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!

Vancouver Designer Spotlight: Mandy Lau’s Fashion Illustrations

Drawn to the allure of fashion and fantasy, Vancouver fashion illustrator Mandy Lau’s whimsical strokes reflect the sensuality and dark mystery of high fashion.

OOTD: These Boots Were Made For Walking (through Vancouver’s Chinatown)

On a sunny autumn day in Vancouver, I took a walk through Chinatown to test out the comfort of a stylish new pair of fall booties from Miz Mooz. I visited some of my favourite shops in the neighbourhood, and discovered a few new ones as well!

Vancouver Designer Spotlight: Market Canvas Leather Bags

Julie will tell you that Market Canvas, as the name implies, was originally a canvas bag business idea. It was at a craft show where she discovered the popularity of her leather goods over her canvas goods and she never looked back.

Vancouver Designer Spotlight: Broken Fog Hand-Crafted Wood-Burned Art & Apparel

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Wife and Husband Duo behind Broken Fog, Lara and Gerry, combine two distinct styles of bold and strong yet soft and organic. The result is meticulously handcrafted wood-burned items including décor, artwork, jewellery and apparel.

EVENT: 5k Ugly Christmas Sweater Dash in Support of The Children’s Wish Foundation (December 5)

Join hundreds of runners and walkers in an untimed 5k dash at Rocky Point Park in Port Moody, filled with holiday-themed stations, snow blowers and giant Christmas characters.

EVENT: Buy Ceramic Bowls, to Fill Empty Bowls for Charity (Nov 25)

On November 25, support the Empty Bowls Project by purchasing a beautiful ceramic bowl, and help fill the bowls of those who need it the most.