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readers write in

April 19th, 2007
Dear vitamin v... Thank you for the vitamin v spot on my handbags.  The traffic to the website has been phenomenal.  You have a great thing going on here and frankly I'm floored at how many people you reach on a daily basis.  Keep up the good work! Shannon Ellis Ellis Designs I absolutely love your newsletter. My to-do list has grown substantially since my s ...

all about eve

April 18th, 2007
Is last year’s spring wardrobe making you yawn? Make like Eve and head to Eden, the new Yaletown boutique that’s laden with come-hither blouses and shoes from Paris’ Paul & Joe and gorgeous metal-and-leather stretchy belts by Canadian Suzi Roher. What would life be without a little temptation? Over here, Adam... Read more and get address at www.edenfashio ...

saving face

April 16th, 2007
Let's be honest: we book highlights when our roots are down to our ears and a facial when we look like the Lacoste logo. So when you meet a facialist who takes matters into hand—no questions or guilt trips to be had—you know you've met your facial savior. The European-trained aesthetician at the one-room spa on the Yaletown seawall called DC Skin Care Clinic can e ...

315 83 STAR CR, New Westminster, BC

April 16th, 2007
I just finished uploading this Condo for sale, 315 83 STAR CR, New Westminster, BC Best view of the Fraser, direct east sunrises faces Mt. Baker, water view from the living room, master, 2nd bedroom and balcony. Enjoy summer BBQs. Port Royal has a real sense of community! Easy commute & lots of shopping options.

my architect

April 14th, 2007
Think you're raising the next Arthur Erikson? Tune up his spacial recognition skills (okay, colours and shapes) with the classic wooden Brio box from Sweden that just arrived at Modern Kid ($28). Then start dreaming up the house he's going to build you.  View products and shop at www.modernkid.com

chow wow

April 13th, 2007
It started with a plate of smoked paprika almonds ($5) and ended with a pistachio frozen nougat sandwich ($9) and we still fit into our J Brand jeans at night’s end. With 100 per cent organic ingredients, in-house baking and butchering and farm-direct food, Chow restaurant fits right in with our healthy new regime. Think delicate portions of ricotta ravioli with fava bean ...

steals and deals

April 12th, 2007
Enjoy your weekly dose of vitamin v steals & deals from our fabulous sponsors. Ready, set, shop! mod squad Up your closet’s cool quotient with hot designer wears from Modish Fashion at Oakridge Centre. Shop now for new arrivals from innovative labels like Sonia Rykiel, Anna Sui, Nanette Lepore, Orly Kiely and more! Now you just need to master your catwalk strut. Modish ...

table able

April 12th, 2007
A tablecloth you can spill on? We love it. In a gorgeous French Liberty print? Perfect. Hand-made and block-printed in sun-bleached florals on washable cotton? We're planning the patio breakfast already. Hand-made in Rajasthan and sold exclusively at Main Street's new Maya boutique, these large tablecloths (round and rectangular) are a steal, starting at just $40 ...

wall to wall

April 11th, 2007
Fancy yourself the next Cindy Sherman? Become your own Kodak moment and pick up some tips from Vancouver's most famous photographer, Jeff Wall, when he speaks at the Vancouver International Film Centre tomorrow night. Known for his large-scale photographic light boxes, he's recently shown at London's Tate Modern and New York's MOMA and been the cover story of The New Y ...

notable totables

April 10th, 2007
Somehow your trusty black bag is starting to feel all dark and dour now that the magnolias are in bloom. But the cheerful designs from Pemberton B.C.'s Ellis Designs are sure to put spring in your step. With 30-plus fabric choices, there's one to tickle all your fancies, in styles like the structured "Claire" bag or the totable "Linda." But there's something about ...
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