Spotlight: May 24, 2010 – Socialite Nails

Saturday, May 22nd, 2010

Congratulations to our winner, Kasia R!  Enjoy your nails!

We’re very lucky to have fantastic talented nail artists scattered throughout the Fraser Valley.  When we want to really spoil ourselves, one place our team loves to visit is Socialite Nails in Crescent Beach.

Amy Nguyen has a natural eye for fashion, for the latest and greatest and her entrepreneurial spirit has always been strong. With a solid retail management and merchandise buying background, everyone assumed when Amy did finally open her own business it would be a fashion boutique. Even Amy herself thought this might be the avenue she’d pursue, but a special trip to New York sparked an idea for something different.

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Spotlight: April 26, 2010 – The Goddess Movement

Sunday, April 25th, 2010

Strength.  Graceful.  Athletic.  Not necessarily words you would normally associate with ‘pole dancing’.  Fraser Valley’s The Goddess Movement has certainly helped change our team’s impression of pole fitness.  Every woman can enjoy this empowering form of exercise.  Yes, even you!

We first learned of The Goddess Movement at the West Coast Women’s Show.  The demonstrations of pole dancing weren’t smarmy and overtly sexual like we were used to seeing.  It was athletic, beautiful and it looked very FUN!

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Spotlight: April 5, 2010 – Clayburn Comforts

Sunday, April 4th, 2010

Recently we were introduced to a few new-to-us stores in Abbotsford’s charming Clayburn Village.  One of our discoveries was Clayburn Comforts, which we instantly fell in love with!

Sue Kavelman and her family moved to Clayburn Village in 2000 and set to work with restoring their 1905 heritage home. Renovating and restoring the gorgeous building was a lot of work, which saw the Kavelmans lifting the house up to pour a concrete foundation. During the restorations every brick on the building was individually removed, cleaned and returned to the house.  

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Spotlight: March 15/10 – Hari Om Yoga

Monday, March 15th, 2010

Team FVP has tried out our fair share of yoga studios over the years: some are great, some are strict, some are too hot or too cold. One of our favourite yoga studios in the Fraser Valley is Hari Om Yoga in Langley.  This non-denominational studio is comfortable, welcoming and has an excellent retail store attached to the studio area.  

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Pulse Spotlight, October 26/09 – Soulful Indulgence

Monday, October 26th, 2009

Life is busy and stressful.  And yes, while it is absolutely lovely to escape to a spa, its nice to have other options.  Imagine being able to send the kids to school or out with Grandma, lighting the fireplace, putting on some relaxing tunes, and having a professional esthetician visit your home to perform relaxing spa services.  After your treatment, you could get straight into your PJs and relax – no driving home in the wet weather, which is always a relaxation buzz-killer.  Or invite a few of your friends over for an evening of pampering… set out some treats, open a bottle of wine and relax.

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Pulse Spotlight, Sept. 21/09 – Milica *Giveaway*

Sunday, September 20th, 2009

One of the Fraser Valley’s first upscale salon spas is located in Walnut Grove, Langley.  Now in their 12th year of business, Milica SalonSpa is a true entrepreneurial success story!

Michelle Ateb has worked as a stylist for 26 years.  Eleven years ago, she noticed that in order to get a high end salon experience, one had to travel outside of the Fraser Valley. Craving this type of establishment close to home, with expert stylists and real china cups for serving tea, Michelle opened a small upscale salon with 3 other stylists.  Seven years later they would move to Milicas current location, which now includes a full service day spa and employees more than 35 stylists, make up artists, Registered Massage Therapists, nail technicians and more!

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Pulse Spotlight, August 31/09 – 3 Peaks

Sunday, August 30th, 2009

We are slowly coming to terms with the fact that summer is winding down, and our diet of endless mojitos & BBQ fare is going to have to stop as well :(  One can only use ice cream as an excuse to cool down until mid-September. It can be quite shocking, after a summer of indulgence, to bring that Fall wardrobe out of the closet, only to find it’s become a bit snug from all the summer fun!  We’re in need of a swift kick in the behind at the moment, so we’ve called upon Paul Turner and his team at 3 Peaks Kinesiology to get us back in shape.

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Pulse Spotlight July 27/09 – All Things Being Eco

Monday, July 27th, 2009

A couple of months ago, we received a tip that there was a great shop in Chilliwack which sells eco-friendly clothing, home accessories and more.  An eco-friendly boutique in the Fraser Valley?  We’re so there!  

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Pulse Spotlight, July 6, 2009 – Fresh-N Home Products/Diva Diamondz

Sunday, July 5th, 2009
Every week we are thrilled to find such creative entrepreneurs in our Fraser Valley.  This week is no exception – this wonderful Fraser Valley entrepreneur identified a need, made connections to make it happen, and runs a growing, successful company… just down the road from FraserValleyPulse.com headquarters!      

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Pulse Spotlight, June 29/09 – Full Bloom Farm

Sunday, June 28th, 2009

Lavender.  When we hear the word, we imagine the pleasing aroma, a calming feeling, tiny purple buds, peace, relaxation, tranquility. Imagine if you had the opportunity to live surrounded by these amazing plants.  Robyn Wyman of Full Bloom Farm does, and we absolutely love that this little piece of paradise is so close to home!

Full Bloom Farm is a tranquil space nestled amongst a number of other gorgeous South Langley farms. Robyn and husband Greg planted their first lavender plants in 2004.  

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