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20 Best Neighbourhoods: Cost is no issue

By Laura Byrne Paquet | Photograph by Dwayne Brown | Statistical graphics by
Aesthetic Intelligence

Alta Vista

For the cost-is-no-issue crowd, I tried to find a range of neighbourhoods — urban, suburban, and semi-rural — where money might not buy you happiness but could score you original Tiffany chandeliers, an indoor saltwater pool, or floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a Gatsby-like estate. Heritage house, mid-century modern pad, or 21st-century McMansion: there’s something for everyone in this category, as long as you have a million or more to spare. I assumed most folks in this crowd have kids. Heck, they can certainly afford them.

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Laura Byrne Paquet | May 22, 2012 at 12:00 pm

SHOP TALK: Homemade facials at Peppermint Organic Spa

Charmaine Cianciullo mixes natural ingredients to create a facial that's free of harsh chemicals.

For those who espouse an environmentally-friendly lifestyle, a trip to the spa can seem like an illicit act. The good news is that more and more spas offering healthy, back-to-basics options; leading the way locally is Charmaine Cianciullo.

The former model has over 10 years as an esthetician, as well as her own issues with sensitive skin. Charmaine left her job at a mainstream spa a few years ago to dive into the eco-wellness world, and has since developed a loyal Twitter following, opened an online store, launched a popular blog with plenty of DIY videos, and, most recently, opened her own spa in Manotick.

We chatted with Charmaine about what she puts in those blissfully beautifying masks — so if you can’t make it out to Manotick, you can whip one up at home.

Aloe is popular for healing sunburns, and can also work for anti-aging. Charmaine grows her own aloe plant, using the gel in some facials.

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Ottawa Magazine Staff | June 28, 2011 at 10:25 am

The Weekender: drum heads, Hammerheads, and four other ways to enjoy Thanksgiving weekend

FALL RHAPSODY (FREE!)
Walk off that turkey dinner with a weekend hike in Gatineau Park during this celebration of all things autumnal. Explore more than 90 kilometres of trails that host cute critters and pretty fall leaves. Plus, the kids will enjoy activities at the Visitor Centre where they can learn about all the hidden treasures the park has to offer. They’ll be having so much fun they won’t even realize they’re taking part in “Quality Family Time.” Until Oct. 17. Gatineau Park Visitor Centre (33 Scott Rd., Chelsea, Quebec), 819-827-2020. www.canadascapital.gc.ca

Dave Norris by A. James Brummel

HEAD TO HEAD (FREE!)
It’s being dubbed as a 20-piece band performance and a portrait exhibit, and it’s definitely a creative way to give used drumheads a second life. Head to Head brings musical and visual art talent from across the city to Shanghai Restaurant, which means there will also be plenty of good food, drink, and drag between sets. The event is the brainchild of local portrait artist A. James Brummel, and it goes a little something like this: Brummel presents a series of portraits of local professional musicians (done on drum skins); some of these musicians will attend the Head to Head vernissage and treat all to a taste of their musical skills. Confused? Trying to picture a 20-piece band, some used drumheads, and an audience of Ottawa art fans squished into the Shanghai? So are we, but there’s only one way to find out. Oct. 7. Shanghai Restaurant, 657 Somerset St. W., 613233-4001. www.shanghaiottawa.com

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Dayanti Karunaratne | October 6, 2010 at 12:46 pm