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THE WHEEL DEAL

June 15th, 2011
JUNE 15TH, 2011 THE WHEEL DEAL It’s been ridden by billions, gifted to presidents and soon, the Flying Pigeon will be landing in Vancouver. This bike’s retro style is the real deal—the model was first unveiled in China in 1950. Sixty-one years later, the details have been updated for a modern and timeless look. It's got a leather seat and Dutch-style parallel handlebars, plus a fender in c ...

EDITORS' PICKS: COOL SHADES FOR HOT SUN

June 14th, 2011
JUNE 14TH, 2011 EDITORS' PICKS: COOL SHADES FOR HOT SUN The future's so bright... well, you know the rest. Herewith, four styles of sunglasses we're lovin'. 1. Gradient Shades. The big glasses trend is still very much in fashion, but they’ve gone very '70s with gradient tones, both on the lens and the frames themselves. These Tom Ford ones have a really cool knot at the side. $435 at Holt ...

Agent Provocateur at 50 per cent off

June 13th, 2011
Agent Provocateur at 50 per cent offLess is more (especially when it comes to lingerie) 1020 Alberni Street, Vancouver C$ 100 Value (up to):C$200 Savings:C$100 Discount:50% Give your top drawer a sexy boost with the coveted UK line’s exquis ...

FATHER'S DAY GIFT GUIDE VANCOUVER

June 13th, 2011
JUNE 13TH, 2011 FATHER'S DAY GIFT GUIDE VANCOUVER Shopping for men can be a daunting task. But fear not: we have six amazing Father’s Day options for every type of amazing dad. Stylish DadGQ called Alexander Olch “the man who makes a perfect tie,” and we agree. Nothing fancy schmancy here—just a perfect light summer tie for our perfect man.Alexander Olch Chambray Necktie, $150 at LARK, 231 ...

BEANBAG THROWBACK

June 12th, 2011
JUNE 4TH, 2011 BEANBAG THROWBACK When we discovered the Vancouver-based designers Akimbo, who use great Euro fabrics to make washable covers for their Mung-bean-filled toys, we called them up to brainstorm all their great creative and developmental uses: 1. Ask family members to balance one on their head all through dinner, thus perfecting posture.2. Create a target toss for your kids, wit ...

SWEET DREAMS

June 11th, 2011
JUNE 11TH, 2011 SWEET DREAMS If it's "early to bed, early to rise" for most people, then it's "never to bed, always to rise" for new moms. You may not have the little one sleeping through the night quite yet, but Canadian-made sleep sacks by Big Fat Hen will at least keep them comfy while they learn to doze for more than two hours at a time. Made with eco-friendly fabrics, these sleeveless ...

CHEW ON THIS

June 10th, 2011
JUNE 10TH, 2011 CHEW ON THIS With all the delicious sandwich offerings in Vancouver, our aspirations of living a carb-free diet have officially been crushed. And we’re okay with that. With its delicious take on the traditional Porchetta Sandwich ($8),Pronto Caffe joins our must-have list. Served on a southern Italian bread, the porchetta is rich, with little crispy crackling bits scattered ...

SURF’S UP: TOFINO TIME

June 9th, 2011
JUNE 9TH, 2011 SURF’S UP: TOFINO TIME stayThe huge swath of shoreline at thePacific Sands Beach Resort means all their villas have this perfect waterfront view and excellent surf. The already beautiful accommodations with three levels, three bathrooms, massive soaker tubs and 18 foot ceilings are getting further upgrades: ask for #24, the first one to be finished. For families, the resort h ...

LUCKY PEACH, INDEED

June 8th, 2011
JUNE 8TH, 2011 LUCKY PEACH, INDEED Finally, a food magazine for those that want to marry their love of food with their love of great writing and visual arts. Sounds to good to be true? Meet Lucky Peach, a new journal of food writing, published on a quarterly basis by literary nerdom McSweeney’s. Created by chef David Chang of Momofuku fame and the production team behind Anthony Bourdain's  ...

GOOD THINGS COME IN ALLSTREAM PACKAGES

June 7th, 2011
JUNE 7, 2011 GOOD THINGS COME IN ALLSTREAM PACKAGES There's nothing small about big ideas. Small business owners juggle many hats, from CEO to cheerleader, and need affordable, customizable phone and internet services to keep them in the loop 24/7. Allstream'sscalable services bundle exactly what a business needs, and can easily expand with the company. Hassle-free and flexible, you don't ...
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