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no such thing as safe sun
Summer's here, the days are long, and it's more important than ever to protect your skin. As a skin cancer survivor I'm sharing


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


rest + relax at strathmere
Anyone else feel like you need to charge your batteries? Me too. And I've got just the thing: I've giving away an overnight rest &am


spoiling dad 613 style
Father's Day is just around the corner and I'm gonna help you spoil dad. I've rounded up my fave local finds and you can nominat

a luxury pop up in westboro
This Saturday the Sona Clothing x Valamode Pop-Up Shop opens in Westboro! Think dreamy Canadian-made swimwear and luxe designer goodies for


craftfest: made in canada matters
It’s less than two weeks til one of the biggest handmade events Ottawa’s ever seen: CRAFTFEST! Grab your ketchup chips and your double doubl


celebrating canada at maker house
Recently I introduced you to Maker House Co., a local Ottawa shop carrying only Canadian-made goods. Now you can win a $150 Maker House shop


well hello lovely!
I’m busting with excitement to introduce you to a talented local twosome: Hello Lovely Studio. And you can win a lifestyle photo shoot with

mega mother’s day giveaway
Can we give a shout-out to all our moms? The ones who constantly put themselves second? The ones who bake us cookies when we’re feeling...


maker house goes national: online!
Without a doubt, one of my best-loved shops in Ottawa is Maker House in Hintonburg. They just launched MakerHouse.com with shipping across C
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