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!

Yaletown Farmer’s Market (Thursdays, Aug 15 – Sept 26)

It’s about time Yaletown got its own farmers market! The Yaletown BIA has partnered with Vancouver Farmers Markets and VIVA Vancouver to present a weekday farmers market beginning August 15 on Mainland Street. Attracting locals and visitors alike, the area will bustle with shoppers, food producers and growers. Market booths will feature fresh produce direct […]

LUSH x HoneyLove Team Up for Honey Bee Day

At LUSH, honey isn’t just a trendy beauty ingredient…many of their best-selling, fresh, handmade products wouldn’t be able to be made without it.

5 Summer Reading Picks from Chapters

Are you a bookworm? These are some books I recently read, all of which are available at your nearest Chapters location. These stories will take you through the rest of summer and well into the fall! The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls A humourous and heartwarming tale of a dysfunctional family and how, regardless of […]

Tame Your Tresses with Principessa’s Terme Tresses Shampoo and Conditioner

Vancouver-based Principessa Beauty recently launched its Terme Tresses Shampoo and Conditioner. In its iconic, baby pink packaging, Principessa Beauty products deliver a pampering experience to the women who use it. The Terme Tresses Shampoo and Conditioner softens, hydrates and colour protects after every use, and is sulphate and paraben free. Its scent is a soft, feminine and […]

Chinatown Dumpling Cook Off (Friday August 16)

On Friday August 16 from 7pm to 9pm, head to Chinatown in Vancouver and watch as some of Vancouver’s top chefs go head to head and battle for the title of best dumpling. Each contestant (Chambar, La Mezcalaria, Wild Rice, Wildebeest, Fable, Cibo, Sea Monster Sushi, Harvest and The Parker) will make 300 dumplings for a […]

Enter to Win a Trip to TIFF by Showing Your Smile to Colgate

Do you post selfies on social media? Well, we’ve got good news for you! Colgate Optic White is teaming up with ET Canada on the search for the best Smiling Selfies! Submit yours for your chance to WIN an ET Canada Red Carpet Experience! Plus: Every week, the makers of Colgate Optic White are […]