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OMG… @hotchocolatefest Is back! If you love hot

OMG… @hotchocolatefest Is back! If you love hot chocolate and Italian food here are 3 spots to try some Italian-inspired versions of this cozy winter drink and they are all located close to each other by @fairmontpacific
My picks are below and the festival runs till Feb 14 ☕️❄️

@giovanecaffe – This care serves up delicious pastries like croissants and biscotti and my fave hot chocolate would be the Mandorlata Calda with the crushed almond bits on the side and the almond Cantucci!

@caffesuperveloce - This little to-go coffee shop designed with supercar velocity in mind also has a great lineup for hot chocolate I really like the Miura SV- with Macadamia, Maca and Dark Cocoa also its sugar-free instead they add agave syrup

@motorettagelato – Known for their gelato, this cute shop has two hot chocolate worth trying one is a little spicy and comes with your choice of gelato called Bel Paese and the other one is infused with Parmigiano cheese served with a guava rotota cake called Il Re both interesting and yummy

@kitchentablerestaurants #hotchocolatefestivalvancouver #hotchocolateyvr #hcfphotocontest #vancouverfoodie

Happy Lunar New Year 🧧 May the year of the rabb

Happy Lunar New Year 🧧 May the year of the rabbit being you great health and fortune #新年快樂 #yearoftherabbit #lunarnewyear

📸 @tsuibergsveryown

Spa, Screen & Sip on repeat💅🧧🥂 I started

Spa, Screen & Sip on repeat💅🧧🥂

I started the year with the most Luxurious day of pampering at the CHI spa @shangrila_van with @vitadaily.ca and it was just what I needed to ring in the New Lunar Year! We started by putting a wish on their gorgeous wishing tree, followed by a scrub and massage at my private suite at CHI, high tea by @emellescatering, a screening at their private theatre and ending the night @bandbsteak rooftop all to ourselves where we enjoyed caviar, beef tartare with bone marrow, scallops and wagyu prepared by @chefdennispeckham

All in all, it was a unforgettable day to relax, have great food with amazing company and recharge for the year! Make sure you check out their packages where you can enjoy the same and even with a private shopping experience @holtrenfrew can you say luxury at another level? Thanks for having me always ❤️

Photo by @tsuibergsveryown

My first post of 2023 on Instagram starts with a L

My first post of 2023 on Instagram starts with a Lunar New Year celebration @metropolisatmet there is so much to do including prizes, cultural workshops, lion dances and more to usher in the Year of the Rabbit 🐰Make sure to bring the kids! Festivities on till Feb 5 🧧 #luckylunaratthemet #metropolisatmetrotown #thingstodoinvancouver

How To Style - DU/ER’s Girlfriend Denim I’m g

How To Style - DU/ER’s Girlfriend Denim

I’m going to show you how I like to style my new favourite Girlfriend denim from @duerperformance Made from 70% Organic Cotton, 28% Coolmax® All Season Ecomade Polyester and 2% LYCRA® Ecomade Spandex, this denim in vintage black has a mid rise fit and is slightly tapered on the leg! Made for comfort, durability and quality, these jeans certainly live up to its name as “The World’s Most Comfortable Pants” and can fit any occasion from everyday busy mom drop-offs to seasonal changes to date night you - will find that it is the perfect “friend” to your style. *AD

Shop these jeans on DUER.ca and save on exclusive deals with code: INF-EMB-YVONNA15

#domoreinDUER #DUERperformance #domorewithless

What are you reflecting on as the year ends!? 🙏

What are you reflecting on as the year ends!? 🙏🙌❤️#yearendreflections #hello2023 #penthousesuite

@thedouglas_van

Get ready with me for a little great party look wi

Get ready with me for a little great party look with @motf_official Wool & Cashmere Collection! Use code: Yvonna for an additional 15% off

#woolbyMOTF #MOTFpartner #MyMOTF

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The perfect cozy winter treat, today I want to sha

The perfect cozy winter treat, today I want to share a gooey and chocolately molten lava cake that is both impressive and easy to make with @vodkamudshake Great for enjoying with mulled wine or your favourite cocktail by the fire, these individual cakes are just the most delicious and stress-free desserts your can dream of and also wonderful for entertaining because you can make 3-4 at a time and your guests will be licking off their plates! #MudshakeThingsUp, #SweetSipping #VodkaMudshake *AD

*Find out link in bio where to purchase Chocolate Vodka Mudshake must be 19+ to buy

Easy Chocolate Molten Lava Cake with Vodka Mudshake

Servings 3 Cooking time: 25 mins

Ingredients:

½ cup unsalted butter or 1 butter stick

¼ cup of Chocolate Vodka Mudshake, granulated sugar

6 oz semi-sweet dark chocolate bar for baking or ¾ of a full bar

2 large eggs (sep egg yolks and whites)

1/8 tsp of salt

3 Tbsp of all-purpose organic flour and icing sugar

Strawberries or raspberries

Instructions:

Preheat oven 450 degrees Fahrenheit

Cut small piece of butter from your stick and melt in microwave for 10s, grease and lightly flour 3 custard cups and set aside on baking sheet

Break chocolate into smaller pieces and cut butter stick into smaller pieces and melt in a double boiler, add in Chocolate Vodka Mudshake until it turns into a creamy chocolate sauce stirring constantly in low heat.

Separate egg yolk and egg white (make sure the eggs are at room temp) and in a large mixing bowl beat on medium speed egg yolk, white sugar and salt until thick and pale yellow. Fold in chocolate mixture and flour into the egg mixture until well combined. Divide the batter among the prepared custard cups.

Bake oven for 9-10 mins (I prefer my lava cake to not be so gooey but watch carefully) When out of the oven the top should not be too jiggly with just a little bounce and should not look wet in centre

Cool for 5 mins and use knife to gently release lava cake on the sides and then flip over on plate. Sift powdered sugar and garnish with strawberries or raspberries and generous scoops of your favourite ice cream. When you cut the lava cake it should ooze out chocolate.

The World’s Most Comfortable Pants @duerperforma

The World’s Most Comfortable Pants @duerperformance

If you are looking for denim that has a very versatile resume, then you must try DU/ER Performance denim. Their jeans are made for adventure with fabrics that are crafted with organic cotton and recycled materials that offer great elastic stretch, COOLMAX® fibre technology for temperature control, and triple stitching for added durability. This denim truly is one of a kind. I really love these Girlfriend jeans with a more relaxed fit that can be styled in so many ways!

Make sure to use code: INF-EMB-YVONNA15 at DUER.ca for exclusive deals and to shop this Girlfriend's Style!

#domoreinDUER #DUERperformance #domorewithless *AD

The holiday mindset 😂 the cost/wear argument al

The holiday mindset 😂 the cost/wear argument always wins and I’ve been wearing this clutch nonstop so clearly with it! #holidayshopping #yslclutch #ysl
@netaporter @ysl

Nothing says the festive season like chocolate and

Nothing says the festive season like chocolate and candy canes and together this combination screams holiday! So today, I created this joyful drink that is easy to make, with only a few ingredients and will instantly wow your guests for the season with @vodkamudshake *AD

#MudshakeThingsUp, #SweetSipping #VodkaMudshake

*Find out link in bio where to purchase Chocolate Vodka Mudshake must be 19+ to buy

Festive Candy Cane Chocolate Cocktail

Serving 1 glass, approximately 10 mins

Ingredients:

-1/2 cup of Chocolate Vodka Mudshake

-1/8 tsp of peppermint extract

-1 tsp of Honey Nectar & Blossom Syrup (or you can just use honey combined with simple syrup)

-2 Tbsp or 2 squeezes of chocolate syrup (or more)

-1 Tbsp of Crème de Cacao

-6 small green and red candy canes

-1/2 cup of ice

-whip cream from a can

(Optional) – Red and green sprinkles

Instructions:

Start by crushing 3 small candy canes into small chunks that you can sprinkle!

In a shaker, combine ice, Chocolate Vodka Mudshake, peppermint extract, honey syrup, Crème de Cacao and squeeze in Chocolate syrup and give it a nice shake.

Pour the drink into a rimmed glass with chocolate syrup and candy cane bites and top with whip cream and sprinkles more candy cane bites and finish by garnishing with a candy cane.

If you find the peppermint flavour to be too strong you can add green and red sprinkles on top of whip cream instead. Enjoy and cheers to the holiday season!

Trying this nail trend of the moment (I was told i

Trying this nail trend of the moment (I was told it was started by Hailey Bieber) absolutely love it! Are you going to try this for the holidays season!? #chromenails

Holiday Bonus! I know a lot of you are busy gettin

Holiday Bonus! I know a lot of you are busy getting your holiday shopping done so I've partnered with @the.amazing.brentwood to gift one lucky guest a $500 gift card to experience over 65 shops, restaurants, and services at TAB!

Check out my reel with The Amazing Brentwood and discover my favourite holiday gift ideas @llbean and @sportinglifeca. Enter the contest via my link in bio *AD

#Discoverthemagic #Discoveramazing #TheAmazingBrentwood

Holiday shopping @shopwest4th with @vitadaily.ca i

Holiday shopping @shopwest4th with @vitadaily.ca is always amazing! So many great stores like the new @melanieauldjewelry where I got one of their permanent bracelets which is so gorgeous and you can wear it in the shower etc! A fun night filled with great people and laughter and memories, West 4th will always be a special place! #kitsmas #shopwest4th

Holiday Giveaway Time! It can’t be the holiday w

Holiday Giveaway Time! It can’t be the holiday without a giveaway and this time I am partnering up with @ultima_cosa_official to give one lucky winner a chance to win BOTH the new Presto Frizzante Soda Maker and the Presto Luxe Air Fryer (5L) which I use all the time and is obsessed with and goes so well on my and yours kitchen counter! The rules are easy make sure to follow them below

There is also a Xmas Pre-sales from Dec 16 till Dec 29 with Air fryer 5L from $149.99>$99.99 and the Soda maker: from $69.99>$49.99 available at www.ultimacosa.com

Contest Rules:
1. Must Follow me (@glamouraspirit)
2. Must Follow @ultima_cosa_official
3. TAG your friends (one separate tag = one entry)
4. Like this post

This contest is open to Canadian residents only and the contest ends Dec. 20 2022 at 11:59pm and winners will be announced on Instagram stories #ultimacosa *AD

Come holiday shopping with me at @the.amazing.bren

Come holiday shopping with me at @the.amazing.brentwood and discover amazing stores like @llbean and @sportinglifeca for wonderful gift ideas for the whole family! I have partnered with The Amazing Brentwood to give one lucky winner a chance to win a $500 Gift Card that can be used at over 65 shops, restaurants, and services at TAB! Enter via my link in bio

Discover the Magic – and Discover The Amazing Brentwood

#DiscoverTheMagic #DiscoverAmazing #TheAmazingBrentwood *AD

Last month we visited @tourismvictoriabc and disco

Last month we visited @tourismvictoriabc and discovered that our capital city is especially dazzling during the holiday season! Here are some of my recommendations:

Waterfront Accommodations @innatlaurelpoint Start by booking a Holiday Package (where you get a delicious charcuterie plate, wine, treats in the room and complimentary parking) I highly recommend you reserve their spacious Erickson Wing King Suite that offers a sweeping view of the Victoria Harbour. The friendly staff and great amenities also make this hotel one of the best-hidden gems in Victoria!

Book Here: https://www.laurelpoint.com/packages-deals/celebrate-the-holidays

Dinner & Holiday Brunch @aurayyj - renowned for seafood to globally inspired shareable plates and carefully curated cocktails, enjoy their Festive Holiday Brunch happening every Saturday & Sunday from now till the end of season

High Tea @fairmontempress – if you are looking for a traditional High Tea, the Empress is the place to be. This iconic hotel more than 110 years old offers a truly British experience from their tea, dress code and ambience enjoy their festive high tea happening right now and make sure to take a glimpse of the beautiful Christmas trees inside.

Once you depart @bcferries Victoria Swartz Bay head to @malahatskywalk only about 40 mins away and its Vancouver Island’s newest year-round outdoor experience. Walk up the 10-storey spiral tower lookout that is both wheelchair and stroller friendly and enjoy a gorgeous view of both the US and Canada. There is also a fun slide you can enjoy as a part of the attraction.

A great place to take the kids the @victoriabugzoo is a great way to discover exotic insects from all over the world and you even get a chance to hold one if you are brave enough.

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Get Ready with Me for Winter with this stylish woo

Get Ready with Me for Winter with this stylish wool blazer and turtleneck @motf_official FW22 Wool & Cashmere Collection - Blooming Elegance

Use Code Yvonna for 15% off

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Back for another year, the @innatlaurelpoint is ce

Back for another year, the @innatlaurelpoint is celebrating the magic of the holiday season with the return of their Festive Holiday Brunch @aurayyj Created by Executive chef Ken Nakano who draws Westcoast and Asian inspirations to his dishes, be prepared to wow your palates this season with fresh local ingredients and Santa approved decadent dishes to share, connect and engage with each other.

You can easily get into the festive spirit by booking a Holiday Package at the hotel and enjoy this Festive Brunch available every Saturday + Sunday starting Dec 3rd from 11:30 am- 2 pm and starts at $75/ adult and $30/child (they are also very adaptable to dietary restrictions)

For an unforgettable stay and dining experience this holiday season book now www.aurarestaurant.ca

#eatataura #innatlaurelpoint *media

Introducing the New @ultima_cosa_official Soda Mak

Introducing the New @ultima_cosa_official Soda Maker perfect for holiday gifting and adding a little sparkle to your festive drinks. The Soda Maker has many amazing features like a modern centric design that is so sleek on your countertop, really simple to use one button system to easily make your sparkling drinks, BPA- Free Water Bottles that help save the use of plastic bottles and so versatile because it can do more than sparkling water like juices or your choice of drinks!

Make sure to take advantage of the sale that is going on at @walmartcanada for $48.88 (sale ends Dec. 1st, 2022) *AD #ultimacosasodamaker #sodamaker #ultimacosalife

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