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Ottawa’s Best: X-Press Readers Vote

Saturday, November 22, 2008

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Last week, results of the ever popular Ottawa X-Press Best of Ottawa 2008 Readers Poll were published.  Apparently, almost 90, 000 online votes in four areas including Food & Drink, Arts & Culture, Around Town and Local Lore were cast. In addition to the declared winners, several honourable mentions for each category were also determined.  You can [...]

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Mission complete

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

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Following through on the cupcake mission really wasn’t too difficult to fit in -despite a very busy schedule lately.  I even managed to find a partner in crime who  was willing to sacrifice some very rare free time to accompany me.  Last weekend, the two of us stopped in for a healthy breakfast at the world [...]

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Ottawa Cupcake Update

Sunday, October 26, 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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Frenzy at the Ottawa Fabric Flea Market

Sunday, October 19, 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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Rémi Thériault – Life and work by instinct

Monday, September 8, 2008

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Professional photographer Rémi Thériault doesn’t second guess himself.   He trusts his instincts implicitly, and oozes confidence.   As he tells his story, it is obvious these enviable qualities have served Rémi Thériault well in life.  When you see his photography, it is equally evident they are also reflected in his work.  Rémi grew up in Prince Edward Island, graduating with only 35 others from his high school, [...]

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Move the Horizon – Change Perspective

Wednesday, August 6, 2008

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On the ground outside an ordinary neighbourhood coffeehouse, under a gray, cloudy mid-morning sky, I recently experienced an extraordinary conversation with Ottawa pilot, photographer and entrepreneur Louis Helbig, owner of Egami Image.       Once settled with a coffee in hand, Louis leaned back in his chair with only the slightest trace of uncertainty. Then he delved immediately into our [...]

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Excursion: Montreal

Wednesday, July 30, 2008

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I’m off tomorrow to Montreal to shop, eat and see friends.  It has been too long since my last visit, and watching this just gets me pumped!  No doubt there will be lots to share upon my return…

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