Tag Archive | "vintage"

Blogging Ottawa: It Just Keeps Getting Better!

Monday, April 27, 2009

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Lately, it seems that Ottawa’s burgeoning blogsphere just keeps on getting better and better.  Since I began a year ago, this girlaboutOtown has seen many new great new blogs join the scene.  Slowly, I have been adding to feeds to my reader, and now I am following all sorts of unfiltered local news and views [...]

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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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Six Things that Make me Happy

Thursday, January 29, 2009

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I was recently tagged by a fellow O Town blogger Ottawa Street Style.  The idea was to put together a list of 6 things that make me happy, and then tag 6 others.  This has taken me awhile, it’s true.  It may even have taken me too long, but what the heck.  It was fun.  I [...]

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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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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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Boot Obsession – The Saga Continues…

Friday, October 31, 2008

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It has been more than two years now that I have been pining for the perfect pair of brown stacked heel seventies inspired leather boots.   I know there are way more important things going on in the world these days, but this girlaboutOtown just can’t help herself…  I came across the Sigerson Morrison Belle 3259’s in a magazine a few [...]

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