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!

Smitten Designs – MMV Giveaway for Gold & Red Swarovski Crystal Earrings

Laurie Simpkins of Smitten Designs focuses on creating sleek, modern designs, mixing semi-precious stones or Swarovski crystals with sterling silver, gold-plated or silver-plated chains. She often uses vintage chains or findings, juxtaposed with contemporary elements to create a unique, sophisticated look that’s chic and fashion-forward, yet also timelessly classic. “Smitten” speaks to the inner love […]

BC Tree Fruits – February is Apple Month

In honour of apple month, the Earls Head Chef Martin Keyer created a custom apple-inspired menu and specialty apple spiked beverages to highlight the best of BC Tree Fruits produce.

Park Royal – Valentine's Day Promotion (Feb 11, 2012)

On Saturday, February 11th, when you bring in your receipt for minimum spend of $50 at Park Royal, you can exchange it for $10 Romantic Dollars (a Park Royal Gift Card). Purchases must be made between Feb. 1st and 11th. Limit one per customer.

Teddy Bear – my new Pomeranian rescue

Meet my new 2 year old Pomeranian, Teddy Bear. He was a stray dog who got put into an animal control shelter in California, and rescued by Pamela’s Dogs, a local small dog rescue organization. Teddy is getting used to city life with me, and is adjusting very well to being a city dog. Being […]

City & Slope Festival (Feb 9 to 12, 2012)

By Alicia Woodside, Modern Mix Vancouver Fitness Writer Do you miss that epic party, also referred to as the Olympic & Paralympic Winter Games’ Cultural Olympiad? Wether you soaked in never-ending parties at cultural houses, visited our local mountains in a new light, or let your hair go at amazing gigs around the city, we […]

Tea Sparrow – loose-leaf tea subscription service

Modern Mix Vancouver was one of the first recipients of a Tea Sparrow package, a loose-leaf tea subscription based in Vancouver. Each monthly box of tea comes with 5 assorted flavours of loose-leaf tea, which will brew an approximate 50 total cups. This month, I received: Midsummer Night (green & oolong blend), Chai Americaine (chai […]