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top 10: readers write in

November 14th, 2006
Aw, shucks! A small sampling from the vitamin v mailbag.Dear vitamin v,Thanks to vitamin v, I bought the last Bobbi Brown Chocolate Eye Shadow Collection (Choco-licious) from Holt Renfrew in Vancouver. Great shopping tip. I especially love the shopping daily doses. ~JacqIn the summer you ran a little piece about my bottleneck wine cards (readers recommend). I had many emails saying that they ...

top 5 secret santa

November 10th, 2006
Be the cutest office elf this year with our stylish gift ideas, and have them asking: why didn’t she pull my name?5. For the gadget geek: A Lego ice tray to build his own ice sculptures. $9.99 at www.lego.com4. For the gourmand: an entire wheel of French cheese (think Morbier or Brebis for impact). From $30. www.lesamisdufromage.com3. For the boss: a bottle of the brand new U’Luvka Vodka ...

be jewelled

November 9th, 2006
Need a little bling to spruce up last year’s party dress?The fabulous Danish jeweler Dyrberg/Kern has just opened its doors on South Granville loaded with special and sparkly pieces worthy of Victoria Beckham, all lit to perfection in beautiful cases.Meet a gal pal for coffee at Meinhardt’s Fine Foods’ Picnic, then pop next door for the glittering black jet necklaces– which look ...

tick talk

November 8th, 2006
Psst: Holt Renfrew has just received a new shipment of the instantly sold-out Marc by Marc Jacobs pendant watches that are worn like a necklace around your neck.Choose from adorable silver apples, gold pears, blue bubbles, and yellow stars ($150-$180) but choose quick. These watches are ticking.At Holt Renfrew, 633 Granville St., 604-681-3121, www.holtrenfrew.comView Marc by Marc Jacobs ...

spanish lullaby

November 7th, 2006
You’ll go zip trekking in Botswana next year.This year, it’s more about upping your culture quotient than shocking your friends with your daring vacations and litany of vaccinations.While others are getting bitten by malaria mosquitoes, you could be getting personal lessons from world-famous visual artist Nick Bantock in a restored mill surrounded by olive groves in Southern Spain.From ...

bombshell bargains

November 6th, 2006
Ever notice that your favourite Stila blush, Kiehl’s moisturizer or NARS lipstick never goes on sale? That’s all about to change.The Vancouver-based website Bombshell Bargains specializes in high-end department store beauty products sold at deep discounts.We found Laura Mercier eye shadow for 40 per cent off, M.A.C. lipsticks for 21 per cent off and Bobbi Brown blush for a whopping 63 ...

34 1026 GLACIER VIEW DR, Squamish British Columbia

November 5th, 2006
I just finished uploading this Townhouse, 34 1026 GLACIER VIEW DR, Squamish British Columbia Townhouse for sale. One of a kind floor plan with Dramatic view of the Howe Sound Valley. This very private end unit has four bedrooms and lots of space. Mountain biking and hiking trails right outside your back door. Granite counter tops and southwest windows

Sherbrooke Estates Open House!

November 3rd, 2006
We are proud to announce that this Sunday, November 26, 2006, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM we will be hosting an Open House at 2510 149A ST in Sherbrooke Estates , White Rock. This is an opportunity to visit this excellent House for sale in beautiful Sherbrooke Estates . Please come with any questions you may have. In the meantime you can take a virtual tour of this Sherbrooke Estates House for ...

lovin' las vegas

November 3rd, 2006
If you’re all about passionate pairings (chocolate and red wine, bare skin and warm sand, you and the hot new guy next door) you’ll love what XOXO wines has in mind for your next naughty getaway (read on!). With a hug of one grape and a kiss of another, and a delicious price ($10.99 for 750 mL), XOXO wine is sure to add fuel to your fire. If he’s grilling the steaks, pick up a Merl ...

thai one on

November 3rd, 2006
It took a young New York expat named Luck to give us Vancouver’s best Thai restaurant—and now it’s us that’s in luck.Located on Broadway one block west of Granville, the new O Thai brought their Thai chef from New York, and it shows. We loved the succulent, crispy half bbq duck and refreshing, tender seared beef salad. The zesty Thai red curry with ...
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