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!

10 Reasons Why I Love my bkr Waterbottle

I never thought I would write a blog post on why I absolutely adore a waterbottle. I recently received a bkr waterbottle in a gift basket from the Toronto-based gifting company, Jule’s Baskets. Because of Jule’s emphasis on health and wellness products in its contents, it was no surprise that a waterbottle from bkr was included […]

Tacofino Flagship Taco Bar in Gastown to Open in January 2015

Good news for taco fans: Tacofino will soon be opening a flagship Taco Bar in a restored heritage space in Gastown, scheduled to open in January 2015.

Unique Handcrafted European Footwear in Vancouver at Ella Shoes

Ella Shoes brings handcrafted luxe and comfort labels from world-class European designers in Spain, Portugal, France and Germany to Vancouver, without sacrificing style.

Gift a Specialty Gift Basket from Canadian Company Jule’s Baskets

As a certified holistic lifestyle coach, certified personal trainer, and graduate of the Academy of Culinary Nutrition, Canadian entrepreneur Julie Tadeson is passionate about bringing healthy and luxurious gift baskets for any gift-giving occasion to your friends and family. As people become more focused on living healthy lifestyles and consuming quality products, Jule’s Baskets offers […]

Vancouver Aquarium Welcomes Its 1,000,000th Visitor of the Year with a Special Surprise

Today, the Vancouver Aquarium celebrated its one millionth annual visitor by surprising an unsuspecting guest, Edina Bartell and her young family, with a lively prize presentation at the admission gate. This marked the third consecutive year that the Vancouver Aquarium has hosted more than a million annual visitors. “What a wonderful surprise. We have been members here […]

MMV’s Top 10 Picks for Post-Holiday Party Make-Up Removers

But now that the party is over, what are some make-up remover options that’ll propertly cleanse your face and keep your skin in healthy condition?