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Cool Green

Sunday, May 3, 2009

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No more cozying up on the couch, hiding under a blanket, and sipping tea as the cold wind blows.  Nope!  Instead, the sunshine and warm temperatures are calling us to forgo our overcoats, to forget winter, and to linger longer on patios all around town. Patios other than mine, that is.  Despite my deep affection [...]

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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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Brand Ottawa – Imagining the Future

Monday, April 20, 2009

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Branding is not an easy concept to grasp.  While we readily acknowledge that strong brands influence us, and sometimes we might think we know why, we still have a very hard time articulating how this actually happens. Thankfully, many very smart brand experts out there can.  After consulting the oracle (Google), and reading up here and [...]

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YMCA Ottawa – Capital Campaign

Tuesday, March 31, 2009

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This girlaboutOtown has found herself a cause, and is definitely ready to get involved!  Recently, the National Capital YMCA launched a Capital Campaign to revitalize the Metro Central YMCA on Argyle St., to expand the Orleans branch, and to redevelop the Y Camps.  The “Strengthening the Heart of the Community” initiative aims to raise $35 [...]

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The Mayfair Re-Opens! The View From Outside

Sunday, January 4, 2009

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Like many of you, I had great plans this past Friday night that didn’t unfold exactly as I would have hoped.  It was to be a fabulous evening of fun and film at the The Mayfair Theatre’s grand re-opening, preceded by quick bite at Siam Kitchen, Ottawa’s longest established Thai Restaurant.  Admittedly, I may have been a [...]

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Breakfast and a Bargain – The Christmas Edition

Monday, December 8, 2008

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Yesterday, it was time finally to get into the spirit of the holiday season and to track down the perfect Christmas tree.   I have always found the natural pine scent and the twinkling soft lights of a Christmas tree to be both calming and uplifting, and so as overwhelming as the busy month of December [...]

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