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Vancouverscape, a Vancouver based blog covering travel, tech, and lifestyle

  • GRAPHIC DESIGN/SOFTWARE

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    Adobe CS5: Illustrator

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    May 28, 2010

    Following my recent Photoshop and InDesign reviews, I’ll cover a few of the many new features Illustrator CS5 has to offer. Dash Adjustment Dashes that don’t exactly fall where you » Read More

  • GRAPHIC DESIGN/SOFTWARE

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    Adobe CS5: InDesign

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    May 27, 2010

    Here’s part two in a series of three reviews covering the latest features in the “big three” CS5 Design Premium programs: Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator. Multiple Page Sizes Multiple page » Read More

  • PHOTOGRAPHY/SOFTWARE

    Adobe Photoshop screen shot

    Adobe CS5: Photoshop

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    May 26, 2010

    Millions of Adobe fans tuned in anxiously to the CS5 Launch event, and I was no exception. Having watched the multitude of new features across the suite packages that promise » Read More

  • CYCLING/URBAN GEAR

    Axiom Mercato shopper

    Axiom’s New Mercato Shopper

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    May 25, 2010

    Thought I’d get a new pannier/shopping bag in time to kick off both the Farmer’s Market season and June Bike Month in Vancouver. Axiom’s new line of Phoenix bags and » Read More

  • INSPIRATION/NATURE

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    Victoria Day Visitor

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    May 24, 2010

    A slow day, as it should be on a long holiday weekend. This morning while gardening, a little visitor came to our garden. Grabbed my camera in time to capture » Read More

  • LIFESTYLE/URBAN GEAR

    Speck hard case

    Speck SeeThru Satin Hard Case

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    May 18, 2010

    After settling my recently-purchased Macbook Pro into a Crumpler laptop bag, I wanted to test drive a physical case for the laptop as well. Speck’s SeeThru SATIN cases have won » Read More

  • FASHION/MUSEUMS

    Fluevog at MOV

    Fox, Fluevog and Friends at MOV

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    May 13, 2010

    Starting with tonight’s opening of Fox, Fluevog and Friends at the Museum of Vancouver, those who fancy both gorgeous and locally-made shoes with attitude can get a look at 40 » Read More

  • INSPIRATION/SOCIAL MEDIA

    Northern Voice Pretty Ugly doll

    The Fine Line Between Pretty and Ugly

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    May 9, 2010

    It’s easy to recognize and often define beauty. But how do we define ugly? Is there a fine line that walks between it and *unique*? You be the judge. As » Read More

  • NATURE/VANCOUVER

    Grey Whale, Vancouver

    Grey Whale Spotted Under Burrard Bridge

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    May 5, 2010

    False Creek was filled with people trying to get a glimpse of a grey whale that somehow managed its way into our narrow local downtown waters this afternoon. It was » Read More

  • LIFESTYLE/URBAN GEAR

    Crumpler Hee-goer

    The Crumpler Hee-Goer

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    April 30, 2010

    In Vancouver, BC, trying to hunt down a laptop sleeve for my new 13″ Macbook Pro wasn’t as easy as I’d imagined it was going to be. Many stores carry » Read More

  • BRANDING/GADGETS

    Stabilo USB

    Stabilo Boss USB

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    April 30, 2010

    Stabilo sent me the coolest little 2 GB USB stick today, dressed up as a tiny highlighter pen, their hallmark product. Just wanted to show it off. I think that » Read More

  • SOFTWARE/TECH

    Apple iPad

    Adobe Creative Suite Apps for the iPad?

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    April 27, 2010

    I came across an interesting series of comments this morning on Markzware’s blog. Adobe is interested in hearing what their audience thinks about a Creative Suite app for the iPad.

  • TRAVEL/WASHINGTON

    Bellingham, Washington

    A Quick Trip Over the Border

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    April 26, 2010

    Sometimes you’ve just got to get away and get into new surroundings, if even for a day. This past weekend presented itself with just the opportunity, as my husband and » Read More

  • EVENTS/VANCOUVER

    Design Week 2010 Vancouver

    Icograda Design Week Vancouver 2010

    By Ariane Colenbrander

    April 22, 2010

    This event promises to put all eyes on Vancouver once again, in the form of a design conference bringing international talent to our beautiful city. Some of the 25 speakers » Read More

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