Best Specialty Advent Calendars for Counting Down to Christmas 2018

A round-up of 2018 holiday advent calendars for Canadians, compiled by Modern Mix Vancouver. With these non-traditional advent calendars full of surprises from beauty products to beer, you’ll be glad December has 24 days leading up to Christmas.
MARKET: Shiny Fuzzy Muddy 2018 Canadian Craft Market Returns to Heritage Hall (December 8 & 9)

Celebrating 16 years of Shiny Fuzzy Muddy holiday events, the annual artist curated collection of fine art, craft and design will host their 2018 weekend holiday market at Heritage Hall (3102 Main Street) on December 8th and 9th.
EVENT: Yaletown’s CandyTown Holiday Festival 2018 (November 24)

On November 24, 2018, Yaletown is set to transform into an enchanted winter wonderland with the arrival of Vancouver’s annual Christmas outdoor street festival, CandyTown.
Sitka: The BC-Based Apparel Brand Taking a Stand Against Fast Fashion

Sitka is a Victoria-based surfboard, clothing and lifestyle brand. Their apparel pieces are described as “uniforms for enjoying the outdoors”, designed for those who like to spend time outdoors on the Westcoast; think: surfers, hikers, campers, adventurers, bikers, and dog-walkers. While most apparel brands focus on style first and sustainability (if at all) as an afterthought, […]
4 Hot Cocktail Recipes for Pairing Gin and Cold Weather

Mulled wine, hot toddies and hot cocoa with a splash of liqueur — when the weather cools down, what hot cocktail favourites do you replace your summer patio cocktails with?
Local Lives: Fanny Lam, the Baker, Blogger, and Cookbook Author behind “Oh Sweet Day”

Fanny Lam is the Vancouver-based home baker behind Oh Sweet Day, a blog chronicling her journey as a cook and a mother after moving from Hong Kong to Vancouver.