Tag Archive | "shopping"

April Showers

Monday, April 6, 2009

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Today is a bit glum in the weather department, but never the less, I am not deterred by this snowy rain.  Nope, not a chance!   I don’t know about you, but regardless of gray skies, I still get inspired by the promise of longer days, milder temperatures and the emergence of spring flowers.  Already, I [...]

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New Life for a Pair of Wise Old Owls

Monday, March 9, 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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Jewellery Design by Frash Femme: Creativity, Commerce & A Cubicle Escape Fantasy…

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

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Local jewellery designer Isobel Walker-Khoury sent this girlaboutOtown word of her lovely work the other day, and pointed me in the direction of  her company Frash Femme.   Working with freshwater pearls, semi-precious gems, foiled glass, Swarovski crystals, and sterling silver among other things, this local entrepreneur has been hand-crafting and selling one-of-a-kind pieces for over 5 [...]

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Ottawa Vintage Clothing Curator Mary Ann Harris Holds a Trunk Sale!

Monday, January 26, 2009

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Yesterday’s vintage fashion rave put on by local dealer Mary Ann Harris was a rare opportunity I didn’t want to miss.  While I do love to scrounge around at the local Sally Ann or Value Village in the hopes of scoring a find, there is really something to be said for taking a more civilized approach.  [...]

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Seeking Style and Life in Ottawa – Resolutions 2009 – Part 2

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

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Earlier this month, I shared a short list of some Ottawa related personal objectives for 2009.  Here, for your consideration, is part two of that same list…                                               t  While browsing through this month’s Cookie Magazine, I was struck to learn that while 75% of moms are most often their family’s photographer, 66% wished they featured in [...]

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Update: Beautiful New Boots!

Monday, January 19, 2009

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Ok.  Some of you may recall my longstanding boot obsession.  I have elaborated a few times since beginning this blog, and a couple of you even weighed in on the subject.  Anyway, you might be wondering what ever came of my boot related musings, since I did promise to keep you informed… Well, here is the [...]

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