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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!

Local Lives: Carla Hogg, Founder of Gentle Fawn

Founded by wife-and-husband team Carla and Danny Hogg, Gentle Fawn is a Vancouver-based clothing company that just celebrated fifteen years in business!   In spite of the brand’s growth —  now at 700 retailers across North America — the founding duo has consciously made the decision to keep their design studio and team of 24 staff members […]

SCHMEAR: Vancouver Natural Skincare Brand Inspired by Food

Schmear Vancouver Natural Skincare Brand

We give so much attention to nourishing our bodies with healthy eating, but what about our skin?  SCHMEAR is a new Vancouver natural skincare brand that’s inspired by the food we eat, using ingredients like fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts, spices, and botanicals.  This Vancouver natural skincare brand was founded from the desire to provide wholesome […]

Go Green: 5 Natural Deodorant Brands from Canada

nala deodorant

Natural deodorants have had a longstanding reputation of not being as effective as conventional products, but, as the natural health and beauty industry grows in research and development, a new wave of natural deodorant brands have surfaced as incredible odour fighting powerhouses made without toxic ingredients.