My Urban Suburban

I’ve had my head down, focused on the 2010 Games for the last month.  Sorry!  My full-time job was 24/7 Games activities.  But I appreciate all you fabulous readers who have stuck it out and are still emailing me, checking-in, etc…  Love you!
I did find a little time recently to take a quick poke around [...]

Montage will be closing February 21 , 2010 and will re-open Saturday, March 6th. During this time, the whole store will be totally renovated and refreshed. We are presenting a whole new look and will be developing further relationships with local suppliers like 18Karat and Karyn Chopik.
The concept is “product with provenance”. Our focus will [...]

Another fabulous shop I should have written about ages ago!  Stella Bleu should definitely be in your hit-list when out and about holiday shopping…or just perusing the stores for a personal treat!
This adorable boutique in White Rock is filled with all things sparkly, deliciously-smelly, pretty, bejeweled and unique.  This tiny shop is packed with sophisticated and fun home accents, glamorous decor [...]

It’s no secret that I love to shop.  I do.  I really, really do.  But that doesn’t mean spend a fortune.  Quite the contrary actually.  Believe it or not, I’m an excellent the bargain shopper.  Nothing I love more than finding a great deal!  I keep my eyes out for good sales, often opt for [...]

Do you have friends or family coming into town for an extended stay, but dread the inevitable take-over of your home that will happen they they arrive?
Or maybe you work for a company that brings clients or co-workers in from out-of-town for long periods of time?
Whatever the reason, most of us have either needed to [...]

Not strictly a Valley thing here, but I happen to know many of you are PartyLite fans…who hasn’t gone to one of their home parties?
I am a huge fan of their candles…the Pink Grapefruit is my fave right now.  Am obsessed.
So I was stoked to find out that they’re now selling online! As of [...]

In celebration of the 2nd birthday, Murrayville’s House of Delovely is having a HUGE sale! 
On now until September 14th, the have a ton of stock on sale 50% OFF.  And they’ll be bringing in more product throughout the next few weeks so there will continuously be fresh new sale merchandise!
You won’t want to miss this one.

House [...]

One of my fave home decor shops in Chilliwack, Objekts, is having a sale.  A BIG SALE.  On EVERYTHING!  Loving their pitch:
Here is Chilliwack’s stimulus package. We have been working on it since the beginning of the year, and it’s been approved by our governments (Ron & Kev). We think we have the perfect solution! We’ll [...]

I’ll admit, I was kinda hesitant when Angela Tunner, The Renaissance Gourmet, invited me to review her new E-Cookbook, Simply Summer, Gourmet Meals Made Deliciously Easy with Tips for Elegant Living. 
Me???!!  I don’t cook, I just eat!
But Angela is a culinary and lifestyle expert, and let’s face it, I can’t eat take-out sushi forever.  So, I accepted the challenge!  And [...]

Fresh back from Hawaii.  Still feeling a little hazy and hungover from a week of sun, cocktails and crazy fun with my girlfriends.  Planned on waiting ’til tomorrow to start posting, but this one couldn’t wait…
Just saw the signs for nood on the former Liberty store in the Power Centre on the corner of 200th and the Bypass!!  Sources [...]