Have you ever been Snow Globed? for a Cause

Vancouverites Get ‘Snow Globed’ for a Good Cause Photos taken inside giant snow globe to help British Columbians living with mental illness   WHAT: The Kettle Society, Harbour Centre, and the Vancouver Lookout are inviting Vancouverites to celebrate the season with a twist this year. Instead of photos with Santa, they are offering people a chance … Read more

Weekend at Taste of Tulalip

Recently I attended Taste of Tulalip for the first time. Wow, it was everything I had heard and more. We just had the most fun. Although I don’t think “wow” quite covers it. The event hosts, Norma and Allan, did just a fabulous job coordinating everything and the hotel staff were so efficient we felt … Read more

Swirl Winemaker’s Dinner

Matt Dumayne, winemaker at the Okanagan Crush Pad, was in town recently for a winemaker’s dinner at Swirl Wine Store in White Rock.  Matt has spent sixteen years as a winemaker and has twenty-eight vintages under his belt including several in his former home in the Central Otago region of New Zealand.  Swirl owner Jeff … Read more

RE/MO – Remember Movember!

    Are you an Artsy-Motsy? Then this is for you! Come historicize that gorgeous Stache (or Stache spirit for you Sistas) with a true analogue black-and-white portrait professionally shot and lit using 1920s – 1960s epoch large format cameras! WHAT & WHEN RE/MO Remember Movember is a unique pop-up photo salon offering Vanalogue Photobooth … Read more

From Macarons to Bûche de Noël Soirette is THE Place

Oh my I knew there was a reason I love, love, love this time of year. These look absolutely fabulous. Can’t wait to bite into one, or maybe, who am I kidding, more than one! This holiday season, the pastry team at Soirette has prepared a wonderful assortment of festive treats for you to enjoy … Read more

The Vancouver Christmas Market will get you into the holiday spirit!

There is nothing like walking among thousands of little Christmas lights adorned on small wooden huts accompanied by your friends and family, on a chilly day with a glass of traditional Glühwein to keep you warm, listening to live Christmas carols in the back ground and, the aroma of cinnamon and cloves filling the night … Read more

Kids Help Phone’s Homes for the Holidays-CONTEST

The 2014 Kids Help Phone Homes for the Holidays Tour November 29th & November 30th, 2014 Hours 11:00 am to 4:00 pm Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of Homes for the Holidays seasonal tour and fundraiser with a new look and exciting additions. We are giving away two tickets to the Holiday Tour, enter to win: … Read more

Requisite holiday gifts at PAPYRUS

We’ve all been there. From the friend-of-a-friend hostess to your workplace cubicle mate, finding the perfect gift isn’t always easy. But fret not—with PAPYRUS’ unparalleled collection of proprietary and carefully curated brands of art, fashion accessories, stationery and home décor, not to mention cards and wrap, gift giving is a snap for every name (however impersonal) … Read more

Join Highstreet for the Christmas Tree lighting

Highstreet Holiday Show shines bright with British Columbia’s largest Christmas tree lighting The Holidays at Highstreet kick off on Saturday, November 22 at 5PM Add some jingle to your holiday season! The holiday spirit is returning to Highstreet, starting with a family-friendly, kid-crazy Holiday Show this Saturday, November 22 at 5PM. Highlights include performances from 100+ local dancers and … Read more