Blog by Beebe Cline, PREC*
September 22nd, 2009
September 22, 2009
Pacific Centre Essentials
We admit some things on our wish list are frivolous—we finally gave up on marrying Johnny Depp after he ran off to France with Vanessa Paradis. But a chic and stylish fall wardrobe is within everyone's reach with a little help from Pacific Centre's Fashion Essentials for Fall.
From September 21-October 18, visit Pacific Centre for some ...
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September 22nd, 2009
SEPTEMBER 22ND, 2009
That's Just the Way It Is
When life gives you lemons, buy a t-shirt.
The “C'est La Vie” tee from new Vancouver line Tres Bobo, specifically.
Made of organic, fair trade cotton, the soft, deep v-neck tee is the perfect retort to any Melrose Place-like drama that comes your way.
Spilled milk? Read my tee.
$35 at www.tresbobo.com
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September 21st, 2009
SEPTEMBER 21ST, 2009
Flowga
The Flow Yoga studio at Burrard and Smithe has a new lotus on life.
Partnering with YYoga, the new centre has stretched out from its former 1,800 square feet to six times the size. Offering 150 classes every week from Anusara to Yin (and even a yoga-spinning class called YRide), the green-designed space, now named Flow Wellness, also offers services like massa ...
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September 19th, 2009
September 19, 2009
Family Channel Fun
Mickey Mouse has been entertaining the young and old alike for over eight decades—so count on him to create a primetime special your entire family will love.
First stop, a splashing underwater tale starring everyone's favourite little clown fish: a commercial-free presentation of Finding Nemo starts at 5:20 p.m. EST/PST.
Then allll aboard t ...
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September 19th, 2009
SEPTEMBER 19TH, 2009
Sleeping Beauties
Bed time is suddenly less traumatic for everyone with the new Fall collection from Brooklyn-based kids design firm Atsuyo et Akiko.
The Francophile offerings include gorgeous linen accent pillows with gold embroidery that say "Je T'aime" and "Bonne Nuit" (it can't hurt to try!).
Shop by phone or email at www.atsuyoetakiko.com
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September 18th, 2009
SEPTEMBER 18TH, 2009
Buono Brunch
Goodbye beach barbeques, hello cozy brunch spots.
In time for fall, one of our fave recent editions to Vancouver restaurant scene, Campagnolo, has started serving up the weekend breakfast-lunch hybrid, Italian style. We suggest starting with a well-made cappuccino ($2.75) paired with a plate of fennel-infused biscotti, mini meringues, buttery shortbrea ...
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September 18th, 2009
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Marvelous Martha
New Yorkers may clamour for Martha Sturdy's unique and innovative pieces, but Vancouverites are the only design-o-philes who can visit her Factory Sale for up to 80 per cent off fabulous home and bathroom accessories, furniture, resin sl ...
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September 17th, 2009
SEPTEMBER 17TH, 2009
Cap Nap
While close in proximity to each other, the Italian cities of Naples and Capri are a lesson in contrasts. We delightfully dabbled in both the gritty and the grandeur.
stayLocated a few hundred paces from the bustling Naples train station, the UNA Hotel is conveniently located and a little oasis in the midst of the city's madness. In soothing shades of green ...