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Ever since we featured Inness in upstate New York (see: A Rustic, Design-Minded Retreat (with British Standard Kitchens)), I’ve returned to one singular design detail: pull-across window coverings that are effortless and ethereal in all their simplicity. Now I’m eager to replicate the look in my own place. With two hooks, a swath of fabric (wide enough to stretch across the window with a little elegant draping), and two curtain rings, you too can try it. Have a look: Photography by Adrian Gaut, courtesy of Inness. The Inspiration Above: One of many restful lodgings at Inness. The window coverings caught my...

Ever since we featured Inness in upstate New York (see: A Rustic, Design-Minded Retreat (with British Standard Kitchens)), I’ve returned to one singular design detail: pull-across window coverings that are effortless and ethereal in all their simplicity. Now I’m eager to replicate the look in my own place. With two hooks, a swath of fabric (wide enough to stretch across the window with a little elegant draping), and two curtain rings, you too can try it. Have a look: Photography by Adrian Gaut, courtesy of Inness. The Inspiration Above: One of many restful lodgings at Inness. The window coverings caught my...

Summer is a great time to give guys you love unique cooking, baking, traveling, drinking and just all around great gifts of all shapes, sizes and prices! Time for the gfJules Father’s Day gift guide & more! Twenty-eight thoughtfully curated gifts just for guys. (Ok, not really — anyone would love these great finds!)     Peugeot-Saveurs BBQ Mill The ultimate summer grilling tool from Peugeot-Saveurs is this brand new BBQ Pepper Mill. It’s specifically designed for outdoor use, robust, versatile, durable, and totally unique. Key features: an intuitive LED light which turns on as the mill is tilted to...

Successful empathetic marketing is about connecting your audience and your brand. That doesn’t mean just throwing ads at your audience. It means creating truly valuable assets — content that serves customers’ needs and addresses their most significant pain points. [TAG0] This type of content is much easier to create when it's informed and driven by empathy. When you put yourself in your customers’ shoes, you can more easily acknowledge struggles and think critically about the best solutions. Below, let’s go over why empathetic marketing is such a powerful strategy for businesses of all types and sizes, tips for infusing more...

Canadians live for patio season. After six months of deep freeze, cold winds, ice, and snow, it’s finally time to get outside and enjoy nothing but sunshine and warm nights, right? Not quite. With spring and summer sometimes comes rain, winds, and temperatures that dip down to levels not quite compatible with shorts and a tank top. How can you enjoy the outdoors after a long winter cooped up in the house if you have to bring your hat and parka with you? If you’re ready for patio season before it’s ready for you, here are a few ways to...