As some of you may know, in addition to loving all things clothes-y, Mandala is also an avid motorcyclist. The weather here is starting to get a little chilly, so I thought I would plan one last bike trip to finish out the riding season.
But, where to go?
Lots of places came to mind (someone should really build a bridge to the Bahamas), but in the end I decided that it would be a fun adventure to ride solo to Ottawa to visit a couple of the newest places that carry Mandala.
I met Bridget and Christina at the spring One of a Kind show. They are the owners of two of the cutest stores in Ottawa - Flock and Workshop Studio and Boutique. I had never visited the shops before and it's been quite a while since I've been to Ottawa, so after watching the forcast for a few good-weather days, I packed up and set off. 
I decided to stay in a gorgeous bed and breakfast (Perth Manor Boutique Hotel) in a pretty little town called Perth, about an hour outside of Ottawa. I rode into Ottawa for one day and spent my time visiting the stores and wandering around some of the great shopping neighbourhoods in the city.
My first stop was Flock in Wellington Village and a chat with Bridget. Flock is amazingly bright and open with incredible wallpaper adorning the walls. I took a stroll along Wellington St. and I can honestly say that Flock is, by far, the most fun shop in the 'hood.
Next, I was off to Workshop Studio and Boutique in the Byward Market. I have visited this area before and loved it, I'm really glad to have found such a perfect spot for Mandala. Christina showed me around the store and advised me on some of the other shops in the Market I might like. Workshop is just as cute as Flock, lots of Canadian clothing and accessory designers in a fun and ecclectic space.
At the end of the day I hopped on the bike and headed back to Perth for the night. On the way home the next day, I stopped to enjoy some of the fall foliage and visit with an old (sorry about that F.) friend. Who says you can't mix business with pleasure?
Not me.
Ahhh, heaven on earth. A giant warehouse full of buttons!! I was probably only there for about an hour, but I had to drag myself out. I wanted to stay a lot longer...a lot.
I wandered and wandered. Up and down the aisles. They just set me loose and let me roam free!
Ahhh, heaven on earth. A giant warehouse full of buttons!! I was probably only there for about an hour, but I had to drag myself out. I wanted to stay a lot longer...a lot.
I wandered and wandered. Up and down the aisles. They just set me loose and let me roam free!
Lots of places came to mind (someone should really build a bridge to the Bahamas), but in the end I decided that it would be a fun adventure to ride solo to Ottawa to visit a couple of the newest places that carry Mandala.
