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Hot Shopping: Dazzling

Lovely earrings from local company Brooklyn Designs

Deck yourself out in sweet bling by local Brooklyn Designs. The new collection features cascading earrings, necklaces and rings in gold and silver (including the shoulder-grazing vermeil hoops with Swarovski crystals, pictured). Available at Fine Finds and Chloë Angus, or online at www.brooklyndesigns.ca.—Jennifer Patterson

More information:

Fine Finds, 1014 Mainland St. 604-669-8325.

www.finefindsboutique.com

Chloë Angus, 273 Dunbar St. 604-224-2456.

www.chloeangus.com

Hot Shopping: Inspired Design

Lovely jewels by local designer Irit Sorokin. Photo by Tanya Clark

Imagine travelling the world to gather inspiration from different landscapes and cultures, then purchasing gems, stones and crystals to bring back home to turn into wearable art. That’s exactly what jewellery designer Irit Sorokin does. Her one-of-a-kind necklaces, earrings and bracelets are made of treasures sourced from around the globe. At Fine Finds and Jeweliette.—Jennifer Patterson

15 Things We Love About Vancouver: May

Photo by N. Vandergaag courtesy VanDusen Botanical Garden

1 Laburnum season (mid-May to early June) at VanDusen Botanical Garden.
2 Bargain hunting at Joe Fresh, H&M and Forever 21.
3 All the hypoallergenic, paraben-free, natural skincare products at Lavan.
4 Fresh seafood.
5 The two cheery, colourful levels of the Kids Market on Granville Island.
6 Taking an evening stroll through Stanley Park—and jumping when the Nine O’Clock Gun goes off. This 195-year-old cannon makes an impressive Boom! every night at 9 p.m.
7 Canada’s only Agent Provocateur store, which is located right here in downtown Vancouver. It’s filled with luxury lingerie, sexy swimwear and naughty nightwear.
8 Dining at award-winning restaurants.
9 The gourmet chocolate bar line “My Therapy Bar” by local company Deliss Chocolate (www.delisschocolate.com), which grew out of bitter beginnings (the end of a marriage) into something sweet. At Whole Foods.
10 Chapeaus of every size, shape and style at Edie Hats and Goorin Brothers.
11 Bright, cheerful umbrellas from local company Possum (www.possumumbrella.com). Each comes in a pouch that folds into a shopping bag. At The Gallery Store and Fine Finds.
12 Local artist Peng Liu’s floral art in In Full Bloom at Jacana Gallery (to May 22).
13 The 40th anniversary of the BMO Vancouver Marathon (May 1).
14 Rain. We might as well love it, since we’re stuck with it.
15 The special tin commemorating Vancouver’s 125th anniversary put out by 126-year-old local company Rogers’ Chocolates.

15 Things We Love About Vancouver: March

Photo courtesy David Suzuki Foundation

1 Taylor Lautner, Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson, who are in town to film Twilight: Breaking Dawn.
2 The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, which is nominated for a 2011 Juno Award. Tune in Mar. 27 to see if the VSO wins.
3 Howard Hughes. The eccentric billionaire arrived at Vancouver’s Westin Bayshore Hotel on Mar. 14, 1972, taking over two floors for himself and his employees—though no hotel staff ever glimpsed the recluse during his long stay.
4 Canine ambassadors such as Beau and Mavis.
5 Fresh seafood.
6 The Granville Island Broom Company.
7 David Suzuki. The local author and environmental activist turns 75 on Mar. 24.
8 Luxurious anti-microbial yoga towels made by local company Baktuli (www.bak tuli.com). Each one sports a playful saying such as “Some like it hot.” At Moule and Fine Finds.
9 Red Robinson. The legendary local disc jockey turns 74 on Mar. 30. Named in his honour, the 1,000-seat theatre at the Boulevard Casino features Gino Vannelli (Mar. 5) and Meat Loaf (Mar. 18 and 19) this month.

"Little Emperor" by Todd Couper courtesy Spirit Wrestler Gallery

10 The Vancouver Canucks hockey team, which is celebrating its 40th season.
11 The sense of community: Mar. 24 is Dining Out for Life, when restaurants across the Lower Mainland donate 25 per cent of each food bill to HIV/AIDS charities.
12 Scuba diving. The water is cold—but it doesn’t warm up much in the summer. Scuba fans prefer winter diving here, when visibility is best.
13 The Vancouver Art Gallery.
14 Jogging on the seawall.
15 Tiny art in Spirit Wrestler Gallery’s Mini Masterworks IV (Mar. 26 to Apr. 16).

Hot Shopping: A Stylish Statement

Gorgeous spirit wraps are a stylish souvenir

Local gal Chloë Angus inspires fashionistas of any age with her innovative clothing collection, flattering to women of all shapes and sizes. Her unique spirit wraps (pictured) incorporate beautiful imagery by Haida artist Clarence Mills. Pick up your piece of fashionable art at Frances Hill’s or Fine Finds, and visit www.chloeangus.com to see the many ways to wear it.—Jennifer Patterson

Hot Shopping: Tie One On

TIE ONE ON

Uplifting apparel from Kaia and Me

Local company Kaia and Me uses natural bamboo to create chakra-channeling, handmade scarves. With their positive messages, and colours to enhance your well-being, they’re a vibrant way to beat the fall blues. Pick yours up at Fine Finds or online at www.kaiaandme.com. Partial proceeds benefit local homeless shelters.—Jennifer Patterson