Inside Ottawa

One World Bazaar is an Ottawa community tradition Located in Manotick Station, in the south end of Ottawa, One World Bazaar operates during the fall months for seven weekends in a row.

The family-owned bazaar is located in a rustic barn that’s been reimagined as an international marketplace. The team works directly with artisans worldwide to ethically source unique home decor, clothing, furniture, art, linens and jewellery pieces. The last weekend to visit is the weekend of November 6, 7 and 8. Bring your mask and please stay home if you’re unwell. COVID-19 protocols are in place. www.OneWorldBazaar.ca

Make an appointment to visit Phoenix Homes’ newest models

It’s a quick drive from Kanata to Diamondview Estates in Carp so I made an appointment to visit Phoenix’s two new model homes, the Springfield and the Newington.

Nestled in an enclave of 50-60 ft. lots, it’s an easy commute to plenty of major amenities such as Tanger Outlets, Kanata Centrum and the Kanata High Tech Park.

Both of these beautiful models are finalists for a Housing Design Award put on by the Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association. The models are open Saturday through Thursday, by appointment only, please.

Plenty of progress at Miller’s Crossing in convenient Carleton Place

According to Cardel’s fabulous Facebook page, the Miller’s Crossing community in Carleton Place is progressing nicely.

The new townhomes along Stokes Drive are looking terrific, and several local streets, such as Captain A. Roy Brown, Fanning Street, and Stanzel Drive have been paved.

For more info on how to live under this big sky, book an appointment with Lynne on Cardel’s website. CardelHomes.com

Fun fact: The street names in Miller’s Crossing have been named in honour of those who have served.

Gemstone Corp. shines at Peridot

The views from Gemstone Corporation’s Peridot community will “WOW” you regardless of the season.

At an open house held on Sept. 27, everyone was invited to witness the fall colours from the rooftop terrace of the Fuller Model.

With the Rideau Canal and the Experimental Farm backing onto the property, residents will enjoy access to a network of bike paths and parks, plus the amenities of Dow’s Lake and Preston Street are all nearby. These luxury single family homes, designed by Hobin Architecture, are bright, well-scaled, and filled with everyday practicalities — all just 10 minutes from downtown Ottawa!

And the finalists for this year’s Housing Design Awards are…

Event season continues with the announcement of the finalists for the Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association’s (GOHBA) upcoming Housing Design Awards!

These awards are always an exciting look at all of the beautiful homes and interiors that are being created by our local building community.

I had the privilege of walking through many of the model homes that are up for awards this year — here’s a few snaps of my favourites!

The winners will be chosen during a virtual awards presentation on Friday, Nov. 20 at 2 p.m.

Caivan Communities

Production Home, Detached $600K - $750K
Orleans Village 42’ Collection, Plan 3 Model

Production Kitchen (175 sq. ft. or less)
Orleans Village 42’ Collection, Plan 3 Chef Centre

Bathroom Powder Room
Orleans Village 42’ Collection, Plan 3 Powder Room

Cardel Homes

Production Home: Single Detached – $750,001 and over
The Devonshire 2

Phoenix Homes

Production Home, Detached <$600K
The Springfield

Production Home, Detached $600K - $750K
The Newington

Condo or Rental Apartment Suite – 676 sq. ft. or >
The Luna | The Sol | The Stella

Production Kitchen 176 or >
The Newington | Kondike Kitchen

Production Kitchen (175 sq. ft. or less)
Springfield Kitchen

Production Bathroom
Newington Ensuite

Special Achievement Award:
Production Builder of the Year

Claridge Homes

Production Home, Attached 2,000 sq ft <
The Whitney TH

Production Home, Attached 2,001 sq ft >
The Gregoire TH

Production Home, Detached $600K - $750K
The Dante

Production Home: Single Detached – $750,001 and over
Lockport II

Best Home Office
Lockport II

Minto

Production Home, Attached 2,000 sq ft <
The Laguna

Production Home, Attached 2,001 sq ft >
The Tahoe

Production Home: Single Detached – $750,001 and over
The Hampton

Production Kitchen 176 or >
The Hampton Kitchen

Production Bathroom
The Hampton Ensuite

Any Room in the House
Laundry Zen

Best Home Office
Library Ladder

Innovation Award: Green Production Home of the Year
The Hampton Net Zero

Valecraft

Production Home, Attached 2,001 sq ft or >
The Bassett

Production Kitchen (175 sq. ft. or less)
The Basset Kitchen

Production Bathroom
The Bassett Master Ensuite

Bathroom Powder Room
The Basset Powder Room

Any Room in the House
The Basset Great Room

Metric Homes

Production Kitchen 176 or >
Black Tie Kitchen

eQ Homes

Production Home, Detached <$600K
The Sawgrass

Production Home, Detached $600K - $750K
The Oliver

New Community (Underway)
Greystone Village

Condo or Rental Apartment Suite – 676 sq. ft. or >
The Alder

Production Kitchen 176 or >
The Oliver Kitchen

Production Bathroom
The Oliver Ensuite

Any Room in the House
The Oliver Family Room

Special Achievement Award:
Production Builder of the Year

EQ Awards – The winners have been announced

The leaders of the Ontario building industry recently held a virtual event to celebrate, connect and share their successes at the EQ Awards.

EnerQuality is the No. 1 certifier of energy-efficient housing in Canada and the market leader in residential green building programs.

This year’s awards also served as a catalyst for the industry to collectively take action with the attendees raising $3,825 for Second Harvest this year – enough to provide nearly 8,000 meals to their agencies.

Several new awards were added this year, including the Green Renovation Project of the Year and Licensed Professional of the Year.

This year, the Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association (GOHBA) walked away with the Home Builder Association of the Year and GOHBA President Roy Nandram of RND Construction Ltd., was named as Champion of the Year.

Congratulations to all of the winners this year!