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SALONTEA Grand Opening on South Granville

May 7, 2012 – 10:01 am No Comment |

Walk into Tracy Stern SALONTEA and immediately be dazzled by its high ceilings, bright accents, splashed against the store’s shiny white tile walls. It feels like you are in an adorned salon or boutique, as its design and interior decor is decorative, fresh and contemporary.

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Reebok Canada x BC Lions – MMV Giveaway for a Women’s Premier Jersey

May 2, 2012 – 3:43 pm | 15 Comments |
Reebok Canada x BC Lions – MMV Giveaway for a Women’s Premier Jersey

Reebok Canada, the official outfitter of the Canadian Football League, unveiled the new uniform of the BC Lions today.  Just in time for training camp, the eight CFL teams will start the new season with a brand new …

Credit Unions of BC – Win a $10,000 Financial Intervention through Pocketbook Rehab

May 2, 2012 – 1:32 pm | No Comment |
Credit Unions of BC – Win a $10,000 Financial Intervention through Pocketbook Rehab

Call your friends out on their cash issues with Pocketbook Rehab! The Credit Unions of BC is giving away a $10,000 financial intervention. Nominate your friends on Facebook for one of the following badges: Cash …

Make It! Vancouver (April 20 to 22, 2012) – MMV Giveaway for Tickets

April 6, 2012 – 9:52 am | 14 Comments |
Make It! Vancouver (April 20 to 22, 2012) – MMV Giveaway for Tickets

Make It! The Handmade Revolution, is back in Vancouver from April 20 to 22 at the Croatian Cultural Centre (3250 Commercial Drive).  Tickets are $5 at the door, but you can save $2 by showing the …

Lolly Clothing – MMV Giveaway for a Fringe Scarf

March 31, 2012 – 9:24 am | 16 Comments |
Lolly Clothing – MMV Giveaway for a Fringe Scarf

Spring forward with Lolly Clothing. Based in LA, but with an online store accessible by Canadians, Lolly clothing wants to bring the Californian sunshine up to us in Vancouver.

Philosophy’s “Sweet 16″ – MMV Giveaway

March 26, 2012 – 9:01 am | 44 Comments |
Philosophy’s “Sweet 16″ – MMV Giveaway

Philosophy, the bath & beauty brand, celebrated its Sweet 16th birthday last week.  To mark the occasion, the limited edition “Sweet 16″ shampoo, shower gel and bubble bath was introduced.  Last week in Toronto, Robin …

Violet Hill Fashion Boutique in Steveston Village & MMV Giveaway for a $50 Gift Certificate

March 22, 2012 – 4:30 pm | 35 Comments |
Violet Hill Fashion Boutique in Steveston Village & MMV Giveaway for a $50 Gift Certificate

The pretty boutique decor of Violet Hill makes you think it belongs in Yaletown or Kitsilano. But that’s the beauty of it! Violet Hill itself is such a cozy little shop that is decorated and furnished just like a teahouse, brightly lit with high celings, detailed white trimming…

Thomas Sabo – “Give Your Heart Away” charity event & contest (Feb 14, 2012)

February 13, 2012 – 12:55 pm | No Comment |
Thomas Sabo – “Give Your Heart Away” charity event & contest (Feb 14, 2012)

Thomas Sabo Canada is presenting a Valentine’s Day charity event and contest called “Give your Heart away”. All you have to do is collect a personal donation code from any participating Thomas Sabo shop (Oakridge …

Smitten Designs – MMV Giveaway for Gold & Red Swarovski Crystal Earrings

February 9, 2012 – 2:18 pm | 14 Comments |
Smitten Designs – MMV Giveaway for Gold & Red Swarovski Crystal Earrings

Laurie Simpkins of Smitten Designs focuses on creating sleek, modern designs, mixing semi-precious stones or Swarovski crystals with sterling silver, gold-plated or silver-plated chains. She often uses vintage chains or findings, juxtaposed with contemporary elements …