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The Mayfair Theatre lives on…

Wednesday, October 8, 2008

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Good news! Ottawa City Council has designated The Mayfair Theatre as a ‘property of cultural heritage value’ under the Ontario Heritage Act.  This means that it can’t be torn down or altered without permission from the City Council (who would be crazy to give it)! An Ottawa South landmark, the Mayfair has been supplying fun and entertainment to area cinema [...]

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Trade in for a Dinner Jacket!

Wednesday, September 24, 2008

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Refusing to buy the often repeated argument that Ottawa is somehow less style savvy than those other larger cities we all know, friends and partners Ashley McConnell and Justyna Baraniecki are working hard on developing a different pitch.   These two transplanted go-getters have combined a love of fashion with their obvious creative talents, and have just kicked out their first ever edition of The [...]

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Ottawa Style – Hardly Boring

Monday, September 22, 2008

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For this girlaboutOtown, the Capital Clothing Show held this past weekend at the Carleton University Fieldhouse was a must see.  Aside from free parking and admission, this first ever event promised plenty of independent fashion, one-of-a-kind jewellery design and vintage clothing from Ottawa, Montreal and Toronto vendors. Thankfully, it did not disappoint.  Absent were the harried crowds [...]

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The Shoe File – Vintage Shoe Shopping Party at Victoire!

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

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I am obsessed with boots.  Especially tall ones that go right to the knee, in rich saddle brown leather with a thick, high heel.  It’s been two years since I began my search for the perfect pair, and I vow not to rest until I’ve found them.  When I do, I promise to love them forever and [...]

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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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Blogging Ottawa 2

Tuesday, August 12, 2008

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Here are a few recent anecdotes from blogland Ottawa… Decorate it Darling is presently in the midst of her move.  Pictures of decorating progress in her new pad are posted here, and the place is looking particularly pleasing.  While not exactly available locally (unless shipping costs are easily covered), The Materialist showcases some very cool vintage and one-of a kind furniture.  This is [...]

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Must Stop Shop – Aunt Olive’s

Monday, July 28, 2008

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Once inside Aunt Olive’s Vintage Clothing and Cafe at 209 Gilmour St. at Elgin, you might actually feel like you’ve been transported to the big city.  It’s pretty hard not to catch a strong retro vibe with the avocado walls, the mustard yellow plush floral sofa and the stereo pumping just loud enough to get your toes tapping.  This brand of streetwise vintage cool isn’t your standard Ottawa shopping fare. Instead, this is the [...]

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