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Vergette Me Not

May 7th, 2009
MAY 6TH, 2009 Vergette Me Not Ever since we first laid eyes on a George Vergette painting, we've been jonesing for more. Good thing his new show opens tomorrow at Gallery Jones. In this latest exhibit, the Vancouver artist delves further into the large scale, layered resin works he's become lauded for. Using deep shades of red, blue and green and the written word, t ...

14357 BLACKBURN Avenue, Surrey, British Columbia

May 6th, 2009
I just finished uploading this House for sale, 14357 BLACKBURN Avenue, Surrey, British Columbia Stunning contemporary south facing ocean view home located in White Rock on the corner of Brearley and Blackburn. Circular driveway featuring a high octane triple car garage for the car buff in the family. An impressive elegant, full bevelled glass dbl door foyer entrance. At ground le ...

Block Party

May 6th, 2009
May 6, 2009 Block Party We may not have a five-year plan, but when it comes to a floor plan we know exactly what we want. The Block, 32 spacious townhomes just off Main Street are up for grabs. (In typical Vancouver style, ten have been snapped up in the blink of an eye.) To celebrate the neighbourhood's eclectic and artistic character, ParkLane Homes is inviting asp ...

Golden Oakridge

May 6th, 2009
May 5, 2009 Golden Oakridge Flower Child bell bottoms in the ‘60s, disco fabulous gold lamé dresses in the ‘70s, pinstriped power suits in the ‘80s, girly grunge plaid shirts in the ‘90s: The past 50 years of fashion have been filled with iconic looks—and looking back at our photo albums, more than a few embarrassing outfits. Over the last five decades Vancouver styli ...

Mother's Day Gift Guide Vancouver

May 6th, 2009
MAY 5TH, 2009 Mother's Day Gift Guide Vancouver You can't put a price on a mother's love, but you can show her you love her at any price point. Herewith, Vitamin Daily Vancouver's top 5 prezzies (from $25 to a splurge) to make Mom feel posh this Mother's Day: Customize a set of Haute Note cards with her name and she'll feel like a queen while she keeps in touch. Set ...

Mirror, Mirror

May 5th, 2009
MAY 4TH, 2009 Mirror, Mirror Who's the fairest of them all? You will be after a visit to BeautyInk. We took an instructional lesson ($75/hr) at the BeautyInk Gallery where professional make-up artist Shauna Magrath—who's got an Emmy to her name and stars like Charlize Theron and Jessica Alba on her CV—took us step-by-step through a new spring look. With no allegianc ...

Show and Mattel

May 3rd, 2009
May 2, 2009 Show and Mattel P-K (as in pre-kids) meals conjure up memories of flatware and fine china. In our post-baby world, a dinner that doesn't end with spaghetti-splattered walls is considered a success. Make sure your little one eats every bite of their organic banana puree with Mattel's Precious Planet High Chair. A suction cup lion (strategically placed on th ...

Mom's The Word

May 3rd, 2009
MAY 2ND, 2009 Mom's The Word Between scheduling your kids' play dates and piano lessons, don't forget to pick out something pretty for yourself for Mother's Day. Whether it's brunch or a bracelet, we've got gifts for every type of mom. (PS: Forward this along to dad—he'll appreciate the hint!) The Foodie: Painted utensils ($55) by Adina Gwatkin Designs are great for ...

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Salad Savour

May 2nd, 2009
MAY 1ST, 2009 Salad Savour With the onset of summer, salads take top spot. Here's an easy, crowd-pleasing one we regularly pull out for patio potlucks. Grape-agon Salad Ingredients1 head butter lettuce or mixed greens1-2 shallots, peeled and thinly sliced2 cups red and/or green grapes, half-sliced150 g soft, unripened goat's milk cheese (peppered preferable)3-4 Tbs ...

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