Profile of Mary Taggart

Biography

Next to her family and friends, OTTAWA AT HOME is Mary's passion. And along with the magazine’s editorial team, she strives to inspire readers to live stylish ...

All articles of Mary Taggart

• Sangria for #Summerlude 2012
  The 2nd annual #Summerlude event will be held June 11 at the Hard Rock Cafe in the ByWard Market, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Feel free to post your ...
• Details make the difference
  WHO: Details Home Apparel Inc. WHERE: 131 Beechwood Ave. WHAT: A full-service design and décor business. Providing consultation for renovations, ...
• Classic style stands the test of time
  The career connection combines an understanding of the harmonious space required for a professional fashion shoot, with the experience of knowing ...
• Behind the scenes at Ottawa's event scene
  Ottawa is making a name for itself as a national venue for high-quality entertainment 
and it continues to grow as a tourist destination. Ottawa ...
• Junos: Hosting 1,700 for dinner no problem for...
  Events took place at varying venues throughout the city during Juno Week, with the final show held April 1 at Scotiabank Place. See a ...
• A grand new store makes its way on the style scene
  She pioneered with high-end, high-style accessories when she opened up her first boutique in the late 70s. Business has expanded, ...
• My colourful life!
  When trend forecasters started calling Spring 2012 one of the most colourful seasons we have seen in decades, I shouted "woohoo!" Finally, my ...
• Back to the future
  In classic ‘80s style, the well-used space was high in funky features and low in function. With an awkwardly angled peninsula and an obtrusive ...
• The 2012 Ottawa Home Renovations Show
  There were contractors who deal with leaking basements to aging roofs and everything in between to transform your home and bring ...
• Creative spirit
  The shop sits within what is said to be the oldest house in Stittsville, whose prior residents are known to linger about, giving the cedar home a ...
• Uplifting space
  Their home is a classic 1960s bungalow situated on a large lot in the active-lifestyle community of Champlain Park. Although it's a great ...
• Winter magic
  In Designer At Home, you'll discover a contractor who magically transformed a dated bungalow to maximize space, both inside and out, for his own ...
• The energy that surrounds us
  To explore the proof of that conviction, Ottawa At Home profiles four spiritual guides who make their living by using their gifts positively to ...
• Uproar Design Group
  WHAT: This owner-operated store in trendy Hintonburg is a gem for Ottawans looking for quality furnishings. The store is the leading Farrow and ...
• Playful decorating style
  For someone who loathes clutter, the idea of filling space with seasonal knick-knacks is a problem for me; but one that I solve by taking a ...
• IKEA: Putting Ottawa on the retail map
  But let's not start by focusing on the grand space and the shopping opportunities a store like this offers. Let's absorb the fact that IKEA has ...
• Trees of Hope: The spirit of giving
  Over the years, growing up in the nation's capital, for one reason or another, this glorious hotel has been a part of my ...
• Let's get this party started!
  As they share their secrets and their stories there is one tip that resonates throughout. And, that is to simply call in some good friends, crank ...
• It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!
  Scrim's Florist left the wow appeal to nature itself in the Colonel By Drive home that was decorated to embrace the beauty of winter. The ...
• Standout style
  I have always been aware that my personal style avoids any unnecessary trappings to allow the things that I treasure to stand out. I love luxury ...
• Homes for the Holidays
  Ottawa At Home previewed each of the residences to get a feel for what makes them tour- worthy. Visit www.ottawaathome.ca in mid-November to see ...
• Artistic expression at Shenkman
  The entire building and its space display works of art in varying forms. It also functions as a facility for working, teaching and performing so ...
• Home and Design show
  The Ottawa Home and Design show at Lansdowne Park offered something for everyone, with representatives from kitchen and bath to hardwood and ...
• The art of anarchy
  The self-taught artist grew up in tiny Easton's Corners, Ontario, and studied to be a nurse. The profession was not her calling, but one that was ...
• A human touch: Global treasures for your home
  WHAT: A vast assortment of good quality artisanal goods supplied by more than 100 artisan groups from over 35 different countries. Each store ...
• What are your walls saying?
  In my home visitors will find bright, colourful works influenced by nature. While my husband leans more towards landscapes, I am intrigued by ...
• Life as an artist: The chosen ones
  But, it also seems that an artist has no choice, in that the profession chooses them. For some artists the calling comes early in life and, ...
• Mary Taggart shares designer tips on CTV Ottawa Morning
  She recently spoke with Ottawa designer Robert Koyman, who was featured in this month's issue of Ottawa At Home, about his ideas. Among ...
• Self-discovery by design
  By overseeing everything from re-designing the space to implementing the décor, the project gave him the opportunity to connect with himself and ...
• Ottawa opens doors to musical success
  Ottawa at Home profiles four talented locals who prove that Ottawa just might be the perfect place for a budding musician to get their ...