BEST OF OTTAWA – Boutiques

 With 20-years writing about Ottawa life we think we have a pretty good idea of the best of what this city has to offer. In this new weekly summer series we’ll share it with you. From our top picks of hotels, live music venues, local brews, bands and more, check,

#OttawaStyle with Chantal Sarkisian

 hoto credits: Valerie Keeler and courtesy of @Chantsy Ottawa’s fashion chameleon, Chantal Sarkisian is celebrating Ottawa’s variety, individuality and creativity with #OttawaStyle. She is one of Ottawa’s top influencers who is making waves in the blogging community and is encouraging everyone to shop local. We spoke with Chantal about how

Schad: A Family Affair

 Sussex Drive is not only home to the Harpers, but also the Schads. In the 1980’s, Andre Schad sold western wear under the moniker Schadillac Ranch. In 1995, when cowboy chic was dying out, Schad and his wife, Chantal Biro-Schad, opted to sell designer denim on Elgin St. Today, the power couple