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WAXING POETIC

April 28th, 2008
APRIL 28, 2008 WAXING POETIC Like leggings and New Kids on the Block, certain relics from the '80s are simply destined for a 21st-century comeback. Lately, we've come to realize the profound meaning of “wax on, wax off” at the new Dona Lucia Esthetics Salon, where "The Brazilian Queen" Lucia Serpa performs near-painless, near-mir ...

MUSIC TO YOUR EARS

April 26th, 2008
APRIL 26TH, 2008 MUSIC TO YOUR EARS Baby Beluga begone! The Barenaked Ladies come to the rescue with their fist kids CD, Snacktime that drops May 6. Full of laugh-out-loud lyrics (“I have some orange pants/I wear them when I dance/But I don't get out much anymore”), classic BNL rhyming (“Ribbit, ribbit, it's a tadpole exhibit”), and silliness (“I don't speak Chinese ...

POD PEOPLE

April 25th, 2008
APRIL 25TH, 2008 POD PEOPLE Admit it: Making your morning espresso is more of a chore than a charm. But since we discovered Nespresso, who have recently opened a gorgeously sleek and Euro store downtown, mornings are worth waking up for. We love the sleek "Le Cube" machine in titanium ($349) and the sto ...

STEALS AND DEALS

April 24th, 2008
  Enjoy your weekly dose of vitamin v steals & deals from our fabulous sponsors. Ready, set, shop! ...

ISLAND LIFE

April 24th, 2008
APRIL 24TH, 2008 ISLAND LIFE In less than an hour for less than $50, you can be transported from downtown desk to oceanfront deck at the Sidney Pier Hotel and Spa on Vancouver Island. The only question left is which weekend to go. do Notice the stunning Sea Shepherd artwork in the lobby on your way out to stroll the ...

ART SMART

April 23rd, 2008
APRIL 23RD, 2008 ART SMART You've most likely longed for haute couture, but what about haute peinture? Coined to describe the process of commissioning contemporary paintings, haute peinture is B.C. artist Tanya Slingsby's specialty. The Zak Posen of the art world, her work already adorns Holt Renfrew and Chambar and judg ...

EARTH TO VITAMIN V

April 22nd, 2008
APRIL 22ND, 2008 EARTH TO VITAMIN V In honour of Earth Day we've air-dried our hair, hand washed our silks, plucked pink tulips from our pesticide-free cutting garden and made a French press of Ethical Bean coffee. We're feeling so virtuous, we figured we'd reward ourselves with a little something else that's green. ...

BROW WOW

April 21st, 2008
APRIL 21ST, 2008 BROW WOW We're all familiar with eyebrow purgatory. Whether some over-zealous tweezing accidentally took you pencil thin or a late-night attack on a creeping mono-brow went a shade too far—you can stop suffering; an expert is at hand. Damone Roberts, a.k.a. "The Eyebrow King" from 10 Years Younger believes that every face deserves the perfect frame. A ...

D is for Dodge

April 18th, 2008
D is for Dodge Whether you're chauffeuring the kids to soccer practice or hurrying to pilates, you can relax; the new Dodge Grand Caravan is here. When Dodge invented the minivan back in 1984, it redefined family transportation. Today, with thirty-five features, the all-new 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan leaves the imitators far behind. The incredible new class-exclusive Swivel 'n Go™ sea ...

BREKKIE ECLECTIC

April 18th, 2008
APRIL 18TH, 2008 BREKKIE ECLECTIC Named for his son Sebastien, chef Francois Godbout opened Seb's Market Café after nearly a decade in the catering biz. Delish Eggs Benny (choose your own sauce) on homemade biscuits, phenomenal French toast and killer coffee are served to loyal crowds seven days a week. We love the friendly service, the bustling atmosphere and the q ...
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