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Beautiful Destruction: Art in Favour of change

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

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Some of  you may recall awhile back this girlaboutOtown whipped up a few Courage City profiles.  These were short little pieces written to provide just a sliver of insight into the hearts and minds of courageous and creative entrepreneurs right here in Ottawa.  It was my intention to better understand their motivations, share their stories, [...]

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Personal Provenance

Monday, January 12, 2009

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Today, my first exclusive article for Ottawafocus.com was posted.  I’m really excited to writing about my absolute favourite subject – decorating and design!  Stay tuned for more too.  I will be contributing about once a month. Is your space a true reflection of your interests, your preferences and your history? Click here to find yourself at home….         [...]

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Seeking Style and Life in Ottawa – Resolutions 2009 – Part 1

Saturday, January 3, 2009

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After a long winter’s nap, I’m ready to get this New Year started!  Having been away from home for more than a week, I have been looking forward to my return and plotting new adventures in our fair city.  2008 was good to me.  Since starting to blog, this girlaboutOtown has really been out and about.  [...]

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A Delightful Downtown Date – Snow & Sketches at the SAW GALLERY

Saturday, November 29, 2008

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Those of us who prefer to deny winter exists can no longer ignore the cold hard facts.  While not yet in full swing, the sub-zero season has most definitely arrived, and the snow has finally started to fly. Conventional wisdom would suggest we embrace it.  We are urged to get outside and boldly face its frigid [...]

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Etsy does it again…

Sunday, September 28, 2008

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A little earlier this summer, this girl about town shared a few Ottawa-based Etsy shops I found while browsing.  Well, I’ve been back at it, and here are a couple more Etsy gems worth checking out… For starters, how about this exquisite stuff Radically Riley?  A high school chemistry teacher by day, she whips up beautiful handmade jewellery at night.    Kudos to [...]

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Civics 101 – The Hockey Anthem Challenge

Tuesday, September 9, 2008

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If you haven’t heard, or have been travelling in Siberia since June, quite the controversy occurred this summer over the musical accompaniment to the iconic CBC broadcast “Hockey Night in Canada”.  While some might be rabid fans of the game, and others take keen disinterest, this is Canada after all.  Each and every one of us can hum this famous tune; of this [...]

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