About Jennifer Hughes
Ottawa City Editor Jennifer Hughes has an ongoing love affair with design, art, fashion and food that began many years ago with redecorating her dollhouse or staging impromptu Barbie fashion shows. Now she unearths the best of the above in our vibrant capital city.
capital city scene: romantic winterlude date
ottawa
(Feb.08.12)
I’ve planned out the perfect date night for taking in the city’s cold-weather charms during Winterlude.
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capital city scene: pink and red finds
ottawa, canada
(Feb.01.12)
Wear your heart on your sleeve this Valentine’s Day with these 7 fashion finds in ravishing red or prettiest pink.
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capital city scene: pieces from pinterest
ottawa, canada
(Jan.25.12)
Looking for style, food or fashion inspiration? Welcome to my newest happy place.
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capital city scene: ottawa senators games
ottawa, canada
(Jan.18.12)
Going to a Sens game is about so much more than just the hockey.
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capital city scene: ikea survival tips
ottawa, canada
(Jan.11.12)
Don’t be intimidated by that big blue box. Here are a few tips for getting through – and enjoying – a trip to the new IKEA.
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capital city scene: winter survival tips
ottawa, canada
(Jan.04.12)
The best ways to tackle the deep freeze head-on involve comfort food, pampering and a little bit of outdoor fun.
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capital city scene: holiday plans
ottawa, canada
(Dec.21.11)
Greetings from Sweetspot’s Ottawa headquarters. Here’s how I’m spending my holiday break.
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capital city scene: stocking stuffers
ottawa, canada
(Dec.14.11)
Finding treats and trinkets stuffed into a sock makes waking up early on Christmas morning worthwhile. Here are the 10 things I love to find.
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capital city scene: glebe love
ottawa, canada
(Dec.07.11)
One of the city’s favourite neighbourhoods is back and better than ever, and offering shoppers some incentive to celebrate.
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capital city scene: making a list
ottawa, canada
(Nov.30.11)
Here’s a list of the top five things I’d love to find under the tree this season.
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capital city scene: national arts centre events
ottawa, canada
(Nov.23.11)
I’ve got the perfect gift idea for that tricky person on everyone’s list.
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capital city scene: six sweet sweaters
ottawa, canada
(Nov.16.11)
Fight the coming cold with one of these stylish sweaters guaranteed to keep you toasty warm.
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All Hail Hintonburg
ottawa, canada
(Nov.09.11)
Just in case there was any doubt left, here’s a roundup of all the sweet new spots that are making Hintonburg so red hot these days.
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