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!

Top Specialty Advent Calendars for Counting Down to Christmas 2015

With these non-traditional advent calendars full of surprises from bath and beauty products to BC craft beer, you’ll be glad December has 24 days leading up to Christmas.

EVENT: Yaletown Candytown Outdoor Christmas Festival Returns for 4th Year (Nov 21, 2015)

As downtown Vancouver’s only free outdoor Christmas bash, the fourth annual CandyTown festival will celebrate the holiday season right in the heart of Yaletown, drawing over 15,000 attendees for this one-day free event.

Entertaining Tips for a 500sqft Vancouver Apartment Space

As someone raised in an expensive city like Vancouver, myself and many of my friends lived at home throughout high school, post-secondary, and even past that. When I finally moved out at 23, it was a wonderful experience to have a place to call my own where I could host and entertain at my leisure. Like many […]

Dunn’s Famous Montreal Smoked Meat in Downtown Vancouver Re-Opens with New Diner-Style Concept

After a closure for renovations, Dunn’s officially re-opened its doors this October, with a newly designed interior which showcases its Quebecois heritage in a much bigger light.

Ellebox for Women is a Vancouver-based Subscription Service for That Time of the Month

The newest subscription service to arrive in Vancouver postal boxes is the “Ellebox”, a Vancouver-based subscription service for ‘that time of the month’.

Indulge in Beauty Rituals from Around the World with The Body Shop’s New Spa Collection

From purifying clays to luxurious oils to decadent creams, indulge in the exotic scents of The Body Shop’s new spa collection…you’ll feel like you’ve traveled the world without ever leaving Vancouver!