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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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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 …

38th Annual Circle Craft Christmas Market (Nov. 9 to 13) – win tickets through MMV

October 26, 2011 – 1:30 pm | 18 Comments |
38th Annual Circle Craft Christmas Market (Nov. 9 to 13) – win tickets through MMV

For hundreds, if not thousands of people in the Lower Mainland, Circle Craft’s annual Christmas Market is a holiday tradition.  This year, the 38th annual Circle Craft Christmas Market takes place from November 9th to …

Spend on Trend 2011 (Sept 16 to 18) – Win a Pair of Tickets Through MMV

September 4, 2011 – 2:00 am | 4 Comments |
Spend on Trend 2011 (Sept 16 to 18) – Win a Pair of Tickets Through MMV

MMV Contest: Win a pair of tickets (worth $10) to Spend on Trend 2011 at Heritage Hall.  Comment below and let me know why you think it’s important to shop local. One winner will be randomly drawn to win a pair of tickets at will-call at Spend on Trend.  Contest ends on Monday September 12th, winner will be notified on the 13th.

Holiday Shopping Extravaganza at Heritage Hall (Nov 18, 2010)

November 16, 2010 – 10:52 pm | No Comment |
Holiday Shopping Extravaganza at Heritage Hall (Nov 18, 2010)

The Holiday Shopping Extravaganza happens this Thursday November 18th from 6-11pm at the Heritage Hall (3102 Main St). Find style and gift inspiration from models walking through the crowd, plus add in a wine and beer cash bar, music, door prizes, and partial proceeds to benefit Doctors Without Borders. Free admission!

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Circle Craft Christmas Market (Nov 17 to 21, 2010)

November 7, 2010 – 9:00 am | One Comment |
Circle Craft Christmas Market (Nov 17 to 21, 2010)

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Modern Mix Vancouver’s first holiday post of the season!…as we enter into November, holiday craft fairs start to pop up all over Vancouver. The annual Circle Craft Christmas Fair attracts some 40,000 people eager to discover the creations of hundreds of Canadian artisans all of whom are jury-selected based on talent and diversity. This November, more artisans than ever, 270, will present their wares.
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November 17-21, 2010 | Wednesday-Friday 10am to 9pm
Saturday 10am to 7pm | Sunday 10am to 5pm.
Admission: Adults $12 | Students & Seniors $8 | Children Under 12 FREE
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If purchase your tickets online HERE, you’ll be able to skip the ticket line-up at the show and automatically save $2 off regular admission. 2-for-1 evenings admission is also available online.  Your initial ticket purchase entitles you to unlimited re-entry on any day of the 2010 show. Please pick up and validate your re-entry pass as you exit. Offer is non-transferable, and applies to ticket purchaser only.

Spend on Trend (Friday Aug. 21st to Sunday Aug. 23rd)

August 11, 2009 – 6:18 pm | No Comment |
Spend on Trend (Friday Aug. 21st to Sunday Aug. 23rd)

Spend on Trend is back. Shop local at this Canadian designer event at the Scotiabank Dance Center (677 Davie Street at Granville) from Friday August 21st until Sunday August 23rd. Brands including Catalyst Reaction, Davie and Chiyo, Nate Organics, Togs Design, Filou Designs, Megan Kathryn, Two of Hearts and many more will be featured at this event. The first 25 people through the door each day will receive a gift bag which includes a copy of FASHION Magazine. Tickets at $5 and are available at the door. To read MMV’s recap of the event last year, click here.
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Also, congratulations to Jennifer Peters on winning tickets to Spend on Trend through Modern Mix Vancouver. Jennifer emailed in with her main reason for shopping local – “to find something unique and to support local arts and crafts”. Keep checking your email, Jennifer, and we will put you in touch with your pair of tickets!
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