Blog: Velvet

Bloom, Baby, Bloom!

This collection of show stopping baby products will satisfy your stylish sensibilities. 

Bloom has successfully filled a niche in the design world - creating functional baby products that compliment the carefully curated interiors of today's modern families. 

Four hip dads put their parenting expertise to use by creating Bloom's line of highly coveted baby products. 

Check out Modern Karibou's new selection of Bloom designs: 

Bloom Luxo Baby Bed - Coconut White

Bloom Fresco Chrome Highchair - Silver

Bloom Coco Go - Beach House White Frost Grey 

Bloom Coco Stylewood Lounger - Cappuccino 

Bloom Otto - Beach House White 

 

Herb Garden

Gardening can be a real challenge if you work full-time or are planning on vacationing over the summer. However, if you would like to exercise your green thumb without worrying about harbouring the neighbourhood weeds, keep your gardening simple and focused.

Try growing a small herb garden in some planters or in a couple of smaller pots on your windowsill. Herbs are very easy to maintain, smell great, are fun to nibble on and can really spice up your cooking. Basil, chives, oregano, thyme, parsley, cilantro, rosemary and many more simply delicious herbs can be found in your local market and usually cost very little at this time of year.

If you feel like you aren't taking advantage of all your planted specimens, try making some herb infused olive oil! Click on the read more link below for our famous infused olive oil recipe!

David Suzuki's Tips for Blue Bin Recycling

Here at MK we are aware of our impact on the planet. This is why we are always on the lookout for products that are made from renewable resources and are eco-friendly. This is also why we are totally disgusted by all the trash that is being revealed now that the snow is gone…bleurk! We are doing our part in helping restore our planet and now it's time for you to do yours! Find out how you can be a smart recycler, from our friends at the David Suzuki Foundation. Reuse your glass, recycle your plastics, bring back your styrofoam and help keep our planet in business. Learn how to go green at home with Canada's #1 environmental activist, David Suzuki.

HERO of the Future!

Even if I don't believe in that kind of thing, I'm starting to think that maybe Canadian design company HERO 365 somehow had a glimpse into the future when they came up with the idea for the RC-1 Rain Collector.  With all the rain we've been getting here in Ottawa since the start of ‘’summer’’, their rain collector could not have come at a better time.

They’re also proving that they have a finger on the pulse of what’s to come with a design that is not only beautiful, functional, forward-looking and eco-friendly, but also has the potential to change the way we live.

On the practical side, it can hold up to 45 gallons of water (meaning it could be filled at record speed in our part of the country), so you can water the garden, wash the car and the dog or even the kids!  Ok, maybe I’m being overly enthusiastic, but you get the idea.  You can use it to fill your watering can or even attach a hose to the stainless steel spigot for bigger jobs.

Aesthetically pleasing, it will add a touch of whimsy to your outdoor space.  It comes in your choice of monochrome white or monochrome brown.  You can also choose to have a brown tank with white legs, or a white tank with brown legs.

Innovative and sustainable, it conserves one of our most precious resources – water – and is made of recyclable materials.  Didn’t I say Hero 365 could see into the future?

Now if only we could ship some of that rain to BC!