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CocoaNymph – a Sweet Find Just in Time for Valentine’s Day

February 3, 2012 – 4:58 pm No Comment |

Thick and creamy I had the pleasure of being one of the first to taste CocoaNymph’s newest creation for the hot chocolate festival: Maple Cinnamon drinking chocolate with a caramelized apple ring. This flavorful combination is just one of 15 flavors available at CocoaNymph throughout the year.

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Shiny Fuzzy Muddy – 12th Annual Show & Sale (Dec 10 & 11, 2011)

November 28, 2011 – 11:55 pm | No Comment |
Shiny Fuzzy Muddy – 12th Annual Show & Sale (Dec 10 & 11, 2011)

The 12th annual Shiny Fuzzy Muddy takes place on December 10th & 11th at Heritage Hall (3102 Main Street).  Come by a collection of local artists selling handmade art, fine craft and fashion.  Free admission.
Sale Hours:

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Gap x The Style Spy – Shopping Part (Nov 22)

November 21, 2011 – 8:49 am | No Comment |
Gap x The Style Spy – Shopping Part (Nov 22)

Gap and Canadian fashion blog, TheStyleSpy.com, is having a shopping party at Gap’s Robson location (1121 Robson Street).

The 8th Annual Rogers Santa Claus Parade (Sunday Dec. 4, 2011)

November 20, 2011 – 1:27 pm | No Comment |
The 8th Annual Rogers Santa Claus Parade (Sunday Dec. 4, 2011)

Surround yourself with holiday festivities in the heart of downtown at the 8th annual Rogers Santa Claus Parade. The Parade features more than 60 marching bands, choirs, festive floats, and community groups, along with 200 volunteers, 3,500 participants and 300,000 spectators.

South Granville Shopping Night (November 24, 2011)

November 18, 2011 – 4:56 pm | No Comment |
South Granville Shopping Night (November 24, 2011)

South Granville is having a friends and family shopping night on November 24th. Enjoy special offers, promos, in-store demos, delicious eats and more!

Festive Collective Holiday Pop-Up Shop (Nov. 2 to 27, 2011)

November 6, 2011 – 7:00 pm | No Comment |
Festive Collective Holiday Pop-Up Shop (Nov. 2 to 27, 2011)

It can be difficult to think of unique ideas these days but luckily Vancouver is full of talented artists and designers who are here to help. The Festive Collective brings together some of our city’s most talented designers all under one roof to make things a little easier for the rest of us.

Make It! The Handmade Revolution (Nov. 24 to 27, 2011) – Win Tickets through MMV

November 6, 2011 – 7:18 am | 13 Comments |
Make It! The Handmade Revolution (Nov. 24 to 27, 2011) – Win Tickets through MMV

…for awesome handmade goodness ranging from clothing, accessories, art, jewellery, gourmet treats, and tons of other great stuff. There are over a 120 designers from all over Canada.

Vancouver Christmas Market – at QE Theatre Plaza (Nov 24 to Dec 24, 2011)

November 1, 2011 – 9:37 pm | No Comment |
Vancouver Christmas Market – at QE Theatre Plaza (Nov 24 to Dec 24, 2011)

I’m happy to hear that the Vancouver Christmas Market (West Georgia x Hamilton Street) will be back again for its second year in downtown Vancouver at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre plaza from November 24 to December …

The 11th Annual World Kindness Concert (Friday November 4, 2011)

October 27, 2011 – 10:57 pm | No Comment |
The 11th Annual World Kindness Concert (Friday November 4, 2011)

One kind action leads to another. That’s the message The World Kindness Concert is trying to promote, by uniting people through the powerful medium of music.