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☆ Issue #33 - April 2025 FoF ☆ Celebrate Folio.YVR Friends

From Vision to Vows: Aleem & Victor’s Extraordinary Wedding Story

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverMay 4, 2025April 17, 2025

The AVK Wedding was a celebration years in the making—an extraordinary fusion of heartfelt creativity, passionate intention, and enduring love. Aleem Kassam, the visionary behind Kalu Interiors, and Victor Kazakov,...

☆ Issue #33 - April 2025

Helen Siwak: EIC & Publisher’s Message: Issue #33 – April 2025

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverMay 4, 2025April 16, 2025

As the season turns and longer days stretch toward golden evenings, there is a distinct sense of renewal in the air. On the Canadian West Coast, where ocean breezes carry...

☆ Issue #33 - April 2025 FoF ☆ Personalities Folio.YVR Friends

Power, Parties, and Philanthropy: Fred Lee’s Fabulous Vancouver Life

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverMay 3, 2025April 18, 2025

For more than 30 years, Fred Lee has been the heartbeat of Vancouver’s social scene, a dynamic force who has made the city more vibrant, connected, and undeniably more exciting....

☆ Issue #33 - April 2025 FoF ☆ Culinary, Wine, Spirits Folio.YVR Friends

Diva at the Met Delights: Brunch, Bubbles, and Plant-Based Bliss

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverMay 2, 2025May 4, 2025

A stones through from the harbour, the Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver is a haven for those seeking a luxurious, yet accessible, experience in the city. With sleek rooms, an unbeatable location...

☆ Issue #33 - April 2025 FoF ☆ Travel & Adventure Folio.YVR Friends

Tai Pan Penthouse: Metropolitan Hotel’s Sky-High Comeback

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverMay 2, 2025June 5, 2025

In the heart of downtown Vancouver, the Metropolitan Hotel is a refined urban retreat that blends international heritage with West Coast charm. Originally opened in 1984 as The Mandarin Vancouver—the...

☆ Issue #33 - April 2025 FoF ☆ Travel & Adventure Vancouver Vices

Who Said Practical Cannot Be Wild? Meet the Taycan GTS

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverMay 1, 2025April 16, 2025

The arrival of the new Porsche Taycan GTS marks a new benchmark in the electric sports sedan category, combining up to 690 horsepower with Launch Control for an exhilarating driving...

☆ Issue #33 - April 2025 FoF ☆ Celebrate Folio.YVR Friends

Hatley Park: Vancouver Island’s Fairytale Venue of Timeless Elegance

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverMay 1, 2025May 1, 2025

Nestled on the traditional lands of the Lekwungen speaking peoples, amidst a sprawling 565-acre estate surrounded by old forests and panoramic ocean vistas, Hatley Park offers a storybook setting for...