Weekend Brunch Series – Homer St. Cafe & Bar
Inspired by a 1930’s French Bistro, this contemporary corner restaurant on the edge of Yaletown has a “new-vintage” feel to it. The open concept “Chef’s Bar” allows you to see what’s cooking (or roasting) in the kitchen, while oversized windows brighten up the restaurant, even on a rainy day, with an open and airy feel.
Event Recap: DIY Lacquer Tray Workshop at West Elm
Last weekend, Modern Mix Vancouver was treated to a DIY workshop at West Elm on South Granville. The project in question? A West Elm graphic lacquer tray embellished (or should I say, ELMbellished) with black chalkboard paint and silver and gold metallic tape. This crafty project was inspired by Erica Domesek, the New York based blogger of […]
Pink Tartan launches “Washable” Fall/Winter Pieces with Tide Pods
It’s not everyday you hear of an upscale and elegant women’s fashion brand being “washable”. That’s why Pink Tartan’s newest collection is causing a stir in the fashion industry. In partnership with Tide Pods (single-serving sized laundry detergent packets), designer Kim Newport-Mimran of Pink Tartan has created a functional collection of classic staple pieces which […]
Event: Whole Foods’ Taste of Thanksgiving (September 25, 2013)
Taste of Thanksgiving is happening at all Whole Foods Market locations on Wednesday September 25 from 5pm-8pm. Each store will be dishing up yummy recipes from their departments and showcasing some of their favorite vendors, plus each Vancouver store will benefit a local charity or organization. My nearest Whole Foods, on West 8th and Cambie […]
Lüt Boutique – Shop for “Lovely Unique Things” on Main & E. 26th
Lüt (pronounced loot) Boutique is a retailer on Main Street which is mainly a fashion boutique, a partial art gallery and also the newest retailer to carry the Modern Mix Boutique jewelry line.
Event: Happy Planet’s World Record Attempt with 2,000L Smoothie (Sep 27, 2013)
On Friday, September 27th from 12:00 p.m. – 4 p.m., join Happy Planet in Gastown as they attempt to break The Guinness World Record for the World’s Largest Smoothie -aka The Big Sipper. While a 2,000L smoothie is impressive, Happy Planet believes that a bigger and better, fresh and all-natural smoothie should be created and […]