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!

Custom Toms from Twigg&Hottie (Sunday June 17)

Style your soles at Twigg&Hottie (3671 Main Street) on Sunday June 17th (11am to 6pm). Toms are a great pair of shoes with a good cause but it’s hard to stand out from the crowd when wearing them. So Twigg&Hottie has invited three local artists to take over their Main St. boutique to customize your freshly purchased […]

Howe Sound Inn & Brewing Company

The Howe Sound Inn & Brewing Company is a boutique hotel located in the town centre of Squamish, BC. I recently had dinner at the Howe Sound Brewpub on my way home from hiking The Chief. I liked the cabin environment of the brewpub, it reminded me of a ski chalet where everyone is just […]

3 Beauty Service Boutiques in Both Yaletown & Morgan Crossing

Morgan Crossing is a hip, new village in Surrey made up of restaurants, cafes, services and brand retailers in an open-air, pedestrian friendly streetscape. Catering to the young urban professional wanting to escape downtown Vancouver’s escalating real-estate prices, without sacrificing an urban living lifestyle, there are already numerous beauty service boutiques with locations in both Yaletown and […]

5 Eat Vancouver Products to Stock Up On

Modern Mix Vancouver was recently at Eat! Vancouver, an annual food and cooking festival held this year at BC Place. With over 250 exhibitor booths, showcasing everything from breakfast granola to dairy free “cheese” to chips & dip to miso soup, we were snacking on food samples all afternoon. It was hard to whittle down our list […]

Wish.List Boutique – 50 Shades of Summer Weekend Event (June 15 & 16)

Join Wish.List Boutique in Kitsilano for their 50 Shades of Summer event on June 15 & 16. Drop by the beauty and accessories boutique for 25% off your purchases and beauty demonstrations all weekend long. For more information, see the flyer below.

The Stawamus Chief hike in Squamish

Last weekend, for the first time, I hiked the Stawamus Chief in Squamish. Often compared to a longer, but slightly less intense version of the Grouse Grind – a big difference is that you have to hike back down to the bottom because there’s no luxury of gondolas at the top to bring you back […]