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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Steals and Deals

October 6th, 2010
Refresh your Face A change in season calls for some extra love and attention for your visage. Breathe Spa’s Glow Enzyme Peel Facial is a gentle, superficial peel (perfect for first timers) that uses an exfoliant with fruit enzymes and salicylic acid to help break down dead cells for smoother skin, and reduces oiliness for a clearer complexion. Until October 31, book it for only ...

Boot Up

October 6th, 2010
OCTOBER 6TH, 2010 Boot Up Motorcycle, desert, combat, hiker, western, wedge, Victorian lace-up—it’s a boot bonanza out there. While no one shoe fits all, you can cover a number of bases with the Vancouver bootie by Sam Edelman. There’s a little lug sole like the hiker, the laces of a Victorian, the buckles of a moto (ah, but it zips up), the suede of a desert boot, ...

Morgan Crossing Wants You To Be B.C.'s Best Young Designer

October 6th, 2010
October 6, 2010 Morgan Crossing Wants You To Be B.C.'s Best Young Designer You’ve got Kelly Wearstler’s eye, but creating a dream space is still just, well, a dream. New, young and aspiring interior designers can vie for the BC’s Best Young Designer title. Up for grabs is a trip to NYC to attend the Architectural Digest Home Design Show and some serious bragging rights! ...

You’re Invited: Pacific Centre's I AM DOWNTOWN shopping night

October 5th, 2010
October 5, 2010 You’re Invited: Pacific Centre's I AM DOWNTOWN shopping night Want to make your next round of retail more flash, less dash? On November 3, Pacific Centre is opening its doors for a trend-setting event. There’ll be flash fashion shows, make-up demos, fashion consultations, prizes and more! And for serious stylistas who want extra special attention, VIP Ti ...
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