My Urban Suburban

Photographers Jillian Kirby and Shannon Stevenson of Lucy Lime Studios are using their enthusiasm and talent for child and family photography to give back to families in the Fraser Valley with the launch of their charitable project, Lucy|Life. 
Lucy|Life invites members of the community to nominate young families from the Fraser Valley who are in the [...]

We’re only one month away from Spring!!  Can you believe it? 
In celebration of a fresh new season, I’m hosting a SPRING GIVEAWAY!  One lucky My Urban Suburban reader will win a FABULOUS prize package, filled with yummy products, gift certificates, clothing items, books and other goodies, all generosly donated by our fantastic local business owners. 
YOU MUST BE [...]

Live Yoga
1227 Johnson St
White Rock, BC
604-720-2057
www.liveyoga.ca
Lauren Hanna, owner of Live Yoga in White Rock, shares her personal story about learning to live life from the inside out.

Lauren Hanna was the image of a typical, carefree 17-year-old, growing up in the affluent community of White Rock, BC.  Until one night, in the summer of 1999, when her life [...]

Bravo Restaurant & Lounge
46224 Yale Rd
Chilliwack, BC
604.792.7721
www.bravorestaurant.ca
There was a time when I believed one could not find a superior dining experience outside downtown Vancouver.  But since moving to Langley, I have continued to be proven wrong.  And once again, I’m happy to proclaim that outstanding food does exist beyond the bridge and tunnel.  It can even be [...]

Just because it’s Valentine’s Day does not mean we can’t shop this weekend!  If you’re in need of a little retail therapy, here are a couple SALES to help scratch that itch.
Gracie G. Clothing
Langley and Abbotsford locations
www.gracieg.ca
Up to 70% off designer clothing:
Saturday, February 14th ONLY

Langley Store:
#302 20055 Willowbrook Dr, Langley
604.539.9234
Hours of Operation
Sat 11-6pm
Abbotsford Store:
107-2070 Sumas [...]

Fresh Gourmet Takeaway
#110 – 6039 196th St
Surrey, BC (Langley/Surrey border)
604.533.0700
http://www.gourmettakeaway.ca/
Gourmet Takeaway Solves your Dinner Dilemmas
I’ve mentioned before that I almost never cook.  Bub is my chef.  But lately things have changed!  And it’s partly due to the help of an amazing place called Gourmet Takeaway.  My friend “A” introduced me to them a couple weeks ago [...]

TRACYCAKES BAKERY CAFE IS “ALL HEART” THIS VALENTINE’S DAY
Cafe offers scrumptious treats, cupcake bouquets
and romantic high teas  
 
Tracycakes Bakery Cafe is setting the stage for the perfect Valentine’s Day with a romantic offering of heartfelt treats.
 
Now through to Valentine’s Day, Tracycakes will be preparing freshly made Valentine’s Day cupcakes daily in a variety of flavours with [...]

Love. Magazine hosted its official launch party last night at
U Lounge in South Surrey.  What a fabulous evening!  Thank you to Editor-in-Chief Melissa Joaquin and Editorial Assistant Cassie Gill for putting on a fantastic party.  You girls are amazing.  Melissa is also the brains and beauty behind Vancouver’s beauty & fashion blog Five Corners.
I was [...]

Bevy’s Boutique
23196 – 96th Ave
Fort Langley
694.888.0905
www.bevys.ca
I know, I know, everytime I find a new store it becomes “my new favourite.”  Truth is, they’re ALL my favourites!  So Bevy’s is really just an addition to an already-outstanding selection of fabulous boutiques out here in the Valley.
I wandered into Bevy’s over the weekend with my girlfriend “N”.  [...]