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top five things to do at winterlude 2020

After 20 Ottawa winters I can tell you it's way more fun when you get out and enjoy it. So here are my top five things to do at Winterlu

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

top 6 winterlude picks

I'm a firm believer that the way to get through winter is to make the most of it. So here are my top 6 Winterlude picks from skating on

3 things I learned in 2018

2018 was quite the year: I faced some of my biggest fears and I'm in a completely differently headspace than just 365 days ago. Here are

megawatt makeup from mac

Get my megawatt makeup look from the NAC Gala with Diana Ross! This MAC makeover rocked my world, and here's everything you'll need

laser hair removal 101

I'm done my laser hair removal treatments at The Ten Spot! I'm sharing my thoughts on the whole process and answering your top 5 que

win tickets to rufus wainwright

Rufus Wainwright. In Ottawa. July 12 with the National Arts Centre Orchestra. And I'm giving away tickets! Don't miss this chance to

reimagining a christmas classic

A Christmas Carol is a classic and most of us know the high points: in Victorian London, selfish Ebenezer Scrooge spends Christmas Eve co...

east meets west: giselle via shanghai (giveaway)

Since its first performance in Paris in 1841, Giselle has become one of the world's great classical ballets. I first saw it at the Nation...

what to wear when you meet sophie grégoire trudeau (reader deal)

Recently I've had a few black-tie events in my calendar: first the grand opening gala of the Infinity Convention Centre, then the Nationa...

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