My East Van Blog

IDSWest in Vancouver

(September 30, 2011)


Photography by Jon Pesochin from an article by the Vancouver Sun

IDSwest or Interior Design Show West, is an annual event showcasing the latest in contemporary, cutting edge, and original home designs. Its featuring 200 exhibitors showcasing quality products and services to an audience of industry professionals, architects, designers, consumers and media. Find the next design for your your home or... read more.

Little Nest  |  1716 Charles St. off The DRive 

(September 28, 2011)

1718 Charles St. | East Van


Little Nest is a haven for anyone with kids. A place where judgement is left at the door when your sweater is covered in food, your socks don't match and your hair hasn't been washed for a week! You will find yourself side-by-side with other tired moms nursing and sipping lattes to keep at least one eye open. But truth be told, there is always a well dressed mom among us... read more.

Laneway House Tour

(September 26, 2011)


Mona, Angela's man-crazy mom lived in one over the garage behind the main house on Who's the Boss? Remember that '80s sitcom where Toni Micelli cooked & cleaned while the woman of the house ran a successful Ad Agency & Samanatha Micelli incited crazy trends like neon leg warmers,scrunchies & oversized cable-knit sweaters...  I digress. Since July 2009, laneway houses have been permitted in Vancouv... read more.

River District - Over 7,000 New Homes To Be Built

(September 23, 2011)


Photography by Les Bazso, PNG of the Discovery Center in the River District on Kerr Street, Vancouver


More news and specifics are being released about the developing River District. Over some 130 arces along the Fraser River, between Kerr Street and Boundary Road, more than 7,000 new homes will be constructed. The undertaking will represent one of the largest development projects in Vancouver over... read more.

Best Bakery Winner On Commercial Drive

(September 22, 2011)


Fratelli Bakery located at 1795 Commercial Drive

Opening its doors back in 1997, Fratelli's is an awarding winning Vancouver based authentic Italian Bakery. This year, it won Georgia Straight's Best Bakery of Vancouver, as well as their "Golden Plates Winner". Their menu includes various Italian pastries, breads, cookies, cupcakes, biscotti, and custom cakes. All their recipes are original and mad... read more.