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!

MARKET: 40th Annual Circle Craft 2013 (Nov 7 to 11) & MMV Giveaway for a Pair of Tickets

Here’s another annual holiday market which just got announced for the 2013 season! Vancouver’s Circle Craft Christmas Market celebrates its 40th annual Market from November 7 to 11, 2013. From previous years of attending Circle Craft, I’ve seen that their exhibitors tend to be full-time artisans who perfect their craft for a living. This includes […]

MARKET: Got Craft? 2013 – Holiday Craft Fair (Dec 14/15)

It’s time to get your craft on! Vancouver’s largest indie craft fair returns December 14-15, 2013 at its new home at the Maritime Labour Centre (1880 Triumph Street), with all new DIY workshops, extended hours, and beer and wine on Saturday. “We strive to make each event as awesome as it can be,” says Andrea Tong-Tucker, one half […]

MARKET: 2013 Vancouver Christmas Market Opens November 22

The opening date of the Vancouver Christmas Market has just been announced! Back for the 4th year, this traditional German-style, open-air market will begin on Friday November 22 and run until Christmas Eve, transforming the Queen Elizabeth Theatre Plaza into a festive wonderland. Now with two extra days, the Vancouver Christmas Market offers all the old-world […]

EVENT RECAP: Oakley “Ladies in the ‘Loops” with Olympian Catharine Pendrel

The final Oakley Active event of the year was held in Kamloops, B.C., and appropriately named “Ladies in the ‘Loops”. Orchestrated by Oakley Ambassadors Tammy Uyeda and Lauren Pilszek, the morning event was packed full of activities, including trail running, mountain biking, yoga and a special appearance from Olympian Catharine Pendrel. So, how did this […]

Anna Sui – Limited Edition Minnie Mouse Holiday Collection

Yet another brand bringing iconic Disney characters into the world of beauty, Anna Sui’s holiday collection “One Night Only” is inspired by Minni Mouse and packaged perfectly for gift-giving. The Anna Sui Minnie Mouse Makeup Kit ($59), contains an eye shadow compact trio and a lipstick in a collectable tin box. The artwork on the […]

EVENT: Bobby Orr Book Signing Session at Chapters Robson (October 30, 2013)

If there’s one thing guys in Vancouver all have in common, it’s a love of hockey. Grab one of your guy friends and meet one of the greatest sports figures of all time as Canadian hockey legend Bobby Orr will be at an autograph session for his new memoir, Orr: My Story. Bobby Orr (who is now 65 […]