My Urban Suburban

 
Hey Everyone, don’t forget that we have a My Urban Suburban Facebook group!  Chat with other Urban Suburbans, share ideas and tell me about the new and great things happening in your community!  Or just drop me a line to say “hello!”

Beautilicious in South Surrey was one of my very first posts on My Urban Suburban, back in early August 2008.  Since then, I’ve gotten to know owner Scarlett Ballantyne and continue to be impressed by her kindness, generosity and passion for her business.  Her shop reflects her fun, flirty and eclectic style and her warmth is [...]

Hi Everyone,
Since starting this blog, I’ve been fortunate to meet so many incredible people, each with unique and interesting stories about why they do what they do; how they’re contributing to our communities; and what they love about living beyond the bridge and tunnel.  I’ve learned so much from each of these people and am grateful to have had the opportunity to [...]

LucyLime Studios
Child Photography, by Jillian Kirby and Shannon Stevenson
http://lucylimestudios.com
Are you preggers?  Expecting your beautiful little bundle of joy sometime around March or April 2009? 
If so, LucyLime wants to hear from you!
LucyLime will be holding casting call sessions in March & April 2009 to capture some shots for their portfolio that they’ve been unable to get in other sessions. 
Throughout the [...]

U Lounge
#10 – 16051 24th Ave
South Surrey
604.542.8580
www.ulounge.ca
Checked out U Lounge in South Surrey last night with the fabulous Melissa Joaquin from Five Corners (www.five-corners.ca) and Editor in Chief of LOVE.Magazine (Langley, White Rock and Surrey’s permier modern living lifestyles magazine.)  Jennifer Koning, owner of JK Model Staffing and new Urban Suburbanite, also joined us to chat about all [...]

Am recycling this post about Essential Packaging, cause it’s that time of year!  Essential Packaging will have everything you need to make your holiday gifts look beautiful and professionally wrapped…even if you’re all thumbs like me. 
Enjoy!
That’s a Wrap!

September 22, 2008

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 [...]

Onyx Steakhouse & Lounge
1225 Johnston St
White Rock, BC
604.542.0334
www.onyxsteakhouse.ca
Bub and I checked out the much-anticipated Onyx Steakhouse in White Rock last night.  Yes, they are officially open! 
Those of you who love Pearl Restaurant on White Rock beach will be happy to know that Onyx is owned and operated by the same team, which is likely why they’ve [...]

Ambiente Gifts, Dedor & Design
Unit 104 – 2828 152nd St
South Surrey, BC
604.541.9315
www.ambiente.ca
(also have location in Tsawwassen)
Stumbled upon this charming shop in South Surrey over the weekend in my quest to find the perfect re-useable lunchbag for a Christmas gift.  After scouring every shop I could find with little luck, I was on my way home [...]

My Urban Suburban has been nominated for a Best of 604 Award in the Best New Blog of 2008 category.  Voting ends December 10th at midnight and I would be SO grateful if you would throw a vote my way before then. 
Here’s what ‘ya do:

Visit the Best of 604 site: www.bestof604.com
Select ”Vote” from the toolbar at [...]

Lululemon is opening in White Rock’s Semiahmoo Mall next Wednesday, December 10th for the holiday season only.  The store will be located in the former Marks Work Wearhouse space, near the food court until January 15th.
No more driving downtown for your favourite Lulu’s…for a little while anyway!