EVENT: Compassion Into Action Pop-Up Organic Café and Marketplace (Wed. Oct 9)
This Wednesday, the 5th annual Compassion into Action food bank fundraiser will take place again at the Vancouver Art Gallery’s Georgia Street Plaza. Stop by between 7am to 3pm and check out the pop-up organic café and marketplace where Vancouverites can purchase delicious local organic food by donation to the Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society. […]
EVENT: FLARE World Runway Tour, presented by TRESemmé (October 1)
For a second year in a row, FLARE Magazine is delivering Canadian fashion-lovers an exclusive, up-close view of the world’s best fall fashion and beauty trends with a live runway production in downtown Vancouver on October 1st. Join FLARE and TRESemmé for an evening of runway fashion, cocktails, treats, appetizers, gift bags and more. In addition to a spectacular runway production, FLARE’s […]
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 […]