Author: Vanessa Choot

As a lifelong Vancouverite, there’s a pride and joy that comes from being one of the first to discover something new in your city – and then sharing about that experience. That’s the feeling that’s fueled Vanessa Choot’s passion for blogging and content creation on her Canadian lifestyle blog modernmixvancouver.com. Since 2008, Vanessa has kept her readers and followers ‘in the know’ on local happenings, facilitating for the discovery and support of brands, businesses, and experiences available in Vancouver. Vanessa combines her expertise in living a modern Vancouver lifestyle with an approachable relatability that inspires her followers to think – hey, if she can do it, I can too! It’s no surprise that most of the content on Modern Mix Vancouver is influenced by Vanessa’s tastes and interests. So get to know her likes and dislikes for a sense of what Modern Mix Vancouver can bring to you!

Nice Vice: Vancouver’s First Dairy-Free (V)Ice Cream Shop

Settling nicely into its new Yaletown location, where niche boutiques populate Mainland Street, Nice Vice is Canada’s first dairy-free, plant-based micro creamery. A retro splash of bright pink and yellow are the dairy-free ice cream shop’s flagship colours, offering a fun welcome into a minimalistic yet modern space. A former addict who has been clean for 8 […]

The Urban Grind: Weekly $5 Stair Climb Workout at Harbour Centre (March 2016)

This March, The Urban Grind challenges Vancouverites to climb the stairs to Harbour Centre’s iconic Lookout.

Ladurée: French Pâtisserie Opening Spring 2016 on Robson in Vancouver

Ladurée, the French pâtisserie known for creating the world’s most delectable macarons, will open its first location in Canada on Vancouver’s Robson Street this spring.

Top Perks When Travelling With Your Bestie

Few experiences compare to the excitement of exploring a new city for the first time. When travelling, as important as the destination, is the person you’re sharing these new sights and experiences with! Unless you’re doing some solo soul-searching, it’s always a blast to travel with your bestie…like how I visited NYC a few months […]

OOTD: Upcycled Khaki Joggers from Canadian Brand Preloved’s Spring 2016 Collection

As a boutique brand, Toronto-based Preloved is known for its use of upcycled material, deconstructed and reconstructed into something new and unique.

BC-Based Scentuals: 100% Natural & Organic Skincare Products

Scentuals is a 100% natural and organic body care from nature company based out of Coquitlam, BC. From soaps and lotions, to pure essential oils, to haircare, lip conditioners and beauty oils, Scentuals offers an extensive line of natural products; everything you could possibly need to replace a conventional skincare routine. Before starting Scentuals, local […]