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!

Etsy Pop-Up Market at West Elm (Saturday May 25, 2013)

Home furnishings retailer West Elm (2947 Granville Street) has partnered with Vancouver-based design blogger Jan Halvarson of Poppytalk to curate a selection of 18 local artisans for an Etsy Pop-Up Shop event at the West Elm and West Elm Market stores in South Granville. The event will be on Saturday, May 25th from 1pm – 6pm where the featured artisans will be set up […]

J. Crew – Second Vancouver Location Opening at Pacific Centre (May 22, 2013)

Not long after opening its first Vancouver location on Robson Street, J. Crew will be opening another location in downtown Vancouver in Pacific Centre on May 22, 2013. Occupying over 4,000 square feet in Pacific Centre’s lower level, the store will feature J.Crew’s classic designs along with Italian cashmere, weekend, outerwear, handbags, belts, jewelry and […]

SpaFinder Wellness – Mother’s Day Spa Package Giveaway

SpaFinder Wellness is a global website which connects its users with wellness providers around the world, promoting the well being of body mind and spirit and inspiring people to lead a balanced lifestyle. Its online directory connects users to over 20,000 locations worldwide for spa treatments like massages, facials and body scrubs, and for fitness activities like […]

Whistler Naturals – Eco-Friendly Beauty Products & MMV Gift Set Giveaway

“We don’t believe in stripping your skin’s natural protective barrier; Whistler Naturals is all about giving back to your skin. Your skin works hard everyday filtering toxins from your body and protecting it from the environment.” – Lisa McGregor, Founding Partner of Whistler Naturals By using probiotic technology as a preservative for their products, Whistler […]

Charging for Hot Water at Restaurants – Okay or Not Okay?

After my friends ran the Sun Run this morning, we went for a group lunch at Bridges Restaurant (Bistro & Bar) on Granville Island. We had a good time with good company, service was fine, food was alright, view was lovely! Everyone ordered brunch/lunch and most of us had coffee, caesars or beers with our […]

Lolë – Activewear Inspired by Well-Being

With Spring in full swing, it’s time to get back on track with your health and wellness routines…and maybe even refresh your wardrobe with some energizing colours! With the recent Lululemon fiasco about their pants being too transparent, a brand like Lolë could really give Lululemon a run for its money. Lolë is a Montreal-based […]