Archive | July, 2009

Try A Little Bit harder…

27. July 2009

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Guest post by Poppy Vineberg.  Poppy is a food enthusiast with a wicked wit, a keen eye for design and a discerning palate.  Transplanted from Montreal, she is doing her best to come to terms with life here in Ottawa. In the city that fun forgot, you just have to try harder. For my inaugural post on [...]

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Blog Out Loud Ottawa

25. July 2009

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Last night, I ventured out to Ottawa’s first Blog Out Loud at the Raw Sugar Cafe.  Organized by Lynn of Turtlehead, this was a gathering of local bloggers and an occasion for more than a few brave volunteers to read one of their favourite posts to an audience of fans.  Not only was it a [...]

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Tennis Anyone?

20. July 2009

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Since deciding to take a more relaxed approach to the summer season, I seem to have returned to a pastime long lost to adulthood.  In my younger days, I played tennis.  A lot of tennis.  I come from a long line of keen tennis players, and was encouraged very early on to pick up a [...]

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Neil Young Art – Courage City!

14. July 2009

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A few weeks back, I came across the work of Ottawa native Neil Young at The New Art Festival.  More than any other art work there, his left the biggest impression on me.  I am by no means an expert, and would never qualify as an art collector, but for some reason I had a [...]

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Girlfriend’s Getaway…

13. July 2009

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It was supposed to be a day trip.  We were going to head onto the open road, aim the car out of town and just drive – with the windows down and the music up loud.    We were going towards the town of Perth, or other points west, for some snooping around, a bit of [...]

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Victoire Boutique Turns Three!

12. July 2009

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Thanks again to Ren! Ren Tomovcik is an arts nerd, writer, radio host, and contributor to several awesome local websites including Apartment 613. Known for its selection of unique wardrobe pieces and fanciful accessories, Victoire Boutique has become an absolute go-to for Ottawa’s most sassy and stylish inhabitants. With a fusion of vintage and modern styles, Victoire [...]

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