Happy (early) Canada Day!
We will be having a huge sale tomorrow and the next day… 30%-50% off all Blushing Designs clothing in store!! Here are some of our favourite styles:
One of our 4-ways, worn 3 different ways.
Faux wraps you can throw on and be instantly fabulous!
Our classic wraps, perfect for all year round.
See more on our website: blushingboutique.com
Situated on Main street, this awesome store offers vintage clothing for men and women. They will take consignment, but only on vintage clothing. They also fund raise often for environmental charities and some times they give clothes to homeless people.
http://f-as-in-frank-vintage.myshopify.com/
Located in the eclectic Commercial Drive district, Mintage is home to over 3000 square feet of one-of-a-kind pieces. You can find clothing for women and men, and on some of the tags they include information about the year the item was made and its history.
http://www.mintagevintage.com/
Used House of Vintage is a Vancouver based retailer with a passion for vintage clothing and accessories. They source vintage finds from all over the world, and supply all of their stores from their distribution center in East Vancouver.
http://www.usedhouseofvintage.com/
You can find many Value Village locations throughout the city, but the best one is the one on Victoria! Value Village is a global thrift retailer offering great quality, gently used clothing, accessories and household goods.
The Flying Pig
With an amazing ambiance and fantastic food the “Flying Pig represents our desire for you to see the impossible happen every time you visit us.”
Website: theflyingpigvan.com
Locations: 1168 Hamilton Street Yaletown, Vancouver BC
102 Water Street Gastown, Vancouver BC
127 2nd Avenue West, Vancouver, BC
The Pourhouse Restaurant
Famous for its amazing cocktails and great burgers,the Pourhouse has a great atmosphere perfect for date night.
“Yet another great find in Vancouver. Pourhouse has a killer vib for either chilling at the bar or having a full blown meal. This might be the least pretentious restaurant in Gastown. The food is great. Try the mussels and you won’t be disappointed.” – Yelp review
Website: pourhousevancouver.com
Location: 162 Water Street Gastown, Vancouver
Brix Restaurant
This restaurant is many locals’ first choice for special occasion dinners and known for its stunning courtyard.
Brix Restaurant & Wine Bar, set in a 1912 Yaletown heritage building, is known for its modern Canadian cuisine that uses local ingredients in a comfortable, yet innovative way, a strong commitment to wine and an excellent wine by the glass selection offering over 60 wines by the glass. The room is warm, inviting & artistic; the unique glass covered courtyard patio is one of the jewels of the city, heated and open year round.
Website: brixvancouver.com
Location: 1138 Homer Street Yaletown, Vancouver
Mellow Yellow
Yellow is a great summer colour that makes you shine like the sun! Try it in our Isabella & Belinda dresses.
Aquamarine
Light blues to bring out your summer glow.. Wear it in a dress or a skirt for a beautiful day look.
Passionate Red
Reds grab attention and look fabulous on everyone, blondes, brunette, even redheads when you find the right shade. Try one of our little red dresses for a Saturday night such as a fab Faux Wrap or our Story of a Girl Gabriella dress.
Glacier Grey
If you don’t want to be overly bold, try a subdued grey for a soft day look. These new Isla and Phillipa dresses also come in green.
Glorious Greens
A unique choice to try is a great green! For a fresh summer day look, try our 4-Way Dresses or light Faux Wraps.
The Vancouver International Jazz Festival, featuring amazing acts from all over the world, is happening June 18-21 at Robson Square and Vancouver Art Gallery block and end in David Lam Park.
The TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival is produced by the Coastal Jazz and Blues Society. 1800 Musicians will perform in over 300 shows (150 are FREE to the public), in 35 Venues throughout Vancouver.
Festival goers will be able to enjoy two more days of music downtown with live music gracing the Robson Square and Vancouver Art Gallery block on Thursday and Friday, June 18-19 as well as Saturday and Sunday, June 20-21.The festival will once again close with a two-day weekend of outdoor jazz at David Lam Park.
Confirmed musical acts for the 2015 downtown jazz four-day weekend include vocal group Naturally 7, Portland-based lounge band Pink Martini, and New York City fusion band Snarky Puppy.
#coastaljazz
For complete details regarding the 2015 TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival and related events, visit coastaljazz.ca.
GUILTY PLEASURES GOURMET TOUR
“5 Courses, 12 Tastings, 8 Stories, 3 Hours of Pure Bliss
Treat your discerning taste buds to a slice of heaven” (FoodieTours)
Website: foodietours.ca
Time: 2pm to 5pm
Location: 1172 Alberni Street, Vancouver
SIDESADDLE BICYCLE BOUTIQUE OPEN HOUSE
“Come celebrate the launch of Vancouver’s women-focused, everyone welcome bike shop! Nice people, beautiful bikes, live music.” (Vancity Buzz)
Website: facebook.com
Time: 3pm to 7pm
Location: 2496 Victoria Drive, Vancouver
STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL
“The strawberry Festival is an all-ages event. There will be live music, raffles, vendors with unique wares, kid’s games, and strawberry shortcake.” (Vancity Buzz)
Website: West End Seniors’ Network
Time: 1pm to 4pm
Location: Barclay Heritage Square, 1447 Barclay Street, Vancouver
The Isla dress is great new summer dress from blushing boutique! Available in green and grey.
Here it is! The perfect dress for summer. The Isla dress is a halter neck dress with flattering rouching to flatter every body type. The slit in the bust creates a slimming effect similar to a V-neckline. The low back is a classic way to show skin respectably and show off your summer glow. The breathable cotton makes looking fabulous all summer a breeze. Like all of our dresses it is easy to wash and is wrinkle resistant. This dress would be perfect for all occasions from a casual lunch on the patio to attending a summer wedding. Check out our Pinterest board on how to accessorize the Isla Dress.
Available now
exclusively at Blushing Boutique
579 Richards St., Downtown Vancouver
Today’s the final and last day to get in over 400 samples of different beer… bet you can’t do it all!
Where? The Fair Grounds at Pacific National Exhibition.
Cost? $34.99-$39.99
They will be hosting the Stihl Timbersports Western Canada Finals this year, with competitions happening on both days – Rookies, Women’s and Men’s Professionals, with DJs Hebegebe & K-Tel spinning sweet summer soul to open and close the festival.
Check it out: http://www.vancouvercraftbeerweek.com/events/
Every Sunday!
Where? Riley Park (Ontario St @ 30th Ave.)
Each week the parking lot of Kits Community Centre fills with organic and conventional product, meat, cheese, seafood and plants as well as tasty baked goods, beautiful crafts and musical entertainment by local musicians. Kids can enjoy the playground and waterpark nearby and parents will find the best selection of organic produce around. Hot coffee and hot food available on site each week.
Check it out: http://eatlocal.org/markets/kitsilano/
Last chance to catch amazing local performances!
Where? 326 Powell St, Vancouver
“Music Waste is Vancouver’s premier independent music festival highlighting the region’s most exciting and innovative music, art, and comedy. With all the venues kept within walking distance and the cost of a festival pass only $15, Music Waste is the easiest way to see what’s happening in Vancouver’s thriving creative communities”.
Check it out: http://musicwaste.ca
Spanish Banks
Every Vancouverite’s favourite beach
Perfect for:
family barbecues
letting the dog run free (in designated zones)
taking long walks,
Jericho Beach
Perfect for:
a cheap lunch with an amazing view
a sunset stroll
Park: sailing, walking and biking along the park’s pathways, and playing tennis
& the venue for July’s annual Vancouver Folk Music Festival.
Third Beach at Stanley Park
Loooooong sunsets….
Secluded…
Third beach is connected to Stanley Park,
so after soaking in the sun you can
explore, play, or dine
in the Park.
Kitsilano Beach
This beach features Kits Pool
the longest outdoor pool in Canada.
Sports: vollyball, tennis,
basketball/hockey, paddle board,
windsurfing
Wreck Beach
What Vancouver beach post would be complete without mentioning our beloved Wreck?
Wreck Beach plays host to a number of fun, nude beach events, including the annual Bare Buns Run and the “world-record” skinny dipping event.
Use this guide to plan your own trip to Wreck Beach–with or without clothes!
– Here are our top 4 events happening this June in Vancouver. –
26th Festival d’été francophone de Vancouver
“This captivating musical adventure features a storyline that starts with rain falling on the glistening cobblestones of Water Street. A double bass rumbles, a trumpet wails. The Jazz-Club! is threatened… It is still part of the City’s heritage but how long will it survive?”- Vancitybuzz
Day/Time: 8 pm June 19
Location: Centre Culturel Francophone de Vancouver 1551, West 7th Avenue, Vancouver
Website: www.lecentreculturel.com/jazztownen/
Vancouver’s Farmers Market
Right next to Yaletown-Roundhouse Canada line station, this urban market offers delicious food and an amazing shopping experience.
Day/Time: Thursdays 2 to 6 pm
Dates: May 7 to October 29, 2015
Location: 1200 Mainland Street, Yaletown
Website: eatlocal.org/markets/yaletown
4th Annual Art Walk South Granville
South Granville has the highest concentration of fine art galleries in Vancouver, and has even more galleries than the first Art Walk!
Day/Time: 10:00 pm – 6:00 pm June 20
Location: Gallery Row 2117 Granville Street, Vancouver
Website:
http://www.southgranville.org/artwalk/
http://www.facebook.com/events/1585602448384899/
VanStyle Fashion Show III
“Don’t miss out on this classy night out featuring local designs and talent under one beautiful location. The floor will open to performances and the show, concluding with raffle draws, photo time and refreshments.” – Vancity Buzz
Day/Time: 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm June 25, 2015
Location: 581 Cardero Street, Vancouver
Website: www.VanstyleShow.eventbrite.com
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