Architectural designer Houry Avedissian’s fresh, daring custom home projects are turning this city on its head By Janet Wilson Fierce, proud and determined are some of the words Houry Avedissian uses to describe how she felt when posing for a photograph under a brilliant blue sky wearing saucy high...
Striking the Perfect Balance By Henrietta Southam Photos by Marc Fowler, Metropolis Studio A successful restaurateur is a mix between a shape-shifting number-cruncher, an agile tightrope acrobat with aerialist aspirations, an eagle-eyed pitbull with balls of steel and a refined epicurean of...
Let the inspiring views and hues of early winter bring you warm feelings of friends, family and festivities. View these glorious holiday designs that will take your breath away.
Diptyque Paris – 34 Boulevard Saint Germain solid perfume This perfume is an enchanting fusion of notes that captures the scent of the first Diptyque boutique in Paris. Soft woodsy notes and rich spices are both comforting and addictive, while the fruity aromas add a contrasting combination...
Pushing the Arts Envelope By Pam Dillon, Photo by Rémi Thériault. Imagine, for a moment, Shattering the Glass Ceiling as a performance-art installation. There’s a force shooting upward, considerable impact, then a riveting cloudburst of reflective pieces, each one unique. Meet Alexandra Badzak. The...
Substance and the best soirées—Blackbook Lifestyle By Pam Dillon Stepping from the bright late-afternoon bustle of downtown Ottawa into the calm cool opulence of Zoé’s Lounge at the Chateau Laurier is an unmistakable step up. A glance around reveals the gleam of chandeliers, the purr and clink of a...
For bespoke furniture-maker Thom Lockwood, it’s all about the grain. It’s that satisfying moment — the eureka moment — when a tabletop has been sanded to a satiny smooth finish and then oil is applied.
There’ll be excitement on the field and off at Polo in the Park Ottawa, slated for Saturday, July 7, at Wesley Clover Parks.
Allison Fisher has turned Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health into a beacon of hope By Janet Wilson Photo by Michelle Valberg Imaging Trailblazer, community builder, storyteller. These are just some of the words used to describe Allison Fisher, the much-lauded executive director of Wabano Centre...
The National Gallery’s Marc Mayer brings the same intensity to solving a home-renovation problem as he does to lecturing about art By Peter Robb Marc Mayer grew up in a working-class family in Sudbury. His mom, Madeleine, was a legal secretary. His father, Gilbert, a salesman, amateur actor...
Ligne Roset store offers furniture with personality By Janet Wilson Known for its slouchy, ultra-modern sofas, pops of colour and quirky lighting, France-based furniture maker, Ligne Roset, has found a new home in Ottawa. Strong supporters of the top-selling brand, Monika Durczak...
Stay ahead of the style curve with inspiring trends and tips for your home By Henrietta Southam In honour of our country’s sesquicentennial, there is no better time to shine a national spotlight on uniquely Canadian designs and artists. We break down eight trends with a focus on sustainable...
