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13 Jun, 2007

Because I really needed something cold

Posted by: andrea tomkins In: Oh! Things!|Recipes and Food

I was inspired by this grrl’s iced tea recipes. Pictured above is my first attempt at making my own iced tea. I used two teabags. I should have used two more teabags, because it was essentially flavourless. Like my new/old icedteapot? I bought it at Neighborhood Services yesterday for two bucks.

03 Jun, 2007

I bought some art! (look!)

Posted by: andrea tomkins In: Oh! Things!

And I am in love with it. All three pieces. Eeep! Check it:   (a few more at my flickr) The artist is Michele Rose. I bought it on Sunday at Art in the Park in the Glebe. This event is by far the best place to buy art. I am so happy with my […]

Mark hasn’t even seen it yet. You, my pretties, get the special advance preview: And this photo makes me downright dizzy, weeee!   Have a great weekend everyone!


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My name is Andrea and I live in Ottawa with my husband Mark and our dog Sunny who is kind of a big deal on Instagram. During the day I work as a freelance writer. I am a longtime Ottawa blogger and I've occupied this little corner of the WWW since 1999. The Fishbowl is my whiteboard, water cooler, and journal, all rolled into one. I'm passionate about healthy living, arts and culture, travel, great gear, good food, and sharing the best of Ottawa. I also love vegetables, photography, gadgets, and great design.

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