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Seasonal Style Essentials
There seems to be no shortage of those who lament Ottawa’s lack of fashion finesse, who bemoan our limited shopping options, and who willingly concede to a culture that celebrates casual dress.... [+] read more

The Great Glebe Garage Sale Conundrum
For those who thrive on the thrill of the (bargain) hunt, and who love to wander wondrously through one of Ottawa’s most established neighbourhoods, there is nothing better that this, the grandest of garage sales... [+] read more

The Benefits of Running
Race Weekend draws thousands of participants and many more spectators and volunteers. In addition to the marathon, there are 10k, 5k and 2k run/walks, and these events truly rally the city’s community spirit... [+] read more

Blogging Ottawa
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... [+] read more

Brand Ottawa - Imagining the Future
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... [+] read more

YMCA Ottawa Capital Campaign
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 Y... [+] read more

An Artist Helping Artists
Are you an artist, artisan, crafter or creative type? If so, you might be interested to learn that Ottawa's OCRI Entrepreneurship Centre will be holding a workshop designed to help you market your work. Market art? Indeed! [+] read more

Winterlude Wine Tasting in Review
Thanks to the very good folks at Groovy Grapes, I had the pleasure of attending the Wines of Ontario Ottawa Winter Wine Fair this past Wednesday evening. Put on by the Wine Council of Ontario in partnership with 31 producers from the wine producing regions... [+] read more

Fabulous Fun For A Cause
Social butterflies take note. No more grumbling that Ottawa has no personality, no night life, or no "scene" to speak of. Quit lamenting the lack of hip locations, or moaning about having no reason to dress it up a notch! [+] read more

Wakefield Detour: Getting Out To StretchThis past Saturday evening, the fella and I took a bit of a weekend detour away from the ordinary. Packing just enough for an overnight stay, we drove over the bridge and out to the lovely town of Wakefield, Quebec for a mid-winter escape. [+] read more

Adventures of a Vintage FashionistaLast weekend’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. [+] read more

Seeking Style & Life In Ottawa - Resolutions 2009 (Part 2)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.... [+] read more

OTTAWAFOCUS.COM EXCLUSIVE: Personal ProvenanceThis is the time of year when we feel compelled to start fresh. We are enthusiastic about clearing our heads and our spaces, and keen to spend a few of the coldest days inside getting organized or fixing up a bit around the house... [+] read more

Seeking Style & Life In Ottawa - Resolutions 2009 (Part 1)After a long winter’s nap, I’m ready to get this New Year started! Having been away from home for more than a week, I have been looking forward to my return and plotting new adventures in our fair city. [+] read more

A Gift of Christmas for OttawaNo doubt, you have been invited to a whole host of different holiday celebrations over the next few weeks. There will be the open houses, the office parties and the family gatherings, each with their own set of protocols and accompanying dress codes... [+] read more

A Delightful Downtown Date: Snow & Sketches at the SAW GalleryThose of us who prefer to deny winter exists can no longer ignore the cold hard facts. While not yet in full swing, the sub-zero season has most definitely arrived, and the snow has finally started to fly... [+] read more