Archive | February, 2009

cupcake camp comes to Ottawa

26. February 2009

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The other day, I was asked about where I hear about what is going on around town…. Sometimes, I read about events and happenings online or in the newspaper, and sometimes I deliberately go looking for something new and different to take me outside my comfort zone.  I have even ventured into the realm of social [...]

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Wine Tasting Before & After

24. February 2009

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Thanks to the very good folks at Groovy Grapes, I had the pleasure of attending the Wines of Ontario Ottawa Winter Wine Fair this past Wednesday evening.  Put on by the Wine Council of Ontario in partnership with 31 producers from the wine producing regions, this tasting opportunity was one of several Winterlude food & [...]

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Oscar Party @ The Mayfair

20. February 2009

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As if there wasn’t enough fun to be had at the new and improved Mayfair Theatre, they are about to have a party!  This upcoming Sunday evening, the Mayfair guys will be rolling out the red carpet for a live telecast of the 81st Annual Academy Awards on the big screen.  And, in true movie-biz form, [...]

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Jewellery Design by Frash Femme: Creativity, Commerce & A Cubicle Escape Fantasy…

18. February 2009

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Local jewellery designer Isobel Walker-Khoury sent this girlaboutOtown word of her lovely work the other day, and pointed me in the direction of  her company Frash Femme.   Working with freshwater pearls, semi-precious gems, foiled glass, Swarovski crystals, and sterling silver among other things, this local entrepreneur has been hand-crafting and selling one-of-a-kind pieces for over 5 [...]

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Happy sounds

15. February 2009

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Listen to these happy sounds from Jon and Roy of Victoria, B.C…. Hum and smile.  Bop and jive.  Feel good to be alive!

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Fabulous Fun for a Cause

12. February 2009

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Social butterflies take note.  No more grumbling that Ottawa has no personality, no night life, or no “scene” to speak of.   Quit lamenting the lack of hip locations, or moaning about having no reason to dress it up a notch!  There are plenty of happenings right here in town that merit full-on fanciness, and even [...]

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