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Modernist Mindset, Traditional Taste

21. February 2010

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The increasing popularity of modern design is evident everywhere.  In print, online, and even when walking down the street here in Ottawa, it is clear that a clean-lined, clutter-free  minimalist aesthetic is appealing to more people than ever before.   Rather than remaining the preference of a marginal few with the most progressive visual ideals, it [...]

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Furniture Flip

19. January 2010

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It has already been said that this girlaboutOtown is obsessed with furniture.  For years now, I’ve been rescuing, accommodating and just plain procuring other people’s junk.  It’s not as though I’ve always done it intentionally – I just haven’t been able to help myself.   It just comes naturally to me.  Those who know me know [...]

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Solstice Supper

22. June 2009

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Yesterday was the first day of summer, and it was Father’s Day.  To celebrate, this girlaboutOtown rolled up her sleeves and did some cooking for the family.  I have always been one for keeping things simple, and last night’s feast was no different.  Credit goes to Ina Garten, of Barefoot Contessa fame.  This former White [...]

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Seeing Houses and Feeling at Home

4. June 2009

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Just last Sunday, I took part in the first ever Old Ottawa South “Homes between the Bridges” Home Tour. This self-guided tour of six stylish houses was most definitely impressive, and nothing short of socially sanctioned snooping – albeit for a good cause!  While I was pleased to have partaken and would definitely do so again, [...]

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If Walls Could Talk…

12. March 2009

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For those of you like me who flip furiously through design and decorating magazines, look carefully at what you see.  Behind the colours, patterns, textures and furniture is the space itself, framed only by walls, ceilings and floors. It is against this backdrop that the contents of a room come to life, but most often, it [...]

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New Life for a Pair of Wise Old Owls

9. March 2009

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There may be a one or two of you out there a wee bit envious of my latest Value Village find, but I just couldn’t leave these completely kitsch ceramic owl lamps behind.  For only 12$ each, and in full working order, this pair has real potential! Whimsy.  Wit.   Style.   All in a trip to [...]

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