Your Ottawa Summer 2018 Guide

Even though I’ve lived outside of Ottawa for years now, I was born and raised there. I wasn’t always fond of it in the past, but every time I go back to visit, I make it my personal mission to find something new and exciting that reignites my love of the city. Over the years, I’ve seen such progress as it takes on an evolution towards morphing itself into a kick-ass major Canadian city. And it seems to be working, highlighted by signs of change around every corner – from the revamping of the city centre for Canada 150, to the light rail, to even the feeling of a shift in certain neighbourhoods. Ottawa really is the place to be these days (and trust me, I never thought I would ever say that). 

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Ten Photos You Won’t Believe are #NoFilter

I am so happy that Catherine recently traveled to Portugal for us. Having been on her bucket list for years, we were lucky enough to be invited by the tourism boards of The Azores & Madeira to visit for ten days. Luckily for us, we also received a Huawei P20 from Huawei Mobile Canada in advance of her trip. The challenge for Catherine was to take photos of her trip only using the leica camera on the device and not edit them in any way. Are you ready to have your mind blown? This phone will change the way you think about mobile devices in Canada. 

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Sometimes Words Just Aren’t Enough

I don’t like to admit it, but I’m a bit of a sap sometimes (shhh don’t tell anyone). And I think some of my friends and family have figured me out, because they know how to pull at these strings quite well now. For example, I recently had a ridiculous life moment where I truly felt like I was in my 35th year of life. I dropped something on my bathroom floor while I was getting ready in the morning, bent over to pick it up and pulled my back out. Needless to say, I didn’t make it off of my couch all day until I worked on getting the pain to subside. 

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An Eco Pop-Up Fairytale

When I was a little girl, my favourite book was Cinderella. I loved her beauty on the inside combined with the transformation made by her beautiful clothes, makeup and shoes which showcased her beauty on the outside. It was a pop-up book, so every time I opened it, Cinderella and her mice, birds and other furry friends would appear, seeming lifelike and making me giggle with excitement every time. So, it only makes sense that I would love pop-up shops (a new trend that offers many benefits), especially when they feature fashion!

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