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!

Weekend Brunch: Brambles Bistro at Tanglebank Gardens in Abbotsford

Now a must-visit destination in Abbotsford, visitors to Tanglebank Gardens come for the plants for sale, the hospitable and knowledgable staff, the farm-to-table menu items at Brambles Bistro, and a little bit of shopping

Optical Illusion Art Installation in Vancouver Celebrates World Sight Day

Vancouver eyewear brand Clearly has commissioned muralists Sandy Pell and Steve Pell to create an optical illusion art piece to raise awareness for the importance of vision and how it impacts one’s perception of the world.

Lush Cosmetics Gorilla Perfume Volume IV Tour in Vancouver

In celebration of Lush Cosmetics’ Gorilla Perfume Volume 4 collection, this global handmade skincare brand is touring the world with an interactive art installation which encourages visitors to immerse themselves in the new scents and experience the stories that inspired them.

Vancouver Weekend Brunch at The Yale Saloon in Downtown Vancouver

Since The Yale Saloon re-opened in Downtown Vancouver two years ago, its unofficial slogan has been “come for dinner, and stay for the party”. They have Canada’s largest meat smoker, and use it to slow-cook Southern style BBQ meats like pulled pork, brisket, ribs and sausage. Their latest ambition is to be more than just […]

MARKET: 4th Annual Etsy Made In Canada Market in Vancouver (Sep 23 & 24)

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The annual Etsy: Made in Canada market is back in Vancouver for its 4th year on the weekend of September 23 & 24.

Top Tips on Holding it All Together with Modern Mix Vancouver

For those of you who don’t know, I work a fulltime 9-to-5 job in addition to running Modern Mix Vancouver. This means, after a typical workday, my evenings and weekends are packed with attending events, photographing products, writing blog posts, and managing my social media feeds. I often get asked how I hold it all […]