I grew up in an artistic family. My mother spent many years painting beautiful landscapes and wildlife. Her skills at drawing with a pencil always amazed me. I cherish all her artwork. This kind of talent runs in her family. Her cousin is a renowned Canadian artist. Then there is my sister. There isn't a type of art, or craft, she can't do. Besides drawing and painting, … [Read more...] about Unique Canadian Etsy Shops To Discover
My Evening With Chef Marysol Foucault And Egg Farmers Of Canada #FarmToChef
I often accept invites to events around Ottawa partly as a means to experience something new, something different, and often, something wonderfully unexpected. My evening at Meat Press - Creative Charcuterie and Sandwich Shop, in Ottawa's trendy Hintonburg area, was one of those unexpected delights - an unforgettable evening of "eggs-quisite" appetizers brought to us by Egg … [Read more...] about My Evening With Chef Marysol Foucault And Egg Farmers Of Canada #FarmToChef
Join Us For One Haute Evening At Ottawa’s Boobyball
I don't usually talk boobies on the blog but, I'm about to make an exception. On October 28, 2016, Lago Bar And Grill at Dow's Lake Pavilion in Ottawa, will be transformed into Paradise City for Ottawa's 2nd Annual Boobyball in support of Rethink Breast Cancer. "Boobyball was launched in 2002 by a group of dedicated young women in support of their friend Sarah O’Regan … [Read more...] about Join Us For One Haute Evening At Ottawa’s Boobyball
IHG Holiday Inn Winnipeg Airport West Hotel: Like A Warm Hug From An Old Friend
Canadian Blog House received compensation for this post from IHG. All opinions are our own. When most people think of memories of a great hotel stay, they think of a family vacation, maybe including sun, sand and surf. However, not all hotel stays are memorable because of the beach. It doesn’t take a far-flung location to make a truly great memory—some of the best nights … [Read more...] about IHG Holiday Inn Winnipeg Airport West Hotel: Like A Warm Hug From An Old Friend
Looking Up In Ottawa
Have you ever thought about how much time we spend looking down when we walk around? How often do you look up at the world around you? I pondered this question myself as I spent a recent morning walking around downtown Ottawa. Normally when I'm downtown, I'm there to do something in particular. Whether it's to visit a museum, eat at a restaurant, or attend an event, … [Read more...] about Looking Up In Ottawa
