Blog by Beebe Cline, PREC*
March 31st, 2009
MARCH 31ST, 2009
Silky Snooze
Down is out: After feeling a silk duvet on our skin, we're giving goose the boot.
Made of high quality, hypoallergenic Mulberry silk, Vancouver's Silk Concept duvets feel sublime, regulate body temperature and keep their shape like no feather or down comforter can. Available in either a cotton or silk shell, the duvets only require an airing out twice a ye ...
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March 30th, 2009
MARCH 30TH, 2009
Thigh High
We like our workouts like we like our mini skirts—short and sweet. And new gym in town PowerVibe is letting us skimp on fabric, but not results.
The cleanly-designed space under the Granville bridge centres around a piece of equipment called the Power Plate, a vibrating machine that stimulates reflexive muscle actions and boasts the likes of Sting and Hilary S ...
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March 28th, 2009
MARCH 28TH, 2009
It's a (Play) Date
Social networking is hard work for toddlers these days.
But we found these clever play date cards by Felix Doolittle so your little one can make friends faster than Facebook while working the playground.
Customize the high-quality cards and choose from 100 fun images, and both of you will make a great first impression.
My place or yours?
US$30 at ww ...
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March 27th, 2009
MARCH 27TH, 2009
The Main Event
The big one this weekend is undoubtedly the Junos, but there's another, much smaller cultural gathering that's got the goods too.
Before you watch husky-voiced Bryan Adams take the stage, head to the BLIM Community Market. At the first of what will be a regular end-of-month event, there'll be local clothing and accessories, live music by sweet synth-popper ...
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March 26th, 2009
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Bow Wow
Get your pooches tail wagging with a Sunday trip to Fetch Kerrisdale. Fido will be begging to taste-test new recipes, and you can stock up on 2-for-1 dog biscuit deals! RSVP at dogs@fetchstore.ca to reserve a free treat sample bag that includes a ...
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March 26th, 2009
MARCH 26TH, 2009
Swanky by the Seashore
Looking to get closer to Mother Nature without compromising your own cosmopolitan nature? We got the very first in-person peek at the beautiful new Black Rock Oceanfront Resort in Ucluelet and can't wait to bring back the beau.
Situated on a promontory overlooking the Pacific, the property is definitely more luxe than lodge. Styled in ...
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March 26th, 2009
We are proud to announce that this Sunday, March 29, 2009, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM we will be hosting an Open House at 2774 O'HARA Lane in Crescent Beach, Surrey.
This is an opportunity to visit this excellent House for sale in beautiful Crescent Beach.
Please come with any questions you may have. In the meantime you can take a virtual tour of this Crescent Beac ...
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March 25th, 2009
MARCH 25TH, 2009
Are We There Yeti?
With the Pemberton Festival on pause until 2010, we feel the need to alert you to an acoustic alternative worth piling in the van for.
The Sasquatch Festival lineup reads like a laundry list of bands we love. There's Kings of Leon, Animal Collective, Erykah Badu, The Decemberists, Santigold and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs all set against the scenic backdrop ...
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March 24th, 2009
MARCH 24TH, 2009
Top 5: Spring Fashion Must-Haves
We asked five fashionable ladies behind some of the best boutiques in town what one item takes top spot in their spring wardrobe. Herewith, their picks:
Genevieve Allen, Violet“The piece I can't live without this spring is the elle dress ($628.00) by Sachin and Babi. It's effortless and beautifully detailed. It's also featured in the Apri ...
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March 23rd, 2009
MARCH 23RD, 2009
Prick/Tuck
When we first heard about Spruce Body Lab's cosmetic acupuncture, we were on pins and needles. Good thing we've never been intimidated by a prick.
In Spruce's clinically chic rooms, Acupuncturist Mahsa Ahmadi (her flawless skin is reason enough to try it) does an in-depth health consultation, then focuses on your trouble areas (from wrinkles to acne to dry ski ...
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