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  • Apr25

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    2012 Epic Expo Vancouver

    Posted in: Dining, Environment, Events, Exhibitions, Fashion, Gadgets, Recycling, Sustainability, Technology, Toys, Vancouver

    Epic Vancouver wayfinding

    Mother’s Day weekend marks the return of the 6th annual EPIC Sustainable Living Expo at the Vancouver Convention Centre West. This is Western Canada’s largest sustainable lifestyle showcase, giving eco-conscious consumers a taste of the very best in organic, local, and sustainable goods and services, plus some of the smartest trends supporting a healthy lifestyle.

    U.S.E.D. recycled seat bags
     
    Over 300 eco-friendly exhibitors will be on hand showcasing the latest in high quality, sustainable products, services, and ideas – including over 100 new exhibitors. This year’s theme, “All Things Food – Local, Organic, and Healthy” will give attendees the chance to explore everything from cooking demos and composting to organic produce and fair trade products.

    Doi Chaang Coffee Company

    The EPICurean Food Corner is onsite to sample an assortment of the best organic beer, wine, and gourmet treats while showcasing locally-produced, seasonal, and organic foods. Take in new recipes and techniques at the Whole Foods EPICurean Stage, where chefs will dish up delicious samples and cooking demos galore.  

    Bee the change!
     
    Craving more? Drop by one of the hundreds of displays for everything from food to fashion, weddings, home technology and décor, health and beauty, and transportation. EPIC Vancouver offers something for everyone – including some great contests and giveaways.

    Raffle draw

    Stop by the Main Stage for inspiring presentations from leading sustainability experts, green gurus, and special guests, then head over to the Fair Trade Pavilion to get information and purchase products that support producers in developing nations.

    The Green General Store
     
    Eco-chic attendees will love the Fashion Marketplace and EPICatwalk. Here you’ll find the latest earth-friendly fashions and sustainable styles in clothing and accessories from over 40 exhibitors.

    Electric car

    In addition, guests considering a greener ride will enjoy exploring the complete lineup of Toyota and luxury Lexus hybrids on display at Ride ‘n Drive – they’ll even get to test drive one.

    Let them eat cake

    The EPIC KidZone offers future eco-enthusiasts a chance to demo the latest eco-toys, and take part in hands-on, kid-friendly activities with the Granville Island Toy Company.

    EPIC Sustainable Living Expo
    Dates: Friday, May 11 through Sunday, May 13
    Friday, 1 pm to 8 pm
    Saturday, 11 am to 7 pm
    Sunday 11 am to 5 pm
    Venue: Vancouver Convention Centre West
    Tickets: Adults $15 ($12 online); Seniors, Students, Youth, $12.00 ($9.00 online); Children 12 and under FREE
    *All prices include HST. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Multi-day passes available.

    Visit the website for more information on EPIC: The Sustainable Living Expo.

  • Apr25

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    New LEGO® Store Opening Weekend

    Posted in: Business, Events, Toys, Vancouver

    Star Wars Lego 10143 Death Star II
    [Star Wars Lego 10143 Death Star II. Photo credit: KatanaZ on Flickr]

    LEGO® fans, rejoice! At last, Vancouver’s Oakridge Centre will hold the official grand opening of BC’s first LEGO® Store with a weekend-long Master Builder Event on May 4 to 6 in the shopping centre’s West Galleria.

    Erik Varszegi

    Join LEGO® Master Builder Erik Varszegi in constructing a larger-than-life eight foot tall R2-D2 model made entirely of LEGO® bricks.

    LEGO® fans, Star Wars enthusiasts, kids and adults alike will love meeting, learning from, and lending a hand to the LEGO® building pro; they’ll will even receive a LEGO® Star WarsTM Certificate of Achievement for their help.

    LEGO store

    The first 300 visitors to purchase at least $35 at the LEGO® Store each day will also receive an exclusive daily grand opening item: a LEGO® Minifigure t-shirt (available only on Friday), a limited-edition LEGO® Store Set (on Saturday), and an exclusive Minifigure Set (available on Sunday). In addition, there will also be free giveaways on opening weekend.

    LEGO® Store Grand Opening Celebration
    Venue: LEGO Store at Oakridge Centre, West Galleria, 650 West 41st Street, Vancouver
    Dates: Friday, May 4, 11 am to 7 pm; Saturday, May 5, 10 am to 6 pm; Sunday, May 6, 11 am to 6 pm

  • Apr24

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    IKEA Richmond Media Preview

    Posted in: Events, Interior Design, Lower Mainland, Packaging Design, Toys, Vancouver

    IKEA Richmond media opening-1

    I was invited last night to experience the enormous, beautifully designed new Richmond IKEA, about to open its doors to the public.

    IKEA Richmond media opening-2

    The new building will offer underground parking (great for rainy shopping days) as opposed to the current building’s outside lots. IKEA, the household word for affordable home furnishings, is visited by 734 million people each year.

    IKEA Richmond media opening-5

    Drinks, DJ WAX spinning tunes, and speciality food items along the way made the evening a lot more engaging for media and guests out shopping and perusing all corners of the new store.

    IKEA Richmond media opening-8

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    IKEA Richmond media opening-18

    Canada has 11 IKEA stores, and with it an army of employees. Employee discounts and Swedish meatballs aside, IKEA has great educational assistance packages for its staff (75% reimbursement for career-related courses) as well as the IKEA Backpacker.

    IKEA Richmond media opening-10

    IKEA Richmond media opening-3

    The IKEA Backpacker initiative is one of the many professional development programs that earned IKEA Canada the recognition of being one of Canada’s top 2011 employers for young people by Mediacorp. By participating in the IKEA Backpacker program, coworkers have the opportunity to work alongside an experienced mentor in different store locations around the world.

    IKEA Richmond media opening-13

    IKEA Richmond media opening-4

    If you’d like to be part of the official opening ceremonies tomorrow, get there early! It starts at 8:20, when the doors will be opened to the public for the 1.5 km (!) walk through the 334,000 square foot store.

    IKEA Richmond media opening-14

    In honour of Richmond being Canada’s first IKEA store (currently serving 35 years in the Richmond market), the first 1,000 fans in line will be handed mystery envelopes offering everything from an IKEA hot dog to a $250 IKEA gift card.

    IKEA Richmond media opening-16

    The sparkly new IKEA Richmond store is located at 3320 Jacombs Road, one block away from the now-closed location.

    The old IKEA Richmond will be demolished to make way for new shops in the future.

  • Dec6

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    Zipcar Joy Drive

    Posted in: Car Sharing, Environment, Events, Holidays, Toys, Vancouver

    Zipcar poster

    Zipcar fans! Check out the First Annual Zipcar Joy Drive event supporting BC Children’s Hospital Foundation, Saturday December 10, from 10 am to 4 pm.
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  • Nov21

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    One of a Kind Show Vancouver

    Posted in: Events, Fine Art, Holidays, Illustration, Inspiration, Jewellery Design, Toys, Vancouver, Wine, Writers

    One of a Kind Show images

    Now in its fourth year, the One of a Kind Show returns to Vancouver from December 8 to 11. Over 300 of North America’s finest artisans and designers will have their unique goods for sale, just in time for the holidays.

    Dam Good Soap selection
    [Paula Morimoto's Dam Good Soap]
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  • May17

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    Epic Expo Vancouver

    Posted in: Dining, Environment, Events, Gadgets, Technology, Toys, Vancouver

    Epic Vancouver wayfinding

    Epic Vancouver is a very large show to take in (this is my second Epic), however I tried to visit as many areas and vendors as I could on my visit this past Sunday afternoon. Everything from coffee to jewellery, toys to organic food is on offer for the public to sample and/or purchase.

    Bee the change!
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  • Mar15

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    Spirograph at 45

    Posted in: History, Illustration, Inspiration, Packaging Design, Toys

    On a recent family visit to Southern California, I was asked to go through some of my childhood belongings at my Mom’s. Sorting through several boxes, I discovered that she’d saved a LOT from my youth.

    Spirograph-2

    At one point, my old Spirograph materialized from a closet and my first thought was to donate it. My husband insisted that we pack it into his suitcase and bring it home. I’d long ago resisted the urge to move things from one closet storage to the next, but my old Spirograph made the journey to Vancouver.

    Spirograph
    [In 1974, a Spirograph set cost a mere seven bucks]
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