There’s a new spot in town to get pampered! The Nail Boutique at Willow Stream Spa in The Fairmont Empress is a new addition next door to the full service luxury spa. Women and men can take a break from the day for a relaxing manicure or pedicure, then head out again feeling fresh and…
Category: Lifestyle
KNOWSHOW – Fall Winter 2014
While we’re in the midst of Winter, it’s already time for retailers to start thinking about next Fall/Winter’s gear. KNOWSHOW, Canada’s Premier Lifestyle Tradeshow returns to Vancouver on January 15th for three days showcasing what’s going to show up in-store next year. Big brand names like Adidas, Burton, Converse, New Balance, Oakley and Quicksilver line…
Dine Out Vancouver Festival 2014
It’s a the favourite time of year for Vancouver foodies as Dine Out Festival returns for another tastetastic edition from January 17 – February 2, 2014. The Tourism Vancouver produced food fest has grown into Canada’s largest restaurant festival, incorporating hundreds of restaurants and dozens of events. Combining one of the many hotel accommodation options…
Christmas is over, time to dispose of your tree
Christmas time has come and gone and it’s time to take down the decorations and if you were able to have a live tree, dispose of it. While it’s a lovely addition to your Christmas scene, a live tree can’t just go back in its box for another year. The City of Vancouver has a…
10 most broken New Year Resolutions
It’s that time of year when people reflect on their past year and often make a resolution to change something in the approaching New Year. Some people are very successful at these types of broad resolutions but for most, in order for a resolution or goal to be achievable it needs to be specific and…
Origins of Boxing Day
Boxing Day, (the day after Christmas) hasn’t always been a day of shopping bargains and madness but had it’s origins in a far different tradition. It was traditionally the day that tradespeople and servants would receive a ‘Christmas Box’ of gifts from their employers. Having served their employers and their family on Christmas Day the…
Christmas Gift Ideas 2013 – Time
You’re almost out of time to get your shopping done, however you already possess one of the best gifts anyone can give. Give is a little bit of yourself, the gift of your time will make a difference in someone’s day. Take an elderly friend or relative out for their grocery shopping or make a…