Archive for September, 2008

Sep

29

Kismat Indian Cuisine

Kismat Indian Cuisine
117-20159 88 Avenue
Langley, BC
604.455.0770
no website
KISMAT (noun), meaning destiny; fate; an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future. 
Bub and I have been wanting to try Kismat Indian Cuisine for weeks.  I’ve received a couple e-mails from readers telling me that this is the best Indian food in the Valley, so [...]

Sep

26

Celebrity Chefs Are Coming to Langley!

Well Seasoned Gourmet Food Store
#302c – 20771 Langley By-Pass
Langley, BC 
www.wellseasoned.ca
Attention fellow Food Network-obsessed Urban Suburbans!  This is a post you do NOT want to miss out on.  The Well Seasoned Gourmet is bringing some of our favourite chefs to the Valley!  Check out dates and times below and register for your opportunity to meet some of [...]

Sep

22

That’s a Wrap!

Essential Packaging Inc.
#206 – 17665 66A Ave.
Surrey, B.C.
604.575.1117
http://www.essentialpackaging.com/
I was so excited yesterday when my friends M, A and V introduced me to Essential Packaging in Surrey.  This place is the answer to my gift wrapping dreams!  Bags, boxes, gift wrap, labels, ribbon, paper products, seasonal items, colourful cellophane and tissue paper, gift tags, sparkly stickers, pretty [...]

Sep

18

Couture Bridal ON SALE!

I Do Bridal in White Rock is closing its doors and clearing out stock of couture bridal gowns from now until September 28th.  All you brides-to-be can save up to 80% on stunning wedding gowns, as well as shoes, veils and accessories.
Open Sun – Tues, 11am – 5pm.
I Do Bridal, Inc.
3 – 15621 Marine Drive
White [...]

Sep

15

In the Company of Friends

In the Company of Friends
17582 56A Ave
Cloverdale, BC
604.574.6221
Thanks to Danna for suggesting I check out In the Company of Friends.  I was driving here when I stumbled upon La Belle Vie (post below)…a double-header in Cloverdale!  Thanks again Danna.
In the Company of Friends is tucked away on a side-street in Cloverdale, so not a place [...]

Sep

15

La Belle Vie est Belle!

La Belle Vie – Cosmetics and Home Decor
5709 176th Street
Cloverdale, BC
778.571.2442
This is a gorgeous shop on an unassuming street in Cloverdale.  I was actually on my way to a different store when I drove past La Belle Vie, but I took one look and knew I had to stop!
It’s a lovely boutique filled with tons [...]

Sep

13

Events this Weekend

Quick reminder about a couple great events happening this weekend.  Hope to see you there!
EAT! Fraser Valley
http://www.myurbansuburban.com/2008/08/eat-fraser-valley/ 
Food & Cooking Festival
September 12th - 14th
Tradex, Abbotsford
http://fraservalley.eat-vancouver.com/index.html
Go Baby Expo
http://www.myurbansuburban.com/2008/08/go-baby-go/
September 13-14, 2008
11:00am – 4:00pm daily
Agriplex, Cloverdale
http://www.gobabyexpo.com/

Sep

11

E-mail Glitch Fixed!

Hi Everyone,
Apparently the link to my e-mail address was incorrect…it looked right on screen, but the internal link was broken.  It’s all fixed now and my sincere apologies to anyone who has had their e-mails bounce back!!  Please re-send!!
Sorry for the inconvenience,
The Urban Suburban

Sep

11

The Little White House

The Little White House
9090 Glover Rd
Fort Langley, BC
604.888.8386
http://www.littlewhitehousefort.com
Another beautiful store filled with beautiful things!  The Little White House in Fort Langley is literally a house, with each room decorated and designed to feature all the lovely pieces for you to purchase.  Imagine walking into someone’s quaint little house and wandering throughout the rooms with the ability [...]

Sep

8

Divine. Distinct. Delightful. Delovely

House of Delovely
21594 48th Ave
Langley, BC
604-539-8289
www.houseofdelovely.com
My girlfriend N introduced me to this charming little shop in Langley over the weekend and I couldn’t be happier!  It’s definitely a new favourite and a perfect addition to My Urban Suburban, since they describe themselves as “the feeling of a downtown boutique in your own backyard.”
The House of Delovely is [...]