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!

SALE: Buy One Get One Free Nailpolish at Shoppers Drug Mart (April 25)

This Friday, April 25, Shoppers Drug Mart http://ippp.org/ is offering a buy one get one free deal for nailpolish for three hours only between 5pm to 8pm. Over the past few years, Shoppers Drug Mart has become a reputable retailer for beauty products. Some of my favourite brands include GOSH and Essie, which are both […]

EVENT: Thomas Sabo x KARMA BEADS Launch Party (April 24, 2014)

Join Modern Mix Vancouver in celebrating the launch of KARMA BEADS at Thomas Sabo Richmond Centre on Thursday April 24, from 6pm to 9pm and you could enter to win your very own KARMA BEADS bracelet.

EVENT: Güd by Burt’s Bees Weekend Pop-Up Store in Gastown (April 11 – 13)

Think of Güd as the cheeky, younger sister of Burt’s Bees. Sharing the same values of Burt’s Bees in providing natural skincare products with no parabens, no phthalates, no petrochemicals and never tested on animals, Güd believes that “life shouldn’t be a compromise between having fun and being good”.

Chocolate Easter Egg Making at Chez Christophe Chocolaterie and Patisserie

Start your Easter egg hunt early this year at Chez Christophe Chocolaterie and Patisserie. The Burnaby Heights shop has dedicated an entire line of exquisite handmade chocolate sculptures to Easter, featuring wonderfully imaginative creations of eggs that are almost too artistic to taste.

MARKET: Got Craft? (May 10 & 11, 2014)

It’s that time of year again! Vancouver’s largest indie craft fair, Got Craft?, returns this spring for its 15th show at the Maritime Labour Centre from May 10-11, 2014. “We’re super excited to be doing the show in one of our favourite Vancouver neighbourhoods,” says Andrea Tong-Tucker, one half of the husband-wife production team. “The East Village […]

Spring & Summer Outdoor Activities in Vancouver (Sponsored Post)

As the Spring and Summer sunshine starts to show in our city, here are three outdoor activities you can look forward to in Vancouver. Biking the Seawall In my opinion, the safest area in Vancouver to go biking must be the Seawall. The smooth, paved bike and pedestrians-only trail takes you on a loop around […]