Author: Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle Observer

Helen Siwak is the founder of EcoLuxLuv Marketing & Communications Inc and publisher of Folio.YVR Luxury Lifestyle Magazine and digital women's lifestyle magazine EcoLuxLifestyle.co. She is a prolific content creator, consultant, and marketing and media strategist within the ecoluxury lifestyle niche. Post-pandemic, she has worked with many small to mid-sized plant-based/vegan brands to build their digital foundations and strategize content creation and business development. Helen is the west coast correspondent to Canada’s top-read industry magazine Retail-Insider, holds a vast freelance portfolio, and consults with many of the world’s luxury heritage brands. Always seeking new opportunities and challenges, you can email her at [email protected].

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Are You Ready to ‘Stay in Style’ with Fairmont Pacific Rim x Dior?

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverNovember 26, 2023

Fairmont Pacific Rim invites you to step into the wondrous wintery world. One where enchantment meets extravagance as it partners with Dior to deliver the most splendid seasonal gift of all, the...

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Young Elite Vancouver 7th Annual Gala Celebration [PHOTOS]

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverNovember 23, 2023

With a theme of Casino Royale, Young Elite Vancouver Business Association gathered 450 members and guests at the JW Marriot Parq Vancouver for the seventh annual Y.E. Gala 2023. Stepping...

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Fairmont Pacific Rim Launches ‘The Nordic Spa’ Wellness Retreat with Thermal Spa

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverNovember 15, 2023

The Fairmont Pacific Rim has announced the launch of Vancouver’s newest wellness retreat, The Nordic Spa. The outdoor thermal spa is a transformative healing experience immersed in nature, offering unparalleled...

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Taiwanese Artist Wu Ching Ru’s ‘Pro Terra et Natura’ at Phantom Creek Estates

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverNovember 15, 2023

At the entrance to Phantom Creek Estates winery, visitors are awe-struck at two female figures, each seven metres tall, winged and poised to take flight but tethered to the earth by a...

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Vancouver Art Gallery Launches Denyse Thomasos: ‘just beyond’ Exhibition

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverNovember 10, 2023November 10, 2023

The Vancouver Art Gallery launched the Denyse Thomasos: just beyond exhibition with an exclusive preview and tour of the exhibition. Invited guests, patrons, respected creatives, and media were invited to...

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Mine & Yours Luxury Resale Launches 4th Boutique on West 4th

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverNovember 10, 2023November 10, 2023

Entrepreneur and Vancouver fashion influencer, Courtney Watkins launched her fourth Mine & Yours luxury resale boutique on West 4th in the on-trend Kitsilano neighbourhood last night - just mere weeks...

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DAHLIA Launches with VIP Cocktail Hour Event [PHOTOS]

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverNovember 7, 2023November 7, 2023

The elegant, upscale addition to Vancouver’s world-renowned culinary scene made its debut when DAHLIA Restaurant and Cocktail Bar officially opened its doors. On the main floor of the AZUR Legacy Collection...

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Vancouver Art Gallery Receives $1.7M Boost for RBC Emerging Artists

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverNovember 2, 2023November 2, 2023

The Vancouver Art Gallery is pleased to announce that RBC has generously contributed $1.7 million through RBC Emerging Artists to provide mentorship, visibility, and leadership opportunities for emerging Canadian artists...

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Chef Ned Bell & Karin Bohn Host BSH Luxe Appliance Showroom Launch with Bosch, Gaggenau, Thermador [PHOTOS]

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverOctober 23, 2023October 23, 2023

BSH Home Appliances launched Luxe Appliance Studio in the heart of the eclectic and innovative Mount Pleasant neighbourhood and invited a select number of VIPs to join for an evening...

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Arts Umbrella: Splash Art Auction Raises $1.8M for Scholarships & More [PHOTOS]

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverOctober 23, 2023October 26, 2023

Impeccably hosted by the dynamic duo of Gloria Macarenko and Fred Lee, the Splash Gala evening exuded an atmosphere of excitement as attendees revelled in lively entertainment, captivating student performances,...