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!

A First Look at Chapter’s 2014 Holiday Collection

This year, we saw our first Christmas tree of the year at the Chapters Indigo “Joyful Traditions” holiday preview party and wanted to give our readers a sneak peek.

The New Keurig Coffee Brewer Levels Up to Version 2.0

The newest edition of the Keurig Brewing System in Canada is known as the Keurig 2.0, which does everything the original machine does, and more.

EVENT: Shopping Night Out at Metropolis at Metrotown (Sept 18, 2014)

Get ready for fall with Shopping Night Out, an exciting evening at Metropolis at Metrotown filled with one-night only discounts, gifts with purchase, and swag bags to the first 150 shoppers who spend $150 or more.

EVENT: Fashioning Cancer Fundraiser & Auction (Sept 23, 2014)

It’s a little bit of a strange idea to produce such a literal interpretation of cancer in fashion, but these designs are meant to inspire deeper conversations about disease for women.

Hiking in Vancouver: Quarry Rock in North Vancouver

Courtesy of the Ford Escape, Teddy and I were able to “escape” our usual neck of the woods and go for a hiking adventure on one of my favourite pet-friendly trails: Quarry Rock in Deep Cove.

MMV Weekend Brunch Series: LOCAL Kitsilano

On the corner of Cornwall and Yew, The Local Public Eatery, more fondly known as just “LOCAL”, has earned a reputation as a summertime hotspot due to its spacious patio, rotating craft beer menu, and proximity to Kits Beach. Despite being frequented as a casual bar to watch the game, or grab a bite before going to the […]