Hintonburg | Amy in 613 2/3

rescue your nails with cnd (giveaway)

Just last fall I finally tried a gel manicure for the first time. I know, I'm a latecomer to that party but boy was I hooked. The gel...

pics and pizza in the 613

Two years ago my friend Amna, a talented local photographer, took a big leap and relocated to Dublin. In May she was home for a quick...

hintonburg happening: all good in the hood

Hi all! Just a quick one today, but I wanted to spread the word about Hintonburg Happening's closing party taking place tomorrow. What's...

the journey to 10k... again.

Last year I ran the Ottawa Race Weekend 10k. It was my first time attempting that distance. I did train for it, and by training I mean I...

get your buns to little jo berry's!

This one's gonna be short but sweet, because words simply won't do justice to this gal. This Saturday one of my favourite people in the...

an ambient synth dance party with paraphonique

When I moved to Ottawa in the summer of 2000, some of the first folks I met were a lovely gal named Sophie and her partner Nico. It's our...

peaceful power: yoga for body love

Today I'm introducing you to one of my favourite yoga teachers in all of Ottawa: the one and only Kathryn Flynn. If you've ever taken a...

new year, new you (giveaway)

As the first month of 2016 draws to a close, I've been thinking about the year that passed and the year ahead. 2015 was good to me: I...

#613BoxingDay: shop the hood (giveaway)

Christmas is just days away. Can you believe it? There'll be oodles of turkey, mulled wine, family, friends, Bing Crosby, jello molds,...

sneak peek: iron north fitness

I hadn't planned on doing a post this weekend, but today I tried a class at Iron North Fitness (my first time!) and I *HAD* to share a...