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Ashcroft Homes: building your lifestyle Don’t be surprised if you notice people lingering happily these days as they walk along Richmond Road, just west of Island Park. At its Q West development, Ashcroft Homes has nearly completed two beautiful breezeways that are unlocking access to one of Ottawa’s most iconic landmarks – the historic former Abbey of the Soeurs de la Visitation. The breezeways provide gorgeous sightlines to the common areas comprised of lush greenspace and soon-to-be-refurbished Abbey.

“Ensuring the former Abbey became a vibrant, communal space was key to David Choo’s vision for Q West,” explains Christia Zachariou, Ashcroft’s director of sales and marketing. “This lovely property has been hidden behind tall gates for more than a century so it is very exciting for us to be able to open it up to the public.”

The multi-phase Q West project links the past and the future of city living, right in the heart of Westboro. Sales have been brisk, says Zachariou, but select suites in several different layouts are available. “We are experiencing a busy fall at our sales centre as experts have predicted an interest rate hike this winter,” she adds.

Q West’s appeal stems not only from the meticulously designed and con-

structed condominiums but also their location. “Almost every conceivable amenity is within walking distance of Q West,” confirms Zachariou, “from shopping to recreation and culture to fine dining to gourmet food shops. We are looking forward to welcoming some terrific retail partners into our Richmond Road storefronts; we’re confident it will be an eclectic, appealing mix. The remaining spaces available represent a great opportunity for new or existing businesses to locate themselves in one of Ottawa’s most desirable neighbourhoods.”

as one of Ottawa’s leading real estate developers. Having built thousands of fine homes across the region, including the city’s first fully masterplanned community of Central Park, Ashcroft is capitalizing on its extensive experience to enhance the urban living options for a wide range of buyers.

Ashcroft’s Eastboro development between Orleans and Navan includes an appealing mix of single family homes, attached and detached bungalows, as well as semi-detached and townhomes. Blending Christia Zachariou the unspoiled beauty of the countryside with easy “Our next phase will be access to the city, Eastupdating and restoring boro will offer a wide range of features the Abbey to its historical glory,” says Zachariou. The Abbey Court – the for- geared towards families, empty nesters mer convent itself – will be transformed and first time home buyers. into a diverse public space, home to live An unparalleled opportunity for theatre as one of several possibilities elegance and convenience is coming to along with restaurants and cafes. “We the centre of the city with Ashcroft’s are reinventing this jewel into a new re Residences at Sparks and Metkind of congregating space offering calfe Streets. “This property affords us sumptuous food, drink, entertainment another historical landmark presence,” and more.” She notes it will take some says Zachariou. “The building will be time to get the building ready as the in direct axis to Parliament Hill with Abbey needs significant repairs. incredible views, particularly from the Q West is but the latest in a twenty plus 12th floor Sky Lounge. An all-service year history of successful projects, earn- condominium, owners may select ing Ashcroft an impressive track record from among the many luxury services

“Our next phase will be updating and restoring the Abbey”

available, including white glove and concierge services, valet parking, housekeeping, room service, pet walking and grooming, fitness trainers and more. It will be just like living in a five star hotel at a very prestigious location.” She notes that despite the fact that re Residences will only be ready for occupancy in 2018, the project is more than 60% sold already.

As Ashcroft gets ready to welcome the newest residents of Q West, Zachariou acknowledges the role that the community has had in shaping the Q West development. “On every project, Ashcroft takes into account the landscape and desires of the immediate area; with Q West this involved a whole new visioning process with David Choo, our founder and president. Now that we are nearing completion on the first several phases of the project, people are excited to see the master plan being realized out of what were just conceptual ideas before.” She adds the entire team has been grateful for the community’s patience and support during construction.

Ashcroft Homes Q West Sales Centre 101 Richmond Road

Ph | 613-221.5926 sales@liveqwest.com www.liveqwest.com

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Tall Tree Cycles – Ottawa’s Premiere Bicycle Boutique offerings for winter commuters and has also become Ottawa’s primary retailer of Fat Bikes. “We’re really focusing on these market niches, along with accessories and an expansion into clothing,” notes Will. “We are one of the only dedicated bike stores that stays fully operational all year round, so we’re always busy servicing bikes for winter cyclists as well as providing pre-spring tune ups for organized folks who want to be ready as soon as the warm weather returns. It’s a great way to avoid the spring rush and lineups.”

Tall Tree is also a great Grant, a Kitchissippi gift-shopping option if you resident, is well known to have a cycling enthusiast on many in the cycling comyour list. “We have gift cermunity for his outreach tificates, a nice range of work and event promotion; merino wool clothing which he’s been instrumental in is ideal for winter riding and creating and organizing other outdoor activities, numerous Fat Bike events, along with lots of bikepopular among enthusiasts themed gift items and stockof the wide-tire bicycles ing stuffers,” says Will. “And that offer a great ride on Will Ficner if you are a really generous many types of terrain, person, you might want to including sand or snow. consider commissioning one “Grant will have an active of our custom Canadian role in managing the store,” says Will, “while Thom and I plan to focus made Steelwool bicycles, created and designed more on support and administrative func- by Thom and me.”

“I think Tall Tree’s popularity comes down tions.”

Just because winter is approaching, don’t to the calibre of our service,” suggests Will. expect things to be quiet the next time you “We have super well trained and experienced visit Tall Tree. The shop has expanded its technicians and that’s been our model since

For over eight years, Tall Tree Cycles has been Ottawa’s premiere bicycle boutique, not to mention one of the friendliest shops in Kitchissippi. Those traditions are sure to continue now that long time employee Grant Burke has become a partner in the business. “It’s exciting for us because Grant brings fourteen years of industry experience,” says co-owner Will Ficner, who founded the business with Thom Johnson out of a small Westboro garage in 2006.

“I think Tall Tree’s popularity comes down to the calibre of our service.”

Left to right Thom Johnson, Grant Burke, Will Ficner

day one – to have people served by some of the best in the industry. In addition, we only offer products we believe in and have confidence in the quality. We tend to do our own screening and testing before we’ll sell anything. We are thriving after 8 years because we have created strong relationships with the local community and we always provide honest, straightforward service. That feels pretty great to everyone on our team.”

Tall Trees Cycles & Steel Wool Bicycles 1318 Wellington St. W. Ph | 613-725-2453 talltreescycles.ca

Frontline Credit Union offers financial wellness with a twist As Westboro’s exclusive bou- members and their families is our main objectique style financial institution, tive,” he adds. “The key to providing different Frontline Credit Union offers and valued service is our understanding of the all the benefits of a small, customer- complexities of family financial situations and focused operation. “We consistently offer providing creative and efficient banking soluexceptional service,” says Frontline’s tions. We are a full service financial instituPatrick Tardif, head of marketing and tion with a twist, and we specialize in offering business development, “because we are quality banking, investing and lending services to our members.” nimble and available for our clients.”

Because it is a smaller organization, Founded in 1948 by Ottawa Fire Fighters, Frontline has grown to over 4000 members, Frontline is able to offer extremely customized, personalized service. primarily individuals work“We offer a full suite of ing in the fire, health and financial products – banking, hydro sectors. Long recoginvesting and sharing, which nized as a solid alternative is the lending and sharing of to traditional banks, benefits amongst our memFrontline has expanded its bership,” says Patrick. “One reach and is now offering of our cornerstones is our its services to the broader One Family suite of service community. and product blends, where The true credit union two generations of one family difference comes via memcan get discounts on loans bership. Rather than simply and chequing account being an account holder, packages. This approach proeveryone is a member.

Patrick Tardif motes financial literacy, access “Membership is the same as ownership,” explains Patrick. “Every mem- to financial planning, customized investment ber has input and all business decisions are advice, estate planning and wealth transfer made to benefit our owners, meaning our between family generations.”

If you are looking for a financial instituaccount holders. This could come in the form of profit sharing, or reinvesting profits to tion that sees you as a valued partner, not just provide additional products or services of a dollar sign, Frontline Credit Union would be pleased to discuss how their comprehenbenefit to members” “Improving the financial well-being of our sive approach to financial health and home

“Improving the financial well-being of our members and their families is our main objective”

Patrick Tardif, Gayle Keeler, Colleen Gagnon, Jill McBane

grown family values could be right for you.

Frontline Credit Union is located at 365 Richmond Road in Westboro. www.frontlinecu.com or 613-729-4312

Frontline Credit Union 365 Richmond Road Ph | 613-729-4312 www.frontlinecu.com

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Auger Hollingsworth provides expert advice when you need it the most While seeking prompt medical attention after an accident is always top of mind, did you know it could be just as important to consider legal advice as well? With one of the city’s most active personal injury practices, Auger Hollingsworth regularly dispenses counsel across Ontario to those who have been seriously injured in automobile and cycling accidents, as well as people who have sustained injuries due to falls.

“In many cases, people who have been injured do not end up needing a lawyer,” says founding partner Richard Auger. “What they really need is some help and information at a time when they may not be thinking as clearly as they’d like. That is why we are glad to offer independent, free, legal advice.

Rather than an insurance adjuster, who may not always be operating in your best interest, our only job is to look after our clients.”

The importance of getting expert, unbiased legal advice cannot be understated. “Without it, you may not receive all of the benefits to which you are entitled,” notes partner Brenda Hollingsworth. “These can include such things as income replacement benefits, caregiver benefits, attendant care benefits, housekeeping benefits, medical and rehabilitation benefits and visitors’ expenses, to name just a few.

That is why it is a good idea to have a lawyer acting on your behalf, particularly if you are in no condition mentally or physically to handle the stress of sorting through all these things.”

Brenda notes that it is particularly important to get legal advice immediately following an accident to avoid making tactical mistakes that could haunt you for the rest of your life. “Our mission is to ensure people have the information they need to obtain fair compensation,” she explains. “There is a lot of misperceptions out there about advancing personal injury claims in Ontario.”

Those misperceptions are why one of the cornerstones of Auger Hollingsworth’s thriving practice is providing no-charge education through a series of carefully-researched publications.

“One of our most-requested books, all of which we distribute for free, is called

The Injured Victim’s Guide to Compensation,” says Brenda.

“Given how active people are in Kitchissippi, our Ontario Bicycle Accident Handbook, called Spinning Out of Control, is particularly popular as well,” she adds. “It is an online book that we created because we realized we were getting the same questions repeatedly and people need to know their rights and obligations as cyclists. It explains the rules of the road in everyday language and outlines what to do if you are in a cycling accident.”

Brenda is quick to explain what she finds appealing about working with personal injury clients. “I enjoy the direct contact with the people we are helping. When they come in through the door they are injured and upset and having trouble navigating the insurance world. It’s nice to be able to participate in seeing justice served for these people.”

Richard Auger, B.A. (Hons.), LL.B. and Brenda Hollingsworth, B.A. (Hon.), M.A., LL.B.

lingsworth Richard notes that one aspect of has both an impressive track record of dealing with a personal injury lawyer achieving tremendous results for clithat sometimes gets overlooked is the ents and a penchant for importance of choosing giving back to the comsomeone who is geomunity. “We are proud graphically proximate. to have established our “Not only does it make first office in Ottawa face-to-face meetings a ten years ago,” says lot easier to arrange, but Richard. “Everyone at we also have significant the firm feels fortunate expertise in helping to have the opportupeople get access to nity to be involved in a the resources they need Richard Auger wide variety of activities after an accident. The including sponsoring insurance representasports teams.” tives are here in Ottawa; there are medical and rehabilitation facilities to The firm’s steady growth – it now has liaise with as well. We know the players a staff of 13, including 5 lawyers – is and the systems so we can help get due in part to its excellent reputation. things done expediently.”

“Referrals are a big part of our success,” confirms Brenda. “We are always honLong known for its commitment to oured when other lawyers and past outstanding client service, Auger Hol-

“We are proud to have established our first office in Ottawa ten years ago,”

clients send people to us. Their trust reaffirms the importance of the work we do.”

Auger Hollingsworth 1443 Woodroffe Avenue

Ph | (613) 233-4529 @OttawaLawyers www.personalinjuryottawa.ca

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The Ottawa Bagelshop and Deli – the gourmet’s go-to shop A cherished neighbourhood institution, the Ottawa Bagelshop and Deli has been receiving extra praise in this, its 30th anniversary year. Founder Vince Piazza brought the first wood-burning bagel oven to Ontario in 1984, quickly making authentic Montreal-style bagels an Ottawa favourite. The shop has expanded over the years to include a full range of deli and specialty food items as well as catering and a popular café.

dessert platters while the restaurant’s menu includes a daily hot buffet and homemade soups.

As if the bagels themselves were not enough of a draw, the Bagelshop is equally renowned as a gourmet food emporium, stocking over 8000 products including hundreds of varieties of cheese along with deli meats, oils, mustards, high end treats such as caviar and fois gras along with a wide range of locally produced items ranging from granola to jams to chocolates and much more. “We are always delighted to Recently, Vince’s hear from shoppers how daughter Liliana and her pleased they are to find the husband Matthew perfect item for their own Troncale took over the table or for gifting, particubusiness. “We have big larly for the holiday seashoes to fill, given that my son,” says Liliana. father has over 50 years’ The Bagelshop also experience in the food offers a wide range of gift business, but we share in baskets suited for any taste his passion and his love and budget. Having such for Ottawa,” says Liliana. an extensive inventory at The Bagelshop’s taltheir fingertips, including ented bagelmakers have many kosher items, makes handcrafted more than 45 Liliana it possible for them to offer million bagels, currently completely customized serving up about 4000 per baskets in a wide variety of day, 360 days per year.

These same bagels are the foundation of the sizes and price ranges.

“My father built this business on a founshop’s popular Bagelsubs™ sandwiches served up daily by the hundreds. In addition dation of offering good food and great custo Bagelsubs™, catering offerings also include tomer service,” notes Liliana. “When I started smoked salmon, charcuterie, cheese, fruit and working here as a girl, I remember being

“My father built this business on a foundation of offering good food and great customer service.”

amazed at just how generous he was in supporting events in the community, but now I realize that it was his way of thanking people for supporting his business. Many of our first customers are now bringing their grandchildren to the shop and it makes our family so happy to be a part of other families’ traditions.”

Visit the Ottawa Bagelshop and Deli at 1321 Wellington Street West; 613.722.8753 and www.ottawabagelshop.com

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The Ottawa Bagelshop and Deli

1321 Wellington Street West www.ottawabagelshop.com Ph | 613.722.8753

Arevco Lighting – Experience Lighting Differently We all know the value of expert advice and excellent service.

When it comes to enhancing your home with perfect illumination, there’s no finer place to visit than Arevco Lighting’s gorgeous showroom.

“Lighting is sometimes an overlooked element when it comes to renovating or building a new home, or simply refreshing an existing dwelling,” says Arevco’s Hera Arevian. “Yet getting the lighting right is key to making the most of the space you live in.”

Arevco’s trained experts work with clients to determine the best lighting from both an aesthetic and functional point of view. “It’s not just about finding fixtures that look pretty; we emphasize the quality of the light you need to live comfortably in your home.”

Since relocating from the heart of Westboro to a more spacious, central location just south of Carling Avenue, Hera has been able to expand the range of products on offer.

Arevco is also pleased to provide abundant free parking. “I am really proud of our showroom,” she explains. “It’s quite beautiful and artistic. Now, instead of hiring designers to help with lighting, clients can come directly to us. We offer one-stop advice, shopping and service.” Like its sister store in Montreal, owned by Hera’s brother Greg, the Ottawa store showcases an inspiring, carefully selected collection of superior quality, mid-to highend lighting brands from around the world.

“We are proud to be continuing the family

“We are proud to be continuing the family business which was founded by our father many decades ago.” business which was founded by our father many decades ago,” says Hera.

An important part of the Arevco advantage involves keeping up with changes in technology. “We offer a full range of fixtures, dimmers and light bulbs, including top quality LED bulbs that deliver clean, pure light.

We are experts at rewiring and we are also the only place in Ottawa to repair halogen fixtures,” notes Hera. “Designers and builders of high end homes come to us because they know we have excellent products and we will always maintain what we sell at no charge.”

“We are so grateful to the community for supporting us all these years; it has allowed our small, family-run business to continue to thrive,” says Hera. “Our loyal customers tell us it is the service that keeps them coming back.” Arevco’s reputation extends far beyond Ottawa thanks to its commitment to offer

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professional lighting solutions that merge creativity and practicality. Why not let Arevco help you enjoy your home in a whole new light?

Arevco Lighting is at 915 B Clyde Ave (at Laperriere) or visit their online showroom at www.arevcolighting.com. 613.729.2725.

Arevco Lighting

915 B Clyde Ave www.arevcolighting.com

Ph | 613.729.2725

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David Chick - V.P. Sales and Marketing; Dave Renfroe Director, Business Development & Planning

Domicile – finding potential and building on it Wondering what Ottawa’s favourite builder has been up to lately? Domicile Developments is busy creating beautiful living spaces all over the region. The successful launch of Beechwood Avenue’s The Kavanaugh is figuring prominently in New Edinburgh’s current renaissance.

In Chapel Hill, Bergeron Terrace is taking shape as a lovely community of urban flats and townhomes. As if these projects were not enough to keep everyone at Domicile busy, the company recently announced two exciting new developments in the centre and east end of the city.

Main Street, near Saint Paul University, will be the next to benefit from Domicile’s careful approach to development. Having purchased a beautiful parcel of urban land from Les Soeurs Du Sacre-Coeur De Jesus (Canada) earlier this year, the sisters will remain in the convent building at the rear of the space as long as they wish while Domicile’s project proceeds with utmost respect for their order and their many contributions.

Phase 1 of the Main Street project will see the creation of one building at the east end beside the convent, ranging from 4 storeys on Springhurst Avenue to 6 storeys on Oblate Avenue and comprised of approximately 70 one and two bedroom units. Phase 2 will include a second 6 storey building fronting on Main Street with over 13,000 square feet of ground floor retail

space on Main.

“We are pleased to be able to complement the city’s planned ‘complete street’ makeover for Main Street and implement the most recent Community Design Plan for the area.

In addition, we are excited to bring our retail development expertise from Westboro, Wellington West and Hintonburg to Main Street,” says David Chick, Domicile’s senior vice president.

Across town, a gracious enclave of classic, east coast influenced homes will bring new life to a pastoral plot of land close to all the amenities. Domicile’s Crème project in Orleans represents a whole new vision for what a neighbourhood can be. “Only a short distance from Ottawa you can embrace a rural lifestyle without forsaking any of the city’s conveniences,” notes Chick. Sure to become one of the most appealing features of Crème is the vibrant communal garden which will offer homeowners the chance to connect with neighbours and nature as they tend their plot of flowers, herbs and vegetables.

The completed project will consist of 12 buildings, with 96 two-bedroom homes in total. Buyers can choose from maintenance-free living in either bungalow homes with full basements, chic lofts with plenty of space, including exterior parking, or modern gourmet flats with underground parking and an elevator.

Domicile is so committed to quality that it now offers an Extended Warranty

“Our passion is building spaces whose style and quality add even more charm to some of Ottawa’s most appealing communities.”

Plan. In an extraordinary move – the first in the industry – the company now doubles the standard Tarion one and two year warranties, providing buyers and condominium corporations with four full years of coverage, included in the price of every new home.

As a family-oriented company with strong roots in Ottawa, Domicile has been building eco-friendly, community-sensitive homes for almost 40 years, earning a welldeserved reputation for excellence.

“Our passion is building spaces whose style and quality add even more charm to some of Ottawa’s most appealing communities,” says Chick. “As we continue to work in some of Ottawa’s most desirable neighbourhoods, we are proud of our track record at creating modest scale, attractive buildings which people are proud to call home,” he adds. “Domicile’s vision – from

design through build – is to create elegant homes that suit both the needs of our owners and the communities in which they have chosen to live.”

Domicile’s head office is at 371A Richmond Road, Suite 1; www.domicile.ca, 613-7280388.Visit their blog at www.domicile.ca/blog and follow them on Twitter @readytodomicile

Domicile

371A Richmond Road, Suite 1 Ph | 613-728-0388 www.domicile.ca

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GGFL – your partner in success Individuals and businesses seeking expert financial advice need look no further than Westboro’s GGFL, a full-service accounting firm founded over six decades ago. “We know exactly what it is like to run a business,” explains Managing Partner Deborah Bourchier. “As entrepreneurs helping other entrepreneurs, we share the same goals and obstacles.”

The firm’s growing staff of 75 includes nine partners and two associate partners.

GGFL has always been extremely active in the Ottawa community, backing local events such as Westfest, sponsoring awards in the arts community and Women’s Business Network, and taking a leadership role in the Jewish community. In addition, the firm’s professionals are encouraged to serve on the boards of charitable organizations, and are currently lending their expertise to more than 25 organizations.

“Our practice’s focus areas are ownermanaged businesses in various sectors including startups, medical and other professional corporations, not-for-profit organizations, and high net worth individuals,” says Bourchier. “We apply a holistic, proactive approach and are pleased to provide services that extend far beyond just accounting. Our clients know they can count on our team for

guidance and support in many areas of their lives and businesses,” she adds. “We like to say that our people lose more sleep over clients’ financial concerns than our clients themselves.”

Turning the stereotype of accountants as impersonal number-crunchers on its head, GGFL takes great pride in its company-wide focus on building long-term relationships, while having fun at the same time. Clearly, the positive atmosphere at GGFL is highly conducive to employee loyalty, with numerous staff in their second, third, and even fourth decade with the firm. “We believe our environment is as appealing to staff as it is to our clients, and it allows us to attract the best and brightest applicants.”

“Our firm’s success over the past sixty years is based primarily on the positive relationships we’ve established not only with our clients but also amongst our employees. It’s really a family feeling we are continually fostering,” says Bourchier. “We are so pleased whenever we hear that people appreciate us offering an alternative to the stressful environment of some of the large, multinational accounting firms. With us, clients quickly learn they can focus on the fundamentals of what they do well, and leave the rest to advisors they can trust.”

Just over a year ago, a little business opened in Hintonburg that immediately changed Kitchissippi’s food landscape in a big way.

The Hintonburg Market not only filled a grocery shopping void in the eastern realm of our region; it did so in many creative, delicious and thoughtful ways.

Family owned and operated with a team of thirteen employees, the Hintonburg Market may be small in size, but it is remarkably well stocked. Specializing in fresh produce, homemade take-home meals, grocery items, specialty cheeses and deli items plus a full service, on-site butchery, the Market excels at meeting customer needs.

Owners Barbara and Philippe Trottier are delighted with the reception the Market has received in its first year. “We love that while the majority of our customers come from the immediate area, we are now drawing shoppers from other parts of the city, many of whom come specifically for our prepared meals – everything from Thai curry to ginger carrot soup, tourtiere, mac ‘n cheese and pot pies. Our onsite butchery includes delicious

items such as bison, O’Brien’s beef, gluten free sausages and double smoked bacon and so much more. It is great to have a chance to get to know our customers, and for them to know us,” says Barbara. “We are always happy when people ask us to stock something for them; as a small shop we can be responsive.”

This responsiveness extends to everchanging weekly specials which are posted on their website. “We like to pass through savings to our customers when we are fortunate to take advantage of sale prices offered by our suppliers. It’s our way of saying thank you as often as we can.”

The Market also operates in a very ethical and sustainable way. “We compost extensively onsite and offer an order-ahead green packaging option for customers who would prefer not to have meat packaged in non-recyclable Styrofoam trays,” explains Barbara. “We are also very proud to support the Parkdale Food Centre on an ongoing basis. We donate imperfect but still delicious fruits and vegetables for their Good Food cooking initiative and have been overwhelmed by people’s generosity, helping us regularly fill a donation bin at the front of the store to feed our neighbours in need.”

“We apply a holistic, proactive approach.”

Deborah Bourchier, FCPA, FCA, LLP, CFP, TEP, LPA

GGFL, LLP

287 Richmond Road Ph | 613.728.5831 www.ggfl.ca @GGFLCA

Marché Hintonburg Market – the friendliest grocery store in Kitchissippi

“We are always happy when people ask us to stock something for them; as a small shop we can be responsive.”

Philippe and Barbara Trottier with their son, Samuel

This month marks the Hintonburg Market’s first anniversary and they will be celebrating with some fun giveways and tasting opportunities. Both Barbara and Philippe are looking forward to personally thanking the community for all their support.

Marché Hintonburg Market is at 1059 Wellington Street West; 613.722.2777 or www.hintonburgmarket.com, like us on facebook.com/hintonburgmarket and follow us at @hintonburgmarke.

Marché Hintonburg Market

1059 Wellington Street West Ph | 613.722.2777 www.hintonburgmarket.com

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important to us at Tivoli. We only deal with companies who treat their employees and the environment respectfully.”

While Elizabeth acknowledges that her background is in horticulture and event planning, she beams while saying, “my heart has always been in flowers. I am continually learning so much from the talented designers I work with and I love being a part of a group of creative people. When we put out heads together, magical inspiration happens, particularly when we work on special projects like decorating for the Homes for the Holidays tour for Hospice Care Ottawa.”

Flowers Talk Tivoli Florists: offering exceptional quality and creativity Sometimes, when you just can’t find the right words to say, it’s easier to let flowers speak for you. Such is the sentiment that led Elizabeth Young to establish Flowers Talk in West Wellington in 2005. Now, she is thrilled to be expanding her business with the recent acquisition of 25 year old Tivoli from retiring florist-owner Michael Corbeil.

“There is a lot of serendipity about Michael turning the reins over to me,” explains Elizabeth. “Tivoli is actually the first flower shop I ever spent money at and Michael is the reason I became a florist. He knows I will respect the atmosphere and traditions that have made Tivoli one of Ottawa’s most beloved flower shops for many years.”

Elizabeth had already garnered a large and loyal following at Flowers Talk when she got her big break in 2013. Invited to supply the flowers for An Evening with Oprah Winfrey at Scotiabank Place, Elizabeth went all out. She voluntarily spent thousands of dollars on spectacular arrangements to adorn Oprah’s dressing room, the stage and a VIP reception. Her investment paid off

as it brought Flowers Talk a tremendous amount of positive publicity and led to additional celebrity customers both in town and out, including the Dalai Lama, Elton John, Hilary Clinton, and more. “I still smile when brides tell me they are so excited to be working with the people that did Oprah’s flowers,” says Elizabeth.

“A huge

barnboard product, to name just a few,” says Elizabeth. “These carefully chosen items fit with our philosophy to offer the largest selection of the highest quality flowers and plants available, along with fair prices and friendly, knowledgeable service.”

Her staff are not only extremely well trained; also take the time part of they to truly listen to what Tivoli’s success the customer wants.

Elizabeth is quick to praise the incredible “We ask about the peris its people,” ‘Tivolians’ with whom son for whom you are Elizabeth Young she is now working purchasing flowers, and and is pleased that then we customize it everyone from both according to their prefstores has chosen to stay on. “A huge erences. For events, we always inquire part of Tivoli’s success is its people,” about the atmosphere you are strivshe says. “Flowers are very much ing to create as well as any favourite a referral-based business and I am or un-favourite flowers. We are much confident that people who visit us happier making unique, interesting now will have the same wonderful bouquets and arrangements rather experience they have always loved. I than simply repeating ourselves from have no plans to make big changes a static catalogue.” at Flowers Talk Tivoli; I’ll only be freshening up the store to add a bit of Elizabeth notes that Flowers Talk Tivoli scours the globe to locate a modern lift.” gorgeous blooms in every size and While Flowers Talk Tivoli is first hue. “We do endeavour to work with and foremost a flower shop, it is seasonally appropriate flowers by also a great source for gifts. “We are carefully sourcing only from variproud to support numerous local ous trusted suppliers who adhere to artisans for our cards, candles and the Fair Trade principles that are so

The entire Flowers Talk Tivoli team is now busily planning interior and exterior holiday decorations for scores of clients across the region, creating unique, attractive displays that enhance the homes’ natural beauty.

“If you want us to help you decorate for the holidays, we recommend booking a consultation early as this is a very busy time. We are excited to have a great variety of materials to work with this year, and also pleased to offer lots of choices for do it yourselfers, including loose products, wreaths, and cheerful advice.”

Elizabeth says she is so excited about keeping all the traditions going that people love about Tivioli, while also adding her own unique flair, including some creative campaigns in the future to remind people in a fun way of all that Flowers Talk Tivoli has to offer. “Whether it’s a joyful birthday centrepiece, a set of lavish outdoor urns, or a heartfelt funeral arrangement, it is such a complement when people come in and trust us to put something together for them, to help them express themselves through flowers.”

282 Richmond Road Ph | 613.729.6911 www.tivoliflorist.com.