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!

EVENT: The First “Vancouver Tea Festival” (November 2, 2013)

Vancouver Tea Society is proud to present the inaugural Vancouver Tea Festival, coming to Olympic Village on November 2, 2013. Here are a couple of Tea vendors participating, which have previously been featured before on Modern Mix: DAVIDsTEA – Who in Vancouver hasn’t heard of DAVIDsTEA?! A tea festival wouldn’t be complete without DAVIDsTEA as […]

The Acorn (3995 Main Street)

Within a month, I’ve been to The Acorn three times because I like it THAT much. Beginning with the environment. The Acorn offers a cozy and contemporary environment. The entire restaurant is quite woodsy, with architecture and design inspired by forest. But not in a shabby way. In fact, the restaurant is quite contemporary, in […]

Locally-Inspired Soups by Happy Planet

Happy Planet, the Vancouver-based producer of fresh soups and juices, is proud to announce the launch of four new locally-inspired fresh soups based on recipes Canadians love. The new fresh soups feature vegetables from popular Canadian growing regions. I’m happy to see that two British Columbia regions made it into their new flavours: Fraser Valley Mushroom […]

Halloween “Creatures of the Baaaath” Products at LUSH

When we get waaay too old for Trick or Treating, we have to enjoy Halloween in other ways. This October, LUSH Fresh Handmade Cosmetics at Metropolis at Metrotown is bubbling up some spooky Halloween bath treats. Here are some of our favourite picks for the season: Pumpkin Bubble Bar – This limited edition pumpkin bubble […]

My First 3-Day Juice Cleanse Experience

I just finished my first juice cleanse and wanted to share my experience on Modern Mix Vancouver for anyone else who may be interested in “re-setting” their digestive system and giving their bodies a concentrated boost of nutrition.

6 Exciting Retailers Opening This Fall at Metropolis at Metrotown

The benefits of working in the marketing department of BC’s biggest mall is that I get first-hand information on the latest retailers and promotions at Metropolis at Metrotown. Here are 6 popular retailers opening soon at Metropolis at Metrotown: Victoria’s Secret is opening on October 25th at Metropolis at Metrotown. To celebrate their grand opening, […]