresh starts here: inspiring interiors, bold art, DIY frames, tasty drinks, and our Spring Sale to upgrade your space! This March, celebrate the turn of the season with fresh ideas, cozy corners, bright pops of colour, and simple ways to bring new energy into your home. From seasonal recipes and creative projects to style inspiration and curated experiences, there’s something to spark joy all month long.

Curated inspiration for the season: warm interiors, bright ideas, good food, and small moments to share. February is all about cozy corners filled with natural light, simple pleasures that spark joy, and little touches that make everyday moments feel special. Think soft textures, thoughtful ideas, and spaces that invite you to slow down, connect, and savour the season.

Fresh starts and winter vibes. January design crushes, cozy rituals, comfor recipes, and inspiration worth staying in for. This month is all about slow design, warm interiors, playful colour, and small rituals that make winter feel intentional. From thoughtful architecture and creative studios to comforting bites, fireside bites, fireside sips, and moments of reflection worth savouring.

This December, stir the season with sparkling recipes, cozy DIYs, art that sparks joy, tunes that warm the soul, and stories that stick like snow. A simple, festive mix of things to make, taste, watch, and enjoy as the year winds down. Let these small seasonal favorites add a little brightness to your days and inspiration to your winter routine.

Step into November with design, art, festive flavors & more—plus an exclusive look at the Gus Spring 2026 launch. Don’t miss this edition! This month, we’re celebrating cozy creativity, unexpected curiosities, and seasonal inspiration—from striking spaces and evocative art to comforting recipes and festive finds that make November feel a little warmer and a lot more inspiring.