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Magpie Supports Local in an Innovative Way Magpie Jewellery is playing host to a unique, exciting event this November. Developed by the popular blog Apt613, Support Local Month is a month-long celebration of Ottawa artists, artisans and small businesses. Magpie’s participation – dubbed BenchWorks - involves a creative collaboration with eight local artists who have each been commissioned to design pieces of jewellery based on the medium in which they normally work.

“These are not jewellery designers by trade, which is a big part of what makes this project so much fun,” explains Magpie’s Jessica Wilson-Frenken. “We’ve connected with graphic designers, an architect, a carpenter and visual artists whom we feel have a great sense of the aesthetic and are immensely talented in their chosen field.”

With the guidance of Walter Vandermolen, Magpie’s general manager and a trained goldsmith, a limited run of three pieces of each design will be created initially, one each to display at the three Magpie stores in Westboro, the Glebe and at the Rideau Centre.

Customers will then have the opportunity throughout the month of November to purchase any of the pieces, which will be produced in limited runs as demand warrants.

The collection – which includes rings, tie clips and necklaces – will also be available for viewing and purchase online.

The Support Local theme will be extended thanks to the artisans’ decision to donating 10% of all the sales from these pieces to the

Left to right: Wouter van der Molen, Jessica Wilson-Frenken, Lucie Bruneau and Martin Wright

Ottawa Food Bank. “In addition, at our November 6 kickoff event, being held at our Westboro store, Magpie will donate 10% of all sales that evening to the Food Bank,” says Jessica. “It’s going to be very festive, thanks to some more amazing local contributions – the branding and marketing for the project is being done by the talented team from Fancy Boys and we’ll have food and beverages supplied by the Clocktower Brew Pub and Kelly Brisson of The Gouda Life.”

Magpie is no stranger to nurturing innovation in Ottawa as a proud supporter of the Creative Mornings speakers’ series.

“At Magpie we have always enjoyed helping shine a spotlight on local artisans and this Support Local project is an exciting new way to showcase the abundance of talent we have in the nation’s capital,” adds Jessica. “We can’t wait to unveil this amazing collection on November 6 at the vernissage and look forward to welcoming everyone.”

Magpie Jewellery (Westboro) 430 Richmond Road

Ph | 613.729.0114 magpiejewellery.com

A Unique Bistro and Music House There’s a certain amount of alchemy involved in running a restaurant. It’s an elusive thing, coming up with just the right blend of food, drink, atmosphere and staff, yet Hintonburg’s AlphaSoul has done just that, creating a unique bistro and music house that is unmatched in Ottawa.

While locals were certainly very familiar with this fun, funky little spot which opened two and half years ago, AlphaSoul gained many new fans when it stepped up to host the Ottawa International Jazz Festival’s late night jam sessions this past June. Top players from all over the globe drew appreciative crowds night after night, packing the cozy 50-seat space and making it feel like a New York City jazz club. It was the culmination of a longstanding dream to see AlphaSoul reaching its potential as a music venue.

Co-owner Rachel Russo opened AlphaSoul with her daughter, chef Maxine Blackburn, with the specific intention to get people out of their homes to enjoy our growing city’s vibrant nightlife. “We have been showcasing talented musicians since we opened and are thrilled to expand our musical offerings,” says Rachel.

“We are now presenting flamenco and Gypsy jazz every Tuesday and have a rotating set of performers on the weekends as well.

Live music is so exciting; we love drawing people from all over the region – and tourists

from far beyond – who are looking forward to a fun evening out.”

In their ongoing quest to make music as accessible as possible, food is never an afterthought at AlphaSoul. Inspired by their shared artistic background and a fondness for European-style cafes, Maxine and Rachel are pleased to offer delicious homemade dishes, great coffee, craft beers and fine wines. The revamped lunch and dinner menus use local ingredients and follow the seasons, complemented by an expanded line of inspired artisanal cocktails.

The menu has become so popular that AlphaSoul is a now a favoured venue for private parties as well.

“I love playing around with flavours to come up with interesting new dishes,” confirms Maxine. “Right now we have a wonderful cassoulet on the menu, along with soups, charcuterie, cheese plates and lots of daily specials. I am constantly working on new breads, chutneys, desserts and more.

Everything is brimming with flavour, particularly our vegan and gluten-free options.”

Maxine and her team have been busy developing a special Wizarding World menu, inspired by beloved books including the Harry Potter series. Featuring pumpkin pasties, butterbeer, elderflower wine and more, it will be on offer until the end of October, or longer if demand warrants.

AlphaSoul has evolved significantly since

Rachel Russo and Maxine Blackburn

its early days as a cafe. “We always intended AlphaSoul to be the kind of place where everyone feels at home and cared for and we are so happy with what we have achieved already,” confides Rachel, “but we believe the best is yet to come.”

Visit www.alphasoul.ca for details on the menu and exciting upcoming events.

Open Monday through Saturday.

AlphaSoul

1015 Wellington Street West Ph | 613.761.8000 alphasoul.ca @AlphaSoulcafe

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Wellington West set to Explore a Better Way with Opening of terra20 Boutique Kitchissippi is in a state of eager anticipation as it prepares to welcome eco-retailer terra20 to Wellington West, with opening day scheduled for November 2. The company’s second Ottawa location will provide shoppers with a wide range of innovative products designed to encourage a healthier, more sustainable lifestyle. With a vision statement that includes the words community, convenience and credibility, it’s clear that terra20 represents a whole new way of fulfilling consumer needs.

Just over a year ago, the Ottawa-based start up opened the first terra20 store at the Pinecrest Shopping Centre, introducing Ottawa to the widest selection of eco-products under one roof. terra20 offers more than 12,000 carefully selected items from sustainable fashion to green household supplies to all-natural baby products and so much more, coupled with an online store featuring over 8500 items.

While the Wellington West store will contain a smaller quantity of merchandise, all will have the same sustainability pedigree for which terra20 has become known. This second store reflects a shift to a smaller-scale, community-based model that will characterize new terra20 Ottawa stores going forward.

“We wanted to open a smaller concept store, and feel that the Wellington West community is one that cares deeply about health and sustainability. This aligns strongly with our own mission,” says terra20 president Bill Stewart. “We also realize how important it is to integrate seamlessly into existing vibrant communities so we made it a priority to incorporate community involvement in a number of areas.”

These include commissioning a Wellington West artist to paint an interior feature (to be completed post-opening), as well as crowdsourcing involving local residents to determine which community initiatives terra20 will support. A partnership with Envirocentre led to further community consultation, and produced a report with advice on how to encourage guests to use alternative transportation when shopping at terra20.

Mindful of the unique and cherished character of this established, urban area, terra20 has been working diligently to incorporate elements into the store that are reflective of the vibrant neighbourhood. “Since the successful launch of our first store we have had an incredible amount of positive feedback about the calibre and selection of our products,” Stewart says. “We have conducted focus group sessions and visited other neighbourhood stores to minimize the overlap with the many other wonderful merchants already in the area.” terra20’s ambitious expansion plans include

Julia Rennalls, Store Manager and Veronica Jobin, Eco Cosmetics Lead

moving into other Canadian cities in the future, but for now the company remains focused on opening a number of locations within Ottawa, offering a specific selection of products that respond to the needs of individual neighbourhoods. “The model we’ve created with Wellington West is one we will strive to apply to all smaller-scale stores going forward,” Stewart says.

A cornerstone of the terra20 shopping experience is in the exchange of information and ideas between customers and the store’s staff. “This collaborative experience and understanding results in better, more informed decisions – for us as a retailer, and for you, our guests,” says Julia Rennalls, Wellington West store manager.

A long-time Ottawa urbanite, Rennalls is looking forward to sharing her extensive experience in the cosmetics industry with shoppers at the Wellington West store. “We will be stocking a great collection of beauty items including local products from Purple Urchin along with Canadian-made cosmetics like the Sappho line which truly gives a flawless look,” she explains. “I am confident our

refillable ecobar will also be a big hit with Kitchissippi residents, offering a range of ecofriendly household cleaning and body care products.”

Shoppers can also expect to find a selection of innovative litterless lunch products as well as giftware items. “There is literally something for absolutely everyone at terra20,” Rennalls says, “including impossible to buy for people because everything is so unique and functional. We believe you don’t have to sacrifice to have a healthy and sustainable lifestyle – you can feel good about making better choices and knowing where the things you buy come from, who made them and how they were made.”

Rennalls is eager to help terra20 become a treasured part of the Kitchissippi community.

“I love how people in the area have shared interests and are strong supporters of their community schools and initiatives, plus I know that neighbours truly know each other and that’s wonderful. Our store is a perfect fit for this community, given how health conscious and progressive it is,” she says.

“I hope that people will really embrace

“We (...) feel that the Wellington West community is one that cares deeply about health and sustainability.

This aligns strongly with our own mission.”

what terra20 has to offer and will respond well to having personal, one on one experiences in the store. We love offering great tips and tricks; it’s kind of like sharing advice with friends. It will be really easy in this new, smaller location to replicate that warm feeling people tell us they get from visiting our Pinecrest store. Everyone on our team is looking forward to meeting and getting to know more of our Kitchissippi neighbours, and fulfilling their desire to explore a better way with us.”

terra20 will be opening November 2, 2013

terra 20

1304 Wellington Street West at Grange Avenue Ph | 1-877-terra20 terra20.com

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A New Footprint at Carlington CHC When Cameron MacLeod joined the team at Carlington Community Health Centre (CCHC) as its new executive director this August, he knew he had “big shoes to fill”.

Those shoes had once belonged to the recently retired Mike Birmingham; who led the CCHC for almost 25 years, leaving behind a loyal team and a legacy of delivering extraordinary health care to his community.

Macleod, who also brings nearly three decades in community service to his new role, says Birmingham’s welcome footprint is evident everywhere at the CCHC. However, he looks forward to adding his own unique stamp at the centre, while continuing its clear vision of providing effective, comprehensive and accessible healthcare, and muchneeded community services. MacLeod says the transition has been seamless.

“I have inherited a mature and vibrant centre that embraces partnerships and leaves its doors open to new, innovative ways to meet divergent and complex needs with very modest resources,” explains MacLeod. “There is no hiding the passion that the staff here holds for its constituents.”

MacLeod, who has lived and worked in Ottawa since 1980, was already deeply entrenched in the community long before joining the CCHC. An avid outdoorsman, the amiable and active husband, and father of

three nearly grown children seems a natural fit for the friendly and welcoming culture synonymous with the CCHC. What began as parttime job in a group treatment home at the Children’s Aid Society 29 years ago, has since morphed into a life-long commitment to “people services” for MacLeod. With key roles at the Youth Services Bureau, Eastern Ontario Young Offenders Services, Boys & Girls’ Club, United Way and the Robert Smart Centre, as well as nine years in government where he helped open the William E. Hay Centre and a teaching stint at Algonquin College; MacLeod says the opportunity to be a part of the movement forward of the community health centres (CHCs) in an evolving sector “is very exciting!”

A hidden gem in our community, the CCHC at 900 Merivale Road, is dynamic, multi-service and accredited health and resource centre that provides primary medical care, counseling and support services to patients and clients of all ages. The CCHC is able to deal with a wide range of issues and concerns that affect health in a very direct and holistic way.

As for the new direction MacLeod plans to take at the CCHC, he says he will always keep an eye to the future but do so with the same clear vision and focus the centre has always lived by. He adds that while the future of CHCs is very exciting, the centre will continue to have its challenges; the same ones faced by

New executive director Cameron MacLeod joins the Carlington Community Health Centre team.

all publicly-funded organizations. His vision for the long-term is to ensure that if a service is not available under the CCHC umbrella, it will still be able to facilitate access through an exemplary network of providers.

“The thing that gets me excited about community health care is that we get a chance to make a difference on a daily basis by offering services that people may not otherwise receive – all under one roof !” says MacLeod.

“I feel privileged to have been offered the opportunity to contribute to Carlington and to Ottawa in general, in a way that makes peoples’ lives better on such a large scale. I have had a chance to sit and chat with the people who come through our doors, and with each comes a unique and special story; and I love stories because they make our work and our own story come to life.”

Carlington Community Health Centre 900 Merivale Rd.

Ph | 613.722.4000 www.carlington.ochc.org

Making Spaces More Beautiful A family business for nearly forty years, Architectural Antiques is renowned for supplying unique décor elements to discerning buyers looking for the perfect piece to complement their home or business. As the experts at Architectural Antiques can easily demonstrate, the right lighting can enhance any space, making it more dramatic, intimate or welcoming. Their store has become the go-to spot for homeowners, designers and contractors from all across Eastern Ontario who value the impressive selection of rare, vintage chandeliers as well as its restoration services for heirloom fixtures.

After being located for many years on Richmond Road in Westboro, Architectural Antiques is now in a more spacious Hintonburg location just off City Centre Avenue.

The shop’s vast and everchanging inventory includes both indoor and outdoor lighting, as well as a number of other antiques including decorative accessories, garden items and more. Antique doors and fireplace accessories are frequently available, as are one-of-a kind vintage metalwork pieces as well as industrial antiques such as factory cabinets, workbenches and decorative items.

With its emphasis on lighting, the selection – far greater than what you’re likely to

find at other antique shops – is always impressive, including small table lamps, grand chandeliers, eye-catching wall sconces and industrial-type vintage pieces.

Equally notable is the fact that many of the items offered for sale have been salvaged then painstakingly refurbished. Custom ironwork and blacksmithing services are also available in-house.

“Repurposing – a hot word in the renovation and décor world these days – is nothing new to us; we’ve been reclaiming and resurrecting old architectural elements for decades,” explains Annette Doucher, the store’s manager.

“Many clients come to us because they are restoring older homes and want to install lighting that is typical of the era in which the house was built. We also find a lot of new condo owners come in looking for something traditional to soften their home’s modern interior.

Light fixtures make beautiful and practical accent pieces.”

Architectural Antiques is also able to build light fixtures, even replicating them from photographs or crafting duplicates.

Often they are asked to help design and then create one-of-a-kind special pieces for custom homes.

Repair work is another specialty, including rewiring older fixtures to bring them up to

“We’ve been reclaiming and resurrecting old architectural elements for decades.”

Store manager Annette Doucher says light fixtures make beautiful and practical accent pieces.

modern building code standards.

“We get so many referrals and I think that’s due to our emphasis on customer service and the fact that we offer items that simply are not available from catalogues or online,” says Annette.

“We have a true passion for providing people with unique, attractive elements that enhance the character of their space. We so enjoy having people walk in, browse, and then experience the delight of finding a treasure for their home that will bring them joy for many years.”

Architectural Antiques 145 Spruce Street

Ph | 613.722.1510 architecturalantiques.ca

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Fondue Fun at Absinthe Café One of Ottawa’s favourite restau- with a fabulous chocolate fondue. Given Chef rants is adding a whole new Garland’s penchant for incorporating a wide dimension to the local dining variety of global influences into his cuisine, s c e n e this fall. Patrick Garland, the we can expect some unique and tasty accomalways-inventive chef/owner of Absinthe paniments as part of the fondue fest. “We’re Café, is launching regular Monday night also developing a new slate of wine pairings fondue parties, and they’re sure to quickly for the fondue nights, along with some retro cocktails,” confirms Chef Garland. become must-attend events.

On fondue nights, the “Many of Ottawa’s great new fall a la carte menu will restaurants are doing funky be available as well. As he things these days and diners does every year, Chef seem to really appreciate Garland will be adding this creativity and diversity,” some heartier dishes includsays Chef Garland. “At ing braised game meats such Absinthe, we wanted to go as wild boar, duck and veniretro and offer something son to the lineup. “I’ve that has universal appeal, is always been an adventurefun and can be done in an some cook and I love playaccessible, interesting way at ing with different cuts of an affordable price.” meat and intriguing flaWhile the idea may have vours. I keep looking for taken root thanks to Chef ways to challenge myself Garland’s impressive collecand the rest of the team; our tion of copper fondue pots, many regular customers tell he admits that, like most me they appreciate and people, he’s long been a fan Chef Patrick Garland enjoy our culinary exploraof fondue. “Early in my tions.” career, I worked at a place Of course, there are some Absinthe menu that specialized in fondue and I remember how much people enjoyed playing with fire at items that Chef Garland says he can never their tables. Fondue is interactive, flexible and tinker with. “The Benevolent Burger, our escargot appetizer and our steak frites are really delicious.”

Absinthe’s three-course fondue offering ridiculously popular and I know people would for groups will include a traditional cheese be very disappointed if we were to take them fondue starter, followed by an oil or broth off the menu, so they stay, year in and year fondue with meat and vegetables, finishing out.”

“Ottawa’s great restaurants are doing funky things these days and diners seem to really appreciate this creativity and diversity.”

Fondue: interactive, flexible and really, really delicious.

Chef Garland is confident his Monday night fondue parties will be a hit when they launch in a few weeks. “It’s such a lively way to enjoy an evening out and I think diners will appreciate the many tasty elements we plan to include. Fondue nights are a perfect fit for our love of providing top notch food in a laid back environment.

That’s what people love about Absinthe and why it’s been a Hintonburg tradition since 2003.”

Absinthe Café

1208 Wellington Street West Ph | 613.761.1138 absinthecafe.ca

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What is Stress?

Generally speaking, stress means pressure or strain; and life constantly subjects us to a multitude of pressures. Humans can experience stress on a physical level (i.e. disease), emotional level (i.e. grief ), or on a psychological level (i.e. fear). As individuals, we vary in our ability to cope with stress. How you perceive a situation and the state of your general health are the two main factors that determine how you will respond to a stressful event.

Take for example your first week back to school after a lengthy summer vacation. When you receive your first assignment, you’re motivated and ambitious; you finish ahead of time and give it 110%. After an exhausting semester, you may feel more inclined to procrastinate and turn in mediocre work. The stressful event is the same, the difference here is your perception and state of well-being.

What is the Stress Response?

The most familiar stress response is what has been coined the ‘fight or flight’ reaction which happens whenever we feel threatened. This stress response signals your adrenal glands to release several stress hormones, usually cortisol and adrenaline. These hormones increase your concentration, reaction time, and temporarily boost your strength. The same hormones also raise your blood pressure, heart rate, and breathing.

After you have dealt with the temporary stress, everything returns to normal. The real problem is with chronic or long term stress. If you repeatedly face challenges and your body continues to produce stress hormones, there is no time to recover. Over time, these hormones build up in the blood and can manifest as a variety of health problems.

• Digestive System: Stress hormones slow down your digestion which is the most common cause of stomach aches • Obesity: Stress may increase your appetite, or cause you to binge on junk foods • Immune System: Long term stress can weaken your immune system, meaning you get sick more often and take longer to recover • Nervous System: Anxiety, Insomnia, and indecisiveness are all common side effects of long term stress.

• Cardiovascular System: Stress hormones increase blood pressure, heart rate, cholesterol, and blood sugar. All of these are risk factors for heart disease

How can you tell if stress is changing your health?

1. Change in appetite 2. Change in sleep either insomnia or excessive sleeping 3. Anger and irritability 4. Indecisiveness, forgetfulness 5. Teeth grinding and/or jaw clenching 6. Frequent infections and slow recovery from

illness 7. Fatigue 8. Headaches, back pain or other muscle pains 9. Digestive problems 10. Emotional changes including apathy, depression, hopelessness, and/or anxiety

What to do?

There are practical things you can do each and every day to achieve good health and mental well being. Yoga and regular exercise help to balance your mood and thought process.

Meditation and time for personal reflection also help with mental wellness. What all of these activities have in common is the ability to produce alpha-waves in the brain. Alphawaves are associated with a feeling of mental calmness and clarity.

Good quality and quantity of sleep are always important, but more so when under stress. Quality sleep includes a regular sleep schedule in a dark and quiet room. As for quantity, a minimum of 7-8 hours is recommended. Eating a well balanced diet will not only keep you energized, but also help to replace a variety of nutrients lost to stress hormones. Choose a whole food diet, rich in antioxidants, lean proteins, and whole grains.

In addition, various natural products are available to help provide the body with additional support: L-Theanine: Have you ever enjoyed a hot cup of tea in order to relax? If so, you’re not alone; all around the world, tea drinking is associated with resting and relaxation.

One of the reasons for the relaxing effects of tea (at least green tea) is an amino acid called L- Theanine. Supplements that provide pure L-Theanine are now available and research is providing encouraging evidence that these products can help to safely encourage a relaxed state.

Doses of 200 mg of L-Theanine have been shown to work within an hour to reduce the feelings of anxiety associated with a stressful situation as well as some of the physical impact that stress has on the body.

L-Theanine supplementation may also reduce feelings of fatigue and ease PMS symptoms.

L-Theanine’s effects appear to be associated with its impact on brain activity. In multiple studies, researchers have shown that L-Theanine supplements cause an increase in alpha brain waves, associated with a state of relaxation.

Stress can often be sudden or unpredictable; when there’s no time for tea or yoga, L-Theanine can help you feel calm and relaxed. SISU Stress Rescue is a recommended product.

Vitamin C: The adrenal glands are a major player in our response and resistance to stress and have one of the highest concentrations of vitamin C among our organs. Vitamin C is believed to play a vital role in the health and

Michael Danchuk, Pharmacist/Owner function of the adrenal gland, and additional intake of vitamin C is beneficial during stressful times.

Vitamin C supplementation can help ease stress-induced increases in cortisol and blood pressure and may reduce the risk of the common cold by as much as 50% in those under stress. SISU Ester-C line are suggested products.

B Complex: The family of B vitamins are known to help with mental and physical energy. Stress also increases our need for B vitamins. A good B complex supplement, providing 25-50 mg of most of the B vitamins (except folic acid and B12, which are taken in much smaller doses) helps to support the body during stressful times.

Suggested SISU products include B-Complex 100, Cool B-50, and Super B-Complex.

Rhodiola: As an “adaptogen”, rhodiola can help you adapt to stress. That’s because Rhodiola helps to strengthen your adrenal glands, or your stress management centre.

When your adrenal glands are strong, stress is a motivator and provides the drive, desire, and ambition to get things done.

Safe, effective and relatively fast-acting, rhodiola has been shown to help improve mental performance and reduce stressinduced fatigue. Rhodiola can also help to reduce elevated cortisol levels in those suffering from stress associated “burn out”. Best of all, this herb combines well with vitamins B and C, and/or L-Theanine, to complete your anti-stress tool kit. B-Calm by SISU is a combination product suggestion.

Multivitamin: Our bodies require a broad

range of nutrients to keep us fueled during the day. Eating a well balanced diet is always the best way to ensure a proper nutritional foundation.

However, there are many obstacles to keeping our nutrient levels at optimal

capacity, including stress. When under stress, the body uses higher amounts of vital nutrients to keep us functioning. Taking a daily multivitamin can help to top up on a variety of nutrients and keep us healthy.

During stressful times, choose a multivitamin with a high potency of B vitamins and minerals in a citrate form for easy absorption. Suggested SISU products include Only One Iron Free, Teens Multi, Supreme Multi, Supreme Multi 50+, Supreme Multi Expecting, and Kids Mini Vits.

Dr. Frank Silva, ND graduated from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine and holds an Honours degree in Health and Society from York University. As a practitioner, he designs individualized treatments for various conditions to help his patients realize their health potential.

Victoria Pharmacy 1065B Wellington Street Ph | 613.729.6149

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Beautifying Spaces for Over 50 Years Helping to make other people’s homes look beautiful is a very satisfying job. Just ask Trish Stanke, owner of Hampton Paints. For over 25 years she has been providing knowledge, advice and the necessary supplies to help thousands of Ottawa homeowners beautify spaces.

Having taken over the business in 2000 from her father Rudy, who was with Hampton Paints almost 40 years, Trish has considerable experience tracking decorating trends and identifying those with staying power. An example are the annual ‘hot colour’ lists.

“We always get excited when the charts for the upcoming year are released in November,” she says. “There are lots of ways to incorporate some of the trendiest colours into your décor, whether through painting an accent wall, or adding some linens or throw cushions to complement the existing tones of your space.”

Carrying an extensive range of Benjamin Moore products, the team at Hampton Paints can help match the right product to every budget and application.

“We have special paints for various cir-

cumstances including environmentally and family-friendly low and zero VOC products,” explains Trish. “The Benjamin Moore line is so comprehensive and of such good quality that many of our commercial customers tell us they simply will not use any other brand of paint.”

The durable paints come in a huge range of colours; in addition, Hampton Paints can mix custom colours and even do colour matching. They also sell small tester cans so you can actually put the colour you are contemplating on a section of wall before committing to a larger can of the paint.

What sets Hampton Paints apart from other paint and decorating stores is the helpful attention each customer receives. “We never impose our tastes on people and we are willing to work with each individual’s style,” notes Trish.

“We even have a trained colour consultant on staff for those wishing in-home consultations.

Our role is to help guide people to make decisions they will be happy with for years to come.”

In addition to painting supplies, Hampton Paints also carries blinds and shutters, plus

Most Ottawa residents have heard of the popular Greco Fitness Lean & Fit exercise program, made famous nearly two decades ago by local personality and fitness expert, Tony Greco. New exercise trends have come and gone, but the Greco system continues to stay on top with new locations opening throughout the city, including its newest – and perhaps trendiest – location in Westboro.

This April, Nina Ferrero, along with her brothers Marc & Dax Laham, opened the doors to their new boutique-like studio at 411 Roosevelt Avenue and with just six months under their belt, already have member success stories that prove they are on the right path. As a self-admitted non-athlete, Ferrero’s own success story also began with Greco classes a few years ago. Ultimately, she realized the program and its functional 45-minute workout was a perfect fit for her lifestyle, and a much-needed option for Westboro residents. Her brother Dax also worked out at Greco and loved the program so much that he became a personal trainer and now runs the classes!

“People sometimes assume this is extreme fitness and only for the hard-core athlete, but it really is for all types of people. I don`t look anything like an athlete,” says Ferrero with a laugh. “I’m an older woman, I have an aversion to exercise and I love to eat. Greco taught me that I can still eat well, meet my

goals and stay healthy and strong! I wanted a fitness program that would keep me coming back over and over again and it does! I love this workout!”

Greco’s “live lean, live fit, live well” motto rings true as soon as you meet one of its loyal followers. In fact, one of Ferrero’s own initial members is one such perfect testimonial.

“In May, a client was diagnosed with diabetes requiring him to control it with medication,” says Ferrero. “But he told his doctor he just signed up with Greco and wanted to try to improve his diet, lose weight and exercise first before taking medication. By September, after following our 10-week program and committing to a healthy lifestyle, he lost 29 pounds and 7% body fat, his doctor informed him he no longer needed medication; his diabetes was completely under control. That is why this program is so great.”

The “program” at Greco is easy; based on healthy eating and fast-paced, group-based training sessions that are customized to challenge and help you improve your fitness level at your own pace. Ferrero adds the class is unlike any other and no two are ever the same.

“It’s very functional workout,” explains Ferrero. “In just 45 minutes, you’re in and out and you’ve worked every muscle, even those you didn`t know you had! The program incorporates cardio and weight training, but the exercise is done using your own body weight, not a machine.” Greco also offers a compli-

“Why not let us help you fall in love with your home all over again?”

Greco Success Story Spreads West

Trish Stanke and her team work directly with you help you make the best choice for your needs.

artwork and accessories to pull the whole look together.

“It really is fun to help people transform their space and see them put their own unique decorating skills to work,” confirms Trish. “As our clients can attest, if you want to refresh your home, you don’t need to replace or reupholster your furnishings. You can change the entire feel of a space just by repainting. Why not let us help you fall in love with your home all over again?”

Hampton Paints 1411 Carling Avenue

Ph | 613.729.0114 hamptonpaints.ca

Dax Laham

mentary session to first-timers, as well as personal training for those who are looking for personal, customizable, one-on-one coaching.

The studio’s schedule is designed to accommodate most people’s needs from 6:00 a.m. classes for the early riser to lunch-time sessions for the busy local, and evening options for end-of-day training.

One of the unique features of the Westboro studio is its juice bar, which is open to the public and offers a selection of delicious, nutrient-rich protein shakes. The bar is an ideal option for a healthy, on-the-go lunch or snack with or without the workout! The enthusiastic Ferrero has a refreshingly honest and practical approach to living well, and she is thrilled with the positive response the studio has received so far.

“Westboro is such a healthy, active area. We really wanted to be a part of that and offer a great alternative for a quick, accessible, vigorous workout,” says Ferrero. If you are willing to put in the work, you will absolutely get the results and Greco will help you get there!”

Greco Lean+Fit

411 Roosevelt Ave., Suite 100 Ph | 613.725.LEAN www.grecoleanandfit.com

18 • October 24, 2013

KITCHISSIPPI FAVOURITES

Kitchissippi Times

ADVERTISING FEATURE

On location in Little Italy at the Nuovo Condominium building site left Pierre Haspect, centre David Chick, Sr. Vice President Domicile, right Mike Perron

Enhancing Ottawa’s Urban Neighbourhoods Take a good look around Ottawa and you might notice something interesting about some of our city’s most vibrant neighbourhoods. Not only are they welcoming, walkable, peoplefriendly places, many of them are also home to stunning new living spaces created by Domicile Developments. For almost 40 years, Domicile has been building ecofriendly, community-sensitive condominiums and townhomes, earning a well-deserved reputation for excellence thanks to impeccable construction and service.

Domicile Developments has just announced what is sure to be its latest success story – its Nuovo condominium in Little Italy.

Domicile’s sixth project in this eclectic, exciting neighbourhood, Nuovo will be located on the east side of Preston Street at the corner of Pamilla and Rochester. Designed by renowned architect Barry Hobin, the building has a slender footprint as befits the neighbourhood and will be comprised of 117 units of varying sizes.

“At Domicile, we focus on elegant urban infill. We are committed to creating townhome and condominium projects whose style and quality add even more charm to alreadylively urban communities in Ottawa,” says senior vice president David Chick. “Nuovo is a great example of this as Little Italy offers the ideal combination of a bustling neighbourhood with abundant nearby parks, farmland and waterways.”

The Nuovo building, like others by Domicile, is being designed to maximize energy efficiency and will be smoke-free.

Shared amenities will include a fitness centre, rooftop indoor lounge, guest suites and out-

door rooftop terrace with a spectacular view of Little Italy. Suite layouts are designed with Domicile’s careful eye for efficiency and detail but there is ample opportunity for customization by early buyers. While there are seven units on each of the typical floors, the second floor will offer some unique smaller pied-àterre units and the third floor will include some larger units with terraces. The exclusive penthouse floor will not only offer dramatic vistas encompassing Dow’s Lake and the Rideau Canal, the Arboretum and the Central Experimental Farm; these larger suites will also feature higher ceilings and spacious terraces.

Finishings in every suite will include beautiful granite countertops, nine to ten foot ceilings and a host of little extras, including a USB outlet in the kitchen, Invisia grab bars in the bathrooms and prewiring with both Rogers Cable and Bell’s Fibe fibre-optic cable.

Nuovo will feature a ground floor podium providing retail space fronting on both Pamilla and Rochester with a nice corner plaza as part of the design. As with every Domicile project, the team is working hard to get the right tenant mix for the ground floor. “We are always cognizant of the character of the neighbourhood and want to enhance the retail offerings, complementing the existing merchants and pleasing our buyers in the process,” says David.

“We take tremendous pride in our leadership role in Ottawa when it comes to responsible intensification. Where we build, others follow.”

Recently revitalized, the heart of Little Italy is Preston Street, just steps from Nuovo.

Also known as Corso Italia, it is home to some of Ottawa’s best pubs and dining - the perfect finish to a day spent nearby cycling, canoeing, jogging, skating, cross-country skiing or tobogganing in a four-season playground also just steps from your door. From the Tulip Festival in May to Winterlude and so much more, you’ll have a ringside seat for some of Ottawa’s finest activities.

Domicile’s track record speaks for itself, with thousands of people happily calling a Domicile building home. The recently-completed hõm (also in Little Italy) and Holland Avenue’s One3One, have welcomed their new occupants and are nearly sold out. Beechwood Avenue’s The Kavanaugh is under construction and only about 40 units remain available; when it is ready for occupancy in mid-2014 it will, like Nuovo, offer gracious urban living in an area brimming with all the amenities, including fabulous shops, restaurants, and much more. Another project just launching and currently taking pre-registrations is Bergeron Terrace in the charming Chapel Hill neighbourhood of Old Orleans, consisting of one and two bedroom urban flats as well as two and three bedroom townhomes.

“We are committed to creating projects whose style and quality add even more charm to alreadylively urban communities.”

Nuovo means new in Italian; it can be associated with new beginnings or a change in scenery. Domicile’s Nuovo offers you the opportunity to create a space that is truly yours. “We design and build our projects to suit both the needs of our owners and the area in which they have chosen to live,” explains David Chick, Domicile’s senior vice president.

“We intentionally cater to the desires of owners of all ages. By keeping the scale of our buildings more modest, we invite people to come together as a community and celebrate urban living at its finest.”

The Nuovo Sales Centre will open soon at 445 Preston. Pre-register now at nuovocondo.ca.

Domicile

371A Richmond Rd, Suite 1 Ph | 613-728-0388 www.domicile.ca www.nuovocondo.ca www.thekavanaugh.ca www.hombydomicile.ca www.bergeronterrace.ca Visit their blog at www.domicile.ca/blog and follow them on twitter @readytodomicile