This weekend
Studio tour: Check out the works of 24 artists and artisans at seven studios nestled along the meandering roads of Brooke Valley in the Perth Autumn Studio Tour Saturday through Monday. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., discover clay, wood, stone, glass, ink, chocolate, photography, paper and textiles formed into items as varied as sinks, paintings, canoes, sculpture, furniture and more. For details and to download a self-guided map, visit perthstudiotour.com or call 613 267-5237.
Next week
Kitchen makeover: Get tips and advice on all aspects of designing and renovating your kitchen at a free seminar by Catherine Pulcine of Decorating Den Interiors-The CPI Team. The two-hour event starts at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Cedarhill Golf and Country Club, 56 Cedarhill Dr. Pre-register at 613-599-5564, ext. 38.
Ongoing
Third World Bazaar: Find thousands of unique Third World gifts and home decor items purchased directly from local producers and sold from a barn near Manotick. The bazaar runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends until Nov. 16 at 6110 Mitch Owens Dr. For details, visit thirdworldbazaar.ca.
See the dream: If you haven’t toured the CHEO dream home yet, take a peek. The luxury home makes up the bulk of the $1.76-million grand prize in the Dream of a Lifetime lottery. It’s open Monday to Friday, noon to 8 p.m. and weekends and holidays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. until Dec. 12 at 536 Bridgeport Ave. in Manotick. For details, visit dreamofalifetime.ca.
Email information about homes-related events to homes@ottawacitizen.com.
