Archive | October, 2008

Boot Obsession – The Saga Continues…

31. October 2008

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It has been more than two years now that I have been pining for the perfect pair of brown stacked heel seventies inspired leather boots.   I know there are way more important things going on in the world these days, but this girlaboutOtown just can’t help herself…  I came across the Sigerson Morrison Belle 3259’s in a magazine a few [...]

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Ottawa Cupcake Update

26. October 2008

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Until now, Ottawa has been devoid of a place to indulge in cupcake decadence – but times may be changing.  Online baking entrepreneurs Julie and Elizabeth of The Ottawa Cupcakery have dropped me a line to share in their latest news.  It seems these two smart cookies have stirred up a sweet deal with Diane, owner of the [...]

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Design School – The Furniture of Ancient Egypt

21. October 2008

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You may recall my excitement about restarting in the Residential Decor Program at Algonquin College.  Well, I am back at it, and enjoying every minute.  There is most definitely something to be said for this notion of life-long learning, and for being truly engaged in what it is that you what you want to know! Whenever possible [...]

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Frenzy at the Ottawa Fabric Flea Market

19. October 2008

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Yesterday, my favourite girlaboutOtown team of three ventured over to the Glebe Community Centre to check out this year`s Ottawa Fabric Flea Market for our first time.  Well let me tell you…it was a full fledged free-for-all for fabric lovers!  In its 13th year, this annual event is a fundraiser for the Cambridge Street Community Public School definitely draws a crowd.  Bringing together designer [...]

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My Kind of Canada – Where Leaders Behave

15. October 2008

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Today, one day after an historically small proportion of Canadians participated in a decision to preserve the status quo, it would seem we have officially arrived at gridlock.  grid·lock n. 1. A traffic jam in which no vehicular movement is possible, especially one caused by the blockage of key intersections within a grid of streets. 2. A complete lack of movement or [...]

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Haliburton Studio Tour

14. October 2008

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Each Thanksgiving, I escape to cottage country to enjoy friends, family and the fall foliage.  Often, I make time to take in some of the Haliburton County Studio Tour, which has been growing more and more popular every year.  In its 21st season, this annual event features 26 artisans, and offers an opportunity for visitors to see them at work [...]

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