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!

MARKET: Shiny Fuzzy Muddy Fine Art, Craft and Design Show (Dec 10 & 11)

Shiny Fuzzy Muddy annual curated Fine Art, Craft and Design Show returns to Heritage Hall on Main Street on December 10 and 11, 2016.

MARKET: Refresh Handmade & Locally Designed Market in Squamish (Nov 18 & 19)

Celebrate 5 years of Refresh at the first two-day holiday affair and shop the goods of 100 vendors alongside food carts, music and friendly creative vibes.

EVENT: Yule Duel Outdoor Carolling Competition Returns for 2nd Year to Gastown (December 1)

Vancouver’s largest outdoor carolling competition is returning for its second year to Gastown on December 1, 2016.

Novelty Holiday Advent Calendars For Counting Down to Christmas 2016

With these non-traditional advent calendars full of surprises from bath and beauty products to wine, you’ll be glad December has 24 days leading up to Christmas.

Thai House Brings Back 1986 Pricing to Celebrate 30th Birthday

If you’ve had Thai food in Vancouver, chances are, you’ve visited one of the restaurants owned by the Thai House Restaurant Group. This locally owned, family-run restaurant group encompasses six locations across three concepts: Thai House Kitsilano, North Vancouver and Richmond; Pink Elephant Thai Alberni and Marine Gateway; and Urban Thai Bistro Yaletown. Operated by the father and son team Patrick and Desmond Chen, 2016 marks […]

EVENT: Vancouver Home + Design Show (Oct 27 to 30, 2016)

The Vancouver Home + Design Show is where big ideas, trusted advice, and fresh inspiration unite, complete with more than 325 trusted brands and local companies, and the biggest names in the industry, including HGTV’s Mia Parres & Rob Evans of The Expandables, W Network and Cottage Life’s Colin & Justin, and HGTV’s Todd Talbot, co-host of Love It Or List […]