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 Ideas for Mother’s Day Gift Experiences in Vancouver

Mother’s Day is on Sunday May 11th this year. Instead of just buying the typical flowers or chocolates for Mom, I would much rather treat her to an experience we can partake in together. From high tea to cooking lessons, here is a list of 10 ideas for Mother’s Day gift experiences in Vancouver.

Afternoon Tea Inspired Beauty Palette from Cargo Cosmetics

With so many beautiful patisseries, chocolateries, afternoon and high tea hotspots featured recently on Modern Mix Vancouver, it’s no surprise that we’d find a beauty palette inspired by a lovely afternoon of English Tea. Launched in April 2014, Cargo Cosmetic’s “Suited To a Tea” palette offers a stunning assortment of delicate spring shades. Cased in charming packaging […]

MMV Weekend Brunch Series: The District Brasserie (Mother’s Day Edition)

This Mother’s Day, take a day trip to North Vancouver and begin your day with brunch at The District Brasserie in Lower Lonsdale. Opened by two North Vancouver residents (one of them is originally from the Netherlands), The District is a casual neighbourhood social house with a European influence. We were told that Mother’s Day is […]

Heritage Footwear brand Palladium Boots Collaborates with The Ballerina Project

Heritage footwear brand Palladium pleased to unveil its partnership with the Ballerina Project, an ongoing series of photographs created by photographer Dane Shitagi, on a collection of images that showcases what happens when the signature streetwear features of Palladium meets the elegance of ballet. Palladium has an interesting history. The brand was founded in 1920, […]

MARKET: Yaletown Summer Farmer’s Market Opens Thursday May 1

Summer has officially arrived for the Vancouver Farmers Markets with the first of the summer markets, Yaletown Farmers Market, opening Thursday, May 1 and running until October 2, 2014. Fresh off the heels of the most successful Winter Market Season to date, VFM and its vendors are gearing up for what they anticipate will be the […]

Spring/Summer Beauty Preview with ACI Beauty Brands

Modern Mix Vancouver had the opportunity to preview a handful of ACI Beauty brands at the beautiful Rosewood Hotel Georgia, and took a peek at the Spring/Summer beauty offerings of Stila, Cargo, Ceramic Glaze, Seche and Anna Sui. Here are a couple of photos from the event, highlighting an assortment of Spring/Summer beauty products: At the […]