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The Mane Event

October 15th, 2010
OCTOBER 15TH, 2010 The Mane Event We’ve come to understand the inner workings of our mind (thanks therapist), but the source of our seasonal itchy scalp and sometimes lackluster locks remains a mystery—time to get to the root of the problem. Give yourself hair and scalp therapy at Julien Grenier. The 30-minute treatment starts with a scalp analysis using a microsco ...

South Okanagan Wine, Dine, Recline

October 14th, 2010
OCTOBER 14TH, 2010 South Okanagan Wine, Dine, Recline With the leaves turning gold and the crush in full swing, there’s no better time to hit wine country (with plenty of trunk space). wineNeighboring wineries in the Similkameen Valley may get a wee bit of Pinot envy when they get their hands on the 2008 Pinot Noir from Orofino. The husband and wife team have str ...

Steals and Deals

October 13th, 2010
Smooth Move Toss the razor and take advantage of Som Visao’s limited time laser hair removal promotion. Get complimentary underarm treatments (a $440 value) with purchase of almost any laser hair removal package. Plus, purchase four gift cards in store or online, and get the fifth free. Som Visao Spa, Granville at 16th Ave., Vancouver, 604-732-9901, www.s ...

Wall Centre False Creek on the Water

October 13th, 2010
October 13, 2010 Wall Centre False Creek on the Water If you want to start a conversation at a cocktail party, just mention “waterfront real estate.” Wall Centre False Creek is one of those buy-now-or-regret-later developments that Vancouver legends are made of. Situated in the burgeoning Southeast False Creek neighbourhood that earned its spot on the city’s “desirable address” lis ...

Motown, No Problems Playlist

October 13th, 2010
OCTOBER 13TH, 2010 Motown, No Problems Playlist When you’re traff*cked (stuck in bumper to bumper) because of a pile-up on the Port Mann or a fender bender on the Alex Fraser, plug in the iPod and play this drive-themed Motown mix (because nothing nixes stress like soul music). 1. “Leaving Here” Eddie Holland2. “I’ve Passed This Way Before” Jimmy Ruffin3. “(I’m A) ...

Twist and Shop

October 12th, 2010
October 12, 2010 Twist and Shop Spring is for florals and summer is for two pieces—fall is for serious fashion. Twist Fashions has all the essentials you’ll need for easy mix-and-match looks: cozy knits, crisp tees, feminine scarves and comfy boots. When it comes to legs, skinnies and jeggings are going strong, bootcut is making a comeback and skinny cargos (like the J Brand Houlihan ...

I Love Lucy’s

October 12th, 2010
OCTOBER 12TH, 2010 I Love Lucy’s You closed down the club and to curb the impending Grey Goose hangover you need a little grease. Move over Denny’s, there’s a new 24-hour diner in town. From the pair behind The Whip comes Lucy’s Eastside Diner. The décor is classic—with retro swivel stools, orange tabletops, mint walls and vintage sunburst wall clocks—and so is the ...

Our New Dream Home

October 9th, 2010
OCTOBER 9TH, 2010 Our New Dream Home New listing! Modernist gem Emerson House—perfect for a growing family. Six bedrooms (living room, kitchen, library/office, master, bath, children's room). Large open concept floor plan, plenty of natural light. No detail overlooked: floor-to-ceiling windows, two fireplaces, sliding glass doors. Quality workmanship; easy on the ...

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Tweet Tooth

October 8th, 2010
OCTOBER 8TH, 2010 Tweet Tooth You’ve mastered 30 Minute Meals. Now try the 140 character recipe. Complied from B.C. native Maureen Evans’ Twitter account @cookbooks, Eat Tweet: A Twitter Cookbook is 1,020 recipes boiled down to terse tweet length. Inside you’ll find Joy of Cooking-esque classics from hors d’oeuvres to desserts, and even Julia Child’s Boeuf Bourguignon ...

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Que Syrah Syrah in South Okie

October 7th, 2010
OCTOBER 7TH, 2010 Que Syrah Syrah in South Okie Cruise the Crowsnest Highway while the pine tree hillsides are peppered with autumn gold on your way to wine country for a weekend where life imitates a luxury car commercial. stayWith shades of maize and sienna both inside and out, a fully outfitted suite at Spirit Ridge in Osoyoos lends itself well to hunkering dow ...

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