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mother's day tea

May 9th, 2007
Forget the pricey hotel fare and show her how cleverly she raised you. Serve ready-to-bake scones in savoury flavours like Gorgonzola Rosemary and the picante Chile Cheddar from local company Sister's Secret. And for her tea, pop a jar of the honey from the resident bees at VanDusen Botanical Garden ($7.95), casually mentioning it's prepared by the garden's apiarists. ...

diy: fabric wall art

May 8th, 2007
Got a huge wall and a tiny art budget? Create your own oversized 70s-style wall sculptures with a few yards of vintage fabric (we like Marimekko stretcher bars) from Opus Framing and a staple gun. Make a frame up to 8-feet square by slotting together four of the Canadian Hemlock stretcher bars (no hardware required), then staple the fabric to the back starting in ...

orange you glad?

May 7th, 2007
Hair stylist Allison Tizzard's favourite name is Clementine, but instead of a daughter, she's just delivered a bouncing baby hair salon with that name. Right in the hustle and bustle of downtown, she performs her styling wizardry (like 20 minute miracles with a curling iron and a handful of bobby pins) in the fun, modern space. Vitamin v tip: if your man is as desper ...

prescribed dose - peekaboo!

May 5th, 2007
You spend more time at the playground that your own home and your tot goes through more daily wardrobe changes than J.Lo. Mom, it's time for some serious playwear that's full of fun. Local line Peekaboo Beans has adorable (and durable!) duds that are a perfect combination of style and comfort. Founded by Yummy Mummy Traci, the Peekaboo Beans team creates functi ...

diaper dudette

May 5th, 2007
On diaper duty again? You're going to love the new springy fabric change purses ($20) that hold a couple diapers and wipes and the waterproof GoBaby change pads ($30) from Vancouver company Goober Baby. They're so glam that changing little Iris between the sinks at a public washroom won't be so traumatic for everyone—especially with the new pink floral "Sugar Can ...

Pacific Douglas Open House!

May 4th, 2007
We are proud to announce that this Sunday, May 6, 2007, 1:00 PM to 4:00 AM we will be hosting an Open House at 17488 20TH AV in Pacific Douglas, White Rock. This is an opportunity to visit this excellent House for sale in beautiful Pacific Douglas. Please come with any questions you may have. In the meantime you can take a virtual tour of this Pacific Douglas House for sale. As always ...

hitting the spot

May 4th, 2007
Once you've tried a local spot prawn, you'll never go back to those farmed Thai critters. The Spot Prawn Festival kicks off tomorrow at noon with chef cooking demos (West, Chambar, Bishop's, Elixir and more) until 5 p.m. Buy the spot prawns fresh off the boat at Fishermen's Wharf every day between 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. for the next six  weeks ($12/lb.). Spot pr ...

6 15161 PROSPECT AV, White Rock, BC

May 3rd, 2007
I just finished uploading this Townhouse for sale, 6 15161 PROSPECT AV, White Rock, BC Live & Work in this Luxury Townhouse. Zoned for home business allows signage. Join an exclusive enclave of prospering businesses. Architecturally designed home Built to the highest of Standards. Southwest Corner Unit. Vaulted ceilings, Large expansive windows with views of Semiahmoo Bay. Linear ...

17488 20TH AV, White Rock, BC

May 3rd, 2007
I just finished uploading this House for sale, 17488 20TH AV, White Rock, BC This is not a drive-by!!! Great renovation on this house. Tremendous style. All new Starline windows, Shaker cabinets by Kitchen Art, Granite counters, Brazilian cherry floors, south facing 19762 lot.

steals and deals

May 3rd, 2007
Enjoy your weekly dose of vitamin v steals & deals from our fabulous sponsors. Ready, set, shop! décor galore Parisians and New Yorkers may love Martha Sturdy, but only Vancouverites can get her chic wares on sale. Don’t miss the local design star’s studio sale (think stunning jewellery, home décor and bath accessories perfect for Mother's Day). On May 9 and 10, 8 a.m. ...
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