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!

Massimo Dutti Launches Canadian E-Commerce Site

Everything about this Spanish brand conveyed prestige and luxury, down to Massimo Duttti’s royal looking crest-shaped logo. But when I looked deeper into their online store and saw the prices, I was pleasantly surprised that the damage won’t actually be too bad to the wallet.

Blind Cyclist Cycles Across Canada for Charity

In an 85-day tour, Canadians Craig Aucoin and Lloyd McLean have embarked on an 8,200-kilometre journey, cycling from St. John’s, NL to Victoria, BC on a unique, tandem recumbent bicycle – the only one of its kind in Canada. What’s extra special about this journey is that Craig Aucoin will be the first blind cyclist to […]

Vancouver Designer Spotlight: Melanie Auld

After a whirlwind of travel and relocations over the past 8 years, Canadian jewellery designer Melanie Auld is thrilled to return to Vancouver – the city where she originally started her business in 2008, and where her husband, Alex Auld, played professional hockey for the Vancouver Canucks

Sneak Peek: Cake Beauty to Launch Nailpolish Brand Coco & Lulu Exclusively at Chapters

Coming soon to Vancouver, the new nailpolish brand Coco & Lulu (by Canadian brand Cake Beauty) will be launching exclusively at Chapters. Their debut holiday collection will be available beginning in mid-October 2013. Expect to find holiday-approprite jewel tones like deep burgundy red, a shimmering navy blue, a discoball silver (which reminds me of a […]

White Spot Pirate Pak Day (August 14, 2013)

On August 14th, the famous White Spot Pirate Pak isn’t just for kids! For every Adult & Kids Pirate Pak meal that is purchased from White Spot on Wednesday August 14, they’ll make a $2 donation to the Zajac Ranch for Children – a BC based summer camp that brings joy to children with serious […]

1 Up Caramels’ Sweet Pop Up at Barefoot Contessa

Handmade by Helen Chang, this Vancouver-based confectionary brand specializes in fresh, small-batch caramels made without artificial flavourings or preservatives. A web designer in the daytime, Helen treats 1 Up Caramels as her creative outlet and loves experimenting with different flavour and texture combinations. She’s constantly jotting down her ideas for new flavours. Each batch of 1 Up […]