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CELEBRATE: Nick Chau & SoWedding: Passionate About Storytelling

In Richmond, BC, SoWeddings has established itself as a premier name in wedding photography and videography. Founded and helmed by Nick Chau, this creative team brings together a diverse team of visual storytellers, each dedicated to capturing love in its most genuine form. Their philosophy, “Shoot to Impress,” is not just a slogan—it is a...

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Phantom Creek Estates Brings South Okanagan Elegance and Artistry to New Richmond Facility

In its fifth year of operations, Phantom Creek Estates has become renowned as a leader in the BC wine industry and the most spectacular destination winery in South Okanagan. It brings that style and splendour to the Lower Mainland by opening its new 4,075-square-foot Richmond office and multi-function space at 6928 Pearson Way. Even better, the...

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PORTFOLIO.YVR: Jessica Liang: Nook

When you think of co-working spaces, do you think about sitting in an office with strangers? No one wants or needs that in their life! Jessica Liang of Nook has launched a business venture that is more than a co-working space. It is an ecosystem for creative entrepreneurs where dreams are transformed into reality. With...

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Beijing Mansion Launches New Experiential Destination in Richmond

The West Coast luxury community is readying itself to welcome the Bejing Mansion concept as reality. As part of a new and highly exclusive social enterprise, Beijing Mansion promises to be the ultimate destination to connect, find inspiration, engage in shared dialogues, and enjoy a curated, unique experience in arts, culture, and gastronomic exploration. In...

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CASK YVR Invites You to Visit 1920s Shanghai for a Whisky Tasting

In 2021, CASK Whisky Vault launched and is a 65-seat sanctuary of style and unapologetic celebration of the finer things in life. The venue vibe is 1920s Art Deco meets Shanghai, infused with a contemporary Asian aesthetic that incorporates rich woods and lush emerald green velvets. Upon entering the room, and if the sliding doors...

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Supercar Martini Circle Presents Miss Universe Canada Welcome Dinner & Red Carpet

When entrepreneur Jack Chung, founder of Supercar Martini Circle (SMC), extended an invite to spend the evening with the Miss Universe Canada contestants at a beautiful location in Richmond, who were we to resist? It’s All About Location The River Green Presentation Centre (Hollybridge) is a gorgeous facility that sits on the north arm of the...

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Folio.YVR Issue #12: Casa Maggiore: Major Interiors x Versace Home

First impressions can sometimes be deceiving. As we slowly rolled past an impressive array of homes in a quiet tree-lined Richmond neighbourhood, it was impossible to pinpoint which of these homes was our destination, but then, through a window, a glint of gold, caught my eye. This Versace home appeared no different from others outside,...

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Folio.YVR Issue #11: Laurence & Chico: Love & Legacy of Largess

To many, the Laurence & Chico Café off Robson Street was their first invitation into the insane world that Laurence Li and Chico Wang created for themselves. Rubber ducks proliferate and oogly octopus tentacles abound, mop-top stools beckon, grotesque eyeballs roll, and exaggerated mannequins with giant wigs oversee all. The space is so fantastic that...

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Folio.YVR Issue #8/9: Porsche Now Richmond Debuts the Taycan Turbo S EV

The future of Porsche is right here in Metro Vancouver. At the first-of-its-kind Porsche pop-up store, Porsche NOW, the all-new all-electric Porsche Taycan was the star of the show. Two industry giants, OpenRoad Auto Group and Dilawri Group of Companies, came together to break ground on the construction of a brand-new Porsche Centre at the...

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Folio.YVR Issue #7: $1.4M C. Bechstein Piano for Sale in Vancouver

It has been 133 years since the first time that the world saw the C. Bechstein original of the Sphinx Grand Piano, a marvel of craftsmanship and opulence showcased at a London exhibition. Only a single photograph remained of the original, so any hope of recreating this relic with styling dating back to the era...

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CELEBRATE: Nick Chau & SoWedding: Passionate About Storytelling

Phantom Creek Estates Brings South Okanagan Elegance and Artistry to New Richmond Facility

PORTFOLIO.YVR: Jessica Liang: Nook

Beijing Mansion Launches New Experiential Destination in Richmond

CASK YVR Invites You to Visit 1920s Shanghai for a Whisky Tasting

Supercar Martini Circle Presents Miss Universe Canada Welcome Dinner & Red Carpet

Folio.YVR Issue #12: Casa Maggiore: Major Interiors x Versace Home

Folio.YVR Issue #11: Laurence & Chico: Love & Legacy of Largess

Folio.YVR Issue #8/9: Porsche Now Richmond Debuts the Taycan Turbo S EV

Folio.YVR Issue #7: $1.4M C. Bechstein Piano for Sale in Vancouver

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