OLD & NEW

I am a big fan of forward movement and making changes, but sometimes it feels good to see things stay the same. Here at Ottawa At Home, we are working to deliver what our readers expect from us, however, this issue combines both spring and summer, and I feel good about this adjustment.

On these pages, you’ll find renovation features for every room of the house, along with summer fun at the cottage and road-tripping ideas for anyone looking to get out of town and not too far from home. And one of the exciting new experiences in Ottawa is showcased in our Dining Out section. Thanks to Paula Roy, we better understand what to expect from SoPa, a hip new district. I had fun stepping into the Metcalfe Hotel for my editor’s photo in the lobby library, which felt like an ideal spot for an image that showcases plenty of intriguing reading material. I’ll likely return someday to sip a cappuccino and read one of my latest Must Reads.

It’s no secret that I get excited when I hear about fun things happening in the Nation’s Capital, and my heart sings particularly loudly when I learn about impressive things locals are doing. When a press release came my way about a musician from Ottawa who just happened to be an old friend of Olivia Taggart, I knew she’d be the right person to assign the feature to. She was delighted to connect with her old pal, who sheds light on what makes Ottawa such a compelling city for a musician to live in.

It’s often said when the world moves too fast, we pull back to find comfort in what we know. Korey Kealey answers this with a recipe that takes us back to a time when pineapple upside-down cake was a hit at all the potluck suppers —yep, the casual dining experience is back in vogue.

Happy exploring, instagram @maryktaggart

WOMEN ARE THE FIERCEST CREATURES

ANDREA DUNLOP THREE WOMEN BAND TOGETHER TO TAKE ON A RISING STAR TECH EXECUTIVE THAT THEY EACH FEEL OWED SOMETHING FROM.

CLOSER BY SEA PERRY CHAFE

THE INVISIBLE HOUR

ALICE HOFFMAN TIME TRAVEL ALLOWS A YOUNG WOMAN TO FALL IN LOVE WITH THE WRITER OF HER FAVOURITE BOOK.

A COMING OF AGE STORY THAT CAPTURES THAT MOMENT IN TIME WHEN CHILDHOOD INNOCENCE MAKES WAY FOR THE HARSH ADULT EXPERIENCE.

THE ST. AMBROSE SCHOOL FOR GIRLS

JESSICA WARD

A TWISTY COMING OF AGE STORY SET IN A BOARDING SCHOOL WHERE SECRETS ARE DEVASTATING — AND DEADLY.

SUNSHINE NAILS

MAI NGUYEN

A FAMILY FIGHTS TO SAVE THE FATE OF THEIR NO‑FRILLS NAIL SALON WHEN A HIGH END SALON MOVES IN ON THEIR TURF.

JOHANNA PORTER IS NOT SORRY

SARA READ A SOCCER MOM STRIVING TO BECOME WHAT SHE ONCE WAS.

BERRY PICKERS

AMANDA PETERS THE MYSTERY OF A FOUR‑YEAR‑OLD MI’KMAQ GIRL, WHO GOES MISSING FROM THE BLUEBERRY FIELDS IN MAINE, HAUNTS THE COMMUNITY.

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Mary Taggart

DESIGN & LAYOUT AN Design Communications

ASSOCIATE & WEB EDITOR

Olivia Taggart

PHOTOGRAPHER

Mark Holleron

FOOD EDITOR

Paula Roy

FOOD CONTRIBUTOR

Korey Kealey

STYLE/BEAUTY CONTRIBUTOR

Melissa Shabinsky

CONTRIBUTORS

Jordann Brown, Laura Byrne Paquet, Mary Ciancibello, Clark, Sandy Connell, Hollie Grace James, James, Tia Macpherson, Xenia Rose, Ted Simpson, Van Leeuwen, Alexia Wilkinson-Naidoo

PROOF READER

Paula Roy

ADVERTISING

Jennifer Tackaberry jtackaberry@ottawaathome.ca

ADMINISTRATION

David Lindsay

FINANCE MANAGER

Danial Taggart

PUBLISHER

Mary Taggart

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