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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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Tees.ca – “125″ Art show celebrating Vancouver’s 125th Birthday (June 3, 2011)

May 31, 2011 – 11:17 pm | No Comment |
Tees.ca – “125″ Art show celebrating Vancouver’s 125th Birthday (June 3, 2011)

In celebration of Vancouver’s 125th Birthday, TEES.ca will be displaying a t-shirt exhibition and art show simply called “125″.  Local artists were asked to create fresh, original designs to reflect and celebrate “Lotusland” as they see it.  These aren’t your grandma’s tourist t-shirts!  Poppy modern designs combined with subtle local references make these t-shirts unique but close to heart.  The “125″ Art Show will be at 227 Abbott Street in Gastown on Friday June 3rd from 6pm to 10pm.

Gastown Shop Hop (Thursday May 12th)

May 12, 2011 – 8:49 am | No Comment |
Gastown Shop Hop (Thursday May 12th)

Check out the Gastown Shop Hop tonight from 5pm to 9pm. Hop from shop to shop in Gastown for deals on Spring 2011 clothing. See flyer for participating brands and more details.

The Block – 12th Year Anniversary Party (Thurs. April 7, 2011)

April 7, 2011 – 3:21 pm | No Comment |
The Block – 12th Year Anniversary Party (Thurs. April 7, 2011)

The Block (350 West Cordova Street) in Gastown is celebrating its 12th anniversary tonight. See details in flyer.

Times Profile Shop x Alternative Apparel

March 8, 2011 – 12:12 am | No Comment |
Times Profile Shop x Alternative Apparel

Just launched in February was The Times Profile Shop x Alternative Apparel collection, a casual lifestyle apparel brand with a focus on comfort in a free-spirited, earthy way; fashion basics for creative individuals who prize comfort, craftsmanship, community and authenticity.
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Hand-crafted with their signature vintage softness, each piece is designed for fashion, made for comfort and tailored for a flawless fit. Alternative Apparel’s mission is about more than just designing clothes that look and feel great. Rather, they seek to encourage alternative ways of thinking and empower positive change by inspiring our community with fashion and experiences that reinforce comfort—inside and out.

Ishara – Sale (Dec 9 to 12, 2010)

December 9, 2010 – 9:57 pm | No Comment |
Ishara – Sale (Dec 9 to 12, 2010)

Ishra’s (38 Water Street) winter sale started today with 15% all clothing and accessories, 20% off dresses and 25% off all jackets, coats and blazers. Come in for a complimentary hot chocolate while you browse their boutique shop!
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Lamplighter – 85 Year Anniversary Celebration (Sun. Nov 7, 2010)

November 5, 2010 – 9:00 am | No Comment |
Lamplighter – 85 Year Anniversary Celebration (Sun. Nov 7, 2010)

Lamplighter (92 Water Street) in Gastown is celebrating its 85 year anniversary on Sunday November 7 2010 from 2pm onwards.

Friends, supporters and the public are invited to swing by the historic Gastown venue, housed in the old Dominion Grand Hotel, for a day of Prohibition-era cocktails, canapes, decor and entertainment. With live music performances throughout the day, the evening party will carry on until early morning, celebrating in authentic 1920s style. The party will carry into the street, with Abbott street tented off, featuring carnival acts, stilt walkers and buskers..come dressed in your 1920′s finest!

Click the below flyer for event details.

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Gastown Winter 2010 Shop Hop (Thurs. Nov 4th)

November 3, 2010 – 4:19 pm | No Comment |
Gastown Winter 2010 Shop Hop (Thurs. Nov 4th)

It’s that time of year again! Seasonal events all around Vancouver are popping up … such as the Gastown Winter 2010 Shop Hop. On Thursday November 4th (from 5 to 9pm), join some of your favourite retailers for an evening of treats and discounts.  Click on the below image to expand the map.
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Wink Beauty Lounge – “Tricks Treats and Tweets” (Thurs Oct 28, 2010)

October 24, 2010 – 10:19 pm | No Comment |
Wink Beauty Lounge – “Tricks Treats and Tweets” (Thurs Oct 28, 2010)

Wink Beauty Lounge (67 East Cordova Street), the first boutique I got eyelash extensions at, is having their annual friends and family sale on Thursday October 28th from 5pm to 8pm.  Stop by for 25% off all regular priced retail products (30% to 50% discounts on certain items), Paramount Pictures Movie Premier Ticket giveaways, tweet-up door prizes, a Wink beauty draw basket, gift with purchases over $25, Colorescience Mineral make-up touch-ups, faux lashes and mustaches, cupcakes by Dolce Delights, Sliders by Terracotta Restaurant, drinks and other yummy Halloween treats.  I’m quite excited for this event because I want to load up on Geisha Ink liquid eyeliner at 25% off.  RSVP at info@winkbeautylounge.com to guarantee your entry to the event.  See you there!
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