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Blame it on the Rain

November 3rd, 2010
NOVEMBER 3RD, 2010 Blame it on the Rain If grey skies aren’t going to clear up you’ll need a dandier umbrella to put on a happy face. Pick up a peppy printed umbrella in a pouch by Possum. Designed in Vancouver and ethically manufactured elsewhere, they’re screen-printed by hand with motifs made to make you smile. Choose from a mini ($34.99) or classic auto-open ($39 ...

Have You Joined Team Power Smart Yet?

November 2nd, 2010
November 2, 2010 Have You Joined Team Power Smart Yet? Time to put on your eco-friendly uniform (made of organic bamboo cotton, of course) and join Team Power Smart! Join the over 260,000 British Columbians who have committed to being smart with their power. By making conscious energy choices, you can help build a bright, sustainable future for BC by cutting waste around ...

Hot Meats, Cool Seats

November 1st, 2010
NOVEMBER 1ST, 2010 Hot Meats, Cool Seats When chilled to the bone, deli slices won’t due, you need a hot sammy. Stop in at Meat & Bread. Inspired by a carved-on-the-spot joint in Dublin where co-owners Cord Jarvie and Frankie Harrington used to share meals, the hot meats are cooked on site and served with homemade mustard and sambal also sold by the jar. If it’s n ...

Steals and Deals

November 1st, 2010
A Shop Hop Mark your calendars for a night of walking and shopping in Vancouver’s hippest neighbourhood—Gastown’s Shop Hop is here again! Visit a participating store and enjoy a generous deal (music to any gal’s ears) and complimentary cheer. Thursday, November 4 (5 p.m.-9 p.m.), see a list of retailers and more details here. Vow to be Chic Crème de la Crème Grand We ...

Pampered at Fairmont Pacific Rim

November 1st, 2010
October 27, 2010 Pampered at Fairmont Pacific Rim Nothing spells indulgence quite like a day at the spa. The stunning Fairmont Pacific Rim is home to Vancouver’s newest premier pamper spot: Willow Stream Spa. Every inch of the spa, perched on the 5th floor, is designed to mirror Vancouver’s stunning landscape: wood, slate and marble reflect the rugged mountains, dove and blue treatmen ...

Monster Mash

October 30th, 2010
OCTOBER 30TH, 2010 Monster Mash Sure your kids have tried to convince you that candy is the fifth food group. But in order to stave off a Hallowe'en dinner of Smarties and Twizzlers (with the attendant sugar crash two hours later) we suggest filling the kids up with these ghost-shaped stuffed pastas called sacchetti, tossed with lemon zest, olive oil, parmesan an ...

Costume Party: 6 Easy Halloween Looks

October 29th, 2010
OCTOBER 29TH, 2010 Costume Party: 6 Easy Halloween Looks Naughty nurse? Lame. Saucy cop? We'll pass. We've created a list of DIY Halloween costumes that can be thrown together faster than you can say "the devil made me do it." SnookiSet the spray tan dial to orange to hit Halloween as Jersey Shore’s most romantic guidette. Sport a long black wig or do your own hair ...

Totally Tofino

October 28th, 2010
OCTOBER 28TH, 2010 Totally Tofino Escape the urban jungle and live like a Long Beach local for a few days complete with carving (waves or pumpkins) and karaoke. stayLong Beach Lodge feels like home (that is, if you’ve ever resided on the beach). Its communal Great Room with wood beams, stone fireplace and picture windows was built to mimic the beautiful beachfront li ...

Charming the Cosmos

October 27th, 2010
OCTOBER 27TH, 2010 Charming the Cosmos Today's All Signs Horoscope: You have the “all clear” to treat yourself to something shiny. Keeping that in mind we picked up a pretty Privileged Zodiac chunky charm bracelet ($42) from Kitsilano's Wish.list Boutique. With all the astrological signs on hand, we opted for our own Aries symbol and will be wearing it whenever we n ...

Cha Cha Change Purse

October 26th, 2010
OCTOBER 26TH, 2010 Cha Cha Change Purse When you can’t hold out for a Chanel 2.55, have a little Cha Cha. Handmade-to-order in Toronto by one woman show Lori Chalmers, the handbags feature soft leather outers and custom, hand-printed canvas interiors with cute details like a duo of studs. For heavy hauls, we love the tall Naomi tote ($265) which comes in classic c ...
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