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Writer's Journey

December 19th, 2007
DECEMBER 19TH, 2007 When Persepolis premiered at Cannes last May, the audience applauded for 20 minutes. Based on Marjane Satrapi's comic-book memoirs of growing up in Iran during the Islamic revolution, this wonderful black-and-white animation won the Prix du Jury and is a contender for Oscar. We know where we'll be on Christmas Day. Release date December 25, 200 ...

A Home for the Holidays

December 19th, 2007
A snow bunny like you can only ski down so many hills without a proper après-ski abode. Santa Claus aside, owning a stylish yet affordable resort home in Whistler just became a whole lot easier through Intrawest Quarter Ownership™. Simply purchase a two-bedroom quarter interest in Evolution before December 31, 2007 and receive a bonus $3,000 Whistler Blackcomb gift card. Or, ...

Lavish and Love

December 19th, 2007
DECEMBER 18TH, 2007 Convince your family you do not have a shopping problem with these cheap yet cheerful gifts from new Vancouver e-tailer, Lavish & Lime. Moleskine notebooks, just like Hemingway, Picasso and Chatwin, for precocious brother, $16 Black-and-white striped scarf for dashing Dad, $20 Striped collapsible market eco basket for yummy Mommy, $27 ...

313 1830 SOUTHMERE Crest, South Surrey White Rock, British Columbia

December 19th, 2007
I just finished uploading this Condo for sale, 313 1830 SOUTHMERE Crest, South Surrey White Rock, British Columbia "Southmere Mews" Top floor condo, corner unit with enclosed balcony. Centrally located across from shopping mall, bus routes & parks. 2 large bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, (master had 4 piece ensuite) gas fireplace, all 5 appliances, underground parking. Heat, Hot Wate ...

Party-in-a-Basket

December 17th, 2007
DECEMBER 17TH, 2007 Do you have a cupboard full of dusty condiments from gift-baskets-gone-by? Time to up the ante with the eco chic Chef's Select Trays from Eat Local brimming with high-end B.C. products like Butter Bakery marshmallows, Thomas Haas hot chocolate, Salt Spring Island cheeses, Oyama charcuterie and C crackers. Not that we would only judge a gift b ...

Top 5 Holiday Wines

December 14th, 2007
Be the toast of the town this Christmas with our favourite seasonal wines. 1. It will be a very berry Christmas indeed with Pink by Yellowglen. The delicious pink sparkling blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay is perfect for seasonal gal pal getaways or festive holiday entertaining. $10.99 2. Baby, it's cold outside! Bundle up and stay in to enjoy a bottle of Wolf Blass Eag ...

Grinch is a Cinch

December 14th, 2007
DECEMBER 14TH, 2007 What?! You haven't heard of the Grinch trees? The hottest hostess gift going, these cedar creations by a new-to-Vancouver floral designer are all Dr. Seuss holiday whimsy. Wrapped up in sparkly wire (for easy exit up the chimney) with a huge sparkly bobble on the top to make them lean over, we loved the one-of-a-kind creations. Go Grecian with a black ...

steals and deals

December 13th, 2007
  Enjoy your weekly dose of vitamin v steals & deals from our fabulous sponsors. Ready, set, shop! Eye Spy ...

Notting Hill Holiday

December 13th, 2007
DECEMBER 13TH, 2007 There's nothing like a jolt of London town to wake a gal from her winter slumber. Herewith, our guide to one of our favourite hoods, Notting Hill. sleep Think a pinch of Seattle's Ace Hotel with a dash of B&B (minus the annoying cat and phone rules) and you have Guesthouse West. Located on a residential street smack dab in the middle of Notting Hil ...

No Muff Too Tough

December 13th, 2007
DECEMBER 12TH, 2007 If your ears are cold chillin', give them cosy coverage with these novel, handmade coyote earmuffs ($140) by local costume designer Tannis Hegan. Wear them around your neck like a DJs headphones and they double as a mini-stole.

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