Have an Eco-Fabulous Thanksgiving

 With Thanksgiving weekend just around the corner, families across Canada are shopping, cooking, cleaning, and getting ready to stuff themselves silly with turkey and mashed potatoes. As part of your family’s Thanksgiving celebration this fall, why not say thank-you to the Earth by having a green holiday that is as

The Greatest Sailing Adventure Ever!

 One of the greatest sailing adventures in the world is the Haida Gwaii- Queen Charlotte Islands journey by Maple Leaf Adventures. It is a dream excursion which I took with my 14 year-old daughter. Together we explored the wildlife, nature, history and Aboriginal heritage of Canada’s northwest Pacific coast. Rich

It’s All Just Greek to Me

 Unless you're a fan of Greek wine, then words such as Robola, Roditis, Savatiano, Kotsifali, Liatiko, Mandilara or Xinomavro probably don't mean much.  Many are unfamiliar with the Greek wine selection and there is a reason for that. Greeks make wine from unusual (to us) and unfamiliar grape varieties and many

Ottawa Fashion Week in Review: Day 3

 Saturday was ladies night at Ottawa Fashion Week with seven designers showcasing ultra-feminine womenswear. Jana Hanzel and Emilia Torabi opened the show with a tribute to Africa. Bright, African influenced fabrics were shown on structured dresses. Looks were paired with extravagant hats, possibly pulling inspiration from the hat trend started

Death of the Paper Receipt

 Recently on a shopping excursion to ‘Urban Outfitters’  I was greeted with a question which was far from routine – “Would you like a paper receipt, or would you like your receipt to be e-mailed to you?” Urban Outfitters, along with Sears, Apple, and Gap Inc., are just some of

Ottawa Fashion Week in Review: Day 2

 Day two of Ottawa Fashion Week (OFW) was a mix of ready-to-wear, creative styling, dramatic ensembles and some male nakedness thrown in for good measure. The show began with Illyria Design, a collection of simple shift and body-hugging dresses in various shades of lime green, orange and gold. Subverting the model-thin norm, Illyria

Ottawa Senators 2011-12 Season Preview

 The Ottawa Senators will kick off their 20th anniversary season with a game on Friday, October 7th against the Detroit Red Wings. In preparation for the milestone year, the club has unveiled a new tagline (Hockey Makes Us), as well as a promotional calendar for each of their 41 home

Ottawa Fashion Week in Review: Day 1

 On Thursday September the 29th, Ottawa Fashion Week (OFW) officially opened it's doors at the Convention Centre and welcomed three days of style, design and fashion in the nation's capital. The show kicked off with Birds of North America, a vintage-classic clothing line for women designed by Hayley Gibson. Featuring structured,