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!

Slurpee Name Your Price Day with All Proceeds to WE Charity (September 14, 2018)

Slurpee Name Your Price Day returns to 7-Eleven Canada with all proceeds on September 14, 2018 to WE Charity.

EVENT: 36th Annual Arts Umbrella Splash Art Auction and Gala (October 13, 2018)

A magical night awaits guests of Splash, Arts Umbrella’s highly anticipated art auction and gala at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. The annual fundraising event brings together art-lovers for a show-stopping evening featuring live performances, delicious food, and, at its core, a comprehensive art auction, the proceeds from which support youth arts programming across Metro Vancouver. This year, Splash […]

EVENT: Celebrate Oktoberfest with The Vancouver Alpen Club

The Vancouver Alpen Club has been Vancouver’s main location for the Oktoberfest for over 30 years.

Former Bella Gelateria Owner Opens Three New “Uno Gelato” Locations in Vancouver

What would life after Bella Gelateria be like for former owner and internationally renowned gelato maestro James Coleridge?

Lemongrass House: Thai Handmade Bath & Body Brand Opens in Gastown

Lemongrass House is a major manufacturer of premium spa products in 30 countries for some of the world’s top hotels and spas including Four Seasons Resorts, Hilton Hotels, Banyan Tree and Le Meridien. The family-owned, Thailand-based, artisan brand opened its first Canadian retail store earlier this year in Vancouver at 209 Abbott Street in Gastown. Co-founder Bobby […]

KORRES: Classic Greek Ingredients Packaged into Natural Skincare

What if you can package the goodness of Greek ingredients, and turn their nourishing benefits into into natural skincare products? That’s exactly what the brand Korres did, a Greek-founded natural skincare line.