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Auld Lang Thai

December 22nd, 2010
DECEMBER 22ND, 2010 Auld Lang Thai What are you doing New Year’s Eve? Book yourself a table at much-lauded Maenam and a good Thai is guaranteed. The fruits of Chef Angus An’s recent gastronomic sojourn in Southern Thailand have already started to show up on the menu, like fragrant and flavourful mains like oxtail soup and Massaman curry lamb leg. The NYE meal will ...

Steals and Deals

December 21st, 2010
Eye of Design The Cross Décor and Design’s luxe and relaxed wares (furniture, pillows, candles and more) add a touch of elegance and style to any space. On December 26 only, save 10 per cent on everything in the store including custom orders with further markdowns on selected items. Doors open at 11 a.m. on Sunday, 1198 Homer St., Vancouver, www.thecrossdesign.com/events ...

Five Last Minute Gift Ideas

December 21st, 2010
DECEMBER 21ST, 2010 Five Last Minute Gift Ideas Can’t bring yourself to fight the crowds at the eleventh hour? Here are five last minute gifting tips that don’t require a trip to the mall: 1. Give away a good book you own. Make a simple, personalized dust jacket for it with paper and anything crafty you have around the house. 2. Buy tickets online to a concert i ...

The 12 Days of Richmond

December 20th, 2010
December 20, 2010 The 12 Days of Richmond Like a scene out of a holiday movie, create your own 12 days of Christmas itinerary. Richmond has shopping spots, Christmas events and dining to keep you festive for 12 more days. Find funky and inexpensive curios (perfect for stuffing stockings) from the Daiso store, head to quaint Steveston for unique gifts sourced from the ch ...

Strapped For Time? We've got you Covered

December 20th, 2010
DECEMBER 20TH, 2010 Strapped For Time? We've got you Covered 5…4…3…2… wait a second, you stopped keeping time when you turned 29 for the second time. Well, have we got the bracelet for you. Combining vintage watchbands with antique brooches, earrings and pendants instead of clock faces, the very new Eva bracelet collection from Vancouver’s Rocaille is the perfect emb ...

Woodward's Windows Home for the Holidays

December 18th, 2010
December 18, 2010 Woodward's Windows Home for the Holidays A Vancouver Christmas tradition has made a festive comeback. The Woodward’s Windows are Home for the Holidays in the newly restored Woodward’s building (Hastings and Abbott) and in five additional locations in Vancouver’s downtown core. A walking tour to visit the six grand displays will take you on a nostalgic journey back in ...

Mini Me

December 18th, 2010
DECEMBER 18TH, 2010 Mini Me One minute she’s pristine, and the next she’s covered in paint, porridge and marinara sauce. Designed and made in Toronto, the adorable leggings ($26), hoodies ($54) and tees ($30) at mini mioche’s first Canadian store tick every parent’s wishlist – local, organic, and as easy to wear as they are to wash. Beyond the effortless duds are wit ...

Spike The Punch

December 17th, 2010
December 17, 2010 Spike The Punch Like mistletoe and jingle bells, holiday cocktails are a time-honoured tradition. Legacy Liquor has the gift of spirits to get you into the holiday spirit. To really impress, create a bespoke basket: craft beer for your hipster tech guy, a bottle of champers for your posh boss, and some premium sake for the co-worker with whom you’ve shared many sushi ...

At Your Fingertips

December 17th, 2010
DECEMBER 17TH, 2010 At Your Fingertips 'Tis the season to sparkle. Too bad about that library of matte nail lacquers in your medicine cabinet. Now, hold on, don’t throw the buff out with the bathwater. A shimmery top coat from Sephora by OPI will make any shade fit for the holiday season. For gilded girls, there’s “Only Gold For Me,” and for silver foxes “Flurry Up, ...

Steals and Deals

December 16th, 2010
Relaxation Reimbursed Holiday spending got your pamper budget a little low? Visit Som Visao Spa for Registered Massage Therapy; if you’ve got a third party health insurance provider that covers RMT, send them the bill! This is also the last chance to buy four gift cards and get the fifth for free in spa and online. Som Visao Spa Granville at 16th, www.somvisao.com Spe ...
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