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November 23rd, 2006

Fast forward three weeks.Your shopping is done. Your holiday tree is up. Your in-laws are in town. It’s time to escape to Cowichan Bay, just 35 minutes from Victoria, before all hell breaks loose.sleepOceanfront Grand Resort and MarinaIt’s all about the ocean view, plus the indoor pool and hot tub are perfect for melting away holiday stress. Also stress-busting are the great winter ...

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charles in charge

November 22nd, 2006

Your great room is just begging for a large-scale painting that will have guests oohing and aahing as they enter. How about a 20-foot by 10-foot oil-on-canvas stunner? Vancouver abstract artist Charles Forsberg doesn’t do things by halves, so he’s showing his newest large-scale work in a warehouse space in East Vancouver where there will be so many paintings, viewers will ...

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good connections

November 21st, 2006

Love the bronze and navy sequined mini-dress pictured in this month’s Vogue? We did too, and found it newly delivered at Robson Street’s French Connection store for less than $150.Also under $150: a fabulous black wool sweater coat that has Marc Jacobs written all over it, and tons of short trapeze dresses, this season’s must-have silhouette.Sequined T-shirts for under $45 dress up ...

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bella on the go

November 20th, 2006

You have the most amazing new Sacai dress, gorgeous Stella McCartney shoes and a fantastic party lined up...everything is ready except your hair and make-up, and time is not on your side. Smoky eyes, shades of chocolate, where to start? And wouldn’t it be great to do something other than a few curls in your hair?Sandra Laratta can relate. As a part-time musician and model she always nee ...

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drink this

November 17th, 2006

We have the discipline of Hunter S. Thompson when it comes to wine and rainy nights.So we were happy to discover this little wine store in City Square, where you can find great B.C. wines such as Wild Goose merlot ($22.90) from Oliver and our latest discovery, the delicious Therapy Vineyards Pinot Noir from Naramata ($25.65) in a bustling little shop with great young staff.Regular liquor stor ...

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travel buddies

November 16th, 2006

You’ve been dying to go to Italy for years now. Trouble is, your beau is far less interested in the Gucci outlet than you are. And waiting on line at the Musée de la Mode in Paris? Good luck with that.The female-friendly travel service Thelma and Louise will match you up with your female travel soul mate, so whether you want a companion to climb the Eiffel Tower or to climb Kilimanjaro� ...

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picture perfect

November 15th, 2006

Think you have the eye to discover the next Jackson Pollock or Basquiat? Try your luck at the Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design this Friday at noon, when they open the doors to their annual Student Art Sale.Several hundred works will be on offer in every medium imaginable, from sock puppets to sculpture to large-scale paintings, with prices starting at $10. We’re guessing that would ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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