Jan
29
The Book Man
45939 Wellington Ave.
Chilliwack, BC
604.792.4695
www.bookman.ca
I love to read. I don’t have nearly enough time for it these days, but when I do find myself with a free afternoon, I love cozying up on the couch with a cup of tea and a great book.
But books can be expensive, no? I find buying them new can [...]
Jan
27
I love my red wine and I know many of you do too. Below are some upcoming wine events in our local communities.
Salut!
An Elegant Evening at Ranch Park Lodge – Wine Tasting and Hors D’ouerves
Jan 31, 2009 (Sat) @ 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Place: Ranch Park Lodge
Chilliwack
Cost: $35/person
http://www.ranchparklodge.com/
You are cordially invited to an elegant [...]
Jan
24
Green Planet Parties
www.greenplanetparties.com
GREEN is the new black, right? So how green was your child’s last birthday party? Ever stopped to think about the incredible amount of waste and non-recyclable materials that are produced by one little birthday party?
Two local moms (who also happen to be former-city gals!) sure did and with 6 children between them, were inspired by their [...]
Jan
23
Beautilicious Beauty Emporium in South Surrey has a few more spots available for tomorrow’s Pinup Photo Sessions with local photographer Shimona Henry.
$169 plus gst, including 3 touched-up photos on disk.
2pm, 3pm or 4pm available – call 604.542.5442 to book.
Go get sexy girl. With Valentine’s Day coming up, me thinks this would be a fun gift [...]
Jan
20
A great women’s fashions sale, taking place in White Rock!
Friday, Jan. 23rd 10am-7pm and Saturday, Jan. 24th 10am-5pm
Marilyn’s of West Vancouver
Featuring: Seven for all Mankind, Paige Denim, Joes, Betsey Johnson, Marc Aurel, Luisa Cerano and many, many more!
This is an amazing blowout store sale! More new stock than ever before! Suits, workwear, evening wear, denim, [...]
Jan
20
Modern Nails
Unit 19 – 20811 Fraser Highway
604.533.4433
Went for Sunday afternoon pedicures with the girls over the weekend and it was lovely! I know there are endless options for salons to get your toes painted, so by no means am I suggesting this is the best, nor the only place to check out…but it is worth putting on your list.
This salon is fun and [...]
Jan
19
Miss Muffets Toy Shop
9369 Mill St.
Chilliwack, BC
604.795.1693
Thanks to a few e-mails from readers, I checked out this adorable toy shop in Chilliwack a couple weeks ago. Located right next door to Lellow Kids Gear, this is one of those great toy stores that carries fun, old-school toys, as well as new sustainable goodies for the kids that are [...]
Jan
17
Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa
100 Esplanade Ave
Harrison Hot Springs, BC
866.638.5075
www.harrisonresort.com
I’m sure don’t have to remind you that V-Day is only a few short weeks away. Nor do I likely need to advise that the day of lurve falls on a Saturday this year, meaning restaurants will be booking up quickly and every copy of The Notebook from White Rock to [...]
Jan
13
Objekts Home & Gift
45873 Wellington Ave.
Chilliwack, BC
604.702.4438
www.objekts.ca
My girlfriend N and I recently spent a day exploring and we were thrilled to find Objekts home decor & gifts shop in downtown Chilliwack. It’s a gorgeous store filled with stylish, contemporary home decor items, including everything from candles and pillows to lamps, linens and large furniture. In addition, they carry [...]
Jan
7
Cascades Casino in Langley is hosting BC Casino’s 4th Annual Women’s Poker Classic, February 19 – 21, 2009, in support of The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation’s BC/Yukon Region.
All you sharks out there can join in the fun for your chance to take home part of an estimated $265,000 prize pool! Cascades Casino is donating $50 per player [...]