Here are some of my favourite links.
For paint and finishes…
Miss Mustard Seed (Milk Paint)
Malenka Originals (for Annie Sloan Chalk Paint and Miss Mustard Seed Milk Paint in Ottawa)
General Finishes (java gel stain and other finishes)
Lee Valley (General Finishes are available here in Canada, also an excellent source for hardware)
For places in the Ottawa area to pick up great items to Recreate…
The Real Deal Store (This store is in Smiths Falls but is an excellent place to pick up items… they reclaim items and all of the money goes to the Rideau Environmental Action League)
Goodwill
The Salvation Army Thrift Stores
Kijiji
Some of my favourite blogs…
