Elgin Street | amy-in-613

canada day in the 613

On my first Canada Day in Ottawa I had no idea where to go. Whether you're new in town or just need a refresher, here's my guide to

your local guide to glasses

I've worn glasses since the 90s and most of them never fit me properly -- til I started going to Eyemaxx. I bet lots of you have struggl

savour the last of summer with pot & pantry

It's been a short, rainy summer here in Ottawa and I'm gonna help you make the most of our remaining warm days. Win a gourmet picnic

the annual eyemaxx trunk show

As a bespectacled gal, I look forward to Eyemaxx Optical Studio’s trunk show and flash sale all year long. This year's show is June 8, a

stylish specs in the 613: part ii

Guys, I picked my new glasses! Click through to see which pair I chose and grab 15-20% off everything at Eyemaxx Optical Studio. I'm obs

stylish specs in the 613: part i

Need new glasses? Designer shades? Contacts? This week I visited Eyemaxx Optical Studio and I think you'll be smitten with this local Ot

now open: pot & pantry (giveaway)

Full disclosure: this post is totally 100% biased. Here's why: one of my best pals just opened a downtown kitchen boutique called Pot &...

go local & win big at eyemaxx

You guys, I am SUPER excited about this. Next Thursday June 2 from 12pm-9pm, Eyemaxx Optical Studio is holding their annual trunk show...

eyemaxx optical studio: help me pick my glasses! (part ii)

Hi again everyone! Eariler this week I introduced you to EyeMaxx Optical Studio, after they seriously impressed me on my first visit to...

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