Award nomination: Industry recognition
I have covered the Ottawa housing industry for more than a dozen years because it’s something I love doing. I don’t expect to be recognized for it, but when it ...
Awards & recognition: Diving into rentals
Every once in awhile I’m able to write articles that explore a topic in depth. These are the meaty ones that are both challenging and rewarding to produce. Earlier this ...
Giving back: Jakob’s Journey
Running two businesses means I have little time for philanthropic efforts, but when I can find ways to use my skills to help someone else, there is a real satisfaction ...
Ottawa Citizen article: House of cards
I recently came across this story I had written in 2015 and instantly remembered why it remains one of my favourites. A circular home designed by mid-century modernist architect James ...
Congratulations to GoodStory
When a brand chooses to reinvent itself, going so far as to change its name, it’s not a decision made lightly. Such was the case for one of my clients, ...
Congrats to the Queen’s Alumni Review
I have worked as a copy editor with the Queen’s Alumni Review since 2021. Shortly after I joined on, the magazine’s leadership team reimagined the publication, giving it a modern ...
Voicing an award-winner
In 2021, I had the pleasure of writing and voicing the audio for a series of mini videos that gave an overview of the All Things Home resource website. There ...
Editing: Telling the story of Urbandale Corporation
My role in creating the corporate history of Urbandale Corporation was small but rewarding. The real heavy lifting was done by my colleague and All Things Home business partner, Patrick ...
Creating the Buyer’s Guide to New Homes
One of my favourite endeavours while I was Homes Editor at the Ottawa Citizen was creating the Buyer’s Guide to New Homes. Over the course of a year, I researched ...
Ottawa Citizen article: Ottawa’s Housing Design Awards
Every year I cover the annual Housing Design Awards, which recognize the best in Ottawa new homes, renovations, interior design and more. Take a look at the 2021 winners.