I wrote 57 posts about our home reno, but I don’t think I mentioned our basement once. Well, maybe once, but that’s it. I haven’t written about it because it is completely embarrassing. I am ashamed of the state of our basement. ASHAMED. Boxes, junk, stuff, more stuff, new stuff, old stuff. STUFF. Gah. Perhaps if I […]
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Some musings about the recent tragedy in Bangladesh. Will it change your shopping habits? Why or why not?
19 Apr, 2013
Fishbowl Reno post #56 – the breakfast bar!
Posted by: andrea tomkins In: Home/reno|Oh! Things!|Ottawa
Show and tell time! Here’s a bit more information about our lovely breakfast bar made by naCoille Studio.
18 Apr, 2013
Fishbowl Reno post #55 – mostly about the kitchen
Posted by: andrea tomkins In: Home/reno
A bit about the kitchen renovation of our war-time home in Ottawa. Plus a video walkthrough!
20 Feb, 2013
Fishbowl Reno post #54: The Mudroom is finished! Well, almost.
Posted by: andrea tomkins In: Home/reno
I’m slowly coming to the end of what has officially become The Longest Series Ever here on the Fishbowl.The remaining posts will be a summary of each room. Each post will contain as much information as I can possibly share. If I have regrets I will mention them, as well as things that make me […]
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- A postscript from yesterday’s road trip to Kemptville
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My name is Andrea and I live in the Westboro area of Ottawa with my husband Mark and our dog Piper who is kind of a big deal on Instagram. We also have two human offspring: Emma (24) and Sarah (22). During the day I work as a writer at the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre. 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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