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!

BETA5 Chocolates’ Spring Pop-Up at Cambie Village (April 4 to May 15)

Vancouver award-winning chocolate and pastry brand BETA5 Chocolates has launched a ‘Springtime in Vancouver’ themed Easter collection, inspired by the wave of Spring showers our city has experienced.

Butt-Shaping Pant Brand “Freddy” Opens at Metropolis at Metrotown

Freddy is an innovative European pant brand, known for its butt shaping design. They now have a store at Metropolis at Metrotown.

5 Ways to Get Your Home Ready for Spring

PC Insiders Collection

Just because the weather is cloudy outside, doesn’t mean you can’t brighten up your home on the inside.

Cantonese Fine Dining: Luxury Dim Sum at Mott 32 Restaurant

Fine dining and dim sum, are two phrases you don’t often see together, and that’s exactly what makes the experience at Mott 32 so unique to the Vancouver restaurant scene.

COS Opens First Vancouver Location in Gastown

Swedish fashion label COS – the sophisticated big sister of H&M – has opened its first Vancouver location in Gastown at 18 Water Street.

Modern Mix Vancouver’s Green-Themed Lifestyle Round-Up for St. Patrick’s Day

In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day this year, I’ve put together a round-up of green-themed lifestyle products on Modern Mix Vancouver.