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!

#PepsiNow Challenge with Modern Mix Vancouver

Earlier this month, Modern Mix Vancouver challenged its readers to be the first to find her at a certain time at a certain Mac’s Convenience Store. It was a super rainy Wednesday evening and we had been tweeting all day dropping hints at our location. When I finally showed up to the Mac’s Convenience Store […]

Frank and Oak – Stylish Menswear by Subscription

By Kuan Ho, Modern Mix Vancouver writer Montreal-based design label Frank & Oak is reinventing the way men shop for clothes: fashionable clothes at affordable prices without having to go to the mall to shop for it. The site is easy to navigate and offers style advice between its carefully curated pieces. It even has […]

A Pop of Flavor with Sucette’s Cake Pops

Relatively new to the baking scene, Sucette’s cake pops have already carved out a niche in the industry. Priding themselves on flavor, Sucette’s cake pops are baked in a special mold and then rolled in a thin layer of chocolate.

Win $200 by Being the First Person to Find Modern Mix Vancouver on Wednesday March 13

I’ll bet this post headline caught your attention! Modern Mix Vancouver has teamed up with Pepsi Canada and Mac’s Convenience Store to gift a Modern Mix Vancouver reader (or Twitter follower) with a $200 pre-paid Visa gift card. At a certain time on Wednesday March 13th, I will personally be at a certain Mac’s Convenience Store […]

Aruhndara & Modern Mix Boutique – Spring Beauty Night in Yaletown (March 26, 2013)

Aruhndara and Modern Mix Boutique would like to invite you to their spring beauty and shopping event on Tuesday March 26th. Drop by Aruhndara at 1060 Hamilton Street in Yaletown anytime between 5:30pm to 9pm for an evening of pampering, prizes and exclusive discounts. Experience exotic scents and relaxation through product demonstrations of bath, body and home products from Aruhndara. Shop exclusive […]

Thierry – Jour du Macaron (Wednesday March 20)

Thierry (1059 Alberni Street) will be celebrating the “joy of the macaron” with their second annual Jour du Macaron. On March 20th, Chef Thierry will be offering a limited edition spring-inspired “Cherry Blossom” macaron featuring a honey bush tea shell, honey butter cream and Chef Thierry’s signature cherry jam in the centre. Known for their fine artisanal […]