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Updated on October 2, 2024October 2, 2024Featured Articles Self Care and Staying Well

Slow down for a quick cup of coffee

Remember when coffee used to get a bad rap, billed as the drink of the unhealthy and over-driven? A more current perspective is that if we need constant caffeine jolts …

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September 15, 2024September 12, 2024Featured Articles Home and Garden

How Finland built its reputation for sustainable wood construction

A new landmark in Helsinki´s most important historical milieu is the latest example of the new generation of Finnish large-scale wood construction, which the country is using as a central …

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How a simple shape formed a world of objects

Brooklyn-based  Goux Studio New York’s stunning new Plus Collection evolved from an exploration of a simple, basic shape-the plus sign-into a range of elemental, refined, and straightforward objects that can …

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Updated on September 13, 2024September 13, 2024Art and Inspiration Featured Articles

New textiles and wallpapers celebrate a decade of bold design

From Chicago comes welcome news that Stone Textile Studio has released new wallpaper and textile designs to mark their ten-year anniversary. Founder and interior designer Elizabeth Mollen is known for her …

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Updated on September 12, 2024September 12, 2024Featured Articles Home and Garden

Refresh your home design with affordable hacks

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If you love coffee, you'll know that its cost is c If you love coffee, you'll know that its cost is climbing steadily. The current market price for Arabica beans is about $2.70 US a pound, close to double what it was last year. 

One way to deal with the effects of this jump is to make coffee at home, where you can make a terrific cup, hot or iced, and fix it just the way you like it. Without much fuss and minus the boutique cafe $$$.

Start with an affordable maker that can multi-task. For that, I like the new Flex Brew 5-in-1 from Hamilton Beach (Slide 3).

Why?

Because it has a space-saving 7-inch profile that hides a 12-cup carafe and a basket that swings out when needed. 

You can also make a single hot or iced coffee from the front of the machine.

Single serve cups can be used with your favourite branded pod, or with a reusable filter for regular or decaf.

It has a keep warm function and an automatic shut off.

Easy to use and clean.

I've got more about this nifty machine (on sale for $120 reg price $150 at Walmart at the moment) over on Around the House (link in bio.)

There are also a bunch of tips for using leftover coffee in cakes, pastries, and gravies, as well as recipes for homemade coffee creamers.

I'll also be @chch_morninglive tomorrow (Thursday) at 7:50 to share more. 

#coffee #coffeemaker #affordablecoffee #icedcoffee #hotcoffee #singleservecoffeepods #aroundthehouse #kitchentips #mochabrownies #flavouredcoffeecream
Did you know that today is International Eat Cake Did you know that today is International Eat Cake in Bed Day?  At the World Headquarters of #AroundtheHouse that means anyone who worked on Friday gets Monday off to celebrate as well - hence, a long #weekend.

Plus a #cake budget. And #paidtimeoff to plan a playlist, if desired. These credits may be transferred to another paid day off in lieu. 

New #bedlinen may also be allocated through a Staff Support fund. 

The benefit is available to ALL members of our #globalpublishingteam. Naturally.

Seriously dyk about this holiday?
Stopped @charmainesweetsstudio and the @theextogge Stopped @charmainesweetsstudio and the @theextoggery, where I picked up this 3/4 jacket. 

Felt cute. Expect to feel even cuter later. 

#aroundthehouse #secondhandfashion fallcolours #emmanuelungaro #falljackets🍁🍃 #eastendtoronto #eglintonandbrentcliffe
Pic now, more details soon. For now, marvel at t Pic now, more details soon. 

For now, marvel at this quietly arresting example of modern Finnish large-scale wood architecture from Anttinen Oiva Architects. 

Part of a revamp of the old port of Helsinki, it's very demure, very Nordic. 

The pictures I looked at made me think of obscure, arty movies made in the 70s, preferably with Glenda Jackson wearing a leather trench.

When you think of it, there was more than a touch of Nordic structure to the magnificent GJ, who I once say play Hedda Gabler btw. Brilliant brilliant actor.

As I say, more soon on Around the House. Just had to show this pic to my millions and millions and millions of worldwide fans.  Isn't it lovely? 

#aroundthehouse #helsinki #oldporthelsinki #woodconstruction #largescalewoodconstruction #woodframe #sustainable #sustainablearchitecture #naturalmaterials #finnisharchitecture #carbonneautral #carbongoals #finnishwood #design #nordic
#henrikibsen #vickysanderson #greatwriters #greatwritersthroughouthistory #greatestwritersofalltime
Holy moly, new textiles and wallpapers from Elizab Holy moly, new textiles and wallpapers from Elizabeth Mollen of @stonetextile are so wonderful, so superb, so distinct, I could never NOT share them with my millions and millions and millions of worldwide readers.

Shown above: a mesmerizing Circle pattern in black and white. Hop over to Around the House to see more patterns, including some in delicious jewel tones.

Items are also available and on display @thevaultcreative.

#textiles #boldcolour #wallpaperdesign #maximalism #interior #decor #aroundthehouse #interiordesign #designer #designinspiration #chicago
If you are in Minden and need a lil prezzie for a If you are in Minden and need a lil prezzie for a friend or a lil treat for yourself, I highly recommend dropping by @thewolfmoonshop. 

This handmade card by @holly_hutchison_art is so lovely I might just have to send it to myself. But then, wouldn't I also have to gift myself the cute socks, given I bought them with the intention of gifting? 

The only logical answer is yes, naturally.

The card is a mini alcohol print that slides out of its card for framing. Inside it's blank so you can add your own message.

If you are out there now thinking damn, I wish I was going to be the one to get those darling but inexpensive Sheer Fruits socks from Minden's prettiest store, don't worry - I got two more pairs of socks and another card to serve in just such a case.

This is why I am world-renowned for my critical thinking skills. 

#wolfmoon #minden #haliburton #kawarthas #localbusiness #queerownedbusiness #gifts #housewares #cutesocks #haliburtonartists #handmadecard #cardart #alcoholprint #pinkink #selfcare #sockfashion #aroundthehouse
Have you thanked your feet today? Because I did by Have you thanked your feet today? Because I did by taking mine into @beautybasics_byamy and now they are SO beautiful!!!

That's it, that's the post.

#pedicure #greatpedicure  #affordablepedicure #relaxingpedicure #minden #kawarthas #haliburton #haliburtonhighlands #treat #spaday #localbusiness  #foothealth #selfcare
My idea of fall colours: tile from the Mutina Romb My idea of fall colours: tile from the Mutina Rombini line by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec (through @opustone), stop-me-in-my-tracks gorgeous pattern/textile from @lamaisonpierrefrey, blueberry pan (pretty and VERY BERRY practical) from @kilne, and fave colour for patio lights from @nanoleaf. 

Sending high energy colour vibes to my millions and millions of fans worldwide for a restful, wonderful holiday weekend.

#aroundthehouse #weekend #holiday #colour #colourpop #happycolours #rest #relax #homedecor #outdoorlighting #cookware #tile
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