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!

Spring Savings from RetailMeNot.ca & MMV Giveaway for a $100 Visa Gift Card

Inspired by RetailMeNot.ca and its commitment to helping Canadians save, here are some of my spring saving tips, and the great bargains I have found both on my own or through Retail Me Not.

Weekend Brunch Series: Café Medina on Richards Street

The times I’ve walked by Café Medina on a weekend, I have always seen a line up out the door but that doesn’t seem to discourage Vancouverites from waiting an hour for a table at this weekend brunch hotspot. Even though Medina moved from Beatty Street to a new location on Richards Street, the crowds have followed. Café […]

Get Smooth Skin to Envy with Vancouver’s Jealous Body Scrub

Locally made in Vancouver, Canada, each package of Jealous Body Scrub consists of a mix of ingredients to improve your skin’s imperfections while leaving it feeling nourished and smooth after every use.

EVENT RECAP: Blend Something Famous at Blackbird Public House & Oyster Bar

Modern Mix Vancouver recently attended a Famous Grouse whiskey blending event at the Blackbird Public House in downtown Vancouver. Upon arrival, we were warmly welcomed at the Scotch bar upstairs with two awesome cocktails featuring both Black Grouse and Famous Grouse whiskey. Both cocktails (paired with appetizers from Blackbird) were much needed after a long […]

5 Ways to Manage Pet Allergy Symptoms

Several of my blog posts on Modern Mix Vancouver mention Teddy Bear, my adopted Pomeranian dog. Although he has a long, healthy and beautiful coat of fur, it can be a pain to constantly have to sweep up dog fur and dander from every nook and cranny of my home. If I invite a guest […]

Multiple Fitness Studio Membership “ClassPass” Expands to Vancouver

ClassPass is a service which connects multiple fitness studios in a city, and offers a variety of workouts with a single membership subscription. Already with a loyal customer base in 28 cities throughout the United States and over 3,000 studio partnerships, ClassPass has finally expanded to Vancouver this Spring, and Modern Mix Vancouver was one of the first in the […]