November Inspiration

November Inspiration

November represents all the beautiful autumn colors of yellow, orange, red, green in slightly muted tones. Chilly temperatures make way for crackling indoor fireplaces, and the distinct aroma of burning wood that wafts through the crisp fall air. Although the days are...
October Inspiration

October Inspiration

October suddenly feels a little different as we enter the middle period of fall, which brings cooler temperatures and the promise of favorite sweet and savory autumnal dishes. In the home, swap out light summer colors for warmer hues such as woods and coppers for...
September 2023 Inspiration

September 2023 Inspiration

​September brings in a rush of new energy with return to school or work and a more regular schedule. It’s hard to be oblivious to this change, which is usually marked by Labor Day, as we go from a leisurely summer pace to a more focused entrée to fall. This positive...
August Inspiration

August Inspiration

The month of August generally moves a slower pace in the Northern Hemisphere with the buzzing of cicadas cutting through the dense heat of long summery days and fireflies sparkling haphazardly through the night. However, this eighth month of the year, named after the...
July Inspiration

July Inspiration

​Long, hot summer days, fireflies blinking through the evening skies and fireworks to celebrate various holidays from the Canada Day to the Fourth of July to Bastille Day mark the month of July. We’re in full summer swing at the moment with tons of fresh produce at...
June Inspiration

June Inspiration

​June is one of the best months of the year as school years are coming to an end, the temperatures are warming up and not yet scorching, and summer entertainment and travel spreads out on the calendar horizon over the long summer months. Culinary choices shift with...