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!

Adorable Holiday Collaboration between Starbucks and alice + olivia

This holiday season, Starbucks is partnering with alice + olivia, to bring customers an adorable collaboration of chic of holiday gifts. Designed exclusively for Starbucks, the limited edition alice + olivia “Bearista Bear” and Double Wall Ceramic Tumbler offers playful style for the holiday season and all year round. When asked about the inspiration behind […]

Halloween Treats from Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory is a must-visit for chocolate lovers. This family-owned chocolate chain started out in the US and opened its first Canadian store in the late 80’s. Since then, it has been rapidly expanding across Canada and is an especially popular destination for tourists with locations in hotspots like Whistler, Robson Street and […]

Victoria’s Secret Opening Weekend at Metropolis at Metrotown

Victoria’s Secret opens at 10am on Friday October 25 at Metropolis at Metrotown, BC’s largest mall. For the opening weekend (October 25 to 28), receive a free limited edition tote with a $75 purchase. See below for more photos of the store on opening day:

RETAIL OPENING: Mine & Yours Contemporary Consignment (Nov 1 – 3, 2013)

Update: Click here to read about Modern Mix Vancouver’s visit to Mine & Yours Boutique. Modern Mix Vancouver readers, you are invited to the grand opening weekend of Mine & Yours Boutique (1060 Hornby Street), Vancouver’s first curated, “buy / sell / trade” resale clothing store. It’s not quite consignment because sellers aren’t waiting for their […]

EVENT: 2013 Candytown in Yaletown Outdoor Christmas Festival (Saturday November 23)

Candytown, the free Outdoor Christmas Festival in Yaletown is back for its second year on Saturday November 23 from 12pm to 9pm on Mainland Street. Holiday shoppers are invited to start their seasonal gift buying in Yaletown with local merchants as well as a specialty market carrying unique gifts and holiday treats which will take […]

MARKET: Vancouver’s Winter Farmers Market 2013 at Nat Bailey Stadium (Nov 2 to Apr 26)

The 2013 Vancouver’s Winter Farmers Market at Nat Bailey Stadium is back! Find delicious locally made food from 60+ vendors and enjoy knowing where your food comes from and who cultivates it. The market will start on November 2, 2013 – April 26, 2014, and it will open every Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (closed December 28). Market […]