Vancouver’s Inaugural Dîner en Blanc at the Convention Centre

Dîner en Blanc originated in Paris over 20 years ago and has now expanded into a global phenomenon spanning 5 continents in cities including Montreal, Milan, Paris, Singapore, London and New York.   Taking the pop up concept to a refined and mysterious level, these romantic outdoor dinners are organized entirely via social media, and attended annually […]

Sip into September with DAVIDsTEA – The Fall Collection

Pumpkin candies, freeze-dried banana, mini marshmallows, carrot and pistachio are some of the unconventional ingredients you’ll encounter in the DAVIDsTEA Fall Collection. Indian Summer – If you like fruity teas, you’ll love Indian Summer.  In addition to tea leaves, there is an abundance of dried fruit including cherries and melon. Banana Nut Bread – as […]

Spend on Trend 2012 (Sept 14 – 16, 2012) & MMV Giveaway for Tickets

Get ready to add something special to your fall wardrobe because Vancouver’s annual fashion market is back! The 9th Annual Spend on Trend show returns to Heritage Hall (3102 Main Street) from September 14-16, 2012.  For the past 9 years, established Vancouver designers have participated in the show and have attributed Spend on Trend to […]

Fine Choice Foods – Yummy Dim “Sum-m!”

My freezer is literally stocked full of  “Sum-m!” goodies from Fine Choice Foods.  From gyozas and crispy dumplings to spring rolls and samosas, Fine Choice Foods is your one-stop brand for  bite-sized Asian dim sum.  And best of all, Fine Choice Foods commits to using local produce, no MSG and no transfat, no presevatives or artificial […]

Tic Tac Canada – New Strawberry Fusion Flavour for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

In support of Breast Cancer Awareness month this October, Tic Tac Canada has donated $25,000 to the Breast Cancer Society of Canada and will be launching a limited edition Strawberry Fusion flavour on September 1. The Breast Cancer Society of Canada is a registered, national, not-for-profit, charitable organization dedicated to funding Canadian breast cancer research into the […]

Aritzia Warehouse Sale 2012 (Aug 30 to Sept 3, 2012)

The Aritzia Warehouse Sale is back and begins Thursday August 30 at the Vancouver Convention Center (999 Canada Place) – the largest location ever! These are the hours of the Aritzia Warehouse Sale: Thursday August 30: 8am to 8pm Friday August 31: 8am to 8pm Saturday September 1: 8am to 8pm Sunday September 2: 10am […]