Local authors, prizes, kittens! Kittens? Yes. Book Warehouse in Vancouver is just one of the many independent Canadian book stores coast-to-coast that is being celebrated during Authors for Indies Day on April 30th. Authors for Indies Independent bookstores from Victoria to Halifax are hosting more than 600 authors this year who will be signing books, […]

A new season of market shopping is upon us and whether you’re looking for local produce, artisanal goodies, or hand-crafted gems, you’ll love browsing, and filling your baskets, at these upcoming events: Spring Markets in Vancouver Portobello West Where: Creekside Community Recreation Centre When: Saturday, March 19 & Sunday March 20, 2016 11:00am to 5:00pm […]

One of my favourite pieces of jewellery is a necklace pendant that is shaped like the state of Iowa, where my husband is from (and where he left in order to move to Vancouver and be with me). Forever thankful to the Hawkeye State, I wear it close to my heart. As for Vancouver-themed pieces, […]

Celebrate the Year of the Monkey and paint the town red at CF Pacific Centre! Happiness, good fortune and joy will be spread at CF Pacific Centre through a series of festive events, giveaways, and dazzling displays this Lunar New Year. Paint the Town Red with CF Pacific Centre In Downtown Vancouver, CF Pacific Centre […]

It’s the time of year when everyone starts new lifestyle trends, whether that’s eating better, working out more, or cutting out a vice. Unfortunately it’s also flu season. Last night I went online to order a grocery delivery for today — yes I ordered by 10:00pm and had groceries at my door in the morning […]