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!

EVENT: Yaletown Kissmas Christmas Pop-Up (December 19)

With the holidays in full swing, Vancouverites can join the Yaletown Business Improvement Association for for Yaletown Kissmas, an evening of holiday-themed goodwill as the Yaletown BIA animates the area with a giant mistletoe, music and games.

Men’s Lifestyle Brand Frank & Oak Opens New Flagship Storefront in Gastown

Men’s lifestyle brand Frank & Oak has opened a 2,400 sqft flagship storefront location at 316 W. Cordova Street in Gastown.

MMV’s Holiday Gift Ideas for the Modern Man

Whether the lucky recipient is your boyfriend, husband, dad, uncle or brother, these exciting gift ideas will surely be welcomed by them for under the tree.

Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5th Outlet: First Western Canadian Location to Open Fall 2016 in BC

Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5th Outlet’s first Canadian location is scheduled to open as an anchor tenant in Fall 2016, at the grand opening of Tsawwassen Mills, a 1.2 million sqft shopping centre currently under construction in Tsawwassen, BC.

Get ‘Snow Globed’ for a Cause at Harbour Centre (until Dec 24th)

This Christmas The Kettle Society, Harbour Centre, and the Vancouver Lookout are inviting Vancouverites to shake up their holiday photos. Instead of the traditional photo with Santa, they are offering people an opportunity to get ‘Snow Globed.’ Visitors to Harbour Centre’s lobby at 555 West Hastings can have their photo taken inside a giant snow globe […]

Modern Mix Vancouver’s Money-Saving Tips for Food, Beauty and Events

During November’s Financial Literacy Month (#FLM2015), I’ve taken the time to analyze some of my own spending habits, and realized that my most frequent areas of spending are food, beauty and events. This didn’t really come as a surprise to me, as those are exactly the topics Modern Mix Vancouver covers!