National Hot Tea Month May Be Over Yet It's Not Too Late To Have A More Tea-Filled Year

It shouldn't surprise you that I'm writing this post while also enjoying a homemade "medicine ball" - honey citrus mint tea - because nine times outta ten, I'm drinking tea. My love of tea grew exponentially in the last 4 years when a health concern required me needing to scale back my coffee consumption. I was distraught at first & then decided to make the most of it & explore tea varieties. Now, 4-ish years later, I'm plotting growing my own tea garden... that's how much I've come to love having tea as part of my days.

LifestyleAlbie KnowsFebruary 9, 2023tea, at home cafe, gardening, shopping, hygge

The Benefits of Having An At Home Café: 4 Reasons You Need A Hot Beverage Bar

It's no secret that I am a big coffee and tea drinker, so with every home I've ever had, I've always made sure to have a dedicated space in my kitchen for my daily coffee & tea routine. No matter the footprint of your home, if you are a tea and/or coffee lover, here are four reasons you need a coffee corner, tea cart, and/or hot beverage bar.

LifestyleAlbie KnowsJanuary 25, 2023at home cafe, national coffee day

Creating a Basic Hot Chocolate Charcuterie Board

While setting up the kitchen cafe for the season, I stocked up on a bunch of favs for hot chocolate for the family; and now that I have more kitchen (and counter) space, I decided to try something fun this year when it came to what would normally just be a hot chocolate bar. I decided to create my first ever charcuterie board... specifically, a hot chocolate charcuterie board.

Video, ShoppingAlbie KnowsDecember 13, 2021holiday season, hygge, how to, amazon, at home cafe

Spring Coffee Corner Refresh

Spring Is In The Air!! And I am here for all of it because while I've ALWAYS been a big fan of Spring, something about it this year is almost contagious -- all I want to do is go for walks, lighten up my decor, and immerse myself in all things Spring related. Being that my coffee corner is a HUGE part of my days, naturally, it was going to get a Sring makeover! Using a bit of what I got from my previous shopping hauls, I took to transitioning my coffee corner into the new season!

Lifestyle, VideoAlbie KnowsMarch 19, 2018kitchen, national coffee day, diy, youtube, shopping, reversible design, at home cafe

Blush Pink Decor: Tablescaping & Coffee Bar Refresh

I went on a bit of a shopping spree inspired by my new accent color obsession: BLUSH PINK! Watch me update my beverage station, dining room, and living room with simple decor updates.

VideoAlbie KnowsFebruary 16, 2018amazon, tablescaping, haul, decor styling, dining room, design therapy, valentine's day, color, at home cafe

Beverage Bar Basics: Holiday Edition

Tis' the season for cozy nights & warm beverages -- tis' the Hygge way! And nothing is more Hygge for the holiday season than a warm beverage -- whether you're a hot cocoa drinker, coffee lover, or tea enthusiast.

As I finally pulled together my very first holiday-inspired "coffee corner" I decided to share with you some of my tried & true tips for creating your very own at home cafe.

Celebrate National Coffee Day With These Steamy Finds

Today is all about celebrating all the wonderfulness that is coffee -- from the taste to the aroma -- and I will be the first to raise my hand & join in the jubilee. I don't pretend to be a coffee connoisseur, especially since my preferred java of choice is Bustelo, through & through; BUT now that I live in Seattle [adjacent], I know that there is something to be said for just an amazing brew. Here are some of my fav swoon worthy coffee finds to help you elevate your next coffee experience.

LifestyleAlbie KnowsSeptember 29, 2017national coffee day, favorites, artwork, kitchen, self care, design therapy, shopping, at home cafe