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!

Pucker Up with Red Lips for the Holidays

Modern Mix Vancouver has compiled a selection of red lip sticks, stains and treatments that you can wear to your next holiday party, in preparation to pucker up under the mistletoe.

Discover the Unexpected Joys of Winter with Apothic Dark

The warm aroma of red wine has notes of dark chocolate, coffee and blackberries. This wine is recommended to be savoured in a candle lit room, with a crackling fireplace, best paired with winter veggies, dark fruit, and decadent desserts.

Modern Mix Vancouver’s Top 10 Tips for Packing Light on Vacation

As the cold, rainy weather begins to make an appearance in Vancouver, there’s no better time to start fantasizing about a vacation abroad in a hot, tropical, destination….South East Asia, perhaps?

Birchbox Beauty Subscriptions Expands to Canada

Have you ever read awesome reviews of online beauty products and subscription boxes, only to realize that they only ship to the US? Well, the US-based Birchbox has heard our cries and has now officially expanded into Canada.

Get Into the Holiday Spirit with Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park

Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge with Christmas Lights. North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park opens for the 2014 holiday season on Saturday, November 29th.

5 Unexpected Stories Behind the Labels of BC Wines

Wine experts will probably disagree with this method of choosing a bottle of wine, but I am quite certain that many casual wine drinkers will walk into a liquor store, pick a colour and region, and then pick the bottle with the most interesting label.