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Black Currant Jam Recipe - Hello Summer!

One of the things I love most about this time of year is going to all the Farmers' Markets! With so much fresh local produce it is hard not to be excited and inspired to create something new daily in the kitchen....this week it is all about preserving as much of that Summer goodness as possible. Black Currants are one of my favourite berries so I picked up a basket of them (14 cups worth :() and made this delicious jam from a recipe my Mum has used "forever". Black Currants are a lot of work to top and tail/clean, but are SO worth the reward! (FYI I used the remaining 8 cups of Black Currants to make my own...

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CHAIR HAMMOCKS

Everyone knows our Chair Hammocks are AMAZING!. Our chair hammocks are not only gorgeous but are super comfy quality pieces. The colour and pattern combinations are amazing; so they are perfect for the home, yard, or cottage. With a slight re-position of the cushions you can go from sitting upright to reclining back and looking at the clouds or stars………..bliss!For outdoors you can hang them from arbors, gazebos, screened porches, balconies, boathouses, pergolas, as well as from trees.Although the material is an outdoor fabric it is so soft that indoors many customers are using them in kid’s bedrooms, “man caves”, and nurseries - the possibilities seem endless.The four piece set includes a fabric hammock, a seat cushion, a decorative back...

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Who's Who in Home & Garden? Portico Indoor & Outdoor Living, that's WHO!!!

We are "beyond excited" to have been featured in the Winnipeg Free Press' newest Magazine "Who's Who". To be recognized for our concept and creativity as well as our determination to be unique is both rewarding and flattering. Thanks to the great team at WFP for your glowing write-up and photos!

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BRINGING THE OUTDOORS “IN” FOR FALL

I am always surprised when people say they start to feel anxious or sad as summer starts to wind down. Sure, the days start to get shorter and cooler but I say “embrace the change of seasons”! Every season has an opportunity to create something new and refresh something old. At Portico Indoor & Outdoor Living we are all about bringing the “Indoors out, and the Outdoors in”, so try thinking what are your favourite things about the outdoors and translate that to your interior spaces.Do you have a Sunroom, Breakfast Room or Screened Porch? If you do, why not consider a Chair Hammock in bright vibrant colours and patterns that remind you of the Garden or Lake? Moving entirely...

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FINE TUNING YOUR OUTDOOR SPACE

For most, a must in a well-rounded outdoor space is a great Dining Set. A stylish table with comfortable chairs welcomes friends and family to share food and drink, and to linger over long stories and bad jokes! So often it is times like these that are the most cherished and coveted.Modern Adirondack Chairs with self storing ottomans allow you to kick back, relax, and watch the world float by in slow motion.Chair Hammocks tucked away in a quiet corner allow you to sit up and read (or enjoy a cocktail), or recline and watch the clouds or stars go by provide an escape to even the most stressed.Water Features bubbling away can create the white noise to block out...

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