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 Yoga Lifestyle Brand “Karmala” Pop-Up Shop in Kitsilano (July 7 – 13)

Karmala budded from a love of learning and practising yoga and offers limited edition beaded mala jewelry handmade in Vancouver, hand printed yoga apparel and accessories.

Summer Skincare Safety: Before and After-Sun Care with Bioderma

After all the negative publicity we’ve read on Neutrogena about the toxicity levels in its sunscreen, we wanted to seek out an alternative line of suncare to try this summer. Introducing Bioderma’s new line of suncare: the Photoderm collection.

Starbucks Launches Cold Brew Coffee in Vancouver

You may be wondering: what’s the difference between the existing Iced Coffee at Starbucks versus this new Cold Brew Coffee?

Vancouver Weekend Brunch Series: L’Abattoir in Gastown

Best known for its French-inspired fine dining for dinner, L’Abattoir in Gastown also started offering weekend brunch about six months ago with a menu mixing comforting staples with hearty entrees. The brunch service begins with a basket of baked goods, where you can select a pastry to start off your meal. Between the Rhubarb Danish ($5) or Currant […]

Introducing: Teavana Sparkling Carbonated Tea Juice at Starbucks

Quench your thirst with Starbucks’ refreshing new take on iced tea: Teavana Sparkling Tea Juice. This beverage is made by combining freshly brewed Teavana tea with tropical juice, and then carbonating with the in-house “Fizzio” machine to give it a fun and fizzy texture.

MARKET: Circle Craft Outdoor Summer Market at Jack Poole Plaza (Jul 23 – 26)

The Craft Council of British Columbia and Circle Craft Cooperative are pleased to announce their third annual free outdoor Summer Market, happening from July 23 to 26 in Downtown Vancouver.