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Taiwanese Artist Wu Ching Ru’s ‘Pro Terra et Natura’ at Phantom Creek Estates
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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...
EcoLux☆Lifestyle: Fancy a Weekend Getaway? Visit These 5 Organic Wineries in BC’s Okanagan
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EcoLux☆Lifestyle: Fancy a Weekend Getaway? Visit These 5 Organic Wineries in BC’s Okanagan

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverJuly 25, 2022October 19, 2022
Looking for the ideal weekend adventure or day trip this summer - that does not involve jumping on a plane? We suggest trying one or all of these five fantastic...
EcoLux☆Lifestyle: Custom Design Your Home with Lake Effect Interiors
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EcoLux☆Lifestyle: Custom Design Your Home with Lake Effect Interiors

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverNovember 30, 2020November 30, 2022
From the moment you enter Kelowna’s Lakestone community, it is apparent that the development is a bustling work-in-progress, but for the families that have taken up residence amidst the construction,...
Folio.YVR Issue #12: Plantbased on the Krafty Kitchen + Bar Patio
☆ Issue #12 - October 2020

Folio.YVR Issue #12: Plantbased on the Krafty Kitchen + Bar Patio

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverNovember 7, 2020November 15, 2020
When visiting a new city, it is often tempting to ask Where do the locals eat? But we think a better way to find extraordinary dining may be Where do...
Folio.YVR 2019 / Top 10 Read: #1 France Lefebvre & Her Okanagan Obsession
☆ Issue #10 - January Top 10

Folio.YVR 2019 / Top 10 Read: #1 France Lefebvre & Her Okanagan Obsession

Helen SiwakFebruary 5, 2020April 20, 2020
From the moment you enter Kelowna’s Lakestone community, it is apparent that the development is a work-in-progress, but for the families that have taken up residence amidst the construction, life...
Folio.YVR Issue #6: Villa Eyrie Resort is 5☆ Rest & Relaxation
☆ Issue #06 - September

Folio.YVR Issue #6: Villa Eyrie Resort is 5☆ Rest & Relaxation

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverDecember 23, 2019December 25, 2019
When your true home is in the sky, it is difficult to imagine life without the vast horizon as your backdrop. With a steaming Nespresso in hand, I lean back...
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EcoLux☆Lifestyle: Plantbased Eats in Kelowna at ‘Frankie We Salute You’

Guest ContributorDecember 8, 2019October 19, 2022
It was during a 3-day getaway to the Okanagan Valley that we were introduced to Frankie, We Salute You (FWSY). A primarily plantbased restaurant launched by Brian and Christina Skinner....
Folio.YVR Issue #8/9: ‘Frankie We Salute You’ Launches in Kelowna
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Folio.YVR Issue #8/9: ‘Frankie We Salute You’ Launches in Kelowna

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle ObserverDecember 8, 2019October 15, 2023
It was during a 3-day getaway to the Okanagan Valley that we were introduced to Frankie, We Salute You (FWSY). A primarily plantbased restaurant launched by Brian and Christina Skinner....
Folio.YVR Issue #8/9: France Lefebvre Creates Comfort in the Okanagan
☆ Issue #08/09 - Nov/Dec

Folio.YVR Issue #8/9: France Lefebvre Creates Comfort in the Okanagan

Helen SiwakNovember 30, 2019December 18, 2019
From the moment you enter Kelowna’s Lakestone community, it is apparent that the development is a work-in-progress, but for the families that have taken up residence amidst the construction, life...

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FOLIO.YVR ☆ THE COURTNEY ROOM X CATE WEBB⁠ ⁠ FOLIO.YVR ☆ THE COURTNEY ROOM X CATE WEBB⁠
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Located in the heart of Victoria, The Courtney Room bar team is proud to introduce a new, dedicated cocktail menu, featuring whimsical illustrations by local artist Cate Webb from Black Cat Tattoo, a five-minute walk from the restaurant.⁠
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Entitled An Exploration of the Pacific Northwest Vol. 1, the cocktail menu is an excellent showcase for the restaurant’s cocktail program, which shines a spotlight on the seasonal ebbs and flows of Vancouver Island’s native ingredients. Victoria-based Cate Webb’s elegant, interpretive illustrations adorn every page, inspired by each drink, creating a visual representation of each cocktail, alongside flavour notes and uplifting anecdotes.⁠
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Check out the story behind the new menu in our latest story!⁠
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FOLIO.YVR ☆ BUTTERFLY & COCOON LAUNCH⁠ ⁠ Fai FOLIO.YVR ☆ BUTTERFLY & COCOON LAUNCH⁠
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Fairmont Pacific Rim has launched two new captivating spaces within the hotel, embodying the dual inspirations of a Butterfly and its Cocoon.⁠
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Located on the hotel’s third floor, these spaces are designed to elevate experiences and create unforgettable moments for wedding and special event guests.⁠
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Learn more about this divine new space in our new story.⁠
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FOLIO.YVR ☆ EVERYOUNG 007 JAMES BOND GALA⁠ ⁠ FOLIO.YVR ☆ EVERYOUNG 007 JAMES BOND GALA⁠
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EverYoung Laser & Skin Clinics hosted a theme night of glitz and glamour as a thank-you to their VIP clients, friends, and associates. With a beautifully realized Casino Royale theme and an invitation to attend in ‘black, white, and gold attire,’ the sold-out 007 James Bond Casino Night Charity Gala proved to be exciting and full of fun with the 360 video capture, slot machines, roulette, craps, buffet style meal, and live auction.⁠
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For the live auction, guests were gifted tokens for casino chips and were able to use their ‘earnings’ to bid on a multitude of auction items that included medical aesthetics services and treatments. MC’ed by the effervescent Brittany Michalchuk (YVR Entrepreneurs Club), Silvia Piccolo, and Earl Flormata, the crowd was feeling generous and bid higher and higher raising $5,000 for Mamas for Mamas, the beneficiary of the evening.⁠
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Enjoy the evening through our photo array! So many beautiful people enjoying an evening at the Paradox Hotel.⁠
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Event photography by Silver Moon Photography.

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FOLIO.YVR ☆ FAIRMONT PAC RIM X DIOR⁠ ⁠ Are Y FOLIO.YVR ☆ FAIRMONT PAC RIM X DIOR⁠
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Are You Ready to ‘Stay in Style’ with Fairmont Pacific Rim x Dior?⁠
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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 ‘Stay in Style’ package for two.⁠
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Crafted for a duo of dreamers, this two-night experience begins on the exclusive Fairmont Gold floor, a hotel within a hotel, where luxury meets world-class hospitality and every detail is anticipated. ⁠
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Your journey begins with a bottle of Dom Perignon Rose Vintage 2010 and continues for two days!⁠
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For the full 'Stay in Style' package, click the link below and be prepared to be entranced!⁠
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FOLIO.YVR ☆ NEW AMBASSADOR ALERT!⁠ ⁠ ‘Too FOLIO.YVR ☆ NEW AMBASSADOR ALERT!⁠
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‘Too Femme 4 Them’ founder, Jan Van Vianen has joined the Folio.YVR Luxury Lifestyle team as our Luxury Fashion & Hospitality Ambassador.⁠
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Known for his fierce style and as the founder of Too Femme 4 Them, Jan Van Vianen (@janvanv) is new to the city from Vancouver Island, a West Coast creator, model, actor, and influencer. ⁠
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As an ambassador for Folio.YVR, Jan can be found at luxury hospitality and fashion events representing. Have an upcoming event that could use a shout-out? DM and extend an invitation.⁠
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As part of his influencer journey, this fashionista has partnered with Viktor & Rolf, Mine & Yours, Vintage After Death, and Hotel Zed. ⁠
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Curious about our team? Click the link below and learn more about who is behind Folio.YVR!⁠
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FOLIO.YVR ☆ YOUNG ELITE'S 7TH ANNIVERSARY GALA⁠
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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.⁠
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Stepping into the seventh year of Young Elite, President and Co-founder Jerry Wang hopes to continue celebrating the achievements of Vancouver’s finest young entrepreneurs and startups, and provide a platform to gather and connect. ⁠
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Sponsors of the gala event included Title Sponsor Marco Polo by Gryphon, with others including Concord Pacific, ASPAC Developments, Cosentino, and Livingspace.⁠
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Special guests included MP Wilson Miao, MLA Kevin Falcon, MLA Michael Lee, and Burnaby City Councillor James Wang.⁠
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SPA MAGNOLIA ☆ FOLIO.YVR ☆ ISSUE #21 ⁠ ⁠ W SPA MAGNOLIA ☆ FOLIO.YVR ☆ ISSUE #21 ⁠
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When guests arrive at The Spa Magnolia, owner Paula Veenema ensures their experience is something they will remember. ⁠
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"Having a team of incredibly talented therapists is by far my biggest asset. A beautifully appointed facility and amazing professional products only serve as additional benefits when the people who navigate the experience in the treatment room love what they do; it's something that can be felt. ⁠
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"The positive energy you feel when you walk into the spa, the luxurious robe, warmed and extremely comfortable tables, and really genuine care all add up to the magic of The Spa Magnolia."⁠
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THE COURTNEY ROOM ☆ FOLIO.YVR ☆ ISSUE #21 ⁠ THE COURTNEY ROOM ☆ FOLIO.YVR ☆ ISSUE #21 ⁠
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Born of the desire to continue the experience of timeless hospitality embodied created and offered by the award-winning Magnolia Hotel & Spa, The Courtney Room delights locals and visitors alike with delicious local cuisine and exemplary service.⁠
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Offering a classically modern dining space that promises genuine hospitality, designer Sharon Bortolotto (BBA Design) created an elegant room where the old world meets the new by taking cues from the old grand dame hotels of Paris. The room features high ceilings and bistro-style lighting to create a casually elegant ambiance complimented by commissioned abstract expressionist artwork by Blu Smith.⁠
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MAGNOLIA HOTEL & SPA ☆ FOLIO.YVR ☆ ISSUE #21 ⁠
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Throw a stone from the Inner Harbour in Victoria, BC, and it will skip to the door of the Magnolia Hotel & Spa on the corner of Courtney and Gordon Streets. ⁠
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Amongst the historic buildings on the block, the brick and stone facade of the hotel is slightly anonymous, which plays well for those seeking refuge in quiet elegance. ⁠
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Pass through the doors and quietly enter an internationally recognized, multi-award-winning boutique hotel that consistently offers incredible personalized service, impeccable accommodations, and divine culinary experiences. ⁠
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The leaders in hospitality rating �(Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast, �Trip Advisor) have repeatedly listed Magnolia Hotel & Spa as tops in Canada as it provides guests with an unrivalled luxury boutique experience in the heart of the city.⁠
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Enjoy a weekend away with us in beautiful Victoria, BC!⁠
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BE LOVE VICTORIA ☆ FOLIO.YVR ☆ ISSUE #21 ⁠
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With its wooden floors, rough-hewn ceiling beams, and captivating artwork, Be Love restaurant is an oasis for those seeking a dining experience away from the pubs and lounges of downtown Victoria. ⁠
Located in the on-trend Harris Green neighbourhood and founded by siblings Heather and Joe Cunliffe, Be Love is a plant-based paradise. ⁠
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Together, the sister-brother duo share with the community a culinary voice that reflects their passion for health, clarity of mind, and lightness of spirit.⁠
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Using at least 95 percent organic plant-based ingredients that are mindfully sourced according to local and seasonal availability and made from scratch, as ordered. Everything created wheat, gluten, dairy, and processed sugar-free.⁠
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Enjoy a meal with us at one of Victoria, BC's, finest dining experiences!⁠
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VAN CLEEF & ARPELS LAUNCHES ☆ FOLIO.YVR ☆ ISSU VAN CLEEF & ARPELS LAUNCHES ☆ FOLIO.YVR ☆ ISSUE #21 ⁠
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French luxury jewellery company �Van Cleef & Arpels has launched its newest boutique in Canada on�Bloor Street in Toronto. The boutique showcases iconic and new creations, including ones from the timeless Snowflake collection, alongside recent Perlée and Alhambra pieces.⁠
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Unique to this new address is an Art Deco-inspired façade. Initially designed in 1935 for Van Cleef & Arpels, the geometric and pyramidal pattern is inspired by Egyptian history reminiscent of claire voie in gold, onyx and dove grey tones. The façade spans the height of the boutique.⁠
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Walk through this gorgeous new addition to the Canadian retail landscape in our story!⁠
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LONGINES MINI DOLCEVITA ☆ FOLIO.YVR ☆ ISSUE #2 LONGINES MINI DOLCEVITA ☆ FOLIO.YVR ☆ ISSUE #21 ⁠
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The Mini DolceVita has arrived! With its discreet profile, classic styling, and aesthetic variations that are at once timely and timeless, it is a masterpiece that exquisitely expresses, in equal part, Longines’ quiet luxury and contemporary elegance. ⁠
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The latest from Longines are bound to resonate with dynamic personalities that are drawn to breathtaking watches that perfectly complement any styling choice.⁠
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Learn more about this timeless beauty in our new story!⁠
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