Known for its vintage/bohemian sensibility and free-spirited aesthetic, Dutch fashion brand Scotch & Soda has recently opened the doors of its first Canadian West coast location at Richmond Centre. This » Read More
LIFESTYLE
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April 25, 2016
Around Southern BC, we’re finally seeing double-digit temperatures Celsius and starting to swap out the parkas and boots for lighter layers. I’ve been a fan of Helly Hansen tights for » Read More
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April 18, 2016
Mother’s Day is a wonderful opportunity to spoil your Mom, mother-in-law (or even grandma) with a little something special. Jo Malone London offers a variety of gorgeous scents in several » Read More
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April 14, 2016
Melbourne-based cosmetics company MOR recently landed on my radar while browsing Fairmont Pacific Rim’s curated market inside Giovane Cafe. The colourful range of MOR’s lip macaron tins on display there » Read More
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March 25, 2016
Jewellery designer Ona Chan’s led a colourful life so far, from cycling in Bhutan to sailing in Columbo. She’s lived in Toronto, Sydney, Hong Kong, New York City and now » Read More
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March 21, 2016
Spanish shoe company El Naturalista has a long tradition in shoe making. Since its inception 14 years back, their shoes are now sold in over 40 countries, exporting 90% of » Read More
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March 16, 2016
L’Occitane products are always high on our list when it comes to fragrance, hand lotion, lip care and shower gel. I was recently invited to try two L’Occitane products from » Read More
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February 29, 2016
GAIAM has been a trusted lifestyle brand specializing in yoga, fitness and wellness products for 28 years. The company is based in the USA and offers an extensive assortment of quality » Read More
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February 16, 2016
We’re deep into winter season and Vancouver’s local ski resorts have had some pretty good snow dumps already. Getting out in the snow should be fun, not a struggle to » Read More
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February 9, 2016
Last year, I was finally faced with needing prescription eyewear. My husband’s been a long-time contact lens customer at Clearly, but I’m not (yet) comfortable with the idea of putting » Read More
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February 2, 2016
For foodies, there’s nothing like cracking open a new cookbook and noting what recipes to try first. We’re also recipe and food photography lovers, but there’s times when you try » Read More
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February 1, 2016
A couple of wonderful ideas for the travel-minded woman in your life — from comfy, practical fingerless gloves to beautiful gold-plated tribal jewelry from Mali, West Africa. Ayla Bamboo Gloves » Read More
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January 28, 2016
With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, I thought a fragrant gift guide would be in order. One of our favourite brands, L’Occitane, just happens to have a great assortment of romance-minded » Read More
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January 26, 2016
Chocolates, red roses, jewellery and greeting cards. These often come to mind when thinking of Valentine’s Day gifts. While we tend to stock up on candles for the winter holidays, » Read More
