My East Van Blog

Heart Breaker Salon 

Heart Breaker Salon | 629 Kingsway @ Fraser East Van | 604.875.0079

What's so great about going to the hair salon? Everything!! The smells of yummy product + lounging back as warm water splashes against your head whilst lovely fingers massage your scalp  (sigh...i near fell of my chair). When the ambiance + music and the very talented stylist makes you want to rush back for another cut you know you... read more.

Did you buy Earthquake Insurance?

While the recent earthquake on Friday did not seem to cause major damages, it is a reminder for home owners in Vancouver that we should be covered for this potential problem.  Damage from earthquake results from (1) ground shaking and (2) fire ignited from the quake.  It is easy to envision the problems following an earthquake when we have split coverage.

Fire protection is standard for home insuranc... read more.

novo furniture - the livingroom store

I have lived in Vancouver most of my life, mostly living in condos in downtown Vancouver and houses on the westside of Vancouver, however spent most of my time hanging on the Eastside of Vancouver. I told myself, one day i will be living in East Vancouver and so the time has come, i bought a Townhome in a 2 year old Parklane Homes development on East 11th & Guelph Street.

As any new home buyer mov... read more.

Smoking Lily (thanks for the good wallet)

Smoking Lily | 3634 Main St., | East Van Prime Minister Trudeau's face on a pair of underpants!? Love it! It was the first item I ever bought from Smoking Lily. Now whenever I'm on Main Street I always make a point of stopping by to indulge in their local whimsical wares. Last week I fell in love with 'The Good Wallet'... who knows what could be next, perhaps the Elle Mariachi sweater.... 


'The Goo... read more.

The Cultch - 38 Years in East Vancouver



Location:  1895 Venables Street, Vancouver, BC

Opening its doors in 1973, this once abandoned church building was converted into a cultural center, playing host to theater, dance, and music performances.  It is a not-for-profit organization, and for 38 years, local and international artists have graced its stage. 

Cultch also offers mentorship programs for youths interested in dance, directing, play... read more.